In this issue:
- 2022 4-H Calendar & Upcoming Events
- Fair Entries – Due June 1
- Livestock Skillathon Sign Ups & Info – Due June 15
- 4-H Demonstration Day – June 15
- 4-H Project Guidelines
- 4-H Cloverbud Camp
- Fair Related Awards and Opportunities – Outstanding Exhibitor, Royalty and Ambassadors
- Scholarship Reminders
- Fair Reminders – Fair Book and Schedule Available.
- Jr. Fair Sale Reminders
- State Opportunities
2022 4-H Calendar – Mark Dates NOW!
The 2022 4-H calendar is available here: https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-calendar
Please mark down important dates with your families NOW!(Rally Night, Judging days, SKILLATHON, etc.)
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- June 1 – Jr. Fair Entries due (see links below!)
- June 4-8 – 4-H Camp
- June 15 – Demonstration Contest Day
- June 21 and 29 – Livestock Skillathons (REQUIRED TO ATTEND ONE, NO EXCEPTIONS!)
- July 9-16 – Madison County Fair
- Fair schedule for 2022 posted at https://www.madisoncountyfairoh.com/fair-schedule
Upcoming Events: View the full calendar here
*Fair schedule for 2022 posted at https://www.madisoncountyfairoh.com/fair-schedule
May 27 – Cloverbud Camp Registration Due
May 30 – Office Closed, Memorial Day
June 1 – Fair Entries due
June 4-8 – 4-H Camp
June 10 – Demonstration Contest Entries due (Register at www.go.osu.edu/madcodemoday)
June 13 – 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting – 6:30pm
June 15 – Outstanding Exhibitor Applications due; Demonstration Contest
June 20 – Ohio State Fair Jr. Livestock Entries due
June 21 & 29 – Livestock Project Judging and Skillathons – 4:30-8:30pm
July 1 – Green Range 4-H Livestock Scholarship Due
COUNTY UPDATES
Fair Entries – Due June 1 for ALL PROJECTS!
If you plan to exhibit your animal or special interest project at the Madison County Fair this year, you must submit a Jr. Fair entry at the link below by Wednesday, June 1!
- *You must complete all requirements AND be a member in good standing to exhibit at the fair. This means completing Quality Assurance, Skillathon, other project requirements, club requirements, and following the 4-H Member Code of Conduct
The direct link to submit entries is: http://madisoncounty.fairentry.com/ All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on June 1, 2022. Be sure to submit for your class AND showmanship! Sheep and goat exhibitors – for COUNTY TAG, list your scrapies tag number again as we do not have county tags in yet!
- *4-H Members MUST sign in through their 4-H online account (big green button!). If you forget your password or need assistance, contact the extension office or reset your password through 4-H Online directly. (FFA only and open class only people will need to make a fair entry account to register. If you show through both, you will sign in through Fair Entry ONLY!)
- Need help? Check out this Fair Entry Tip Sheet to help walk you through making a fair entry.
- Be sure to review the Fair Schedule and the Jr. Fair Rule Book.
- Jr. Fair Sale: Remember to review the Jr. Fair Sale tipes available here: Jr. Fair Sale Information Contact the Madison County Sales Committee at madisoncountysalescommittee@gmail.com with any questions.
**Open Class & Camping Registration: Open class entries are on a DIFFERENT LINK. Visit http://MADISON-REGISTRATION.fairentry.com to register for open class AND fair camping!
If you have questions about fair or need additional assistance, contact the Jr. Fair Coordinators at madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com!
Livestock Skillatho
n – Sign Up by June 15 & Study Guides!
Skillathon takes place on June 21st and 29th. Families will sign up for times for youth needing to complete skillathon. Livestock Skillathons are required for the following projects in order to exhibit at the county fair: Beef, Dairy, Alpaca, Dog, Equine, Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbit, and Swine Projects.
SIGN UP FOR SKILLATHONS BY JUNE 15 at: www.go.osu.edu/madcoskillathon
Click here for a document describing how skillathon works, how to sign up, and more!: 2022 Livestock Skillathon Information and Sign Up
Study guides, skillathon format, practice skillathons, etc. are also available at the above link.
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Parents, advisors, community members, alumni are all welcome to assist with skillathons! The more volunteers, the smoother each evening can run! Please call the Extension Office at 740-852-0975 or email foos.61@osu.edu if you are interested. Food will be offered to volunteers both evenings!
4-H Demonstration Day!
Join us for the 4-H Demonstration Day on Wednesday, June 15, starting at 10am to practice your public speaking skills and get a chance to compete for cash and awards, and represent Madison County at the State Fair Communication Day!
Register by June 10th at www.go.osu.edu/madcodemoday
Click here for Demonstration Contest Rules and Information
Classes:
- 1. Junior: ages 8-10, no computer technology permitted
- 2. Junior teams: ages 8-10, no computer technology permitted
- 3. Intermediate: ages 11-13, with/without computer technology
- 4. Intermediate teams: 11-13, with/without computer technology
- 5. Senior: ages 14 and up, with/without computer technology
- 6. Senior teams: ages 14 and up, with/without computer technology
- Cloverbud: ages 5-8 pledge or demonstration
- Cloverbudteam: ages 5-8 pledge or demonstration
Awards:
- Overall in Each Class:
- 1st Prize $50 and trophy
- 2nd Prize $40
- 3rd Prize $20
- Cloverbudswill be awarded for participation
- 1st place winners will be selected to represent Madison County at The Ohio State Fair Communication Day. Classes 1-6 will go to the State Fair on Thursday, August 4. Some State rules are different than Madison County rules.
4-H Project Guidelines & Other Information
As you begin to work on your projects for 2022, check out some of our resources available! We have a project guidelines document that outlines every 4-H project and the basic requirements available at https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-project-guidelines-project-selection
For SPECIAL INTEREST PROJECTS, you can find additional resources, judging information, clinics, etc. at https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-project-guidelines-project-selection/special-interest
For LIVESTOCK PROJECTS, you can find the project resources, fair information, clinics, skillathon information, and more at https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-project-guidelines-project-selection/livestock-project
Animal Specific Information 
Emails were sent to all families in early April will all details pertaining to your animal project. See below for a link to view that email message. Please review for details of what is required of your project!
**Click here for a quick synopsis of Livestock requirements for each species: Livestock Project Information 2022
Project Books – Purchase the 4-H Project Record Book for your species/project and the Resource Handbook if applicable (available in our office for purchase or online at www.extensionpubs.osu.edu) (Livestock projects must purchase the 4-H project book for their first year)
- 2nd year livestock and beyond: (not equine, alpaca, dogs, or small animals) – utilize project book AND add record via the printable Livestock Project Record Book (will be checked for skillathon). You can print at home or pick up from our office for FREE
4-H Cloverbud Day Camp!
Cloverbud Day Camp – June 24, 2022!
Theme: Fantastic Five – Exploring Our Senses!
Registration online available at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8B1hIs1iLE0bgiy
In order to complete registration, complete online registration form and payment by May 27th. Camper health form & COVID Acknowledgement statement are due back to our office by June 3. Camp will be limited to the first 40 Cloverbuds to register.
Cost: $40/Camper. Payment accepted: Credit Card (will be redirected to credit card payment automatically from registration). Checks can be accepted is necessary, but credit card payment is preferred.
2022 CLOVERBUD CAMP REGISTRATION MATERIALS
- Camp Registration Cover Letter (read this before registering)
- Online Registration – https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8B1hIs1iLE0bgiy
- Ohio 4-H Health Statement
- COVID Acknowledgement Form (must be signed)
Awards and Opportunities – Outstanding Exhibitor and Jr. Fair Royalty
Outstanding Exhibitor Applications (All due June 15)
These are a great way to be recognized for your hardwork in your species! Fill out the form and turn into the Extension Office by June 15!
- Outstanding Goat Exhibitor
- Outstanding Dog Exhibitor
- Outstanding Horse Exhibitor
- Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor
- Bob Clawson Poultry Scholarship
- Outstanding Rabbit Exhibitor
- Small Animal Essay Contest
Apply for Madison County Jr. Fair Royalty or Ambassadors by June 15 at https://madison.osu.edu/fairroyalty
Represent the Madison County Fair in your species or department or as royalty! Applications are due June 15. Follow the link above for more details on requirements and dates and deadlines!
Jr. Fair Miscellaneous Contests
- Secretary Book Form (Due June 15)
- Reporter Book Form (Dune June 15)
- Talent Contest (Occurs Sunday of Fair Week during royalty contest)
- Note: There is no pre-entry form for the following contest (see fair book for rules):
- Cake Decorating (Wednesday of Fair Week)
- Club Barn Decorating Contest
- Club Flower Bed Contest (sponsored by the Master Gardeners)
- Thank Your Buyer Poster Contest
- Aglympics
- Hay Bale Decorating contest
County Level Scholarship Opportunities
- Green Range 4-H Club Livestock Scholarship – Due July 1
- What: 2 scholarships (amount $500)
- Who: Seniors enrolled in 4-H exhibiting market livestock at the Madison County Fair
- How: Apply by July 1st by submitting application and other required documents to the Extension office or foos.61@osu.edu
- Application materials can be found at https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/teen-opportunities under “Scholarship Oppportunities”
- Bob Clawson Poultry Scholarship – Due June 15
- $250 scholarship awarded to 4-H senior taking a poulty project to the county fair
- Sponsored by the Helping Hands Happy Hearts 4-H Club
- Apply by June 15 by submitting application and other required documents to Extension Office or foos.61@osu.edu
- Application and materials can be found at: https://madison.osu.edu/sites/madison/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/15Bob%20Claw
COUNTY JR. FAIR UPDATES
Fair Entries – Due June 1
If you plan to exhibit your animal or special interest project at the Madison County Fair this year, you must submit a Jr. Fair entry at the link below by Wednesday, June 1!
- *You must complete all requirements AND be a member in good standing to exhibit at the fair. This means completing Quality Assurance, Skillathon, other project requirements, club requirements, and following the 4-H Member Code of Conduct
The direct link to submit entries is: http://madisoncounty.fairentry.com/ All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on June 1, 2022. Be sure to submit for your class AND showmanship!
- *4-H Members MUST sign in through their 4-H online account (big green button!). If you forget your password or need assistance, contact the extension office or reset your password through 4-H Online directly. (FFA only and open class only people will need to make a fair entry account to register. If you show through both, you will sign in through Fair Entry ONLY!)
- Need help? Check out this Fair Entry Tip Sheet to help walk you through making a fair entry.
- Be sure to review the Fair Schedule and the Jr. Fair Rule Book.
- Jr. Fair Sale: Remember to review the Jr. Fair Sale tipes available here: Jr. Fair Sale Information Contact the Madison County Sales Committee at madisoncountysalescommittee@gmail.com with any questions.
**Open Class & Camping Registration: Open class entries are on a DIFFERENT LINK. Visit http://MADISON-REGISTRATION.fairentry.com to register for open class AND fair camping!
If you have questions about fair or need additional assistance, contact the Jr. Fair Coordinators at madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com!
2022 Madison County Fair Schedule and Fair Book Available!
The 2022 Madison County Fair schedule and Fair Book is posted at https://www.madisoncountyfairoh.com/fair-schedule.
Please review the schedule and your species guidelines!
Fair entry link will be live in a couple weeks!
Jr. Fair Sales Committee Update – FAQ’s!
Curious about how the sale will work this year? Check out this list of Frequently Asked Questions for the Jr. Fair Sale!
STATE 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to check Ohio4H.org for the most recent state 4-H information and follow the “Ohio State – 4-H Youth Development” Facebook page!
Stay Connected! – ohio4h.org/stayconnected
Now more than ever it’s time for 4-H’ers to make the best better! While youth are at home and staying safe, we still want you to stay connected. Below are links to activities for youth and resources for volunteers. Check back frequently for additional links and program updates!
Ohio 4-H Capital Day – register for High School 4-H Members!
What is Ohio 4-H Capital Day?: This one-day event will give current high school students an opportunity to will join discussions covering current issues youth face, learn about advocacy, gain an understanding of the legislative process, and have the opportunity to meet with individuals involved with State Government.
When is Ohio 4-H Capital Day?: Join us in Columbus, our state capital, on Wednesday, June 15! Programming will begin at 9:00 AM and the day will conclude by 5:00 PM.
What is included in registration?: The day will include programming hosted at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, followed by a visit to the Ohio Statehouse, including a tour! Transportation for students will be provided from the 4-H Center to the Statehouse and back. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.
How can I register?: Registration is open through June 6! The cost is $10.00 to attend, which can be paid via credit card or by check – see these details in the online registration. Visit go.osu.edu/4Hcapital to get signed up!
Who can I reach for questions?: Contact Kayla Oberstadt, 4-H Older Youth Leadership Specialist at 614-292-3758 or Oberstadt.1@osu.edu.
