Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agriculture Scholarship

BACKGROUND

Vera Ginn established the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime contribution that her parents made to the agricultural community of Shelby County.  Mr. & Mr. C.H. Ginn were farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, and they operated a well-known feed grain and agriculture supply business in Sidney for many years.

ELIGIBILITY PER-REQUISITES

1. Possess a definite goal of becoming established in farming or other agricultural related career.
2. Planning to enter a post-secondary educational institution of higher learning in the fall of the year in which application is made.
3. Current senior attending a Shelby County school:  Anna, Botkins, Fairlawn, Fort Loramie, Hardin-Houston, Jackson Center, Lehman, Russia, Sidney or Sidney Christian.
4. Completed and submitted the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship by February 28 of the application year.

Click here for application and more information

(Click here for pdf version)

OYLE Swine Show took place Aug. 7-16 in Greenville

PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 18, 2020

GREENVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Youth Livestock Expo (OYLE) Swine Show took place Aug. 7-16 at the Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio. Ella Sprang exhibited the Grand Champion Market Barrow with her champion dark cross. Sprang also had the Reserve Champion Overall Barrow with her reserve champion dark cross.

Judges for the event were: Market Barrows – Kelton Mason and Justin Rodibaug; Market Barrow Showmanship – Adrian Austin, Kane Austin, Breanna Lawyer and Seth Lawyer; Purebred Breeding Gilts – Bret Beyers and Todd Beyers; Purebred Breeding Gilt Showmanship – Aimee Inskeep and Lynsee Pullen; Crossbred Breeding Gilts Showmanship and Show – Doug Albright and Jason Corya

Results of the Market Barrow Show:

Grand Champion
Ella Sprang
Champion Dark Cross

Reserve Grand Champion
Ella Sprang
Reserve Dark Cross

A group of nearly 50 volunteers coordinated the effort, including raising tens of thousands of dollars, working with local health officials, implementing safety protocols, and providing an opportunity for kids to complete youth livestock projects that started, in some cases, almost a year ago.

More information about the Expo, including a full schedule of events, along with additional results are available at https://www.TheOYLE.com.

About the Ohio Youth Livestock Expo

The Ohio Youth Livestock Expo is 2020’s premier, statewide livestock show for Ohio’s junior livestock exhibitors who are seeking a competitive arena to finish their beef, sheep, swine, and boer goat projects. OYLE respects the administration’s decision regarding the cancellation of the Ohio State Fair and looks forward to the 2021 Ohio State Fair. Led by a group of industry volunteers, the OYLE committee is excited to host a show for junior exhibitors. For the safety of all exhibitors, the show will follow local and state guidelines, along with guidance from county health departments.

— Ohio Youth Livestock Expo

Hello 4-H teens!

Ohio 4-H is seeking input from you to help us design virtual programming that would be specific to ages 13-19. We know that during a time of distance learning and modified 4-H programs, that there are many new opportunities to explore! With your feedback to a short survey, Ohio 4-H intends to use your thoughts and ideas in offering more teen-specific programs that can be accessed virtually!

Please visit www.go.osu.edu/ohio4hteeninterest<http://www.go.osu.edu/ohio4hteeninterest> and respond to the survey questions by October 16 to have your feedback shared! If you received this survey from another source, you are only asked to complete it once. Thank you in advance for taking a few moments to complete this survey!

[The Ohio State University]

Kayla Oberstadt

4-H Program Manager

Ohio Military Kids and Older Youth Leadership Development College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences OSU Extension, 4-H Youth Development

321 Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH 43204

614-292-3758 Office

oberstadt.1@osu.edu<mailto:oberstadt.1@osu.edu> / osu.edu<http://osu.edu/>

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Rabbit Exhibitors,

For those of you that put market rabbits on the cull truck after the show, envelopes with owed dollar amounts (in cash) are available for pick up at the Extension Office Service Window (810 Fair Rd. Sidney, OH 45365). Money can be picked up Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will also bring the envelopes to Consignor’s Night on Wednesday, October 7. Any cash that remains after Consignor’s Night (because it was not picked up) will be donated to the Shelby County Junior Fair Board.

​August 14, 2020

Dear Shelby County Supporters,

The Shelby County Jr. Fair Improvement Committee would like to thank all of you for your past and continuing contributions to our organization. With your past donations, we were able to help put on this year’s 2020 Shelby County Junior Fair.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we are informing you that we are moving forward with this year’s Reverse Raffle Event with some modifications. We will be live-streaming the raffle for all to view, as we will NOT be able to hold the event in person on the fairgrounds as we have in the past. A link will be sent out to all participants. Like in years past, two delicious dinners will be available per each ticket sold. These meals will be ready for pickup on the fair ground in box lunch form between 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.The live-streaming will start at 7:00 p.m. Further details will be communicated if changes are necessary.

This year’s raffle will take place on September 12, 2020, so mark your calendar now! Tickets will be the same price of $100 each and will include the 2 carry out meals.

How do you get ticket(s)?

Option 1: Complete the last page of this letter and mail to the SCJF Improvement Fund, P.O. Box 4281, Sidney, OH 45365 with your check or money order only, no cash will be accepted by mail. Please make checks payable to SCJF Improvement.

Option 2: Reach out to one of the committee members listed below to make arrangements to purchase a ticket.

Thank you,

Shelby County Jr. Fair Improvement Committee Members

Shelby County Jr. Fair Improvement Committee Members:

James Bensman937-726-5730

Randy Bensman937-726-9293

Sheila Bensman937-726-1821

Scott Bertsch937-489-7235

Tiffany Bertsch937-304-7744

Abe Gibbs937-726-2674

Aaron Heilers937-726-7506

Sarah Huelskamp937-418-7373

Jerry Putnam937-726-8702

Karri Low937-205-3121

Keith Phillips937-538-6984

Randy Sailor937-726-7606

Eugene Schulze937-726-2119

Jennie Wooddell937-638-5740

Andy Yenser937-538-1045

Jake Yinger937-489-1070

Breezy Yinger937-538-8497

Molly Zimpfer937-726-7777

Are you interested in joining the committee? Our regular meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 7 P.M. at the Senior Fair Board Office or contact any of the members listed above for more information.

What has the Shelby County Junior Fair Improvement Committee used the funds for?

Thanks to your support the committee has been able to raise over $120,000 in the past four years for Junior Fair Improvement projects.In 2018, the committee decided to start setting aside half of the money raised at the event for a future cattle complex building project.Currently, we have $34,629 earmarked for this project.

Below are the improvements made by year:

2016: Constructed new 40 x 64 x 13 rabbit/chicken building & provided ventilation upgrades to current livestock arena.

2017: Upgrades to the hog show arena roof and made purchases for non-livestock projects such as: a new PA system, camera, security camera for the junior fair booth building, modeling rack, mirrors, and woodworking tools.

2018: Improvements to the horse barn and downspout drainage.

2019: $10,000 donation to help hold the 2020 Junior Fair.

2020: To be determined. Ideas are: Add garage doors on the hog barn, upgrade ventilation

Thank You for your continued support!!

(Send in below form with payment)

Total number of tickets _____ x $100 = ______ enclosed by check or money order only

Please make checks payable to SCJF Improvement.

Ticket holder information: All ticket stubs will be mailed to the first address listed.There is no limit on the number of tickets purchased.(If purchasing more than four tickets, please attach an additional sheet and include the name(s), address, phone number and email for each ticket purchased).

Name: __________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________

Greetings!

Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) applications for the 2020-2021 year are now available!

Please note, because it is only a one year term, current TLC members who wish to continue their service must re-apply.

*   Applications and more information for this group are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC.  Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 14, 2020.  We recognize this falls during some county fairs, so encourage teens to apply early!  We will accept applications as early as today! ? The term for selected individuals will be September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021.

*   If you want to ?share? on Facebook, you may do so by sharing the link on the ?Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council? Facebook page (posted today). If you want a blurb to copy for your newsletter, you may use: ?Applications and more information to be an Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgo.osu.edu%2FTLC&h=ATN1WmdcA8aTXm4sg2VTFTia8HGGf7zEvr0KeUcY7udxrap2m7C9in5cnLscNSt58L578KWYKCbDPnVFpehV0YXTV-Y2_MYNratOse8A0x8fAl2QtCXA9iyQCJIPBdRt3OlfoDWaI6o6TJ_2v083&enc=AZN-ij4oJJrOzPbIwdlB0QyvSc6LDhVBPZR4MoqGBPCNOrG6qEYFSYAthmdaqmxpcA8uziEcZAi1cAbi-Bx0YJXL_vjBOsmRfIM6w2DQ6KQoqJ0_YM0qmhku3fJd-MfOF5skBfxySZF8e4GRYvYtDTR4-qn3z8K-VeVk0L4QkM9vYURRCnZy4LQxMTczLBJySMiLBH9XuoApEwPtGgXVU2wX&s=1>. Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 14, 2020.?

If you have questions on this opportunity, please let Sarah (longo.79@osu.edu<mailto:longo.79@osu.edu>), Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu<mailto:oberstadt.1@osu.edu>),  Frances (nicol.115@osu.edu<mailto:nicol.115@osu.edu>) or Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu<mailto:epley.24@osu.edu>) know.

Thanks,

Sarah (and Kayla, Frances & Hannah)

Calling all fashionistas!

Sign-up for the newest 4-H SPIN club all about the fashion industry.

You’ll hear from designers and experts from Abercrombie, L Brands and more, and you can join from home via Zoom.

It runs every Mon., Wed., and Thurs from Aug. 17-31.

Find the details and registration at go.osu.edu/fashiondesignspin.

***Attention All Junior Fair Families!!!!!!****

Please read attached: Mask Letter (click here).

***Important Information for Livestock Sale Participants***

If a Junior Fair market livestock exhibitor in your family plans to participate in the 2020 livestock sale, they will need to submit a completed IRS W-9 form. W-9’s have to be collected by the Shelby County Agricultural Society to comply with the IRS’s federal tax laws for reporting self-employment income. More information pertinent to this topic can be found at the following links or by visiting go.osu.edu/shelbysale.

– Farmer’s Tax Guide for 2019 Returns (pages 17 and 74)

– National 4-H Livestock Sales and Prize Winnings Fact Sheet

– MSU Extension Web Page on 4-H Livestock Sales and the IRS

Individual information on the W-9 should match that of the youth whose name the sale check will be made out to, NOT the parent. In most cases, exhibitors will mark “Individual/Sole Proprietor” UNLESS their family owns a farm with an LLC/tax ID. In those cases, exhibitors can claim the income under that entity’s tax umbrella.

Because OSU Extension is a partner of the Shelby County Agricultural Society and has secure institutional data policies and servers, they will be collecting completed W-9 forms.

Completed forms can be:

• Mailed or dropped off to the OSU Extension office BEFORE fair week events start (Sunday, July 26). Mailing and physical address for the Extension Office: Shelby County Extension, c/o Cassie Dietrich, 810 Fair Rd., Sidney, OH 45365. We do have a locked dropbox which these forms can be placed in after hours.
• Handed directly to Cassie Dietrich the day of the check-in/show. We will have blank copies available each day.
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• Dropped off at the Senior Fair Board/Secretary’s office during fair week events (Sunday, July 26 – Thursday, July 30). Look for the blue paper tote near Michelle’s desk.

DO NOT TAKE FORMS TO JUNIOR FAIR HEADQUARTERS OR THE SALE COMMITTEE BARN!!!!

If completed forms are not turned in, exhibitors will not be able to pick up their sale check on Consignor’s Night. At the end of the tax year, 1099 forms will be issued to qualifying exhibitors by mail. If you have questions about how to handle a 1099 for tax return purposes, please talk to a qualified tax advisor.

We understand this is ANOTHER change for this year; however, it is the Shelby County Agricultural Society’s legal responsibility to abide by the federal tax laws.

Thank you for your understanding.

Cassie