The Youth Conservationist Program is Sponsored by the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Youth have the opportunity to receive a heritage wool breed ewe to raise, show, and breed. Information is attached and questions can be directed to Elaine Ashcraft at 740-622-1573 or tankewe_cr58@yahoo.com.
Dr. Forshey has indicated that there will be no Pullorum Testing Required for the Ohio Fairs in 2020. This is due to the continued low amount of antigen being produced (that is used to detect in blood draws)
Turkeys would not be required either for this testing.
Thankful for all of our 4-H families, supporters, volunteers, and stakeholders. Please consider changing your Kroger rewards to OSU Extension Greene County for your grocery shopping over the next few weeks. We appreciate it!
Support Greene County 4-H Just By Buying Groceries!
You can link your Kroger Plus Card to our Kroger Community Rewards Program. Just follow these simple steps:
Go to krogercommunityrewards.com
The 4-H Advisory Committee raises money to support the 4-H program right here in Greene County. They are hosting the Scentsy sale. All money raised will be used to cover the cost to swim the week after fair at the Splash Bash.
The Scentsy sale has been extended through Jan. 20. You can stop to pick up an order form or you can support the Greene County 4-H Advisory Committee by purchasing online at https://HomeScents18.Scentsy.us/party/11389312
Please make sure the top corner says “Greene County Ohio 4-H.”
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4-H enrollment is due March 1, 2020.
The Greene County Extension Office is excited to announce that we are accepting 4-H enrollments to the 4-H Online enrollment system. Please log on to oh.4honline.com to enroll in 4-H.
All families will need to review their members’ information and re-enroll for 2020 via 4-HOnline.
Please make sure you delete any projects that you from last year that you are not taking this year.
For steps to re-enroll, please click here or visit here for helpful videos.
Volunteers:
If your family is looking to enroll in 4-H for the very first time, please read below:
New Members/Families:
Please let us know if you have any questions. Feel free to stop by during business hours to complete this if that is easier for you.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Food Safety is announcing a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training to be held on January 28, 2020 at the Clermont County OSU Extension Office, 1000 Locust St, Owensville, OH 45160. The training will be one day, 9AM-5PM with an hour for lunch(not provided). There is no cost for in state residents, $85 for out of state. Regulation excluded and exempt growers are also welcome to register for the training.The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) which states ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’
The course will cover basic produce safety; worker health, hygiene, and training; soil amendments; wildlife, domesticated animals, and land use; agricultural water (both production and postharvest); postharvest handling and sanitation; and developing a farm food safety plan. As a participant you can expected to gain a basic understanding of: microorganisms relevant to produce safety and where they may be found on the farm; how to identify microbial risks, practices that reduce risks; how to begin implementing produce safety practices on the farm; parts of a farm food safety plan and how to begin writing one; and requirements in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how to meet them. There will be time for questions and discussion, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.
To receive a completion certificate, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course.
Registrations to be submitted by January 17, 2020 to:
Email: Jordyn.Brown@agri.ohio.gov
Fax: (614) 644-0720
Phone: (614) 728-6250
Mail: Ohio Department of Agriculture
Division of Food Safety – ATTN: Jordyn Brown
8995 E Main St
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (614)600-4272 or mfout@agri.ohio.gov.
Regards,
Matt Fout
Produce Safety Manager, Division of Food Safety
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Hello 4-H Volunteers!
If you:
Then:
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is held July 11-15 at Erie County 4-H Camp on Kelleys Island. Counselors will arrive on Friday, July 10 for training and must be available for the duration of camp.
For those of you unfamiliar with Kelleys Island, there is a ferry that travels to and from the island! Staff members will need to drive or arrange transportation to/from Lakeside Marblehead ferry dock.
Camp activities include: water and sun safety, aquatic science, water navigation skills, boating education, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, career exploration, teambuilding challenges, and so much more! Housing for all staff and campers is traditional cabins with bunks.
If you are interested in applying to be a counselor, please complete the following steps and send ALL documentation by April 1 to the Coshocton County OSU Extension Office (724 S. 7th Street, Room 110, Coshocton, OH 43812) :
For individuals interested in serving as an adult staff member and/or instructor to Ohio 4-H Sea Camp, please visit: https://ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp and select the option that is most appropriate for your interest. “Volunteer Staff” include adults who are on-site for the duration of camp and serve as instructors and program support throughout the week. “Guest Instructors” are volunteers who would be at camp for teaching a particular topic for one or two days of camp programming.
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp is under the direction of the following OSU Extension staff members:
Camp Director: Kayla Oberstadt, Ohio 4-H Program Manager
Assistant Camp Director: Jenny Strickler, Coshocton County 4-H Youth Development Educator
Assistant Camp Director: Ashley Hughey, Portage County 4-H Youth Development Educator
Any questions about overall camp information can be directed to Kayla (Oberstadt.1@osu.edu) or 614-292-3758. Point of contact for camp counselors is Jenny Strickler (strickler.60@osu.edu). Point of contact for guest instructors and adult staff is Ashley (Hughey.28@osu.edu).
Early bird registration ends January 10!
GROWING HEMP in OHIO
Separating Fact from Fiction
January 24, 2020
OARDC/OSU, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, Ohio
Find out about this new crop, from opportunities to challenges faced by growers.
Information includes hemp plant basics, growing practices, rules and regulations, business considerations, and more.
Click here for program and registration details.
Click here for online registration.
There are several new and updated rules for Quality Assurance for youth exhibitors. Please take the time to review this completely as you might be needing to complete a new requirement for 2020.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
https://greene.osu.edu/sites/greene/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Livestock/qa%202020.pdf
Annual 4-H volunteer training is starting tomorrow. There are several in person trainings or you can complete this annual requirement online.
Please review link for dates and information.
Please note: ALL trainings must be completed by March 14, 2020 to remain an active volunteer for 2020.