2018

2018 Wilderness Horse Camps

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 | rees.139

The 2018 Wilderness Horse Camps at Camp Mohaven have been posted.

For more information please see the flyer below.

– Andrea

2018 Ohio State Fair Changes (Livestock)

March 23, 2018April 3, 2018 | rees.139

Summary of Rule Changes for the Ohio State Fair:

Skillathons: No tiebreaker (5^th) station; youth will progress through four stations evaluating their knowledge and skills in various topics.
Record books (beef, goat, poultry, swine, & sheep Skillathons only): Up to 10 additional sheets may be placed either before or after the intact project and record books at the youth’s discretion.
Outstanding Market Exhibitor (OME): Slight change in the tiebreaker rules. Previous tiebreaker relied almost exclusively on a youth’s Skillathon score; new tiebreaker uses their scores from record book judging, showmanship, and live animal placing.
Livestock Judging Contest:
- Removed non-reasons division; now only junior and senior divisions for individuals and teams.
- Entry fee now $10/contestant, but includes a fair pass if you register before Friday, July 13.
- Juniors place eight classes, answer four sets of questions, and can participate in an optional oral reasons contest with separate awards.
- Seniors will place eight classes and four sets of oral reasons.
- New procedure for selecting the team to represent Ohio 4-H at the National Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, KY.

Websites with Study Resources, Flyers, and Additional Information:

Skillathons, State Skillathon Team, record books, and OME (click on individual species pages in the left-hand menu for more detailed information): go.osu.edu/osfskillathons
Livestock Judging Contest: https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-state-fair-4-h-livestock-judging-contest

– Andrea

2018 Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team

March 23, 2018 | rees.139

Do you enjoy skillathon and learning more about beef, goat, sheep, and/or swine topics? If so, the Ohio 4-H State Skillathon Team may be for you. Please join on us for a informational session on one of two days (attendance at one of these sessions does not equal a commitment):

Sunday, April 5 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio 4-H Center
Sunday, April 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio 4-H Center

Interested members must be age 14-18 as of January 1, 2018. Commitment to try out for the team will require attendance at trainings and independent study in the future.

For more detailed information please reference: https://ohio4h.org/state-skillathon-team

– Andrea

2018 Ohio State Fair Woodworking Guidelines

March 23, 2018 | rees.139

The he 2018 Ohio State Fair Woodworking Guidelines at https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook. These guidelines should be followed for Knox County as well in preparation that you are chosen to represent the county during the Ohio State Fair. If you are selected to represent the county at the State Fair and you are not in compliance you will be disqualified. Last year at the state fair there were 39 individuals whose project fell into not being considered for final placings because they used ineligible tools.

– Andrea

Ohio Military Kids Events for 2018

March 23, 2018 | rees.139

Spring is here! That means Ohio Military Kids events are starting for the 2018 season. Ohio Military Kids is a partnership between Ohio State Extension 4-H Youth Development and Family Readiness with Ohio National Guard. Through this partnership, Ohio Military Kids puts on events all around the state of Ohio. These events range from one day events, to overnights, to weekend camps, and weeklong residential camps.

If you are a part of a military family, please consider joining one of our many events. All active, reserve, and national guard families are welcome!

April 14: Hero Camp, Science Day in Southwest Ohio
June 2: Hero Camp, Equestrian Program in Northeast Ohio
June 6 to 10: Teen Leadership Camp in Central Ohio
June 23: Family Day at the Zoo in Northwest Ohio
June 23 to 24: Family Overnight Northwest Ohio
June 29 to July 1:Teen Leadership Weekend Northwest Ohio
June 30 to July 1: Family Overnight Northeastern Ohio

This is only the beginning of an awesome summer full of events! Please Check out our website go.osu.edu/OMKevents for more information and registration links!

4th Annual Silent Auction during the Knox County Fair

March 23, 2018 | rees.139

The Knox County 4-H Planning Committee is conducting its fourth annual 4-H Silent Auction in 2018, to be held during the week of the Knox County Fair, July 22 – 28.

We need your help! The 4-H Planning Committee is asking clubs and local businesses to donate items for the silent auction. Each 4-H Club in Knox County is asked to donate at least one new or custom made item for the auction. Proceeds will go to the Knox County 4-H Program. These funds benefit our 4-H program with the costs of youth programming, leadership education, camping, trips, awards and recognition. Some of the items suggested for donation include: BBQ grill, gift baskets, lawn furniture, tickets, gift cards and so on. Items should be dropped off at the OSU Extension office, 160 Columbus Road in Mount Vernon until Wednesday, July 18, or the Jr. Fair Office no later than July 21, 2018 if possible. The sooner we get items, the sooner we can advertise what will be auctioned. We are also hoping for support from local families and businesses, so we can continue to build this program in the future.

For more information: Silent Auction Donor Form-2h9qq32

– Larry

2018 Ohio 4-H International Program

March 19, 2018 | rees.139

Looking for some new fun and educational excitement this summer? How about hosting a boy or girl from Japan in your home for 3½ weeks? (July 23 – Aug. 17) The Ohio 4-H International Program is offering hosting opportunities to 75 families around the state, and Japanese youth on the other side of the world are anxiously waiting to learn who their new family might be! Host families should have their own child aged 10-15 who will serve as the main host sibling. Families will be matched with a Japanese youth of the same gender and approximate age. Special trips and activities are not required. The focus is on everyday family life. Host families provide lodging, meals, and any family activities. Medical insurance is provided. Youth bring money for personal spending (gifts, souvenirs, etc.) For more information, please visit www.ohio4h.org/youth/international or contact thalheimer.1@osu.edu.

– Andrea

The Central Ohio Draft Horse Association Clinic

March 7, 2018 | rees.139

The Central Ohio Draft Horse Association will be holding their draft horse or pony driving clinic on April 21, 2018 at the Hartford Fairgrounds starting at 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a $20 registration fee due to assure a commitment to attend that will be refunded upon signing in at the clinic. Registration deadline is April 1, 2018. This will count for Knox County Horse Quality Assurance as well.

Flyer: Draft Horse-2krmmbl