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2024 Still Project Results

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Congratulations to our 4-H Members

2024 Results List 

 

  • State Fair Delegates will need to contact the Extension Office to let us know if you plan on going to the Ohio State Fair and make arrangements to pick up your packets.
  • Members may view project specific information for the Ohio State Fair at:  https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook
  • State Fair Project Judging Schedule: Click here

 

Livestock Clinics 2024

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Rabbit Showmanship Clinic
Thurs., July 25 at 7:00 pm
Extension Office
Single Fryer Tattooing 6 – 7:30 pm
May bring your rabbit to practice

 

Poultry Showmanship Clinic
Thurs., July 25 at 7:00 pm
Extension Office
Pullorum Testing 6 – 7:30 pm
May bring your poultry project to practice

 

Defiance Co 4-H Goat Clinic
Thurs., August 8, 2024
7:00 pm at Fairgrounds – Strausbaugh Arena

Members may bring their goat if they feel they need help with showmanship

Topics:

  • What should I be doing at home with my goat?
  • Getting ready for the fair.
  • What happens at the fair.
  • Show day
  • Show ring
  • After the show
  • Rest of fair week
  • Livestock Sale
  • Cleaning pens and going home

 

 

 

Livestock Record Books

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LIVESTOCK SUPPLEMENTAL PAGES (Livestock Record Book)

The Defiance County Livestock Committee is requiring “Supplemental Pages” for skillathon. Use one set of pages/species

  • Ohio State Fair:  Exhibitors are required to take a current/completed Ohio 4-H project record book.

SKILLATHON

  • Skillaton is Monday, July 8th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
  • TWO STATIONS: Parts and Meat Cuts or Conformation
  • Click on page in left column for study guides
  • Request (Defiance Co, Ohio only) a Skillathon Study CD: click here  
  • Contact your 4-H Club Advisor for the NEW 2024 password

4-H Still Project Judging – July 9

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4-H Still Project Judging
July 9,2024 at Defiance K of C Hall

4-H Interview Grade Guidelines

Judges will be using the following guidelines when determining project grades.  Please keep this in mind as you prepare your project for judging.

  • Member will receive an “A” if they meet all the project requirements.
  • Member will receive a “B” if they meet only some of the requirements and/or forget project books.
  • Member will receive a “C” if they do not meet any of the requirements.

Project Note: Member projects cannot be a school or home school project.  A reminder that 4-H projects must be different than projects which have received a grade at school.  A member may not use a Science Fair project, Family Consumer Sciences project, Art project, etc. for a  4-H project.

Benefits of/Reasons for Interview Judging

  1. The educational 4-H project experience and the keeping of accurate, up-to-date records.
  2. Gains interview skills and builds self esteem and poise.
  3. Provides the opportunity to share what has been learned.
  4. Provides members with feedback on their projects.
  5. Provides balance for knowledge gained regardless of the features of the finished product.

Interview Judging Guidelines

  1. Interview judging of all projects is required for 4-H members; those not participating will be automatically graded incomplete.
  2. Members must bring their completed project book and records to judging.
  3. Members must complete all project requirements as outlined in the Defiance County 4-H Handbook.
  4. Consideration in judging will be given for member’s age, number of years in the same project or project area and any handicaps or learning disabilities.

Tips for 4-H Judging

  1. Be well groomed. Don’t chew gum.
  2. Use good posture. Sit and stand straight and tall.
  3. Be polite and use your best manners.
  4. Be prepared by talking about your project. Know what you did, how you did it, what you learned and what you might do differently the next time.
  5. When answering the judge’s questions, speak clearly and loudly enough for the judge to hear your answers.
  6. During your interview, look directly at the judge. Give him/her your full attention.  Don’t be distracted by other people or noises around you.
  7. Thank the judge when the interview is finished. Remember, the real purpose of judging is sharing and learning.
  8. Be pleasant and confident. Smile and be enthusiastic!
  9. Be proud of your accomplishments!! You worked hard to earn them.

 

4-H Demonstration Contest

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

GENERAL RULES:

  • Please pre-register by calling the Extension Office by June 21st 419-782-4771

  • Each demonstrator will compete against others in his/her age division. *Divisions: Junior Division (9 -13 years) and Senior Division (14-19 years)

  • The demonstrator may use note cards.

  • All forms of visual aids and props are permitted for this contest.

  • Presentations should be 6 – 9 minutes in length.

  • Members must set up presentation on their own without outside assistance.

  • Participation is worth 10 points towards Honor Club & Star Member

DEMONSTRATORS WILL BE JUDGED ON:

  • Members will be evaluated on ability to convey information and teach on a particular topic.

  • Appearance – clean and neat

  • Organization – logical order

  • Presentation Summary – review of points

  • equipment – suitable arrangement

  • Charts and Visuals – neat Subject Matter suitable, creative, informative

  • Grammar and vocabulary

 

Awards:

All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

Junior Division Winner will receive $25 (Sponsored by 4-H Advisory Council)

Senior Division Winner will receive $25 (Sponsored by Shake Rattle-n-Roll Spin Club)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defiance Co. 4-H Camp

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Scholarship Applications due June 15th
Scholarships Application Form:  due June 15th – click here

General 4-H Camp Information:

Dates:  Defiance Co. 4-H Camp is July 18-22, 2024
Theme: Home on the Range

Forms:

 

Camp Fees: (Must receive registration form/health form w payment) 

Early Bird 6/21/24 (Defiance Co 4-Hers only) $215
4-H Member  (Received by 7/5/25 ) $240
Non 4-H Member Fee $275
Late Fee (after 7/5/24 ) $+20
  • May pay with cash, check or credit card.
  • Checks payable to OSU Extension
  • Scholarships Application Form:  due June 15th – click here

2024 Livestock Tagging

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Central Tagging – NEW UPDATE (4/11/2024):

  • Central Tagging will be June 8th from 7:00 am – 10:00 am in the Ext. Office Parking Lot.

  • NEW: Families with market animals not present at Central Tagging on June 8th will be charged a $50 farm visit and $10/tag which is payable up front.

  • Feeder Calves:Your feeder calf must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Feeder calves will also receive a vaccine – cost is $2.00.

  • Swine: Your animal must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Pig Catch must attend tagging.

  • Rabbits:  All rabbits in possession (breeding and roasters) will come to Central Tagging.

  • Sheep & Goats: Only market sheep and market goats.  Essay Lambs must attend tagging.

  • Poultry: Poultry does not come to tagging

MENTORS NEEDED!

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We currently have 32 youth/adults who have signed up to be in this special livestock show in 2024.
We only have 16 mentors signed up. We need more volunteers.

BLUE RIBBON CLASSIC – Animal and Me Program


Animal & Me Livestock Show
August 21, 2024 @ 4:30 pm
Main Show Arena

The 2nd Annual Blue-Ribbon Classic (Animal & Me Show) will be held on Wed., Aug 21, 2024 in the main show arena.   This heart-warming event provides an opportunity for individuals with special needs to experience what it’s like to exhibit an animal at the fair. Participants will work with Jr. Fair Exhibitors (that’s you!) and your animal to participate in a special livestock show to share what they have learned. The animal options include: goats, sheep, rabbits and feeder calves. We will also need volunteers to help day of show.

Currently, we are looking for Jr. Fair exhibitors to serve as mentors for this experience. Preferences will be given to mentors who are in the 6th grade and up and have taken their livestock animal for at least 2 years. Your role as mentor will be to work with the special needs individual and teach them about how to care for your animal, as well as how to safely and properly show your animal at the fair. We know that your time is valuable, but we are expecting that you are able to meet with your Animal & Me partner at the dates listed below to ensure the most positive experience for all involved.

 Important 2024 Animal & Me Dates

  • Mentor/Mentee Meeting:     Thurs., August 1, 2024 @ 6;00 pm @ Fairgrounds Main Show Arena
  • Animal and Me Event:          Wed.,   August 21, 2024 @ 4:30 pm @ Main Show Arena, Meet mentee at 4:00 pm

Central Tagging – June 8 – NEW TIMES

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IMPT: 2024 Livestock Tagging Update

Central Tagging – NEW UPDATE (4/11/2024):

  • Central Tagging will be June 8th from 7:00 am – 10:00 am in the Ext. Office Parking Lot.

  • NEW: Families with market animals not present at Central Tagging on June 8th will be charged a $50 farm visit and $10/tag which is payable up front.

  • Feeder Calves:Your feeder calf must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Feeder calves will also receive a vaccine – cost is $2.00.

  • Swine: Your animal must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Pig Catch must attend tagging.

  • Rabbits:  All rabbits in possession (breeding and roasters) will come to Central Tagging.

  • Sheep & Goats: Only market sheep and market goats.  Essay Lambs must attend tagging.

  • Poultry: Poultry does not come to tagging