State 4-H

Tractor Supply Thank You Video

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Thank you for all of your support of the bi-annual Paper Clover fundraising campaign at Tractor Supply. This spring, the campaign reached a major milestone – raising $20M for 4-H’ers since 2010.

 

As a thank you to Tractor Supply for their longstanding partnership and commitment to 4-H’ers across the country, we’d like to hear directly from YOU, the youth and adult mentors involved in 4-H.

 

We are asking you to submit a brief video to say thank you to the Tractor Supply associates and share a testimonial about how the funds raised through Tractor Supply create opportunities for young people.

 

Videos can feature an individual, or a group thank you. We will be compiling the clips into one video to share with Tractor Supply associates ahead of the Fall 2023 Paper Clover campaign.

 

Video Testimonial Instructions

 

Sample Script:

  • Introduce yourself – Name and where you are located.
  • Thank you, Tractor Supply, for your support of 4-H and the Paper Clover Campaign!
  • We use funds raised through Paper Clover to XXXXXX.

The video should be brief, about 15-30 seconds in length. The main message should be the thank you. And please, be yourself and try to have fun with it! (Try to use a conversational tone vs. reading from a script.)

 

Filming Tips:

  • No fancy equipment needed. You can film using your phone.
  • Keep the phone horizontal while filming. Ideally, use a tripod or rest the phone on a steady surface.
  • Make sure you are in a quiet place – limit the background noise as much as possible.
  • Try to set the phone up so that it’s approximately at eye-level with you. Ideally, your face and shoulders will fill most of the frame without too much blank space around you.
  • Try to make sure you have enough light on your face to be seen clearly. Try to avoid having lights or bright windows behind you as you film—this will create a silhouette effect in the video.

Deadline: August 18, 2023

How to Share your Video:  Please email all completed videos to creininger@fourhcouncil.edu

ACT SOON: Project Judging 2023

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It is almost time for 4-H still project judging! Letters have been mailed with more information! 4-H Project Judging will take place on Wednesday, July 18, 2023 at the fairgrounds. Be sure to sign up for an appointment time using this link: https://go.osu.edu/mocoprojectjudging2023. The sign up link closes on Friday, July 11, 2023 at 11pm.

IF taking more than 4 projects you may need to restart survey after logging the first 4 and signing up for other time slots as needed!

Clothing Judging will take place on Thursday, July 20th at the Opera House. Be sure to sign up for this using the same link.

Not sure what to bring to judging? Please check your project requirements we sent out earlier this year!

 

If you have any questions, please contact the OSU Extension office at 740-962-4854 or whisman.30@osu.edu

OTC To Rx

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All Livestock Exhibitors and families!

As most of you know who attended QA this year there was a new rule change regarding certain over the counter medications for livestock moving to prescription only.

Attached is a link to some helpful factsheets discussing this topic such as which products will be impacted, why the change is happening and how to be prepared!

I hope this is helpful to you all during this transition!

 

https://ansci.osu.edu/extension/factsheets-0

Last In-person QA Session

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QA is required to be attended ONCE by each market livestock exhibitor in order to show and sell at the Morgan County Junior Fair. 

Our last In-person training (held at the Morgan County Fairgrounds) is tonight!

  • Monday, June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm

This is the last in-person training for our county for 2023 and most neighboring counties have completed their sessions at this time!

 

Any questions please contact me! 740-252-5435 or whisman.30@osu.edu

Mock Judging Contest

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Ohio State ATI Presents: The 1st ever Mock Judging Contest Workout Series!!!

This is a great opportunity for coaches to work alongside their team to develop and learn judging skills. Coaches can walk through the entire event with their participants. (Teams are optional).

Live critiques will be given in front of the livestock by ATI Judging Coach Seth Ebert.

Feedback will be given to participants who give oral reasons (coaches are welcome to listen).

There will be three regional opportunities to participate:

-OSU ATI – JUNE 3RD – EQUINE CENTER

-OSU COLUMBUS – JUNE 17TH – **UPDATE** DON SCOTT BEEF FACILITY

-OSU OARDC – JULY 15TH – EASTERN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION

 

At least one class per species will be present (beef, swine, sheep, goat).

Pre-Registration is mandatory: https://go.osu.edu/mockjudgingregistration

This is a FREE event.

State Fair Livestock Project Registration

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Just a friendly reminder to all who wish to participate in State fair for livestock projects that the deadline to register is June 21st! If you have any questions please call the office at (740)962-4854.

Take the Leap!

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“Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day” on Saturday, April 2, 2022 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center! This event is open to any 4-H member – ages 13 to 18 – and is completely FREE! Several Teen Leadership Council members have been planning this event and are excited to facilitate this opportunity for their peers.

This day is jam-packed full of opportunities for participants with some highlights listed here:

  • Learn about 4-H opportunities at the state level
  • Rotate through career preparation workshops covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and more
  • Network with peers who are also interested in preparing for their future

Participants can register at go.osu.edu/taketheleap. Registration is due by March 19. 

Let Frances (foos.61@osu.edu), Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu), or Sarah (longo.79@osu.edu) know if you have any questions.

FINAL Reminder: Ohio 4-H Conference

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The 2022 Ohio 4-H Conference will bring together 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) from across Ohio. You can participate in a variety of educational sessions that offer something for everyone! Join us as we learn from one another to make the best better for Ohio 4-H programs. It will take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Registration through county sponsorships is due by February 4th, but if you miss this date, you have until February 11th to register for the conference at your own cost ($40). You must call the office at 740-962-4854 to reserve a registration spot through the county sponsorships.

Check out all the possible educational sessions that will be available at conference by clicking this link and viewing the Registration booklet: https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference