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2026 Ohio State ATI Invitational Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

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You are invited to participate in the annual Ohio State ATI Invitational Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. This year’s contest will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the OARDC Krauss Dairy, located at 2250 Oil City Road, (between Dover Road and Secrest Road), Wooster, Ohio.

With the contest being held at Krauss Dairy, contestants will be divided into 6 rotating groups. Contestants will judge the live animal classes from the animal alleys with the animals being restrained in tie-stalls or walking in a group pen. Contestants will need to wear appropriate clothing to be in close contact with animals. Schools/clubs are expected to provide plastic boots for their contestants. Coaches/advisors may be asked to help with the contest as a ring or group leader.

Registration will be in the Krauss Dairy office and/or breakroom. Only coaches/advisors should come into the Krauss Dairy office/breakroom to register their contestants. There is minimal heat in the facilities at Krauss Dairy – dress appropriately for the weather. Coaches and advisors may want to bring a portable chair as seating will not be provided.

Contest Schedule: 8:15 to 9:15 am Registration at Krauss Dairy (2250 Oil City Road, Wooster, OH)

  • 9:15 am Contest begins as registration is completed.
  • 11:30 am Contest ends – followed by official placings.

Parking is available at Krauss Dairy on the north side of the dairy complex around the hay, silage, and equipment storage barns/areas. Students from the ATI Dairy Club will be assisting with parking – please follow their directions.

FFA chapters and 4-H clubs can enter as many individuals on a “team” as desired. The scores for the top three individuals from each “team” will become the official team score.

Entry fees are $10.00/contestant (cash or check) and are due at the time of registration. Make checks payable to: The Ohio State ATI Dairy Club.

Rules for the contest are listed below in the accompanying document. The contest will be scored by Tom Oglesby (Ohio FFA CDE coordinator). The Ohio FFA computerized scan form will be used to score the contest. An example of the form is in this document. Results will be posted at www.judgingcard.com as soon as possible after scoring.

In the event of cancellation, notification will be posted on the Ohio State ATI website: http://ati.osu.edu/

Full details and a map to the facility can be found here: 2026 Ohio State ATI Invitational Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Haley Campbell: 330-462-6321 or campbell.2708@osu.edu

 

 

Licking County Pest Management Committee Scholarship

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The Licking County Pest Management Committee is providing a scholarship opportunity. Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following guidelines:

ELIGIBILITY

  • Sophomore or above in trade school or college (including Graduate Level) and enrolled for the next term.
  • GPA Level: 3.0 or above
  • Passionate intent to have a career path related to agriculture
  • Past or present involvement with 4-H and/or FFA (or equivalent)
  • Resident of Licking County
  • Recipients are eligible to re-apply in following years

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

  • Intent is to issue two scholarships of $500 per school year based on qualified applicants

The deadline to submit the application is April 1, 2026. You can find the application HERE.

REMINDER: 2026 Market Steer and Heifer Weigh-In Information

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4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit a MARKET STEER or MARKET HEIFER at the 2026 Hartford Fair… Please know that the online survey is now open that will allow you to register your steer or heifer for weigh-in! | https://go.osu.edu/2026HartfordWeighIn | The survey must be completed for each market steer or heifer coming to weigh-in by no later than noon on Friday, December 5.

WEIGH-IN will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (8-10 a.m.) at the Hartford Fairgrounds (Grubb Arena). All steers must be castrated and dehorned prior to weigh-in, and all calves must have an 840 USDA tag, or be prepared to purchase one during weigh-in.

2026 Ohio State Fair Livestock Schedule Change

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Updates and changes have been made for the 2026 Ohio State Fair Livestock Schedule. Please don’t assume that a particular species will show on the same day as in the past. A more detailed schedule is forthcoming.

To best enhance the exhibiting experience for competitors across the state, and to allow as much county fair participation as possible, the 2026 Ohio State Fair livestock competitions will be condensed to 15 days. Please review the schedule HERE.

2026 Market Steer and Heifer Weigh-In Information

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4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit a MARKET STEER or MARKET HEIFER at the 2026 Hartford Fair… Please know that the online survey is now open that will allow you to register your steer or heifer for weigh-in! | https://go.osu.edu/2026HartfordWeighIn | The survey must be completed for each market steer or heifer coming to weigh-in by no later than noon on Friday, December 5.

WEIGH-IN will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (8-10 a.m.) at the Hartford Fairgrounds (Grubb Arena). All steers must be castrated and dehorned prior to weigh-in, and all calves must have an 840 USDA tag, or be prepared to purchase one during weigh-in.

LAST CHANCE: 2026 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application Due Soon

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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, 2025. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2026 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 6th at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.

REMINDER: 2026 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application Due Soon

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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, 2025. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2026 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 6th at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.

REMINDER: 2026 Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board Application

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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, 2025. Applicants must be age 14 as of 01/01/2026 to apply for the junior fair board. Interviews will take place on Saturday, December 6th at the Licking County Extension Office. Once you have submitted your application, please call our office at 740-670-5315 to schedule your interview.