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REMINDER: 2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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Our next Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2025 will take place next week! 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, 2025 in order to be eligible to show in 2025. 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, 2025.

Our next county-wide program will take place on Tuesday April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm at Northridge High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2025. 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!
  • 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.
  • A special thank you to our county FFA chapters for hosting us for these trainings!

 

Other Approved Activities and Training Programs…

Delaware County Quality Assurance Training Program – Contact #740.833.2030 for program details

  • May 20 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 28 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 29 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)

*Please Note: Delaware is also offering session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet Hartford QA deadline of June 1st.

Knox County Quality Assurance Training Programs – Contact #740.397.0401 for program details

  • May 8 (Danville H.S.)
  • May 12 (Mt. Vernon H.S.)

*All training programs take place at 6:00 p.m.

 

2025 Animal Adventures Program

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Animal Adventures is part of a statewide, 4-H initiative to connect young people with disabilities, who also have a love for animals, with opportunities to get involved with local 4-H programs. Through Animal Adventures, participants with disabilities will be paired with 4 H and FFA mentors to learn about an animal of their choice. After a meet and greet, they will work together to exhibit or “show” the animal at the 2025 Hartford Independent Fair. The show will be held at 6:30 p m on Sunday, August 3rd at the B Carr Pavillion on the Hartford Fairgrounds. Animal Adventures welcomes youth between the ages of 8 and 19. Participants do not have to be supported by the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities, but must reside within the Hartford Fair District: Licking County, Knox County (Hilliar, Milford, Miller Townships), or Delaware County (Berkshire, Harlem, Porter, Trenton Townships).

EXHIBITOR (youth ages 8-19)
•Complete registration by June 20th at https://go.osu.edu/AdventureExhibitor

MENTOR (Junior Fair Exhibitor Dairy Feeder / Dairy Heifer / Goat / Poultry / Rabbit / Sheep)
•Complete registration by June 20th at https://go.osu.edu/AdventureMentor

ADULT VOLUNTEER
•Email Lisa McCutcheon (mccutcheon.46@osu.edu) to be placed on a contact list!

REMINDER: 2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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Our next Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2025 will take place next week! 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, 2025 in order to be eligible to show in 2025. 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, 2025.

Our next county-wide program will take place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm at Licking Valley High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2025. 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!
  • 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.
  • A special thank you to our county FFA chapters for hosting us for these trainings!

 

Other Approved Activities and Training Programs…

Delaware County Quality Assurance Training Program – Contact #740.833.2030 for program details

  • May 20 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 28 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 29 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)

*Please Note: Delaware is also offering session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet Hartford QA deadline of June 1st).

Knox County Quality Assurance Training Programs – Contact #740.397.0401 for program details

  • April 14 (Fredericktown H.S.)
  • May 8 (Danville H.S.)
  • May 12 (Mt. Vernon H.S.)

*All training programs take place at 6:00 p.m.

 

REMINDER: 2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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Our next Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2025 will take place next week! 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, 2025 in order to be eligible to show in 2025. 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, 2025.

Our next county-wide program will take place on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm at Utica High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2025. 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!
  • 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.
  • A special thank you to our county FFA chapters for hosting us for these trainings!

 

Other Approved Activities and Training Programs…

Delaware County Quality Assurance Training Program – Contact #740.833.2030 for program details

  • April 5 – 10:00 a.m.( Extension Office)
  • May 20 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 28 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 29 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)

*Please Note: Delaware is also offering session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet Hartford QA deadline of June 1st).

Knox County Quality Assurance Training Programs – Contact #740.397.0401 for program details

  • April 3 (Centerburg H.S.)
  • April 14 (Fredericktown H.S.)
  • May 8 (Danville H.S.)
  • May 12 (Mt. Vernon H.S.)

*All training programs take place at 6:00 p.m.

 

REMINDER: 2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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The first Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2025 will take place next week! 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, 2025 in order to be eligible to show in 2025. 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, 2025.

Our first county-wide program will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm at Watkins Memorial High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2025. 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!
  • 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.
  • A special thank you to our county FFA chapters for hosting us for these trainings!

Other Approved Activities and Training Programs…

Delaware County Quality Assurance Training Program – Contact #740.833.2030 for program details

  • April 5 – 10:00 a.m.( Extension Office)
  • May 20 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 28 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 29 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)

*Please Note: Delaware is also offering session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet Hartford QA deadline of June 1st).

Knox County Quality Assurance Training Programs – Contact #740.397.0401 for program details

  • March 11 (East Knox H.S.)
  • April 3 (Centerburg H.S.)
  • April 14 (Fredericktown H.S.)
  • May 8 (Danville H.S.)
  • May 12 (Mt. Vernon H.S.)

*All training programs take place at 6:00 p.m.

Other Approved Programs…

  • Friday, March 14th Ohio Beef Expo – Columbus, Ohio
  • Saturday, March 8th Licking County 4-H Dairy Judging Contest – Contest Participants Only (Dairy Specific)

 

Holmes County Multi-Species Livestock Clinic and Quality Assurance

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There will be a multi-species clinic along with a Quality Assurance program at the Holmes County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 12, 2025 starting at 8:00am. Species include Beef and Dairy Cattle, Goat, Horse, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine. Registration is required if you plan to attend the Quality Assurance program and registration is limited to the first 100 registrations.

Event Schedule

April 12, 2025 at the Holmes County Fairgrounds (8880 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654)

  • 8am Doors Open
  • 8:30-9:30am Quality Assurance
  • 9:45-10:45am Session 1
  • 11:00am-12:00pm Session 2
  • Immediately following Session 2 Closing and Grand Prizes

For questions please contact:

2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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The first Hartford Fair Livestock Quality Assurance (QA) Training for 2025 will take place soon! 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, 2025 in order to be eligible to show in 2025. 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, 2025.

Our first county-wide program will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm at Watkins Memorial High School.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Photos for fair IDs will NOT be taken at QA programs in 2025. 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!
  • 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.
  • A special thank you to our county FFA chapters for hosting us for these trainings!

Other Approved Activities and Training Programs…

Delaware County Quality Assurance Training Program – Contact #740.833.2030 for program details

  • April 5 – 10:00 a.m.( Extension Office)
  • May 20 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 28 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)
  • May 29 – 6:30 p.m. (Extension Office)

*Please Note: Delaware is also offering session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet Hartford QA deadline of June 1st).

Knox County Quality Assurance Training Programs – Contact #740.397.0401 for program details

  • March 11 (East Knox H.S.)
  • April 3 (Centerburg H.S.)
  • April 14 (Fredericktown H.S.)
  • May 8 (Danville H.S.)
  • May 12 (Mt. Vernon H.S.)

*All training programs take place at 6:00 p.m.

Other Approved Programs…

  • Friday, March 14th Ohio Beef Expo – Columbus, Ohio
  • Saturday, March 8th Licking County 4-H Dairy Judging Contest – Contest Participants Only (Dairy Specific)