Author: johnson.1389@osu.edu

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

Important 4-H Horse Update

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Horse Resources Page:  https://u.osu.edu/defiance4h/horse-resources/

Ohio 4-H Horse Update ~ 2024   Changes for Ohio 4-H Horse Projects

EquiSTEP – Equine Safety Course Requirement (Counts for Horse Q.A.)

  • Available online at EquiSTEP   
  • Each participant will need their own unique email address and most school email accounts will
    block messages from outside of the school district.  If a member has previously enrolled in EquiSTEP, they will not need to re-enroll
  • Defiance County 4-H horse projects must complete by June 1, 2024.
  • This course counts for the Horse Quality Assurance Requirement.  If taking another animal project, must complete Livestock Quality Assurance.
  • The 3 most common errors why the certificate is not received are 1) the person types their own email address incorrectly, 2) they select the wrong county from the dropdown box so the certificate is sent to the wrong county email inbox, and 3) the person does not click on the submit button/arrow when they are done and exits out of the survey.

HORSE FORMS – Due June 1

DEFIANCE COUNTY FAIR – HORSE GUIDELINES

Central Tagging June 8th

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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.

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

  • Sheep & Goats: Only market sheep and market goats

  • Poultry:  Poultry does not come to tagging