- I have wanted to do this survey for the last few years, so I’m happy to ask for your feedback in this survey! It covers the 4-H Program, Jr Fair Program as well as some information specific to advisors.
- PLEASE complete the survey BY OCTOBER 1 – I encourage you to be constructive and honest in your responses. We can’t improve or change if we’re not told what does/doesn’t work! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding the survey.
- The survey will likely take about 10-15 minutes of your time as it is fairly lengthy.
- SURVEY LINK: https://go.osu.edu/2024henrycountysurvey
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4-H Advisory Fall Mum Fundraiser
Join us for Barn Bonding at the Fair!
Good Luck at the Ohio State Fair!
PULLORUM TESTING & RABBIT ID NEXT WEDNESDAY
SPECIAL INTEREST RESULTS
Congratulations to our 4-H Members!
2024 HENRY COUNTY 4-H SPECIAL INTEREST – RESULTS (Click Here)
- State Fair Delegates will need to contact the Extension Office to let us know if you plan on going to the Ohio State Fair – you will need to make arrangements to pick up your packets in order to attend. Tickets are limited and will be first come – first served.
- The Ohio State Fairgrounds is under heavy construction and there will be NO parking passes available (just managing expectations).
- Morgan will be back in the office tomorrow at 8:30a for you to begin picking packets up! (I’m judging in Kenton, OH today)
- Members may view project-specific information for the Ohio State Fair at: https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook
- State Fair Project Judging Schedule: Click Here
WE applaud ALL OF YOU for your hard work and determination this year!
Sincerely,
Morgan & Emily
Project Judging REMINDERS!
It’s that time of the year 4-H Families!
Next week shows off all the hard work you’ve put into your project so far this year! I have a few reminders to help you put those finishing touches on this weekend!
LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS=
- PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS – We are STILL SEEKING HELP running Tuesday posters for skillathon. Even if you can help for just a few hours – it goes a long way. Please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44AFA922A4F4C25-48393360-livestock#/
- EXHIBITORS – Be sure to dress in your show clothes! If you aren’t sure what that may look like, check out the Livestock Handbook and it will include the “dress code” in your Jr Fair Rules.
- Be sure to review the rubrics (Grading Sheets) so you can study over the weekend!
- Find them here: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/project-judging-skillathons/
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- Be sure to dress in “nice clothes” – if you’re not sure what those are – think church clothes.
- If you need to confirm what you should bring to judging, be sure to review the Still-Project Handbook for more information.
- You can review the judging rubrics you will be graded on ahead of time!
- Find them here: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/resources/still-project-resources/
- Dog Projects, visit: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/resources/dog-resources/
If you are unable to attend judging, please email me so we can make appropriate arrangements. Emily & myself will not be in the office Monday thru Thursday as we are conducting judging. Email is your best route of communication!
All skillathon kits will be at the fairgrounds on Monday, so they will not be available to review on Monday.
This is the home stretch! You can do it! Be yourself and show off all your hard work! You’ve got this!
Project Judging & Upcoming Jr Fair Update
Hi All!
Here are some reminders as we enter the home stretch before Judging!
Judging Schedule for Livestock & Still Projects can be found at: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/project-judging-skillathons/
LIVESTOCK SKILLATHONS=
Livestock Skillathon Kits will NOT be rented out after July 1 – if you choose to practice our full-sized kits, you will need to make an appointment to come in and practice at the office.
Keep in mind there are study guides at the link above & the 2024 Rubrics for this year are also listed (it is the same material as last year).
THINGS DUE BEFORE/AT SKILLATHON…
- Henry County Fair Pen Requests~
- COMPLETE THIS SURVEY BY JULY 1 – https://go.osu.edu/hcjfpens
- Henry County Fair Market Survey~
- Complete this survey by July 8 – https://go.osu.edu/2024hcjfsaleactivity
***The goal is to have the “Traffic Flow” at fair available to hand to families DURING SKILLTHONS! (hang in there guys, I’m working on it… I may still have a graphic ready for you to access today!)***
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Keep in mind we have tips & tricks you can check out to make your Judging a little easier at: https://u.osu.edu/henry4h/resources/still-project-resources/
Be sure to cross reference your Still-Project Handbook to make sure you have “all” of your items ready for judging.
Also keep in mind our Project Grade Guidelines (no longer A, B, C) this is located on page 8 of the Still-Project Handbook.
Questions about Ohio State Fair Exhibition can be found on page 9 of the Handbook, but schedule of events can be found here: https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook
CAN’T ATTEND JUDGING=
Livestock Skillathons: Will be given the option of virtual judging OR a live skillathon appointment (July 17 or July 18)
- Please let us know that you can’t attend no later than July 1 (we do understand that family emergencies do occur)
- To schedule your Alternate Judging, click here: https://go.osu.edu/henryaltskillathon
- Virtual Tests will be sent out July 1 – Deadline to complete is JULY 15.
Project Judging: Will be completed by uploading a FlipGrid video
- Please let us know that you can’t attend no later than July 1 (we do understand that family emergencies do occur)
- To schedule your Alternate Judging, click here: https://go.osu.edu/henryaltjudging
- Flipgrid Instructions – Deadline to complete is JULY 15
June 14th
Hi Families!
Thanks to all that have gotten your FairEntries done! A few reminders as tomorrow is the deadline…
- Here is a video on completing the FairEntries since I will be unavilable tomorrow. FairEntry made a few changes since I made this video, but it is all generally the same
- Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIrz7PyXYrI&t=1s
- FairEntry Link: http://henry-countyohio.fairentry.com/
- Enter using the 4-HOnline “Green Button” Log-on
- BE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR SHOWMANSHIP! I’m seeing LOTS of entries that do not have Showmanship Added!
- You can verify if you have/have not signed up by looking at the FairEntry Confirmation email.
- PLEASE don’t email me asking if you’re signed up! Check out your emails, if it’s not there, just log back in to FairEntry & sign up!
- Thanks to the families that hopped on the New Camp Family Zoom last night! We had some great questions about what to expect, so be sure to check out the recording. There WILL be one more reminder email going out on Monday, so stay tuned for that!
Have a Happy Weekend!
2024 Project Judging Check-In
Greetings All!~
It’s that time of the year to start looking toward July for our Judging Schedule!
2024 Project Judging Schedule
*updated6/7@4p
If you are unsure of your project number – be sure to cross-reference it on 4-HOnline!
Monday – July 8, 2024 – – Horse, Sheep, Rabbit, Goat (Location: Henry County Fairgrounds – AgHall)
Tuesday – July 9, 2024 – – Swine, Poultry, Dairy, Beef (Location: Henry County Fairgrounds – AgHall)
Wednesday – July 10, 2024 – – Creative Arts, Food & Clothing Judging (Location: Napoleon American Legion Post #300)
Thursday – July 11, 2024 – – Special Interest & Shooting Sports (Location: Napoleon American Legion Post #300)
Skillathon Kits ~
Practice Kits can be rented from the Extension office for $2.00. Please call the Office & speak with Emily Cordes if you want to reserve a kit.
*We are working to get kits slightly updated for this year – those study packets will begin rolling out next week. They will be found on the Project Judging & Skillathon Page.
If you are unable to attend your judging time for one reason or another, please keep reading!
Livestock Skillathons: Will be given the option of virtual judging OR a live skillathon appointment (July 17 or July 18)
- Please let us know that you can’t attend no later than July 1 (we do understand that family emergencies do occur)
- To schedule your Alternate Judging, click here: https://go.osu.edu/henryaltskillathon
- Virtual Tests will be sent out July 1 – Deadline to complete is JULY 15.
Project Judging: Will be completed by uploading a FlipGrid video
- Please let us know that you can’t attend no later than July 1 (we do understand that family emergencies do occur)
- To schedule your Alternate Judging, click here: https://go.osu.edu/henryaltjudging
- Deadline to complete is JULY 15