Animal Management Papers Due & Guidelines updated for 2022

Please read the animal exhibit guidelines if you are exhibiting an animal.

You do not have to own an animal to exhibit at a 4-H fair, however you must submit a management form to the 4-H Office.  Or join the 4-H Friends Animal Mentor Program.

BEEF –  Feb 1st for Steers, May 15 for Heifers – RFID tags required for Big E
DAIRY – May 1 RFID tags required required for Big E
DOG – June 1
SWINE – June 1
GOAT – June 1 (6 mos. or older)
GOAT – July 1 (kids 0-6 months)
SHEEP – July 1

RI 4-H Animal Management Form