Skillathon Help Needed

Skillathon is an event that test the knowledge of the livestock species that youth exhibit at the fair. In Morgan County, it is required by the Senior Fair Board to complete to exhibit at the county fair, receive a premium, and compete for premier market exhibitor. There are three stations involved: 1) a review of the project record book and questions on quality assurance, 2) an interview based on knowledge of the animal, and 3) an activity to complete based on knowledge of the animal. This is a learning opportunity for the youth to apply their knowledge and practice life skills.

We need some volunteers to donate their time as judges for skillathon. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds. You do not need to be an expert in livestock, and you do not have to stay all day! We have a morning shift option from 8am – Noon or an afternoon shift option from Noon – 4pm. You are more than welcome to stay all day (8am – 4pm) if you’d like. We are not separating the youth up by species this year. Instead they will be coming to skillathon based on the first letter of their last name: 8-9:30am is T-Z, 10-11:30am is M-S, noon-1:30pm is F-L, and 2-3:30pm is A-E.

If you’re interested in helping, we just need your name, email, and your time commitment. You can either call Lydia at 740-252-5430 or email her at flores.191@osu.edu to sign up.