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Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer Donates Record 286,339 Pounds of Food To Ohio Food Banks

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Ohio. (November 19, 2024) – Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1st, Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is a friendly competition that empowers young Ohio residents to combat hunger. This summer marked the fourth year of the program. 66 county fairs across the state collected a record-breaking 286,339 pounds of food for local food banks.

“This year, we were able to increase the total amount raised by over 25% while reaching a record amount of food raised,” said Melanie Strait-Bok, senior vice president of agricultural lending for Farm Credit Mid-America in Ohio. “With more than a million Ohioans facing food insecurity, it has been inspiring to see our communities come together in this way.”

Every participating county fair received a donation to support activities that build future agriculture leaders. Additional prize dollars were given to the top fifteen participating fairs. In total, Farm Credit Mid-America donated more than $50,000 to junior fair boards.

Winners were determined by calculating the total weight of all donations at participating fairs throughout five regions in Ohio. 1st place regional winners were awarded $5,000 in addition to the $500 donation they received for participating in the event. This year’s 1st place winners were:

  • Champaign County Fair for collecting 11,700 pounds of food
  • Guernsey County Fair for collecting 30,340 pounds of food – in our region
  • Lorain County Fair for collecting 32,580 pounds of food
  • Ross County Fair for collecting 30,140 pounds of food
  • Van Wert County Fair for collecting 7,340 pounds of food

2nd-place winners were awarded $3,500 in addition to the $500 donation they received for participating in the event. This year’s 2nd place winners were:

  • Ashland County Fair for collecting 10,080 pounds of food
  • Clermont County Fair for collecting 12,455 pounds of food
  • Hartford Independent Fair for collecting 13,677 pounds of food
  • Henry County Fair for collecting 4,380 pounds of food
  • Warren County Fair for collecting 7,080 pounds of food

3rd place winners were awarded $1,500 in addition to the $500 donation they received for participating in the event. This year’s 3rd place winners were:

  • Brown County Fair for collecting 10,100 pounds of food
  • Defiance County Fair for collecting 3,043 pounds of food
  • Greene County Fair for collecting 5,440 pounds of food
  • Muskingum County Fair for collecting 10,300 pounds of food – in our region
  • Stark County Fair for collecting 8,620 pounds of food

“Doing stock the trailer these past few years has helped me realize how big of an impact it is to help better our community,” said Ashland County junior fair board member, Alexus Evans. “Even something as small as donating a few cans of food can make the biggest difference for a family.”

To learn more about Farm Credit Mid-America and its commitment to supporting local communities, please visit www.fcma.com.

 

REMINDER: Jolly Pets & Horsemen’s Pride Product Innovation Contest for Ohio 4-H

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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

 

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Jolly Pets & Horsemen’s Pride Product Innovation Contest for Ohio 4-H

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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

 

Jolly Pets & Horsemen’s Pride Product Innovation Contest for Ohio 4-H

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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: September 21, 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

 

REMINDER: 2024 Stock the Trailer Challenge!

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We’d like to challenge our 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters that will be participating in the Hartford Fair to help our Junior Fair Board in collecting non-perishable food items, along with money, to support the Food Pantry Network of Licking County! Every single dollar, or food item, will directly benefit people inside of our fair district! We are challenging each club/chapter to collect $100 or 50 lbs of food!

Start collecting NOW, and then drop off food items to the designated trailer (in front of Grubb Arena), or money can be dropped off to the Junior Fair Board Office during the fair.

Bonus: If the Hartford Junior Fair Board collects more than the other fairs in our region, our fair will receive $5,000! HELP US WIN! We’ve placed third the past two years – but with your help, we can do better!

REMINDER: 2024 Shepherds Lead and Lamb Cook Off Contests

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The entry forms for the 2024 Shepherds Lead Contest and the 2024 Lamb Cook Off are both now available.

The Shepherds Lead Contest will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm in the East End of Grubb Arena. This is a fun contest for everyone ages 2 and up!

The Lamb Cook Off will be Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm in B. Carr Arena. Open to contestants ages 9 and up!

REMINDER: 2024 Stock the Trailer Challenge!

by

We’d like to challenge our 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters that will be participating in the Hartford Fair to help our Junior Fair Board in collecting non-perishable food items, along with money, to support the Food Pantry Network of Licking County! Every single dollar, or food item, will directly benefit people inside of our fair district! We are challenging each club/chapter to collect $100 or 50 lbs of food!

Start collecting NOW, and then drop off food items to the designated trailer (in front of Grubb Arena), or money can be dropped off to the Junior Fair Board Office during the fair.

Bonus: If the Hartford Junior Fair Board collects more than the other fairs in our region, our fair will receive $5,000! HELP US WIN! We’ve placed third the past two years – but with your help, we can do better!

2024 Shepherds Lead and Lamb Cook Off Contests

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The entry forms for the 2024 Shepherds Lead Contest and the 2024 Lamb Cook Off are both now available.

The Shepherds Lead Contest will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 3:30pm in the East End of Grubb Arena. This is a fun contest for everyone ages 2 and up!

The Lamb Cook Off will be Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm in B. Carr Arena. Open to contestants ages 9 and up!

Traffic Pattern for June 1st at the Hartford Fairgrounds

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It’s going to be a busy weekend! Please take a look at the traffic patterns listed below!
  • Beef Feeder Calf Registration, enter Gate B. Red line and stop at Sheriffs Office follow Yellow to exit Gate C.
  • Dairy Feeder Calf Weigh-In, enter Gate D. Blue line and go through the beef barn and scales located in Grubb follow Yellow to exit Gate C. or park in marked out blue area if staying for clinic. If you have both Beef and Dairy feeders we ask you go through one line and then exit and enter the next line.
  • Rabbit & Poultry Clinic, enter Gate D. Purple line and park in the parking lot in Gate D marked out in purple. Welcome to walk through Gate by the beef barn or Gate D2.
  • Lamb & Goat Show, enter Gate D. Orange line and follow to Gate D2 and park in outlined area behind sheep and goat barn. Follow Yellow to exit Gate C.
  • Horse Show, enter Gate B. Brown line follow east side of race horse and hog barn. Follow Yellow to exit Gate C.