Josh Starner: 1st Place High Individual Overall at the Ohio State Fair Livestock Judging Contest

Congrats to Fairfield County 4-H member, Josh Starner, on his 1st place High Individual Award (Senior) at the Ohio State Fair Livestock Judging Contest which took place on July 28th, 2017. Josh also was 2nd in beef and 7th in goats for the Senior Division. Other honors include Allie Poston with 7th place in beef. The Senior Team placed 7th in the contest. Participants included Ethan Green, Allie Poston, Josh Starner, and Dalton Hyme.

Fairfield County’s Josh Starner placed 1st as High Individual Overall at the 2017 Ohio State Fair Livestock Judging Contest (pictured second from right).

In the Junior Division, Jonah Starner placed 4th in beef. Junior Contest participants included Delaney Moore, Lexi Hyme, Jonah Starner, Samantha Hurst, and Sadie Moore.

Thank you to the 4-H Livestock Judging Team Coaches, Trey Miller and Justin Bachman. For detailed results, click here.

Fairfield County Livestock Judging Team Participants in the 2017 Ohio State Fair Contest: Dalton Hyme, Ethan Green, Josh Starner, Allie Poston, Jonah Starner, and Lexi Hyme. (Not Pictured: Delaney Moore, Samantha Hurst, Sadie Moore).

Ohio State Fair – Dog Agility Awards

Are being posted as they become available! Direct links for these results can be found here. Congrats to the following Fairfield County State Fair Winners:

Dog Agility, Standard – Level 1:

  • Grace Bartos, Bronze

Dog Agility, Standard – Level 3:

  • Emma Newell, Gold

Dog Agility, Standard – On Lead:

  • Hailey Boye, Gold
  • Madison Reid, Gold
  • Lauryn Winters, Gold
  • Carley Crow, Gold

Dog Agility, Jumpers – Level 1:

  • Grace Bartos, Silver

Dog Agility, Jumpers – Level 2:

  • Kate Crow, Bronze

Dog Agility, Jumpers – Level 3:

  • Emma Newell, Gold

Dog Agility, Jumpers – On Lead:

  • Hailey Boye, Gold
  • Madison Reid, Gold

Dog Agility, Mad-Shape-Dash – Level 1:

  • Grace Bartos, Gold

Dog Agility, Mad-Shape-Dash – Level 3:

  • Emma Newell, Gold

Dog Agility, Mad-Shape-Dash – On Lead:

  • Hailey Boye, Gold
  • Madison Reid, Gold
  • Carley Crow, Gold

Ohio State Fair (non-livestock) 4-H Judging Results

Are being posted as they become available! Direct links for the judging days are below. Congrats to the following Fairfield County State Fair Winners:

Companion Animal Day:

  • Cat 3 (age 8-18): Jordyn Nevers, Outstanding
  • Cavies (age 8-12): Allie Carter, Outstanding
  • You & Your Dog Interview: Madison Nevers, Honorable Mention
  • All About Dogs: Chloe Allen, Outstanding
  • All About Dogs: Emily Fusek, Honorable Mention

Engineering Excitement Day:

  • Magic of Electricity: Olivia Maynard, Outstanding
  • Warm It Up: Kive Simmons, Outstanding

Photography Day:

  • Controlling the Image, Level 2: Anna Glanzman, Outstanding
  • Photography Master: Hayley Richardson, Outstanding

STEM Day:

  • On the Cutting Edge (Vet Science 3): Sarah Doner, Outstanding
  • Rockets Away (Solid-Fuel Rockets): Dominic Woods, Outstanding
  • Science Fun with Physics: Gillian Gervais, Clock Trophy

4-H Healthy Living Advocates – Seeking New Members!

The Ohio 4-H Healthy Living Advocates (HLA) statewide program is looking for teens in grades 9-12 who are interested in learning about healthy eating, leading an active lifestyle, and other health-related topics. The HLA program provides youth with the opportunity to represent 4-H and promote healthy living in their communities. Additionally, the HLAs help accomplish the goals of the National 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate, which encourages youth and families to gain optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being. It’s the FOURTH H!

If you are interested in starting a county level group or have one in place, please contact Amy Fovargue at fovargue.1@osu.edu. The Healthy Living Advocates team has curriculum and trainings that we can provide to educators.

Teens who are interested in becoming Health Heroes can find more information and the application form at www.ohio4h.org/healthheroes

Applications are due on October 1, 2017 at 11:59 pm.

4-H Vendor Sale: Thank you!

The Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee would like to extend a big thank you to the vendors and shoppers who came out to the 4-H Craft and Vendor Sale at the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 29th! The Advisory Committee was able to raise $853 to support county 4-H programming, awards, trips, and more. This was a great accomplishment for the first time for this event, and plans are in the works for another show next year!

Shop the 4-H Vendor Sale – Saturday, July 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairgrounds!

The Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee will be holding an Antique, Craft, and Vendor Show on Saturday, July 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds to benefit the Fairfield County 4-H Program. For event updates, follow along on Facebook at this event page.

This event will raise money for the county 4-H program. The show will be held at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Display Barn and #50 Show Arena, 157 E Fair Avenue in Lancaster. <<< FREE ADMISSION & PARKING >>> Door prizes!!

The over 30 vendors are expected:

  • Legging Army – Stacey Beck
  • Scentsy – Kelly Cox
  • Paparazzi Accessories – April Steele
  • Kat’s Kreations – Katherine Slykerman
  • Pampered Chef – Kaitlyn Meeker
  • Tastefully Simple – Jennifer Milless
  • LuLaRoe – Alisha Paul
  • P&P Jewelry – Peter VanLeuven
  • This n That by Deb – Debra Waites
  • LadyBgr World – Kimberly Bader
  • LuLaRoe – Barb Nelson & Amber Nelson-Thimmes
  • SB Creations – Steve & Becky Bell
  • JMB Crafts – Martha & Joe Breeding
  • The Merrie Linn Gallerie
  • Home Decor – Macy Schmelzer
  • Tupperware – Stephanie Norman
  • Young Living Essential Oils – Rebecca Hendershot
  • PRO3 – Amy Neu
  • Courtney Duncan – Senegence
  • Blank Slate Engraving – Keith Mauger
  • Pixsonality: Custom Prints – Katie Poling
  • 4-H Table – 4-H Advisory Committee

Concessions Available by Clearcreek Showmen 4-H Club

All funds raised will benefit the Fairfield County 4-H Program! Help Make the Best Better by joining us a vendor or coming out to do a little shopping!

Vendor photos can be found on this event page on Facebook. Search for Fairfield County, Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program!

Ohio State Fair (non-livestock) 4-H Judging Results

Are being posted as they become available! Direct links for the judging days are below. Congrats to the following Fairfield County State Fair Winners:

Creative Arts Day:

  • Scrapbooking (Junior): Gwen Packer, Clock Trophy

Family Life Day:

  • Growing on My Own: Sophia Preston, Outstanding

Health Day:

  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Senior): Kamala Sweeney, Outstanding
  • You’re the Athlete (Senior): Caden Sweeney, Outstanding

Health and Safety Speaking Contest:

  • Junior: Caroline Endsley, Outstanding

Home Decorating Day:

  • Make Over My Space: Olivia DiSalvo, Outstanding

Quilt Day:

  • You Can Quilt (Junior): Allie Carter, Clock Trophy

Ohio Cheviot Breeders Starter Flock Award

The Ohio Cheviot Breeders Association (OCBA) is seeking applicants for the Jim Cluff Memorial Starter Flock Award. The OCBA started the contest in 1994 to award a Cheviot starter flock to an Ohio youth up to 17 years of age. The purpose of the award is to introduce the youth to the enjoyment of raising and owning a purebred Cheviot sheep, as well as encouraging the growth of new Cheviot breeders in Ohio. The contest winner will receive the following: a one-year membership in the OCBA, one bred ewe the first year, one ram the second year and in the third year the youth will donate a lamb to continue the award. The application deadline is September 30th. For an application and contest rules please contact Bob Hunter at (614)483-3202 or at rpkjhunter@msn.com.