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.
Sheep
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: 2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form and Market Lamb Tagging
Hartford Independent Fair
2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form
Due Thursday, May 2, 2024 (NOON)
Complete one registration form PER animal: https://go.osu.edu/HartfordMarketLamb2024
In addition to completing this form, all market lambs (NOT Lamb Pool) must come to tagging on Saturday, May 4, 2024 . NO EXCEPTIONS.
2024 Tagging will take place:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – Sheriff’s Office / West Side of Track, Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$3.00 per Market Lamb
All male lambs are to be properly castrated prior to May 4, 2024.
NOTE: LAMB POOL lambs do NOT participate in the tagging on May 4, as they will be tagged during Lamb Pool selection on April 28, 2024 at Claylick Run Farm.
REMINDER: 2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form
Hartford Independent Fair
2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form
Due Thursday, May 2, 2024 (NOON)
Complete one registration form PER animal: https://go.osu.edu/HartfordMarketLamb2024
In addition to completing this form, all market lambs (NOT Lamb Pool) must come to tagging on Saturday, May 4, 2024 . NO EXCEPTIONS.
2024 Tagging will take place:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – Sheriff’s Office / West Side of Track, Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$3.00 per Market Lamb
All male lambs are to be properly castrated prior to May 4, 2024.
NOTE: LAMB POOL lambs do NOT participate in the tagging on May 4, as they will be tagged during Lamb Pool selection on April 28, 2024 at Claylick Run Farm.
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 Thursday, April 25, 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.
Quality Assurance Program at Licking Valley High School Rescheduled
The Quality Assurance Program at Licking Valley High School that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30pm. Please remember that all livestock members must attend a Quality Assurance Program by June 1st in order to be eligible to show their project. Including this rescheduled program there are four programs upcoming in Licking County.
REMINDER: 2024 Lamb Banquet
The Licking County Sheep Improvement Association will host their annual Lamb Banquet on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:30pm. The banquet will take place at the Licking Valley Church of Christ Cost is $15/person (ages 13+), $8/person (ages 6-12), ages 5 and under are free. The featured speaker will be Bob Hendershot. The 2024 Sheep Royalty Representatives will be announced and door prizes will be given out.
Tickets are available at the door. Please RSVP to Darrick Foster at 740-475-7017 or by contacting a Licking County Sheep Improvement Association Committee Member.
2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form
Hartford Independent Fair
2024 Market Lamb Pre-Registration Form
Due Thursday, May 2, 2024 (NOON)
Complete one registration form PER animal: https://go.osu.edu/HartfordMarketLamb2024
In addition to completing this form, all market lambs (NOT Lamb Pool) must come to tagging on Saturday, May 4, 2024 . NO EXCEPTIONS.
2024 Tagging will take place:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – Sheriff’s Office / West Side of Track, Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$3.00 per Market Lamb
All male lambs are to be properly castrated prior to May 4, 2024.
NOTE: LAMB POOL lambs do NOT participate in the tagging on May 4, as they will be tagged during Lamb Pool selection on April 28, 2024 at Claylick Run Farm.
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 Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Johnstown Monroe 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: Lamb Royalty
The 2024 Licking County Lamb Royalty Application due by Sunday, April 14, 2024 to the Licking County Extension Office. Please review the application for all requirements and guidelines.