Month: March 2022

Licking County 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance

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Licking County Livestock Project Members (beef | dairy | dairy feeder | goat | poultry | rabbit | sheep | swine)…

BACKGROUND: All members in the above-listed projects are required to complete a Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) training on an annual basis in order to exhibit in Junior Fair programs such as the Hartford Fair and Ohio State Fair. You will find details below allowing you to complete the QA requirement for 2022. As a reminder, this requirement pertains to all livestock project members, as well as at least one Club Advisor from each club containing a member enrolled in livestock projects. Training must be completed by no later than June 1st.

As you plan to complete your QA requirement in 2022, you’ve got TWO primary options!

  • Attend an online QA training offered by Licking County Extension Office
  • Participate in the YQCA national training program online
  • …or you may have obtained your training through an OCA BEST Show, Ohio Beef Expo, or other training external to Licking County, offered since October 2021, that meets your requirement for this year.
  • …or you may have tested out in 2020 (ages 15-18, passed test), which covers your requirement for this year.

LICKING COUNTY ONLINE TRAINING REGISTRATION…

To sign-up for one of the online trainings offered in Licking County, simply go to https://go.osu.edu/QASignUp2022, and complete the registration form, at which time you’ll choose your preferred session. Please notice that all sessions are species-specific. Make your selection carefully… Sessions will fill to a capacity of 65 families on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll receive an email confirmation right away (within 2-3 minutes), then the zoom link and handouts will come approximately 24 hours in advance of your training. If you DON’T RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, check your spam/junk email folder first – it may be there! If not there either, you can reach out to Lisa (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) right away, as you likely typed your email address incorrectly. You can view complete information pertaining to Quality Assurance requirements for 2022, as well as the complete list of dates, online here. All advisors and members may only register for ONE session, as space is limited. We also ask that if members of a family are planning to attend the same sessions, that they all register through the same login – complete registration one time, but add all names in the box provided. If you must cancel or changes sessions, please email mccutcheon.46@osu.edu so that we can make adjustments to allow space for someone else.

YQCA ONLINE TRAINING….

Online training is available through the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) web-based program. The program is typically offered at a cost of $12 per youth member. You can find additional details online at http://yqca.org/. You must first purchase a Coupon Code (registration fee) to complete the training. You’ll find those instructions behind the “Buy Coupon” tab, at the top of the page. You can submit the order form by email or mail – but don’t wait until the last minute to choose this option, as the payment process takes a little time. Once you have the Coupon Code, you can log in to the YQCA system, and complete the appropriate training modules. All 4-H members will use their 4honline username and password to login, while those who are FFA members will login through a separate link on the same login page.  Upon completion of certification, you need to email mccutcheon.46@osu.edu so that we will know that you have completed the training (We would also suggest notifying your 4-H / FFA Advisor). We will them remove you from the list of those who still need to complete QA training for the 2022 project/fair year. This online certification is a great option for many of you who wish to go ahead and get your training out of the way early, as well as those who wait until the last minute, when all other trainings have already been held. (Note: YQCA is NOT intended for use by 4-H / FFA advisors).

TEST OUT…

If you tested out in 2020 as a age 15-18 member (only 16 individuals), we have record of your test and you will automatically receive credit for this year. We will not be offering the test-out option in 2022 due to the difficulties experienced in doing so during 2020 and the very few members who took advantage of this option.

EXTERNAL TRAINING…

If you attended a training outside of Licking County, we’d encourage you to pass along proof of attendance to mccutcheon.46@osu.edu, to ensure that you receive credit. Most training hosts will share attendance records, but there’s always a chance that they do not. By you sharing your proof of attendance, it ensures that you receive the appropriate credit.

2022 Dairy Judging Contest Results

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Congratulations to the many 4-H Dairy / Dairy Feeder project members who competed in the 2022 Dairy Judging Contest held this past Saturday! We’re happy to share results with you…
JUNIOR DIVISION…
1. Emma Hann
2. Madeline Hoskinson
3. Kasen Walker
4. Karlee Joseph
5. Annabel McKinney
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION…
1. Riley Reeves
2. Kash Reeves
3. Annie Franks
4 Hunter McKinney
5. Gabby Hupp
SENIOR DIVISION…
1. Logan Hupp
2. Olivia Ryan
3. Melinda Wesley
4. Connor Garee
5. Trent Walker

Licking County Pest Management Scholarship

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The Licking County Pest Management Committee is providing a scholarship opportunity. Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following guidelines:

ELIGIBILITY

  • Sophomore or above in trade school or college (including Graduate Level) and enrolled for the next term.
  • GPA Level: 3.0 or above
  • Passionate intent to have a career path related to agriculture
  • Past or present involvement with 4-H and/or FFA (or equivalent)
  • Resident of Licking County
  • Recipients are eligible to re-apply in following years

The scholarship application is due the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, April 1, 2022. You can download the application here: 2022 Pest Management Scholarship Application

4-H Horse Spring Clinic

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The Licking County 4-H Horse and Pony Council will be hosting their Spring Clinic – Show N’ Tell on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Hartford Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity for members to learn and practice in preparation for shows. Follow the instructions on the form to pre-register by March 31, 2022.

Healthy Living 4-H Youth In Action Award Applications Now Accepted

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Youth changing their communities is a cornerstone of 4-H Healthy Living work.  Do you have a teen leader who should be recognized for the work done in changing health in their community? The 4‑H Youth in Action Award Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in the 4-H core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living and STEM. Any of these pillar areas may be appropriate for youth leading change in WCC, but definitely civic engagement or healthy living!

Each year, Pillar Winners will experience an exciting year of telling their 4‑H story and celebrating their leadership. Winners receive:

  • $5,000 higher education scholarship
  • Opportunities to showcase their 4 H impact story
  • All-expenses paid trip to National 4 H Council event
  • Networking opportunities with 4 H celebrities and other prominent alumni
  • Recognition as the official 4 H youth spokesperson for their pillar

Applications are received through March 28 at https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-action-awards/#!about-4h-youth-in-action

The application consists of basic contact information, answers to two limited response questions and a one-minute video.  This opportunity is open to 15-18 year-olds.

Virtual National 4-H Healthy Living Summit

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The National 4-H Summit for Healthy Living is a pioneer in the National Youth Summit Series, bringing together teen health leaders from across the country to focus on learning about and solving healthy living issues impacting our homes, our community and our economy.

Designed for grades 9 through 12, the Summit provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to address today’s issues facing nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness and emotional well-being.

In the past we have taken Ohio 4-H Health Heroes to the in-person summit. The summit this year got moved from February to April due to the pandemic and travel restrictions that were in place in January. They decided to offer a separate in-person and virtual opportunity for youth and adults to attend this year. The Healthy Living Design Team is taking a small delegation of youth to the in-person summit but we wanted to offer all Ohio 4-H youth and adults to take part in the virtual Healthy Living Summit at your own cost. The summit is designed for groups to go and youth are expected to create community action plans and implement those plans after the summit. Justin is planning on leading the Ohio 4-H delegation and will be our contact with National on the summit. Here’s a layout of the information:

Where: Virtually

When: Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12, from 6-9pm both days

What: There will be a speaker each day, 2 workshops from the six health tracts each day, a cooking demo, and a career panel.

Who: Youth currently in grades 9 thru 12, or adult volunteers/professionals interested in health and safety.

Cost: $125 per person, a check will need to be postmarked by Friday, March 11 and mailed to the State 4-H Office. More details are in the registration link.

Expectations: You will be joining a delegation to the summit and will be asked to complete an action plan in which you plan to implement some community change around health and send the plan and results to Justin

Registration: Fill out this Qualtrics registration by 11:59pm, Friday, March 11: https://go.osu.edu/22VirtualHLSummit

4-H Alumni Camp!

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We are excited to announce that this summer we will hold our first ALUMNI CAMP! It will be open to alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends of 4-H Camp Ohio. Save the date and look for more information soon.

Thank You to Larry Hughes!

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On Monday, February 28, Larry Hughes concluded fourteen years of serving the Hartford Independent Fair as their Executive Secretary and Manager. Beginning this role on January 1, 2008, Larry has worked to oversee care and improvements to the fairgrounds, business of the Agricultural Society, and welcomed countless guests, donors, and sponsors through the gates. His passion and joy for serving as a caretaker and manager of the grounds and fair business has been easily recognized through his constant smile, firm handshake, and can-do attitude.
While he has completed his time in the role, Larry continues to serve as a Senior Fair Board member, a position that he has held for 53 years – and counting! Larry’s time and expertise have been dearly appreciated and the Fair’s Directors and Staff wish to thank him for his outstanding efforts. Following Larry in this role, the Hartford Fair welcomes Rod Arter as their new Executive Secretary and Manager.

Virtual Statewide 4-H Officer Training

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There will be a virtual, statewide 4-H Officer Training on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 starting at 7:00pm. This is a great opportunity for both those who know they will be holding an officer position as well as those who want to learn more about being an officer. Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Visit go.osu.edu/officer to register for this event.

Licking County Professional Agrarians Grant Opportunity

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The Licking County Professional Agrarians is a group of people interested in the advancement of agriculture and come from a wide range of agricultural interests.  They have previously awarded grants to organizations working on projects related to agriculture.  This year they are offering these grants again.  They will supply up to $600 for 2 separate organizations.  FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, and any other non-profit group are eligible to apply.  The deadline for the application is April 1st. You can access the grant application by clicking this link: Professional Agrarian Grant Application. Please reach out to Dean Kreager with questions.