Judging

2023 Ohio Beef Expo Judging Contest

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On behalf of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and the Ohio State University, we welcome you to join us at the 35th Annual Ohio Beef Expo for the Judging Contest. Beef Expo is one of Ohio’s largest industry events, bringing youth, breeders and the public together.

The EARLY registration deadline is March 1 – $10 per participant, $40 per team

The LATE registration deadline is March 12 – $15 per participant, $60 per team

Link: https://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/schedule-events/youth-events

If you have any questions about the contest, reach out to Karigan at kblue@ohiocattle.org or by phone at 614-873-6736

10 Ways to Volunteer with 4-H

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Do you know someone that would enjoy donating their time to 4-H but they don’t have the time to dedicate to be a 4-H club leader?  No matter how much time someone has, volunteering with 4-H makes a difference by helping youth explore and discover the skills they need to lead for a lifetime.  There are a lot of ways to get involved.  Please share this informational sheet with those that might take an interest in a different 4-H volunteering role.

Flyer: 10-Ways-to-Volunteer-with-4-H-PDF

2020 Knox County Judging Updates

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Livestock Interview Judging

  • Monday, July 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center
  • Monday, July 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center

4-H and FFA members can come anytime during those posted times.  Members need to bring their completed project book(s) and feed tag or feed ration.  During judging they will be filling out their DUNF online so make sure that they have all of the information with them to accomplish this.  They will also be receiving a packet that has updated information about items from now until fair.  They will also be receiving your wristband and back number at that time.  Advisors can pick up wristbands at that time too.

Exhibitors and judges will have to wear a mask during judging.  We will have hand sanitizing stations set up and will be cleaning between members being judged.

Clothing/Food & Nutrition/Miscellaneous Judging

  • Wednesday, July 15 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ramser 4-H Activity Center
  • Members need to come during their clubs scheduled time.  (please refer to the blog post that has the schedule listed)
  • Requirements pages are updated: https://u.osu.edu/4hknoxcounty/requirements-pages/ 

Clothing Project Members – You will need to wear your outfit you made or change into it before being judged.

Food & Nutrition Project Members – No prepared foods are to be brought for 2020.

Exhibitors and judges will have to wear a mask during judging.  We will have hand sanitizing stations set up and will be cleaning between members being judged.

Rocket Judging

  • Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m.
  • All members who wished to have their rocket project judged need to report at 5:30 p.m. to the grassy area outside of the Ramser 4-H Activity Center.

Exhibitors and judges will have to wear a mask during judging.  We will have hand sanitizing stations set up and will be cleaning between members being judged.

Current 4-H & Junior Fair Updates (06/06/2020)

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Please see a few updates below that pertain to 4-H and Junior Fair:

Adding Animals to 4HOnline and FairEntry

We know that some of you and your 4-H members have been experiencing difficulties with adding animals to the 4HOnline profiles today.  Because there was an issue (which is now resolved) and we do not want to cause unnecessary stress to anyone during already stressful times, we are going to allow an extension with getting animals input into 4HOnline through Monday at 12 Noon.  We will then do a roll over in the system Monday afternoon to FairEntry.  On Tuesday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), we are holding an in-person help session for FairEntry and work out any kinks we may see and open it to everyone on Wednesday morning.  We are wanting to make this as seamless as possible and with all of the bumps in the road it unfortunately has delayed us again slightly.

 

Miscellaneous/Food & Nutrition/Rocket/Clothing Judging

Jana is still moving forward with a face to face judging on Wednesday, July 15 for these projects.  This year there will be no displays in the booth building.  But as long as members have their project judged on July 15 they will receive a premium by mail after the fair.  Your members can also take a home project and take the project again next year without any penalty.

 

Livestock Interview Judging

This will take place on Monday, July 13 and Monday, July 20 from 1 to 6 p.m.

  • This is mandatory for all market projects that would like to exhibit at the fair this year.
  • Animal breeding projects and horse projects can complete this step (details to follow soon) and will also receive a premium by mail after the fair.

Thank you for your continued support and patience,

Andrea, Jana, and Samantha

 

Knox County 4-H Updates for April 13, 2020

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Jana and I have put together some updates in a few areas that I am sure you and your families have been wondering about.  The topics that are covered are:

  • Enrollment
  • 4-H Club Meetings
  • Project Books
  • 4-H Camp
  • Still Project Judging
  • 4-H Horse Paperwork
  • Quality Assurance

More specific Junior Fair details will be forth coming once more concrete decisions are made.

Please let us know if you have questions or concerns.

Update: COVID 19 Update April 13 – KC 4-H

 

2019 Creative Writing Judging

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To:                              The Writer in You and Writing Project Exhibitors

From:                          Andrea Rees, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

RE:                              Judging Information

Our records show that you are taking project 588 – The Writer in You.  Because these projects need to be read before judging, your writing project needs to be turned into the Extension Office on or before June 20.  This gives the judge time to read each writing project.  If we do not receive your creative writing entry by June 20 then you will not be eligible to be judged on June 26.

Mandatory Important Dates:         

  • June 20 – Creative Writing Entries Due
  • June 26 – Project Judging

If you are not able to come to the judging on June 26, you should call the Knox County OSU Extension office at 740-397-0401 for an early judging appointment on June 14 or 21.  Projects that are not judged will be considered for a home project or incomplete project depending on the work that is done in the project by your club advisor.

When submitting your writing project, specify the class you are entering as well as your name, age and county on the cover page of your writing.  The eligible classes are listed on the requirements page.

 

2019 Rocket Judging

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To:                  Rocket Project Exhibitors

From:              Andrea Rees, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

RE:                  Judging Information

4-H members with Rocket projects will have a special judging on Wednesday, June 26 at the Mount Vernon High School Practice Field starting at 5:30 p.m.  The judging is for members with project 501 – Rockets Away (2-liter pop bottles) or project 503 – Rockets Away (Estes-Type).

Members that are unable to attend the above judging day should schedule an early judging appointment on June 14 or 21.  Projects judged early will not be eligible to compete for the Ohio State Fair.  Launching may not be possible on these dates.  Members who are not judged by Wednesday, June 26 will be considered for a home project or incomplete depending on the work that is done by your club advisor.

Items to Bring to Judging

Estes Rockets – Bring your completed project book, rocket and the equipment needed to launch.  Cars are not permitted in judging area so arrangements should be made to carry the battery or other power source to the firing site.

2-Liter Pop Bottle Rockets – Bring your completed project book and at least (1) 2-liter pop bottle rocket ready for launch.  A launcher will be available but please bring a source of compressed air or a tire pump.

All rocket exhibitors must call the Knox County OSU Extension Office at 740-397-0401 to schedule a judging time.  Members with scheduling conflict, such as ball games, should call early for an appointment.  Appointments are on a first come first serve basis.  With several projects to be judged, scheduling will reduce the wait but does not guarantee an exact judging time.