Swine

REMINDER: Final 2025 Quality Assurance Trainings

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Our FINAL 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 FINAL county-wide program will take place on Tuesday May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm at Johnstown Middle 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 a session on June 3rd – this one does NOT meet the Hartford Fair 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.

 

REMINDER: Market Hog IDs Due May 15

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All Market Hogs intended to be shown at the Hartford Fair MUST UPLOAD THREE PHOTOS in to FairEntry by no later than May 15, 2025. One photo must be a side view of the animal, the second should be a front view, and the third must be a photo where the ear tag is in the hog’s ear and readable. Instructions are provided on the Hartford Fair website HERE. At the time of uploading photos, additional information such as the official RFID tag number, barrow or gilt, and animal markings description will be needed. A member may ID up to four hogs.

Members must also submit a Swine Tagging Form to the Hartford Fair Office by May 15, 2025. It is preferred that the tag be placed in the hog’s right ear when possible. This form is a fillable PDF and can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the Hartford Fair Office.

If a member’s hog is not housed at their home or at a property owned by their parent/guardian, they must also submit a Swine Housing Form. This form is also due to the Hartford Fair Office by May 15, 2025.

If you need an 840 tag for your hog, those can be purchased from the Hartford Fair Office for $5. Taggers are also available for you to borrow to tag your hogs. If exhibitors already have their own 840 tags, they may use those. If your hog already has an 840 tag in its ear, DO NOT tag them with a second 840 tag! Hogs should NEVER be tagged with more than one 840 tag.

A few things to note…

  • DO NOT submit your Market Hog IDs in 4-HOnline. Any photos submitted there will NOT meet the requirements and those hogs will not be eligible to show at the fair. ALL Market Hog IDs must be submitted through hartfordfair.fairentry.com.
  • When logging into FairEntry, if you have a youth project member enrolled through 4-HOnline, you will use the same email and password to log into the GREEN 4-HOnline box at hartfordfair.fairentry.com. If your youth is ALSO in FFA, you will still log in this way. If you have a youth who is enrolled in 4-H and another youth who is enrolled in FFA, you will still log in this way. Cloverbud Members and Advisors do NOT import into the FairEntry system.
  • If your youth is ONLY enrolled in FFA, you will need to login/create a profile using the BLUE FairEntry box below the 4-HOnline box.
  • Please do not wait until the last minute and reach out to Adrienne at anderson.1410@osu.edu if you have issues logging into FairEntry or submitting your IDs. Any questions about purchasing tags, borrowing the taggers, tagging your hogs, or the additional forms should be directed to the Hartford Fair Office at 740-893-4881.

Market Hog IDs Due May 15

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All Market Hogs intended to be shown at the Hartford Fair MUST UPLOAD THREE PHOTOS in to FairEntry by no later than May 15, 2025. One photo must be a side view of the animal, the second should be a front view, and the third must be a photo where the ear tag is in the hog’s ear and readable. Instructions are provided on the Hartford Fair website HERE. At the time of uploading photos, additional information such as the official RFID tag number, barrow or gilt, and animal markings description will be needed. A member may ID up to four hogs.

Members must also submit a Swine Tagging Form to the Hartford Fair Office by May 15, 2025. It is preferred that the tag be placed in the hog’s right ear when possible. This form is a fillable PDF and can be dropped off, mailed, or emailed to the Hartford Fair Office.

If a member’s hog is not housed at their home or at a property owned by their parent/guardian, they must also submit a Swine Housing Form. This form is also due to the Hartford Fair Office by May 15, 2025.

If you need an 840 tag for your hog, those can be purchased from the Hartford Fair Office for $5. Taggers are also available for you to borrow to tag your hogs. If exhibitors already have their own 840 tags, they may use those. If your hog already has an 840 tag in its ear, DO NOT tag them with a second 840 tag! Hogs should NEVER be tagged with more than one 840 tag.

A few things to note…

  • DO NOT submit your Market Hog IDs in 4-HOnline. Any photos submitted there will NOT meet the requirements and those hogs will not be eligible to show at the fair. ALL Market Hog IDs must be submitted through hartfordfair.fairentry.com.
  • When logging into FairEntry, if you have a youth project member enrolled through 4-HOnline, you will use the same email and password to log into the GREEN 4-HOnline box at hartfordfair.fairentry.com. If your youth is ALSO in FFA, you will still log in this way. If you have a youth who is enrolled in 4-H and another youth who is enrolled in FFA, you will still log in this way. Cloverbud Members and Advisors do NOT import into the FairEntry system.
  • If your youth is ONLY enrolled in FFA, you will need to login/create a profile using the BLUE FairEntry box below the 4-HOnline box.
  • Please do not wait until the last minute and reach out to Adrienne at anderson.1410@osu.edu if you have issues logging into FairEntry or submitting your IDs. Any questions about purchasing tags, borrowing the taggers, tagging your hogs, or the additional forms should be directed to the Hartford Fair Office at 740-893-4881.
  • If you are a 4-H member who is enrolled through Delaware County, you will need to wait to complete the FairEntry portion of this process until after April 22nd. With your enrollment deadline having just passed, we haven’t been able to import your profiles into FairEntry just yet.

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.

 

Breaking Boundaries Pig Show at the Ohio State Fair

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Breaking Boundaries is a unique and inclusive livestock show experience designed specifically for Ohio youth with developmental disabilities, ages 9 to 22. This event not only fosters personal growth and confidence but also promotes community, inclusion, and new experiences for participants and their families.

They are currently looking for participants from across Ohio. Participation is free, and no prior livestock experience is necessary—they pair each participant with an experienced mentor to ensure a fun and supportive environment.

Event Details:

*   What: Breaking Boundaries Pig Show

*   When: Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 5 P.M.

*   Where: O’Neill Swine Barn @ the Ohio State Fair, Columbus, OH

*   Who: Ohio youth, ages 9–22, with developmental disabilities

For questions, please reach out to Kayli Mitchell at kmitchell@ohiopork.org.

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: