Meat Animal Program (MAP)

All 2024-25 NWSF MAP Registration Forms need to be received at the NWSFA Office no later than November 1, 2024. Thoroughly complete and e-mail the form to map@nwsfa.com or deliver it in person (225 Edward Street, Chippewa Falls). If mailed via postal mail, you will take the risk of it not being successfully received on time. Cindy will send an e-mail confirmation to all received. If you submitted your registration before November 1 and did not receive a confirmation e-mail, before the end of the day on November 1 contact Cindy at cboggess@nwsfa.com or 715.723.2861 ext. 105.

2024-25

24-25MAP Registration Form - Due 11/1/24

24-25MAP Program Overview, Requirements and Dates

25-25MAP Mentor Program Opportunity

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's mission and 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

Chair Amanda Goettl	Vice Chair/Chair-Elect Steve Mayer	Secretary Jeremy Mahr	Treasurer Tammy Knuth

NWSFA MAP Liaison Cindy Boggess cboggess@nwsfa.com	NWSF Junior & Open Fair - Beef Superintendent Tyler Maier	NWSF Junior Fair - Sheep Superintendent Kent Knuth	NWSF Junior Fair - Swine Superintendent Jerrod Hilger

NWSF MAP Committees:

Education Committee
Auction Photography and Prep Assistance
Auction Welcome and Bidder Registration
Pre-Auction Facility Set Up
Post-Auction Facility Takedown
MAP Awards & Buyers Picnic – Set Up and Takedown/Clean Up
MAP Awards & Buyers Picnic - Meal Coordination
Livestock Lead Out (Applicable Project/Species Superintendents)

The NWSF Chippewa County Meat Animal Program, Auction, educational offerings, and program requirements are independent, but support, that of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Exhibition experience. If you have questions about the Northern Wisconsin State Fair and/or Chippewa County exhibition, you are encouraged to visit the Fair’s website, review an NWSF Exhibitor’s Guide, or contact the NWSA Executive Director or MAP Liaison. Both programs are a part of the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Association.

MAP Program

	Beef	Sheep	Swine NWSF Terminal Exhibition
MAP New Member Overview/Question and Answer Meeting	Monday, October 14, 6:30pm NWSF Community Saferoom	Monday, October 14,6:30pm NWSF Community Saferoom	Monday, October 14, 6:30pm NWSF Community Saferoom
MAP Program Registration Deadline	Received at NWSFA Office by Friday, November 1	Received at NWSFA Office by Friday, November 1	Received at NWSFA Office by Friday, November 1
MAP Program Overview Meeting	Tuesday, November 12, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons	Tuesday, November 12, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons	Tuesday, November 12, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons
Initial Weigh-In Date	Saturday, December 14 Time TBA Equity Co-op, Eau Claire	Saturday, April 5 Time TBA NWSF, Chippewa Falls	No Initial Weigh-In Information is due via Google Forms by Midnight, Saturday, April 5 Ear tags can be picked up at the NWSFA Office after January 1 during business hours.
MAP Pre-Fair Meeting	Tuesday, June 3, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons	Tuesday, June 3, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons	Tuesday, June 3, 6:30pm Bloomer H.S. Commons
NWSF Exhibit Registration and In-Person YQCA Opportunity	NWSF Exhibitor Guides will be available online by April 15 and is due by June 15. There will be one opportunity for an in-person YQCA or the training can be completed online. The date will be communicated via e-mail or the NWSF MAP Website.	NWSF Exhibitor Guides will be available online by April 15 and is due by June 15. There will be one opportunity for an in-person YQCA or the training can be completed online. The date will be communicated via e-mail or the NWSF MAP Website.	NWSF Exhibitor Guides will be available online by April 15 and is due by June 15. There will be one opportunity for an in-person YQCA or the training can be completed online. The date will be communicated via e-mail or the NWSF MAP Website.
Weigh In	Monday, July 7, 4pm-7pm NWSF	Monday, July 7, 6pm-7pm NWSF	Monday, July 7, 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm NWSF
NWSF Exhibition	Wednesday, July 9, 2:00pm Custer Coliseum, NWSF	Tuesday, July 8, 2:00pm Custer Coliseum, NWSF	Tuesday, July 8, 9:00am Custer Coliseum, NWSF
MAP Auction	Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm 4:00pm Registration Custer Coliseum, NWSF	Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm 4:00pm Registration Custer Coliseum, NWSF	Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm 4:00pm Registration Custer Coliseum, NWSF
MAP Carcass Education/Show	Monday, July 14, Time TBA Crescent Meats, Cadott	Monday, July 14, Time TBA Lotts-A-Meats, Bloomer	Monday, July 14, Time TBA Bob’s Processing, Bloomer
MAP Awards and Buyers Picnic	Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 MAP Member Meeting 6:30 Guests Arrive Leinenkugel’s Pavilion, NWSF	Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 MAP Member Meeting 6:30 Guests Arrive Leinenkugel’s Pavilion, NWSF	Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 MAP Member Meeting 6:30 Guests Arrive Leinenkugel’s Pavilion, NWSF

Educational Opportunities

Education is an integral part of the youth member’s MAP experience and NWSF exhibition story. Each exhibitor is required to participate in two approved in-person educational events open to the public related to the meat animal industry and evaluation, animal husbandry, ethical care and treatment of animals, biosecurity, and/or showmanship skills. These include but are not limited to, educational offerings hosted by the MAP, breed associations, partnering fair/county programs, or applicable educational exhibits/area shows or workshops. Visit nwsfa.com/map or the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Facebook page for those hosted by the NWSF Meat Animal Program. If you have any questions, please contact the Meat Animal Program Chair.

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor and family to ensure that the required MAP expectations are met. The information shared is for your project's benefit and learning experience.

Meat Animal Program (MAP)

2024-25

MAP Program

Educational Opportunities

Available Educational Opportunities