Month: April 2024

REMINDER: 2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form

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Hartford Independent Fair

2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form

Due Thursday, May 2, 2024 (NOON)

Complete one registration form PER animal: https://go.osu.edu/HartfordMarketLamb2024

In addition to completing this form, all market lambs (NOT Lamb Pool) must come to tagging on Saturday, May 4, 2024 . NO EXCEPTIONS.

2024 Tagging will take place:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – Sheriff’s Office / West Side of Track, Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$3.00 per Market Lamb

All male lambs are to be properly castrated prior to May 4, 2024.

NOTE: LAMB POOL lambs do NOT participate in the tagging on May 4, as they will be tagged during Lamb Pool selection on April 28, 2024 at Claylick Run Farm.

Market Hog IDs Due May 15

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All Market Hogs intended to be shown at the Hartford Fair MUST UPLOAD TWO PHOTOS in to FairEntry by no later than May 15th. One photo must be a side view of the animal, while the second should be a front view with ear notches or ear tag visible. Instructions are provide online, along with sample photos. You can find this information on the Hartford Fair website, on the Livestock Information tab. https://www.hartfordfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Breeding-Beef-AND-Market-Hog-ID-Instructions.pdf At the time of uploading photos, additional information such as identification number (ear notch or tag number), barrow or gilt, and animal markings description will be needed…

Beef Feeder Calves Update

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EAR TAGS… All Feeder Calf project animals MUST HAVE 840 RFID TAG in their ear. If you (or the breeder) have not already tagged the animal with an 840 RFID tag, please know that tags are available at both the Hartford Fair Office and the Licking County Extension Office. These tags are being provided at no cost, but can only be used or project animals that will be exhibited at the 2024 Hartford Fair. The tag should be in place prior to arriving to registration on the Hartford Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1st – as those exhibitors without tags at that point will need to purchase tags onsite.

Breeding Beef Project Updates

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  • EAR TAGS… All Breeding Beef project animals MUST HAVE 840 RFID TAG in their ear. If you (or the breeder) have not already tagged the animal with an 840 RFID tag, please know that tags are available at both the Hartford Fair Office and the Licking County Extension Office. These tags are being provided at no cost, but can only be used or project animals that will be exhibited at the 2024 Hartford Fair. The tag must be in place prior to photos being taken, and prior to those photos being uploaded in to the FairEntry system – which is due May 15th.
  • PHOTOS DUE… All Breeding Beef animals intended to be shown at the Hartford Fair MUST UPLOAD TWO PHOTOS in to FairEntry by no later than May 15th. One photo must be a side view of the animal, while the second should be a photo of the RFID tag inserted in the ear. Instructions are provide online, along with sample photos. You can find this information on the Hartford Fair website, on the Livestock Information tab. https://www.hartfordfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Breeding-Beef-AND-Market-Hog-ID-Instructions.pdf At the time of uploading photos, additional information such as tag number, breed, and registration number (if applicable) will be needed…

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Spring Paper Clover Campaign

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It’s time for the Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Spring Paper Clover Campaign! The campaign will run April 24 – May 5. Make donations at any of the four Licking County TSC Stores. 80% of the funds raised at each store will stay in that county’s program to support 4-H leadership and scholarship opportunities.

Heath: 2035 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056

Johnstown: 659 W Coshocton St., Johnstown, OH 43031

Newark: 315 Deo Dr., Newark, OH 43055

Pataskala: 11309 Broad St SW, Pataskala, OH 43062

2024 Club Officer Training and New Family Orientation

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The Club Officer Training Workshop and New Family Orientation is happening soon! This event is a great opportunity for members who will be serving in an officer role to learn more about their officer role and gain hands-on experience and helpful resources so they will be better prepared to serve as an officer in 2024. Members who maybe aren’t serving in an officer role yet, but would like to learn more are also encouraged to participate!

We will also have a session for New Family Orientation to help new families learn more about what 4-H has to offer and to have their questions answered.

Monday, April 29, 2024
6:30-8:00pm
Spring Hills Baptist Church (1820 Newark Granville Rd, Granville)
No registration is necessary
Prizes offered to the 4-H clubs with greatest number of members in attendance!

REMINDER: City Barbeque Fundraiser to Support Licking County 4-H

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Eat To Support Licking County 4-H Program! On Saturday, April 27th from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, City Barbeque at 1195 W Church Street, Newark is donating back 20% of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to the Licking County 4-H Program!

We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause!

P.S. Please feel free to invite — and share this event with — your friends and family.

REMINDER: 2024 Livestock Quality Assurance Trainings

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Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Trainings for 2024 are in full swing! Any junior fair exhibitor that plans to show livestock at either the Hartford Fair or Ohio State Fair MUST complete an approved QA training by June 1, 2024 in order to be eligible to show in 2024. We are excited to return to holding QA trainings IN PERSON this year. Please review the Junior Fair Livestock Quality Assurance Guidelines for all requirements and a list of approved trainings. Please ensure you have a plan to either attend an in-person training or complete the online YQCA module BEFORE June 1, 2024.

Our next program will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Utica High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2024. We will have a process similar to last year where members will be able to upload a photo themselves instead of having photos taken by fair staff. More details on that to come at a later date!
  • There will NOT be a Horse Safety and Ethics training option during the QA trainings. ALL horse members will be required to complete the online EquiSTEP training module. More details can be found HERE.
  • Only Licking County 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance Programs will address program changes and updated for the Hartford Fair. If you choose to attend another QA program or complete the YQCA online module, please ensure that you are watching for updates through the Licking County Extension and Hartford Fair websites and that you check in with your advisor(s) for updates and changes as well.