While I was in my serious google mode yesterday, I did note that in the Freep article they mentioned that state officials are exploring alternatives for competitions (pretty sure they were keying in on the kids & 4H)
http://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...ultry-chickens-bird-flu-avian-fairs/28408053/
http://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...ultry-chickens-bird-flu-avian-fairs/28408053/