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WIN TWO COLUMBIA EWES

WIN TWO COLUMBIA EWES

Sponsored by the Ohio Columbia Association

  The purpose of this award is to introduce the youth to raising and owning Columbia sheep as well as encouraging the growth of new Columbia Breeders across the State of Ohio.

  The Ohio Columbia Association will award two Columbia ewes to a 4-H or FFA member or FFA Chapter that is interested in starting a flock of Columbia sheep.

Contest Rules:

  1. The applicant must not be over 16 as of Jan. 1st , 2025 and must have never owned a Columbia breeding sheep, nor can their parents or guardian be raising Columbias.
  2. The sheep are to be maintained in a healthy condition and housed in clean facilities.
  3. The sheep should receive the proper nutrition to assure health and proper growth.
  4. The recipient should be familiar with the cost of raising sheep.
  5. The Columbia ewes must be bred to a registered Columbia ram.
  6. The recipient should keep the ewes for at least two lambing seasons and for some reason they can’t, the ewes will be given back to the donors of the ewes.
  7. The ewe lambs should be a part of the 4-H or FFA member’s project and be exhibited at the Junior Fair Sheep Show at the Ohio State Fair for the first year.
  8. The winner will be asked to give a report on their progress of the ewes at the fall Columbia picnic for the first year.
  9. A member from the Association will be assigned to the winner to Mentor them.
  10. Failure to maintain the sheep in good health, properly fed and in clean facilities will automatically result in the Columbia ewes being returned to their original owners.
  11. The Association has the right to refuse any or all applicants if they don’t meet the standards of the rules.

The Ohio Columbia Association will deliver the ewes to the winner and transfer the registration papers into the winner name before Mar 1st  of the current year. The Ohio Columbia Association members will provide management assistants and will provide a ram to breed  the ewes too, upon the request of the winner. A representative of the Ohio Columbia Association may inspect the facilities and ewes  at any time during the first year. The Ohio Columbia Association will  pay the entry fees of the two ewes at the Junior Show at the Ohio State Fair.

The applicant should fill out the attached form and return it by Feb. 20, 2025 so that an interview can be set up before Mar 1.

OHIO COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION

Mike Copeland

7674 Co. Rd. 23

Lewistown, OH 43333

mcopeland1966@gmail.com

937-844-6122

 

5 Free Turkey Poults for Shelby County Fair projects from Cooper Farms!

Cooper Farms will once again be offering 5 free turkey poults to each 4-H & FFA member to take as a Shelby County Fair project.

4-H Youths taking this project must enroll in 4honline under Market Turkey.

Orders must be called into the office at 937-498-7239 by February 10th at 4:30 pm.

Pick up date is tentatively set for March 6th at the Shelby County Extension Office.

 

Please click the link to see the order form. Turkey Project Order Form

Please print/sign the biosecurity form and return it to the office.

No chicks are to be released without the signed form. Cooper Farms Biosecurity

Information on how to be ready: Turkey Brooding Guidelines

Registration for 2025 Shelby County Fair Camping is Open!

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Register today! Camping for the 2025 Shelby County Fair is open. Be sure to get those applications in before March 31st (price goes up $50 after this date)! Completed applications and payment can be sent to the Shelby County Senior Fair Board! Checks can be made out to Shelby County Fair. All camping questions should be directed to the Shelby County Senior Fair Board!

Email: info@shelbycountyfair.com

Mail: 701 S. Highland Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365

Shelby County Fair Camping Permit

Virtual Show Pig Conference Opportunity!

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Are you:

  • Wishing you had a community?
  • Unsure about the “ins and outs” of online sales?
  • Frustrated by not having your questions answered?

What is it: The Show Pig Conference is a free, one-day virtual event to help show pig families widen their community and achieve the next level of success in and out of the ring!

When: February 8th, 2025 (11 AM- 5 PM)

For more information, visit Show Pig Conference!

2025 Junior Fair Submitted Rule Changes & Suggestions

The Shelby County Junior Fair Board will review the attached rule changes and suggestions at their Annual Rule Change Meeting on January 19th at 6 PM in the Extension Office Meeting Room. This meeting is open to the public, and we highly suggest you attend if you are particularly passionate about one of the attached rule changes and suggestions. We greatly appreciate your efforts to help improve the Shelby County Junior Fair!

2025 Junior Fair Submitted Rule Changes & Suggestions

Ginn Agriculture Scholarship

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Background: The Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime contribution that her parents made to the agricultural community of Shelby County. Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn were farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, and they operated a well-known feed grain and agriculture supply business in Sidney for many years.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Possess a definite goal of becoming established in farming or other agricultural related career.
  • Planning to enter a post-secondary educational institution of higher learning in the fall of the year in which application is made.
  • Current senior attending a Shelby County school: Anna, Botkins, Fairlawn, Fort Loramie, Hardin-Houston, Jackson Center, Lehman Russia, Sidney or Sidney Christian.
  • Completed and submitted the Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship by February 28th of the application year.

Applications due to the Shelby County Extension Office no later than February 28, 2025!

For more information: Ginn Agriculture Scholarship

Buckeye Leadership Workshop

Buckeye Leadership Workshop

Buckeye Leadership Workshop Information:

Date: March 26-30th, 2025

Location: Recreation Unlimited- Ashley, OH

What: Buckeye Leadership Workshop is a learning and sharing workshop intended as a balanced program of social, physical, and mental activities. The workshop also benefits those who simply enjoy association with great people, experiencing new ideas, and learning new skills.

Who: Open for ages 14 to 114!!

Cost: $390 per participant (covers all meals, lodging, and basic workshop programming)

For more information about sessions and registration: Buckeye Leadership Workshop