The purpose of the award is to promote attractive and educational presentations of projects. All 4-H and FFA Groups showing the following market animals: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Rabbits and Poultry are eligible to enter the contest. A sign identifying the group must be displayed. The Clean Pen for AgFest 2022 will have a Decoration component. An educational component MUST also be included as a part of your decorations. This is a great opportunity for youth to teach what they’ve learned! Judging will occur throughout the course of AgFest under the supervision of the AgFest Junior Board with input from Barn Chairs.
Download scoring rubric:
Exhibits are scored on the following:
Educational Value: 10 Points (Must have Educational Component to compete)
| Points | Activity |
| 10 | Does exhibit have an educational component |
General Appearance: 75 points
| Points | Activity |
| 20 | Hallway: Swept and clear |
| 20 | Use of sign identifying 4-H club or FFA chapter |
| 15 | Cleanliness and appearance of animals |
| 10 | Condition of bedding |
| 5 | Neatness of tack and equipment |
| 5 | Decorations Reflecting Theme ABSOLUTELY NO DECORATIONS THAT BLOCK AIRFLOW THROUGH THE LIVESTOCK PEN AREAS. All decorations are to be above the top rail of the pens/stalls. No full height displays – ie: “Barns”. Name plates and/or small signage on front of pens is okay as long as it doesn’t block the entire pen face. |
Attendant(s) on Duty: 15 points
| Points | Activity |
| 5 | Attendant easily recognized |
| 5 | Attendant courteous |
| 5 | Is attendant willing to share knowledge and information |
TOTAL: 100 Points
A set of tools will be awarded to the top scorers (with Barn Chair approval) as follows:
- Beef: FFA and 4-H
- Dairy: FFA and 4-H
- Swine: FFA and 4-H
- Sheep: FFA and 4-H
- Goats: FFA and 4-H
- Rabbits: FFA and 4-H
- Poultry: FFA and 4-H