New this year, all commodity ambassador/representative applications will be on ONE application. There will be one interview date to make selections for each commodity position. Please select and rank your interested commodity positions. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 15th. Click here to access the application. Commodity Ambassador/Representatives we be selected for Alpaca/Llama, Beef, Canine, Caprine, Dairy, Equine, Lamb & Wool, Poultry, Rabbit, and Swine.
The purpose of the Junior Fair Commodity Ambassador/Ambassador Program is:
- To inform others and promote 4-H/FFA programs while strengthening the species’ image.
- To encourage specie projects in the 4-H/FFA programs.
- To improve knowledge and presentation skills.
- To build a portfolio of excellence for future reference.
Process:
- Applications must be submitted to the OSU Extension Office by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
- All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee(s), the top three individuals per specie will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges.
- Interviews will be conducted in person on the evening of Monday, September 23rd (time TBD) at the Fairfield County Ag Center (OSU Extension Office).
- The representative(s) will be selected from individuals interviewed and notified via phone following the completion of all interviews and will be publicly introduced at the Junior Fair Panorama during fair week (exception – Lamb and Wool Queen will be announced at the Guy’s and Gals Lead on Wednesday of fair).
Requirements:
- Applicants must be an active 4-H/FFA member and at least 14 years old as of October 1st of the current year.
- Applicants must have an active project in the relevant specie project for the current year and exhibit this project at the Fairfield County Junior Fair.
- Representative will be required to attend the Panorama and speak about the specie represented.
- Representative will assist with award presentations during the Junior Fair shows related to their specie. Representative should present awards in between showing their own animal(s).
- Representative will assist with Junior Fair Livestock Sales on Thursday and Friday of fair week.
- Representative must be available to make guest appearances at community functions on behalf of the specie and fair (i.e. parades, festivals, other fairs, and commodity events).
- Representatives are strongly encouraged to participate in 4-H Day to promote 4-H project work for their specie (1st Saturday of March).
- Female applicants can also run for Junior Fair Queen (if they meet those requirements). If selected for both, applicant will serve in commodity role on the day of that specie’s show.