The 2024 Licking County 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Application is now available. The application must be turned in by email to the email address listed on the application by Saturday, May 18, 2024. The application is a fillable PDF document. Complete the application on a computer or tablet, save the completed application to your device and then email the saved copy to the email on the application.
Month: May 2024
REMINDER: 4-H Event Youth Assistants (4-HEYA) Applications Due May 15th
The 4-H Event Youth Assistants (4-HEYA) program is a great way for 4-H teens to serve in a leadership role outside of their club or county group. Applications are due May 15, 2024!
- What: 4-H Event Youth Assistant (4HEYA)
- Who: Individuals age 13-18 (as of January 1 of the year of application) and have at least 1 year prior 4-H experience.
- Timeframe: Apply by May 15, selection, training, service to OSF, and evaluation. Complete responsibilities by August 31, 2024.
- Applications available at: https://go.osu.edu/4HEYAapp
- Two references should be submitted at: https://go.osu.edu/4HEYAref
- Requirements (in addition to application/selection process):
- Training – Must attend one of the options for training (July 10 or July 18)
- Please note: individuals MUST attend one of the training options. This is not negotiable. If you know you are unable to attend a training option before applying, it is best to wait another year before applying to serve in this capacity.
- Events – Must work a minimum of 3 events at the Ohio State Fair; may work more if desired
- Training – Must attend one of the options for training (July 10 or July 18)
- Program Fee: $25/person (paid at go.osu.edu/4HEYA25);
- Teens Receive:
- 4HEYA Polo & Nametag
- State Fair admission, parking ticket, and meal ticket(s)
- Optional State Fair housing in the Rhodes Center (if desired)
- Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair
- Opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program
- What about the Teen Leadership Council? YES, these members may apply for 4HEYA AND TLC this year, if desired. TLC applications will be available in June and will be due the Friday following the Ohio State fair. Their term is September 1, 2024-August 31, 2025. Current TLC members are not eligible to apply for 4HEYA, as they are already fulfilling obligations at the Ohio State Fair.
- Questions? Contact Frances (foos.61@osu.edu) or Sara (Deakin.5@osu.edu)
2024 Lamb Luau – Sheep and Goat Show
The Licking County Sheep Producers is once again hosting their annul Lamb Luau – Sheep and Goat Show on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The show will take place at the Hartford Fairgrounds and is open to all 4-H age sheep and goat exhibitors. Check in runs from 7:00-9:00am and the show starts at 10:00am.
Rabbit and Poultry Fun Show and Clinic
The Licking County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Clinic and Fun Show will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Hartford Fairgrounds. The clinic and show will take place in B. Carr Pavilion, with registration running from 8:30-9:30am, clinic starting at 9:00am and the show beginning at 10:30am. Cost is $1.00 for each animal. Find out all of the details HERE!
4-H Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
Help support the Licking County 4-H program by dining in or ordering carry out from Texas Roadhouse in Newark on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 between 3:00-10:00pm. Print the flyer here or show the digital flyer below and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Licking County 4-H Program!
2024 Goat Workshops
The Goats R Us 4-H Club will be hosting two goat workshops at the Hartford Fairgrounds in Grubb Arena. The workshops will take place from 6:00-9:00pm on both Thursday, May 30th and Thursday, July 11. You can find out more about these workshops HERE.
REMINDER: 2024 Livestock Requirements Summary
We’ve had lots of questions recently about possession dates, tagging/banding/tattooing dates, and requirements for livestock projects. Please be sure that you review the 2024 Hartford Junior Fair Livestock Requirements Summary. This document has all of the pertinent dates and information for all livestock projects. Please review it carefully to ensure you know all deadlines and requirements for your livestock project.
Market Goat Tagging
Market Goat Tagging will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10:00 to NOON at the Goat Barn on the Hartford Fairgrounds. The fee is $2/animal and you can tag up to 6 animals. Scrapies tags are required for identification.
REMINDER: 2024 Livestock Quality Assurance Trainings
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 Saturday, May 11, 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.
REMINDER: Market Hog IDs Due May 15
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…