Month: February 2024

2024 Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board

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The Ohio State Fair is seeking members to join the 2024 Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board. The deadline to submit applications is fast approaching!

Are you between the ages of 16-20 and a member of:
  • Ohio 4-H
  • Ohio FFA
  • Ohio Farm Bureau
  • Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • Or any other Career Technical Organization

Then check out our page to see if you would be a good fit for our team!

https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/jfb

2024 Small Farm Conference

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Ohio State Extension announced plans to host a Small Farm Conference in Senecaville, Ohio on April 6, 2024. The theme for this year’s Mid-Ohio Small Farm Conference is “Sowing Seeds for Success.”

Conference session topics are geared to beginning and small farm owners as well as to farms looking to diversify their operation. There will be five different conference tracks including: Horticulture and Produce Production, Business Management, Livestock, Natural Resources and new this year The Farm Kitchen.

Some conference topic highlights include: Raising Meat Rabbits, Making Goat Milk Soap, Timber Harvesting and Marketing, Basics of Growing PawPaw’s, Food Preservation Basics, Herb Vinegars, Organic Pest Management, Growing Produce with Hydroponics, Starting and Setting up a business, Solar and Wind Leasing.

Anyone interested in developing, growing or diversifying their small farm is invited to attend including market gardeners, farmers market vendors, and anyone interested in small farm living.

Attendees will have the opportunity to browse a trade show featuring the newest and most innovative ideas and services for their farming operation. The conference provides an opportunity to talk with the vendors and network with others.

The Conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Mid – East Career Technical Center Buffalo Campus 57090 Vocational Road Senecaville, Ohio 43780

For conference and registration information call OSU Extension Morrow County 419-947-1070, or OSU Extension Knox County 740-397-0401. Please follow this link to register for the conference: https://go.osu.edu/2024osusmallfarmconference

2024 Spring Shooting Sports Workshop

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4-H Shooting Sports Spring 2024 Instructor Workshop

  • Spring Workshop 2024 is open to both adults (must be an approved 4-H Advisor) and Junior Leaders
  • Date: April 5-7, 2024
  • Register Here or go to http://go.osu.edu/2024SpringSSWorkshop
  • Cost: $110.00
  • Check-in: Friday, April 5, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM with programming starting at 8:15 PM
  • Dismissal: Sunday, April 7, 2024 around 11:00 AM. Full-time participation is required for certification.
  • Registration deadline is March 14, 2024 at midnight
    • Payment can be made online with a Credit/Debit Card (the preferred method) or by mailing a check. Space is not confirmed until payment is received. Checks must be received by registration deadline.
    • Please be sure to complete the Health form survey that will be sent to you upon the completion of the registration survey.
  • Directions to Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp
  • Location Map Link to Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp
  • This workshop will offer the following Disciplines: Basic Archery, Coordinator, Pistol, Living History, Rifle, Shotgun, Living History, Hunting & Wildlife. These do not require previous trainings. Advanced Disciplines – Muzzleloader, Archery Advanced, Rifle Marksmanship, Shotgun Advanced, Crossbow, Pistol Advanced, Steel Rifle/Pistol SASP, & Western Heritage    
  • Junior Leader Application is included in workshop registration a limited number of half price scholarships are avaiable for this workshop. Scholarships will be applied to the first 20 Junior Leader registrations. Scholarships are made possible through a grant from ODRN – Division of Wildlife.
    • Reminder: Please upload letters of recommendation.

We’re Hiring! Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator

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If you’ve been to our office, you may have met Lori Swihart, our Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. After 15 years of serving in that role, Lori will be retiring in March. She is looking forward to having time to work in her own gardens during the busy summer! We will miss her greatly and wish her all the best in retirement.

Our office is looking to fill this part-time (20 hours) position. Licking County has a very active and enthusiastic group of Master Gardener Volunteers to work with. If you, or anyone you know is interested, you can read more about the position and apply by visiting: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Satellite-Campus/Extension-Educators-Coordinator-3–Horticulture—Licking-County_R97931-1

Those who are already Ohio State University employees or students can search for the job in Workday using the code R97931.

 

Raffle Baskets, Sponsors, and Help Needed for Farmers Share Breakfast

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The Licking County Farm Bureau will hold their annual Farmers Share Breakfast on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 7:30-10:00am at CTEC in Newark. All of the donations, sponsorships, and proceeds from the day will go to benefit the Licking County 4-H Summer Camp by helping to offset the cost for all campers and counselors attending camp this summer. There are several ways that YOU can help to make this event a success:

  • Donate a raffle basket – we are in need of several baskets for the raffle. Consider donating a basket as a club, group, or business.
  • Become a sponsor – sponsorships are still available!
  • Volunteer to help – many hands make light work! Help is needed to set up, run the event, and tear down after. How can you help?
  • Come eat breakfast – please join us for made-to-order omelets and all the breakfast fixings! Cost to attend is by donation. There will also be vendors available, the basket raffle, farm displays, and a 50/50 drawing.
  • Spread the word – please share this event widely. We hope for a large turnout to raise funds for camp.

If you are able to be a sponsor, provide a basket, or are willing to volunteer, please contact the Licking County Farm Bureau at licking@ofbf.org or 740-452-2356.

Save the Date: Buckeye Young Shepherd’s Expo

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What are you doing April 28? Travel to Columbus for this year’s Buckeye Young Shepherd’s Expo! Exciting, hands-on sessions around a variety of sheep and lamb topics. Complete your Quality Assurance requirements, learn more about shearing, and work on building skills to benefit your flock or 4-H project. Plus, visit with old friends and make new ones! Registration details coming soon.

4-H Camp Ohio Open House

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Are you a former camper? First year camper? Looking for a camp facility for your group? Well, 4-H Camp Ohio’s OPEN SEASON is the event for you!

Camp would like to welcome the 4-H Camp Ohio community, both old and new, to visit on Sunday April 21, 2024 anytime from 10:00am-4:00pm.

No registration required. BYO picnic lunch or purchase a light lunch in the Dining Hall. A selection of activities will be on offer for your enjoyment.