The Grandest Drive - Branch Co Fair Exhibitor Application
The Grandest Drive is a program to enhance the connection of the livestock community with the larger community by providing a shared learning experience for Branch Co Fair exhibitors paired with community members with special needs around the care and showmanship of livestock projects. Exhibitors and community members will be paired together to work toward a collaborative show experience during the Branch Co Fair.

Please contact Dana Albright (608-513-3285), Donna Hines (269-251-9106) or email thegrandestdrive@gmail.com with any questions. 

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Email *
First and Last Name (Must be Exhibiting at Branch Co Fair in 2023) *
Please provide your preferred email address. *
Please provide your preferred phone number. *
4H Club or FFA Chapter Name *
Date of Birth (must be 10 yo by Jan. 2023) *
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Please rank the species you would be interested in mentoring. These should be the species you will be exhibiting at the Branch County Fair. The mentor is responsible for providing the animal, the tour of the farm/space the animal is kept prior to the fair, a visit with the animal at the fair and maintaining the safe handling of the animal throughout all program activities.

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First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Not Applicable
Starter Calf
Sheep
Pig
Goat
Rabbit

To some individuals with special needs meeting new people and trying new activities can be very nerve-wracking. One way to ease the nerves is to see a video of the person who they will be working with. To complete your application, please submit a video where you answer the following questions (2-4 minutes in length):

1. Introduce yourself.

2. Describe your farm and livestock involvement to someone how has little to no experience with livestock. 

3. What do you hope to share with the participant about your livestock project?

No advanced features are need.

If the technology of a video is a barrier to your participation, you may submit a written response; however, a video is preferred if possible. Please contact Dana or Donna to discuss an alternative.

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Please email the video file to TheGrandestDrive@gmail.com 
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Exhibitor/Mentor Agreement: I understand that by participating in The Grandest Drive program, I will be expected to complete each of the following components: 


1. A 2-hour learning session about understanding individuals with special needs. (June 25, 2023)

2. A get-to-know-each-other session where exhibitors and participants will meet one another prior to additional activities. (June 25, 2023)

3. A farm/home visit to the location where the fair animal is housed prior to the fair. This will include an opportunity for the participant to get see where the animal is cared for prior to the fair, become familiar with the animal and practice handling the animal prior to the fair. (July 17-31)

4. A fair visit sometime during the fair prior to The Grandest Drive show. This will be an opportunity to continue to get comfortable with the animal, practice handling the animal, and see what occurs at the show. (August 6-12)

5. Participant in The Grandest Drive Show alongside the participant. During this event, you will be responsible for the care of your animal. Each species is allotted 15 minutes of “ring-time,” then all mentors and participants are invited to stay for the other species and awards at the end. (Saturday, August 12 from 11am-1pm)

Specific dates and times of the farm (#3) and fair (#4) visits will be scheduled and agreed upon by the mentor and participant families.

Mentor/Exhibitor Signature/Date

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Parent/Guardian Agreement: I understand that by my child participating in The Grandest Drive program, they will be expected to complete each of the following components: 

1. A 2-hour learning session about understanding individuals with special needs. (June 25, 2023) This will be immediately followed by a get-to-know-each-other session, where exhibitors and participants will meet one another prior to additional activities. (June 25, 2023)

2. A farm/home visit to the location where the fair animal is housed prior to the fair. This will include an opportunity for the participant to get see where the animal is cared for prior to the fair, become familiar with the animal and practice handling the animal prior to the fair. (July 17-31)

3. A fair visit sometime during the fair prior to The Grandest Drive show. This will be an opportunity to continue to get comfortable with the animal, practice handling the animal, and see what occurs at the show. (August 6-12)

4. Participant in The Grandest Drive Show alongside the participant. During this event, you will be responsible for the care of your animal. Each species is allotted 15 minutes of “ring-time,” then all mentors and participants are invited to stay for the other species and awards at the end. (Saturday, August 12 from 11am-1pm)

Specific dates and times of the farm (#2) and fair (#3) visits will be scheduled and agreed upon by the mentor and participant families. 

Parent/Guardian Signature/Date

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Are you available for a 2 hour training followed by a 1 hour "Meet & Greet" with the participants on Sunday, June 25? *
If you know an individual with special needs who will be participating in this program and would like to request to be paired together, please indicate that here. We will do our best to match as requested but it is not a guarantee. 
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