LIVESTOCK JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION RULES LIMIT: Each exhibitor will be limited to one sell animal or meat pen [rabbit/poultry]. There are two exceptions to this rule: (1) Exhibitor(s) who have one or more Grand or Reserve Grand Champions. All Grand and Reserve Grand Champions must sell in both 4-H and FFA Divisions. (2) The exhibitors of the Grand or Reserve Grand Market Rabbits & Market Poultry will also be allowed to sell a large animal if they exhibit one that qualifies for sale. SELLING: Exhibitors of all species shall exhibit their own animals in the sales ring at the time of sale. No exceptions will be made except in extreme emergencies. Exceptions must be requested in writing to the Livestock Superintendent. The responsibility for market livestock at the auction remains with the exhibitor until the transportation company moving the stock has it loaded aboard its truck. Thereafter, responsibility will rest with the transportation company for safe delivery. WEIGHING: All sheep, swine, beef and goats shall be weighed at a designated time at the Fairgrounds for sale weight. All weight slips will be official at weigh in. SALES FEE: An 8% sales commission will be deducted from the exhibitor sale check and will go to The Madera District Fair Junior Livestock Auction. Any unused funds will be put into a Contingency Fund to cover losses due to uncollectible debts, animal loss reimbursement, and other costs directly related to the auction. In addition, brand inspection and meat promotion fees required by the State of California will be deducted from beef sales, an assessment for the National Pork Producers Council will be collected from each hog sale, an assessment for Lamb Promotion will be collected from lamb sales, and a photo fee of $10.00 will be deducted from each exhibitor's check. ANIMAL INJURY & ILLNESS: All market animals must be physically able to walk through the sale ring and be loaded onto the slaughter facility truck. REIMBURSEMENT: A market animal that dies at the Fair or is physically unable to load on the slaughter truck after sale will be covered as a contingency loss. The owner will be paid only the amount of the prevailing resale price for that species. If the animal is judged to have been ill or injured at the time of entry it will not be covered. There will be no contingency for breeding stock injuries or illness. Fair Management will have the final decision on all contingency claims. BUYER: Each buyer will be required to sign a sales slip showing the type of livestock, weight, and price per pound, total price, and the seller's name. TERMS: Buyers shall pay the Madera District Fair for their purchases immediately after the sale. SUCCESS: The success of the sale largely depends on the number of bidders that will be on hand. Therefore, it is mportant that effort be put forth by you, the seller, in contacting potential buyers to participate in the sale. GRADE: The following grades will be sold: Market Steer- Only Market Ready Animals Will be Sold Market Lambs- Only Market Ready Animals Will be Sold Market Hogs- Only Market Ready Animals Will be Sold Market Goat- Only Market Ready Animals Will be Sold Market Pen Rabbits & Poultry- Only Market Ready Animals Will be Sold **POLICY FOR JUNIOR LIVESTOCK CHECKS** 1. Checks will no longer be mailed to exhibitors. 2. All Auction and Bump checks must be picked up by the exhibitor or a parent. 3. Auction checks will be available September 22nd, 2026. 4. Bump checks will be issued at the end of each month and will be available for pickup on or after the 5th of each month. 5. Bump checks will be paid and distributed to exhibitor only when there is a total of more than $50.00 in paid bumps due, or once all bumps for an exhibitor have been collected. 6. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to make sure that Auction and Bump checks are cashed in a timely manner. Checks not collected or cashed within 90 days of issue will be charged a $25 dollar re-issue fee. LIVESTOCK LOCAL RULES A copy of the 2026 State Rules may be obtained at the Fairgrounds main office or at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/fe/ 1. All local rules apply. 2. GENERAL: All livestock will be under the direction of the superintendents of the livestock department. The Fair Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. Each exhibitor or his representative will be solely responsible for a consequential or other loss, injury or damage to, or occasioned by or arising from an animal exhibited by him, and for its description as given in the premium list; shall indemnify the ASSOCIATION against all legal or other proceedings thereto. 3. 4-H and FFA ELIGIBILITY: The Junior Department is restricted to members of the Future Farmers of America, who are under the supervision of the Bureau of Agricultural Education, State Department of Education, and members of 4-H Youth groups who are under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of California. 4. INDEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY: Independent exhibitors who are residents of Madera County and not affiliated with a junior organization must enter an open junior or junior independent division/class unless one is not available. If an open junior or independent division/ class is not available, junior exhibitors may enter an appropriateFFA/4-H division/class. The entry form of an independent or open junior exhibitor must be signed by parent or guardian. Independent exhibitors must be 9 47
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