Month: May 2021

2021 Ohio State Fair Swine Dept Rules and Information

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The 2021 Ohio State Fair Livestock department rules have been posted at: https://ohiostatefair.com/agriculture-livestock/livestock/

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SWINE EXHIBITORS:

  • Ohio State Fair will be a ractopamine free fair.
    • THERE MAY BE TESTING FOR RACTOPAMINE AT ALL SESSIONS
  • Exhibitor Affidavit for the Market Barrow Show will be required
  • Market Barrows will be required to have an 840 Tag. It is preferred that they be the EID (Electronic Identification) 840 Tags but non-EID tags will be accepted this in 2021.
    • These should be placed in the pig from the breeder they originate from, and if possible, please have them placed in the RIGHT EAR.
    • If you do not have one, you will want to work with your local vet to obtain one.
  • All swine must be tagged with an 840 tag.
  • All exhibitors must have a premise ID (this is based on the location the pigs were raised, so the same premise ID will cover all siblings).
  • All Market Exhibitors will be required to enter parent/guardian PQA Certification ID# at the time of entry.
    • Remember, if the parent/guardian completed this last year, they are good for 3 years and can use the certification ID# they received last year (or within 3 years)
    • If they need to be certified, please reach out to Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) so that she can enroll you in the FREE online course.
  • SESSION 3 – MARKET BARROWS (Partial Terminal Show-ONLY GRAND & RESERVE BARROWS ARE TERMINAL)
    • All other barrows are the responsibility of the exhibitor and must be removed from the fairgrounds after the show.
    • A market is not available in 2021

For a full list of rules, schedule, and information, visit: OSF Jr Swine Info

For questions on these rule updates, please contact the OSF swine department at: osfswine@gmail.com

2021 Rabbit and Poultry Fun Show

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Calling all Rabbit and Poultry Exhibitors! The Youth Rabbit and Poultry Clinic and Fun Show will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Hartford Fairgrounds in the Hondros Family Beef Barn. This is great opportunity to practice showing your animals to be better prepared for fair. All the details including entry fee and schedule can be found here.

2021 Licking County Farm Tour

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Licking County OSU Extension, Soil & Water, and Farm Bureau are excited to share that they will be offering a farm tour again this year. The Farm Tour will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021. It will include a breakfast and then the self-driving tour will begin. Tickets are $12 per person or $20 per couple. Find out where the tour will visit and how to purchase tickets here: 2021 Licking County Farm Tour

Virtual Poultry Clinic for Backyard Poultry Production

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Learn the basics of raising backyard chickens, ducks and more! This virtual clinic would make a great learning opportunity for those taking 4-H poultry projects or anyone who would like to learn more about raising poultry. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6:30pm on Zoom. You can find connection info and contact information for the presenters here: 2021 Backyard Poultry Clinic.