4-H and FFA Exhibitor Information

GUIDE FOR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS

Before entering any New Mexico county or state fair, all in-state junior livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and swine) to be shown must have application of an approved NM Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag by an Extension Agent, FFA Advisor or designated Fair personnel and have a New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB) Form 1 Inspection. NMLB personnel will prepare the Form 1 Inspection for the Show Season at the time of Youth Exhibitor Fair Tag application in the project animal. The Form 1 Inspection Form will serve as a form of ownership for the junior livestock exhibitor.

Guide for Livestock Exhibitors found here

Ownership Deadlines

Livestock Tag Deadlines for the Harding County Fair follow the New Mexico State Fair tag deadlines. Below are deadlines for all NM State Fairs.

Important Dates

  • May 1 of the current year - Ownership Deadline for Steers & Breeding Heifers (Harding County Fair, NM State Fair, Eastern NM State Fair, Southern NM State Fair). DNA Samples Due for the New Mexico State Fair.
  • June 15 of the current year - Ownership Deadline for Market Swine, Market Goats, Market Lambs, and Replacement Dairy Heifer (Harding County Fair, NM State Fair). DNA Samples Due for the New Mexico State Fair.
  • June 30 of the current year - Ownership Deadline for Market Swine, Market Goats, Market Lambs, and Replacement Dairy Heifer (Eastern NM State Fair, Southern NM State Fair).

NM 4-H Horse ID Certificates

Important Dates

May 1 of the current year -  NM 4-H Horse ID Certificates are due to show at State Horse Shows.

June 15 of the current year -  NM 4-H Horse ID Certificates are due to show at the Harding County Fair according to fair rules.

Certificates can be found here.  

Fair Information