Hartford Steer / Heifer Weigh-In Update…
We’re looking forward to seeing some of you THIS SATURDAY at weigh-in (January 20 / 9am-12pm). In preparation for the new processing location, I wanted to pass along a few details. Please read through the bullet points below carefully, in hopes that it will make your weigh-in experience less stressful. As you have questions, please feel free to contact me. I’m more than happy to help in any way that I can!
- Watch for signs posted on Saturday – in case last minute changes are needed…
- TRAFFIC PATTERN: We are planning to bring in all trailers through the Gate C, with trailers coming toward Grubb Arena, circling around the right side (next to the horse arena), then behind the sheep and goat barn prior to heading West toward the Beef Barn. You will then turn left to drive along the front / West end of the Grubb Arena.
- UNLOADING / LOADING: When you arrive to the West end of Grubb Arena, you will be asked to unload your steer/heifer in front of the Kohman Wing door, take them in to the weigh-in and tagging area, then re-load at the Grubb Arena door. This will involve moving the trailer between unloading and loading. Please realize that with the moving of the trailer, you should not plan to have all persons in the truck enter the processing area, as someone will need to move the trailer forward. This will be important to keeping the process moving in a timely fashion…
- Be prepared for weigh-in procedures by knowing the following: (cards will be handed out upon arrival to line-up, and should be completed prior to unloading animals.
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- Exhibitor’s name, address, and 4-H Club / FFA Chapter
- Is calf “Bred & Owned” – did exhibitor own the dam of calf when the calf was born?
- Please have exact payment ready – $1 per calf weighed
- PLEASE insure that calf can be handled safely – it should be halter broke and have halter on prior to exiting the trailer. If calves are out of out of control and exhibit signs of not being handled, we have the right to refuse weighing / tagging of the calf.
Refer to an earlier article for more information.
– Andrea