Non-Family Helper Documentation Form

Animal Care and Preparation Rule (Fitting/Grooming)

Animal care and preparations, including grooming and fitting, during the Linn County Fair, is to be conducted by the exhibitor.
If assistance is needed it may be provided by A-E listed below. Assistance must be aimed at helping the 4-H or FFA exhibitor grow in their project area learning. 4-H Livestock Committee members will be monitoring for youth involvement, experiential hands-on-learning, youth-adult partnerships, and mentoring. Assistance in grooming and fitting may also be provided to keep the show running at a reasonable pace when exhibitor is in back-to-back classes. If a Formal Reasonable Accommodation is on file for an exhibitor, it will supersede all applicable rules.

If assistance is needed exhibitor should seek assistance from:

Current Linn County 4-H or current Linn County FFA Members (eligible to exhibit at the current year fair).
FFA Advisors, 4-H Leaders, 4-H Committee Members
Family Members such as: parent/guardian, siblings, or stepsiblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Any current Linn County 4-H or current Linn County FFA family whose member is eligible to exhibit at the current year fair may assist other current Linn County 4-H or current Linn County FFA Member.
Approved nonfamily members may assist with grooming as long as the effort is hands-on and educational in nature. “Nonfamily Helper” Documentation Form must be turned in to the Extension Office by June 1st. Species committee will review submitted documentation for evidence of youth-adult partnerships and youth learning/growth then make a recommendation to Youth Programs Committee. Youth Programs Committee and staff will have final approval. All decisions are final. Families will be notified by June 15th of decision.

No professional paid fitters will be approved for assistance unless they fall into the A, B, C, or D category.

I have read and understand the Animal Care and Preparation Rule as it is listed above.*

4-H/FFA Exhibitor's Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

4-H/FFA Exhibitor Email (Optional)

example@example.com

Nonfamily Helper*

First NameLast Name

Nonfamily Helper Email*

example@example.com

Nonfamily Helper Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Does the Nonfamily Helper fall into category A, B, C, or D above?*

Yes - You don't need to fill this outNo - Continue BelowI don't know - email linn4h@iastate.edu and/or continue below

Please verify that the nonfamily helper is not a paid/professional fitter.*

I verify that the above listed nonfamily helper is not a paid/professional fitterThe nonfamily helper is a paid/professional fitter - email linn4h@iastate.edu

What species will this nonfamily helper be assisting the exhibitor in?*

Please answer the following with no more than 3 sentences. Staff will follow up if needed.

How does the exhibitor know the nonfamily helper?*

How has the nonfamily helper assisted in this exhibitor's learning throughout the current 4-H/FFA year?*

What skills has the exhibitor learned or do they hope to still learn from this nonfamily helper?*

How will the nonfamily helper, the exhibitor, and their other caring adults work together during county fair for success and learning/growth?*

This form is to assist exhibitors, parents/gaurdians, volunteers, and staff with the understanding of and adherence to the Animal Care and Paparation Rule. This form does not approve the listed Nonfamily Helper as an Extension/4-H or Linn County Fair volunteer. It is the exhibitor and their parent/guardian's responsibility to ensure the above-listed nonfamily helper understands and adheres to all rules and regulations listed in the Linn County Fair Book.