DEPARTMENT 66 - YOUTH AGRICULTURE

FIBER

Superintendent

Beth Sawdon, (810) 543-2646, email:  themenagerie@ymail.com

Premiums

A= $2; B=$1.25; C=$1

Judging

Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

Location

Still Exhibit Barn

Objective

Gain knowledge in identification of fiber characteristics as well as proper sheering recommendations and wrapping and tying techniques.

 

Fair Exhibit Requirements

1. Wool fleece is to be tied with paper twine and in an open, clear plastic bag.  Llama, angora and mohair exhibited loose in an open clear plastic bag. No Red Plastic twine

2. All fleece/wool must be from exhibitors own animal.

3. Full fleece must be shown to receive maximum credit.  DO NOT include neck, head, stomach, leg or backend wool.

4. Llama and Alpaca barrel fleece only

5. Fleece must be dry to avoid felting.

6. List all resources used for any information.  This   includes books, magazines, web sites, newsletters, etc.

7. Please drop fleece off before judging.  No interview required.

SECTIONS                                       CLASSES

SECTION 10 – FLEECE

Class 01 Alpaca Fleece

Class 02 Fine/Medium - wool

Class 03 Long/Coarse -  wool               

Class 04 Colored/Any Other - wool

Class 07 Angora Rabbit Fleece              

Class 08 Llama Fleece

Class 09 Kid Mohair Fleece

Class 10 Yearling Mohair Fleece

Class 11 Aged Mohair Fleece

 Grand & Reserve Champion Fleece awarded, if warranted.

SECTION 11- PRODUCT OF FLEECE OR NOTEBOOK

Interview required.  Will be judged first.  Guidelines available at fair office or Extension 4-H office.  Please make note if a kit is used.

Class 10 Product of Fleece 11 & under

Class 11 Product of Fleece 12-14

Class 12 Product of Fleece 15 and over

Class 13 Project Notebook or Poster relating to the science/product of fiber

 Grand & Reserve Champion Product awarded, if warranted