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Henry Co. Beef Department Updates

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  • NEW in 2026: ALL Beef Animals – Breeding, Market and Feeders will be REQUIRED to have an 840 RFID tag.
  • The Senior Fair Board will not be hosting a Steer Weigh-In at the Fairgrounds in 2026.
    • In place of this Weigh-In ALL MARKET STEERS MUST BE REGISTERED using the Online Link.
      • If there is a possibility of the animal coming to the Henry County Fair – you MUST register the animal.
      • All steers MUST have and 840 RFID tag in their ear as photo proof will be required.
    • Registration Link: go.osu.edu/2026henrysteers
      • If you need to pick up an 840 RFID tag for your animal, please reach out to the Extension Office to make those arrangements.
  • Ohio State Fair Market Steer DNA Test Kits – are available for pick up at the Extension Office. Please reach out to let us know when you plan to pick up that kit.
    • Kits are due to the OSF Office by January 10.

Touching base & the coming weeks…

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Greetings All~

Just checking in this week… I had full intentions to get a LOT of information out this wee, but unfortunately, I ran out of time.

SO, NEXT WEEK – will have LOTS of information coming out starting on MONDAY!

PLEASE read the emails coming out in the coming week – all of this information has fair schedule, protocols, etc. which I PROMISE should answer MANY of the questions circulating!

Here’s what I WAS able to check off my list…

  • Livestock Market Exhibitors
    • 1) THANK YOU to those that verified Parent Names & other posted information for the sale. If there are any other updates, please email me & I continue to make corrections as they come in.
    • 2) If you have NOT connected with me (Morgan) to let me know how you’d like your MARKET STEER, HOG, LAMB OR GOAT will go at the conclusion of the Sale (home, custom or truck) PLEASE send me an email, otherwise I’ll be calling next week.
  • Ohio State Fair Still Project Representatives
    • I HAVE TO SUBMIT your State Fair Registration by MONDAY. So if you plan to attend State Fair, please email me ASAP and then YOU HAVE to pick up your Exhibitor Packet at the Extension Office (it WILL NOT be emailed to you).
  • 2025 Henry County Fairbook is POSTED!
  • Milkshake Stand Sign up

This coming week…

  • Deeper review of Move in & Move out of the HCF
  • As well as what the interior of the building looks like now*
  • *We are planning to host a Jr Fair Open House the week of 7/28 & will have that date as soon as we can confirm – – NEXT WEEK (7/21, the Ag Hall, Rabbit Barn, Road in front of the Gazebo AND the Backstretch of the Racetrack will be getting PAVED – so I highly encourage fairground visits be kept to a minimum)

On a personal note, I am super excited to be taking some family time out of the area this weekend & away from work – so please know, if I haven’t responded to your needs this week, I’ll be catching up all day Monday! I appreciate your understanding!

Sincerely,

Morgan

HC Jr Fair Pen Updates

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Greetings 4-H & Jr Fair Families!~

Whew! We survived Skillathons – thank you all for a very successful year with the Pre-Fair Judging aspect!

Now let’s touch base on all of the “FAIR STUFF” I know everyone wants to discuss!

Please be sure to read to the end of this email, as there are important things to note!!!!

In the next few weeks, we will have lots of content and information rolling out – – I’m doing it in small chunks to not overwhelm anyone! Obviously, you will see the information provided in today’s update.

Next week we will look at electrical hookup information, fans, tacks, wash rack info as well as [hopefully] a walk through of the overall set up – as well as move-in, move-out and parking information.

Myself, the HCAIA and Henry Co. Sr. Fair Board are working hard to have a great fair yet again and we are all excited to have everyone (literally) under one roof! So let’s jump in!

Henry Co. Jr Fair Sawdust Fundraiser

LIVESTOCK PENS – Swine, Goats, Sheep

  • For all that attended Livestock Skillathon, you got to see one pen set up!
  • Pens are 6’x6′
  • There are bars on the sides of the pens to secure any buckets, feeders or waterers if needed.
  • Bedding expected: Sawdust, cedar or uncolored mulch – NO STRAW is permitted.
  • Tack Platforms were purchased thanks to the Henry County Pork Producers, the Henry Co. Ag Improvement Association & Henry Co. Jr Fair Board (check them out using the link at the end of the email)
  • These will be available to use at fair this year!

CATTLE PANELS – Breeding Dairy & Cattle

  • If you attended Livestock Skillathon, you got to see an example of how the panels will be set up.
  • Families are to provide their own panel dividers if you wish to separate yourself from others (the black panel you saw)
  • Ridgeville Elevator can order them if you’d like to order (check them out using the link at the end of the email)
  • You ARE permitted to drill into these panels for your dividers or fan attachments
  • More info on fan usage in next week’s email.
  • Henry Co. Cattlemen’s Association has purchased mulch & more information to follow

GENERAL BUILDING UPDATE

  • Temporary Occupancy was granted last week which has given way to the home stretch!
  • Wednesday night, the last of the speaker wires were ran for the sound system
  • Paving in front of the building was finished
  • Dirt was hauled in for landscape in front of the building
  • Leveling around the building continues to move forward!

HENRY CO. JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE (MARKET EXHIBITORS ONLY)

  • Be sure to visit the SALE PAGE for tips, tricks, helpful hints and other information in having a successful Sale.
  • *There is some helpful Exhibitor Information if you scroll down on the page!
  • Exhibitor List is posted-
  • PLEASE double check the information & send Morgan an email if anything needs to be corrected
  • Add-On Form is posted for you to share with friends, family and other supporters

Please continue to reach out with more questions! I will have much, more in-depth information within the next week!

Check out more pictures here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oh0oYd6OjOeo01xBJxQn_glelE9LHE5g?usp=sharing

~Morgan