Meat Animal Program

This program has been developed by county and industry leaders to provide educational experiences, youth leadership in livestock/animal production, and sustainability for Chippewa County Junior Exhibitors. This program is in addition to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair (NWSF) Junior Exhibit opportunities as referenced within the annual NWSF Exhibitor Guidebook.

The NWSF Chippewa County Meat Animal Program objectives are:
• To provide Chippewa County 4-H and FFA members an inclusive opportunity to responsibly lead, manage and celebrate quality market animal livestock projects
• To educate a thorough understanding of the meat animal industry and evaluation, animal husbandry, ethical care and treatment of animals, biosecurity, and showmanship skills

2023-24 MAP Leadership Team
NWSF Liaisons – Cindy Boggess
Chairs - Jackie Johnson
Vice Chair (Chair Elect) – Open
Secretary - Amanda Goettl
Treasurer – Steve Mayer

MAP and NWSF Beef Superintendent – Tyler Maier
MAP and NWSF Swine Superintendent – Jerrod Hilger
MAP and NWSF Sheep Superintendent – Tammy Knuth

Program Overview

2023-24 MAPS Overview

2023-24 MAPS Registration Form, Due 11/1

Educational Opportunities

*Two in-person educational opportunities are required for MAP members to sell at the NWSF MAP Auction. Additional offerings are included below to provide youth with educational opportunities to strengthen their knowledge about the livestock industry. If you have questions about the offerings below, please contact Jackie Johnson.
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and family to ensure that required education MAP expectations are met. The information shared is for your benefit and learning experience.

MAP Sub-Committee Engagement

*All MAP Members and Families will be engaged within a minimum of one sub-committee to sell at the NWSF MAP Auction.
MAP Committees include Pre-Fair Facility Needs, Auction Photography and Prep Assistance, Auction Welcome and Bidder Registration, Pre-Auction Facility Set Up, Post-Auction Facility Takedown, MAP Awards Ceremony – Set Up and Takedown/Clean Up and MAP Awards Ceremony - Meal Coordination.
It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and family to ensure that required education MAP expectations are met. The information shared is for your benefit and learning experience.

Important NWSF MAP Dates

Monday, October 9 - 6:30pm - Bloomer H.S. Commons
New Families MAP Overview Information Meeting (Optional)
Wednesday, November 1
Deadline to register for the 2023-24 Meat Animal Program
Monday, November 13 - 6:30pm - Bloomer H.S. Commons
MAP Kick-Off Meeting (Required)
Monday, June 3 - 6:30pm - Bloomer H.S. Commons
MAP Pre-NWSF Meeting (Required)
July 10-14 - Chippewa Falls - Northern Wisconsin State Fair

NWSF Exhibition - July TBA
MAP Auction - July TBA
Wednesday, July 17 - 6:30pm - NWSF Leinie's Pavilion
NWSF MAP Awards Ceremony

BEEF
Weigh In - Saturday, December 9 - Equity Co-op
NWSF Weigh In - Monday, July 7

SHEEP
Weigh In - Saturday, April TBA
NWSF Weigh In - Monday, July 7

SWINE
No Early Weigh In
NWSF Weigh In - Monday, July 7