State 4-H

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

Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-person Meetings & Events

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We know a majority of everyone is ready to return to in-person club meetings, trainings, and events. However, we must consider everyone’s safety and health by following the provided guidelines. Updated information effective January 16, 2021 includes:

  • Hosting virtual meetings and events is preferred.
  • If activities are critical/essential and are in-person, they must be education-focused.
  • Group cannot be larger than 50 people, including adults, youth, presenters, etc.
    • This directive is dependent on local health department guidelines.
    • The group size may need to be reduced to 10 (or other amount), based on the
      directives of your local health department.

      • In Morgan County, our health department is following the state guidelines provided by the Governor of 10 people or less for in-person gatherings.
      • Now, if you want to meet in-person that will include more than 10 people and have the space for everyone to be social distanced, there is an 4-H Club Action Plan template for you to use. You may ONLY edit the highlighted areas with your club information. Once you complete this document, you will send it to Lindsey Gates lindsay.gates@morgancounty-oh.gov and Jeff Michaels jeff.michaels@morgancounty-oh.gov at the county health department. They will need to review the plan with Dr. Clark and approve it before you have your meeting.
        • If you have any questions about the plan or need to make adjustments for your club, contact Lydia Flores.191@osu.edu (740-252-5430).
  • Face masks are required.
    • This includes inside AND outside at all times.
    • Program participants and parent/guardians ages five and older must wear a mask.
    • Medical conditions or disability exceptions are also permitted.
  • Potlucks and buffets are not permitted.

Any time your county is designated a Level 4 Public Health Emergency (color-coded purple) or is approaching purple (red with an asterisk) by the Ohio Department of Health, all in-person 4-H club meetings and events must be held virtually or postponed until the designation changes to Level 3 or below. Ohio’s Public Health Advisory System updates are at https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/public-health-advisory-system/

In addition to the guidance from the Ohio Department of Health, county and city health departments are releasing local health advisories limiting activities or encouraging additional caution. When a local health advisory is in effect, 4-H club meetings and activities must follow that guidance when it is more restrictive than these guidelines.