Adrienne and Lisa will be out of the office from October 28th through November 1st as they are traveling to Virginia Beach, VA to attend the Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Annual Conference. Adrienne and Lisa are excited to attend for the first time to join other Extension Professionals from around the nation for this professional development opportunity. Both will still be checking emails and voicemails throughout the week, but please know that they may not respond as quickly as they normally do.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is collecting survey responses for a voluntary research survey with questions designed to examine the levels of producers’ awareness and knowledge regarding Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) preparedness and response. The deadline for this survey has been extended to November 15, 2024.
The data collected from this research survey will be used to develop the State of Ohio’s FMD Emergency Plan, as well as to help identify opportunities for further learning and exploration in FMD preparedness and response.
Please complete the survey by going to: https://tinyurl.com/yte6b325
This research survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete, and your answers will remain anonymous. Please keep in mind that the ODA is NOT gathing any personal information (i.e. names, contact information) or specific details about the locations where the animals are housed (i.e. number of animals on the premises, exact address).
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Armando E. Hoet (hoet.1@osu.edu) or Dr. Helen Jones (jones.8204@osu.edu) at the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University.
2025 Camp Counselor Applications are NOW AVAILABLE for Summer Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp! Applications and reference forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024! Interviews will be held for new candidates on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
2025 Licking County 4-H Camp Counselor Application (this application is for both Summer Camp AND Cloverbud Day Camp Counselor applicants): Go.osu.edu/2025CounselorApplication
2025 Camp Counselor Reference Form: Go.osu.edu/2025CounselorReference
The application for the 2025 Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board now available and is due by November 15, 2024. To be eligible to apply, members must at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2025. Members are NOT required to take a foods or clothing project in the current year that they are serving on the board, but should show an interested in 4-H foods and clothing projects and have taken those projects at some point during the 4-H career. Members will serve in a leadership role to support the food and clothing project areas. Members will plan and host workshops, help with judging, plan and run the style revue, and host other events to support our Licking County 4-H members. The application is due by Interviews will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm. Please reach out to Adrienne Anderson (anderson.1410@osu.edu) to schedule and interview time.
Come be a part of the team! The application for the 2025 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board is now available HERE. Completed applications must be turned in by November 15, 2024. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2025 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.
One of our Licking County 4-H members, Kinsey Duzan, along with help from her family, has organized a Christmas Tree Raffle to benefit the Licking County 4-H Program! There are three, themed trees along with all of the decorations that you can win! Check out the flyer below or click here: Christmas Tree Raffle to download a PDF version of the flyer. Tickets are $10 each and there will be three winners from this raffle. To hear Kinsey share about her experiences in 4-H and why supporting 4-H is important, you can view her video on our Facebook page HERE.
Let’s put our “Hands to Larger Service” as we partner with Karis’ Cause to collect gift cards for patients and their families at Nationwide Children’s Hospital this holiday season. We are requesting $10 gift cards. Gift cards can be brought to the 2024 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024 or dropped off to the Licking County Extension Office by Thursday, November 21st.
Suggested gift cards:
Calling all creative minds of Ohio’s 4-H members! Jolly Pets and Horsemen’s Pride are excited to announce a unique opportunity for young innovators passionate about pets and equines. We’re hosting a Product Innovation Contest where you can showcase your ideas for new dog and/or equine products.
Guidelines:
1. Eligibility: Open to all 4-H program members.
2. Categories: Participants can submit ideas for dog products, equine products, or both.
3. Submission Requirements:
– Detailed description of the product idea.
– Potential benefits and features of the product.
– Any sketches, diagrams, or prototypes (if available).
– Explanation of how the product addresses a specific need or improves the life of pets or horses.
– Originality of product, cannot be something that already exists.
– Optional: A short video presentation/photos or sketches (not mandatory but encouraged).
– Deadline: EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31, 2024!
4. Judging Criteria:
– Creativity and Innovation: How original and inventive is the product idea?
– Practicality: Is the product feasible to manufacture and market?
– Impact: Will the product positively impact the lives of dogs, horses, or their owners?
– Presentation: Clarity and effectiveness of the submission.
5. Prize:
– The winning product idea(s) will be chosen for production by Jolly Pets and/or Horsemen’s Pride.
– The submitter(s) of the chosen product(s) will receive a $1,500 scholarship prize each.
– Additionally, winners will have the opportunity to work with our product development team to further refine their ideas and see them come to life.
Submit your product ideas at: https://jollypets.com/pages/product-innovation-contest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2KDhq2DsyV1B67HxWv_WCvOAzK1kvqh1f5Iq8GOVC17rnx55RpialoU3k_aem__l-lt-cllILlTcL_bj5Crw
If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Carissa Kehr CKehr@jollypets.com or Chris Temple ctemple@jollypets.com
Applications are open for the March 12-16, 2025, National Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C. at go.osu.edu/4Hignite. Youth interested in Agriscience, Healthy Living, and STEM and who are aged 13-18 as of Jan. 1, 2025, are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is November 1, 2024.
One of our Licking County 4-H members, Kinsey Duzan, along with help from her family, has organized a Christmas Tree Raffle to benefit the Licking County 4-H Program! There are three, themed trees along with all of the decorations that you can win! Check out the flyer below or click here: Christmas Tree Raffle to download a PDF version of the flyer. Tickets are $10 each and there will be three winners from this raffle. To hear Kinsey share about her experiences in 4-H and why supporting 4-H is important, you can view her video on our Facebook page HERE.