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longs to both organizations, projects carried, in all cases, itive.
must be separate and different in an effort to broaden the 03. Experiential learning, applied demonstrations,
youth's experience and learning. Examples of allowable exhibits, and other in situ education ail activi-
projects taken by youth who belong to both organizations ties.
include: ii. Recognition of youth involved in learning experi-
When a member encounters a problem in selecting a ences:
project, a conference should be held with the member 01. Showcase for youth exhibits, displays, demon-
and his or her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the mem- strations on display and viewed by the general
ber's FFA and/or 4-H advisor, and the county OSU Exten- public.
sion 4-H Educator to discuss the situation and resolve the 02. Presentation and public display of awards for
problem. youth participation and excellence.
4-H FFA iii. Visibility of youth programs:

Breeding Gilt Market Hog 01. Opportunity to demonstrate to the gen-
Market Boilers Exhibition Poultry eral public the value of Agriculture and
Leadership Programming through 4-H
Dairy Cow Dairy Heifer and FFA.
Welding (Door Stop) Welding (Boot Scraper) 02. Several youth organizations may be involved
Vegetable Gardening Agronomic Crops in these activities.
B. THE FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDINGS b. The Junior Fair is one of the major components of
WILL GUIDE STATE AND LOCAL RELA- most county and independent fairs.
TIONSHIPS WHENEVER 4-H AND FFA PAR- c. Local Agricultural Society Senior Fair Boards are
TICIPATE IN JOINT PROGRAMMING: legally responsible for all activities conducted by
their Junior Fair. This includes the singular re-
1. The names and emblems of 4-H and FFA will only be sponsibility for all fi nancial management aspects,
used in association with educational experiences that: including livestock and any other youth project
a. Meet the educational philosophies of youth develop- sales, which are part of the Junior Fair.
ment advocated by 4-H and FFA d. 4-H and FFA personnel from both organizations
b. Have written rules that are followed, including a con- serve as a resource for 4-H and FFA involvement
fl ict resolution process. in Junior Fairs, but are not the fi nal enforcers of
c. Meet the laws of the State of Ohio and the United Junior Fair rules and policies.
States, including but not limited to, Civil Rights, the e. The Agricultural Societies and their Senior Fair
Americans with Disabilities Act, and IRS require- Boards do not manage or conduct FFA or 4-H
ments, when applicable. programs. They are valued educational program
d. Are conducted in an ethical manner. ming partners, however they do not make 4-H or
2. Competitive programs with joint participation will be lim- FFA rules and policies.
ited to 4-H and FFA members who are age-eligible: eight f. The Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio
and in the third grade as of January I, through Decem- Department of Education do not manage the Agri
ber 3 I the year of the youth's I 9 1h birthday. Cloverbud cultural Society or its Junior Fair program.
4-H members will only participate in non-competitive g. The Ohio Livestock Exhibition Laws and Rules
programs and activities. (Ohio Revised Code §901.72 Administrative rules
3. Understandings related to 4-H and FFA participation in for livestock exhibitions; Ohio Administrative Code
junior fairs: Chapter 90 I:1-18 Exhibition of Animals) provide
a. Junior fairs are important educational laboratories three major resources for dealing with problems
that provide: related to the Junior Fairs:
i. Vehicles for education: i. RULES, promulgated by the Ohio Department
01. Teaching that enhances the learning and of Agriculture address many aspects of livestock
skills-development experiences of the youth, exhibits. These are uniform in all Ohio shows and
advisors, and families involved. carry the weight of law. They are enforced by the
02. Evaluation, both non -competitive and compet-