The Ohio Beef Council is seeking applicants for its summer internship.The full-time public relations internship will provide the successful candidate with excellent experience in communications and promotions through the coordination of numerous events and activities. The successful candidate will help with the planning, coordination and execution of all displays during the Ohio State Fair; assist with the Young Cattlemen’s Conference and assist with other events and promotions. The internship will begin in mid-May and last until mid-August with flexibility based on course schedule. Application deadline is February 15th, 2017. Do you know of anyone interested in applying? Forward a cover letter and résumé to the Ohio Beef Council, Attn: Internship, 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040.
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Ohio Corriedale Club – Looking to help 4-H/FFA Member start their own flock!
The Ohio Corriedale Club is offering two Corriedale ewes to help a 4-H or FFA member start their own flock. The attached flyer is to be completed and returned to Jodie Duffy, duffyiy@msn.com, Ohio Corriedale Club, by March 15th, 2017 – Corriedale Application 2017.
The Judging Experience
The Judging Experience is coming to Lancaster, Ohio on February 11-12, 2017 for a 2-day livestock judging camp. The camp is open for all experience levels ages 8-18. Visit thejudgingexperience.org for details and registration!
Please note this event is not affiliated or organized by the Fairfield County Extension Office, Fairfield County 4-H Youth Development Program, or Fairfield County 4-H Livestock Judging Team.
Ohio Pork Council Seeking a Communications Intern
The Ohio Pork Council is seeking a talented communications intern for the summer! The OPC intern will be responsible for assisting in communication with members and the public by writing press releases, developing graphics and using social media. the intern is expected to assist with the Ohio State Fair, serving as the Pork Food Stand Assistant Manager, and support producer education programs to help increase member participation and awareness of Pork Checkoff programs. As part of the internship program, the student will attend a national intern-training seminar that is held in conjunction with the World Pork Expo. Interns will receive compensation of up to $4,000 in the form of bi-weekly salary of scholarship. To apply, please send resume and cover letter by March 1, 2017 to: Ohio Pork Council, Attn: Emily Bir, 5930 Sharon Woods Blvd., Ste. 101, Columbus, OH 43229 or email to ebir@ohiopork.org.
Buckeye “Equine Extravaganza” and Tack Swap
Fairfield County 4-H’ers are invited to attend the Buckeye Reining Series Training Camp February 17-19 at the Champion Center Expo in Springfield Ohio. The Equine Extravaganza will include seminars and clinics on colt starting, reining, ranch riding, NRHA judging secrets, and equine health management. There will also be a Freestyle Reining Performance of Champions, including Dan James. They are offering group discount on tickets at $15 each.
The Tack Swap with be from 9 am to 5 pm on February 18-19 only. Please contact Kelsee if you would like to have a table at the tack swap at 937-408-7037. Entrance to the tack swap is free.
For additional information, please contact Kristen Batton at 937-726-4705 or visit buckeyereiningseries.com.
Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) Summer Internships
The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team is now accepting applications for 2017 Summer ACRE interns. The Agronomic Crop Research Experience (ACRE) program seeks to provide a rich training experience to undergraduate students in a wide diversity of disciplines related to agronomic crop research. Interns will support on-farm research by being placed in strategic hubs throughout the state. Students will gain real-world experience in scouting, sampling and evaluating agronomic crops in Ohio. Undergraduates, graduating seniors and incoming OSU graduate students are welcome to apply.
The internships are paid, full-time summer positions lasting 12-14 weeks. Applications are due January 13th, 2017.
For more information: go.osu.edu/acre
To apply: go.osu.edu/apply-acre
Equine Educational Opportunity
The Buckeye Reining Horse Show Series is hosting a 3-day educational equine event February 17-19, 2017 at the Champion Center in Springfield, Ohio. The “Buckeye Training Camp” will have something to offer every level of horse enthusiast and rider including:
- A reining clinic and seminar with NRHA’s 5 Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida
- Colt starting with Dan James from Double Dan Horsemanship
- Ranch Riding with 3x Congress Champion, AQHA & NSBA Judge Steve Meadows
- Reining Freestyle of Champions Performance
- NRHA Judges Secrets of Reining with Bub Poplin
- Tack and Consignment Swap
- Vendors and shopping galore!
Group rates available for single days or multiple days. For more information and tickets visit http://buckeyereiningseries.com/brs-training-camp/ or contact Cathy Brant at 614-578-2782.
Interested in Ag Careers? Learn more about the AgDiscovery Program!
Learn more about the AgDiscovery Program which is a great summer program for high school students that are interested in agricultural careers. It is a 2-week residential program at 22 different universities and all expenses are covered except transportation to and from the sponsoring university. Please pass on this information to youth or their leaders which may be interested. For more information, please see the AgDiscovery website: www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery for a current brochure and application.
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Inspiring Girls Expeditions
Free glaciology and marine programs for girls seek applications through January 31, 2017 for free summer science and wilderness expeditions in Alaska and Washington for girls ages 16 to 17. For more information, visit: http://news.uaf.edu/free-glaciology-and-marine-programs-for-girls-seeks-applications/