Deadlines

Lamb MQP (carcass) Contest: NEW DEADLINE is April 15th

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Entries for the 2024 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Lamb MQP programs are now being accepted. All MQP entries will be accepted on-line and are due on or before April 15.

Please note that some of the important MQP dates have changed as follows:

  • Lambs for the MQP contest must be owned by June 29, 2024 and will be weighed at the Fairgrounds on that date. After 64 days on feed the MQP lambs will be brought back to the Fairgrounds for the conclusion of the contest on September 1, 2024.
  • Members must be enrolled in the Market Lamb Project in 4-HONline by April 15th to be eligible for the Lamb MQP Program.

Applications for any of these contests must be received on-line by April 15, 2024. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https://go.osu.edu/mqp

Swine MQP (carcass) Contest: NEW DEADLINE is April 15th / Also NEW this year, Swine MQP includes Gilts AND Barrows!

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Entries for the 2024 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Swine MQP programs are now being accepted. All MQP entries will be accepted on-line and are due on or before April 15.

Please note that some of the important MQP dates have changed as follows:

  • Barrows or – new for this year – gilts for MQP must be owned by June 29, 2024 and will be weighed this year at the Fairgrounds on that date. After 71 days on feed the barrows will return to the Fairgrounds for the contest conclusion on September 8, 2024.
  • Members must be enrolled in the Market Hog Project in 4-HONline by April 15th to be eligible for the Swine MQP Program.

Applications for any of these contests must be received on-line by April 15, 2024. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https://go.osu.edu/mqp

Goat MQP (carcass) Contest – NEW DEADLINE is April 15th

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Entries for the 2024 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Goat MQP programs are now being accepted. All MQP entries will be accepted on-line and are due on or before April 15.

Please note that some of the important MQP dates have changed as follows:

  • Goats for the MQP contest must be owned by May 18, 2024 and will be weighed-in on that date at the Fairgrounds. After 99 days on feed the Goat MQP contest will conclude at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 25, 2024.
  • Members must be enrolled in the Market Goat Project in 4-HOnline by April 15th to be eligible for the Goat MQP Program.

Applications for any of these contests must be received on-line by April 15, 2024. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https://go.osu.edu/mqp

Homegrown Market Wether Intent Forms: Due May 1st

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It’s time to submit those Homegrown Market Wether Intent Forms (due May 1st). Find it here: http://go.osu.edu/homegrownwether

2024 Home Grown Market Wether Intent FormBy completing this form, I plan to raise my own market wether and exhibit it in the Home Grown Market Wether Goat Class at the Fairfield County Fair. I certify that my market wether will be conceived by my doe, born after January 1st and raised at my family residence or an adjoining family residence (i.e. grandparents, aunt/uncle) in Fairfield County.

This form must be submitted by May 1st of the current year, showing the exhibitor’s intent of competing in the Home Grown Market Wether Goat class. It is not a binding contract, as extenuating circumstances (i.e. goat may die, may sell, etc.) may occur. The goat selected to be shown in the Home Grown Market Wether class will be included in the general market classes.

I understand that the wether must be born after January 1st of the current year for the Home Grown Market Wether Goat class. All entries must agree to a Market Goat Committee member entering their barn/housing unit for visual inspection of animals. Failure to do so will lead to immediate disqualification. NOTE: The Goat Committee Members do not have to provide you advance notice of their visit.

Homegrown Market Rabbit Intent Forms: Due May 1st

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It’s time to submit those Homegrown Market Rabbit Intent Forms (due May 1st). Find it here: http://go.osu.edu/homegrownrabbit

By completing this form, I plan to raise my own litter of rabbits and exhibit their offspring in the Home Grown Market Rabbit class at the Fairfield County Fair. I certify that my market rabbits will be conceived by my buck(s) and doe(s) and will be born and raised at my home.
This form must be submitted by May 1 of the current year, showing the exhibitor’s intent of competing in the Home Grown Market Rabbit class. It is not a binding contract, as extenuating circumstances (i.e., rabbits may die, may not breed, etc.) may occur. If your doe does not kindle, then you will be able to enter the regular market class and purchase your rabbits.

Identification of potential bucks and does must be listed on this form for it to be accepted. Do not leave these fields blank. Please include all potential doe/buck identifications if you are unsure of which animals will be bred at the time of submitting this form.
I understand the litter must be born after June 20th for the Homegrown Roaster and after July 20th for the Homegrown Fryers. I give a member of the Rabbit Committee or Senior Fair Board permission to inspect the litter after August 10th if they wish to verify that my animals are on my property. NOTE: The Rabbit Committee or Fair Board Members may not give you advance notice of their visit.

4-H Enrollment: Due April 15th!

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Hello Parents, Youth and Advisors,

I hope your week is going well! This email serves as a reminder that the 4-HOnline Enrollment deadline is fast approaching, the deadline to enroll to participate in 4-H this year is April 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Enrollments will not be accepted after this date and time. We encourage you to enroll sooner rather than later, in case there may be any issues with your enrollment.

A couple of enrollment reminders:

  1. Individuals who are enrolling in dog projects (excluding 200 All About Dogs) must be enrolled in 201D You and Your Dog, along with any of the other projects they wish. We do recommend that you sign up for all of the dog projects, in case your youth change their minds before the show at the fair. These projects are 201P Performance, 201S Showmanship, and 201O Obedience.
  2. The only projects that Cloverbuds are permitted to be enrolled in are 710GMP Cloverbud Activities and 710HC County-Only Cloverbud Horse Curriculum. If you have a Cloverbud who is enrolling in 710HC, they must also be enrolled in 710GMP.
  3. If you would like to participate in classes at the state fair, they must be enrolled in the project they are planning on taking. For example, if you have a youth who would like to take a market barrow and a breeding gilt to the Ohio State Fair, they must be enrolled in 139 Market Hog Project and Record Book and 140 Swine Breeding Project and Record Book.
  4. MQP Entries will be made in the respective market-animal species. For example, if youth plan on taking a Muscle, Quality and Performance Hog, youth should be enrolled in 139 Market Hog Project and Record Book. Additionally, MQP and Carcass entries also require an application. Applications for any goat, swine, lamb, or beef MQP or carcass programs must be received on-line by April 15, 2024. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https:go.osu.edu/mqp
  5. Enrollments for the new finished Dairy Steer project should be in 117 Beef Project and Record Book.

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the 4-HOnline enrollment process. Please enroll your youth as soon as possible. I will be holding weekend office hours to handle any last-minute 4-HOnline or Enrollment Questions on April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and April 14, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Attached you will find the instruction guide for enrollment in 4-HOnline.

Thank You!

Haley Black

black.768@osu.edu

740-277-4622

Scholarship Opportunity: Dorrin and Ruth Ross Scholarship – DEADLINE EXTENDED thru April 15th

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The scholarship was established by Dorrin and Ruth Ross. Natives of Licking County, Ohio, Dorrin and Ruth married and moved to Columbus in 1935. Mr. Ross began his career as a carpenter, worked for the Curtiss-Wright Company during World War II, and spent the remainder of his career with the Ohio Parole Board, working his way from Parole officer to a supervisor before he passed away in June, 1989. Following Ruth Ross’s graduation from Bliss College in Columbus, she became a corporate secretary and the owner and broker of Gateway Realty.

The scholarship is indicative of Mrs. Ross’s interest in supporting educational opportunities for rural students, inspired by the loss of her family’s farm during the Depression, after her graduation from college. The current administrator of the scholarship is the Ross’s niece, Mrs. Glenna Gibson of Lancaster. The Dorrin and Ruth Ross scholarship program has assisted 4-H and FFA youth in Fairfield County with scholarship funds for over 25 years.

  • Eligibility Criteria – Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
    Graduates or graduating high school seniors of Bloom Carroll High School or Fairfield Union High School;
    Past or present members of Fairfield County 4-H or Fairfield County Agriculture’s Future Farmers of American)FFA);
    Candidates must attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.

Deadline for the online application is April 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

NEW for this year the application is now ON-LINE and can be found at the Columbus Foundation site or at : https://cfprograms.smapply.io/prog/rossschol

4-H Enrollment is Now Open!

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We look forward to receiving your enrollments for the 2024 4-H year. All enrollments are due through 4-H Online by April 15, 2024.

To enroll, please visit https://oh.4honline.com.

Previous families and advisors, please use the email and password from last year to enroll.  Not sure what email you used?  Please contact Haley Black at black.768@osu.edu or 740-277-4622.

New families, please visit https://fairfield.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-online-information for instructions and a video to help you enroll.  Your club advisors can also help you enroll. PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL IN 4-HONLINE UNTIL YOU HAVE TALKED/MET YOUR 4-H CLUB ADVISORS.

As a reminder, Cloverbud members (age 5-8 and currently in Kindergarten through 2nd grade as of Jan 1, 2024) will enroll in 710GPM. Horse Cloverbud Members should enroll in 710GPM AND COP-710HC.  Cloverbuds do not enroll in traditional project numbers, as they are a non-competitive, activity based program. Cloverbud members do have the option of purchasing the 715 My Cloverbud Year book to keep track of what they do during the club year.

Poultry Exhibitor Opportunity: 2024 Ohio Youth Poultry Clinic Registration Available

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The 2024 Ohio Youth Poultry Clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at The Ohio State University ATI in Wooster, Ohio. Registration is $25.00 per person and can be completed by visiting https://go.osu.edu/osupoultryclinic. Registrations must be completed by Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Teen Opportunity: Ohio 4-H Forestry & Wildlife Camp

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Attached you will find the flyer for the Ohio 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Conservation camp: PDF 2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp Flyer

Below you will find more information and with links regarding the camp registration and application for scholarships!

  • The Forestry Wildlife Camp is open to campers in grades 7-11.
  • Registration for camp is due March 28, 2024.
  • Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more!
  • Scholarships are limited and apply by following this link, by March 1, https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewVWQ5vl9bBvyS2

Apply for the Forestry and Wildlife Camp by putting this link in your browser today! http://go.osu.edu/24ForestryWLCamp

Please Note – Youth receiving Trip Award Letter notifications on February 21st from Leslie should contact Leslie for registration information and not complete the scholarship link above.