Author: nicol.115

Creative Arts Project Showcase

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Creative Arts Projects include: Get Started in Art, Graphic Design, Cake Decorating, Writing, Collecting, Photography, Quilting, etc.

 

Cake Decorating

Lindsey Call, Mud Run Hustlers – Outstanding

Beverly Kinateder, Double L II – Outstanding

Taylor Golden, Hops and Flops – Honorable Mention

Hannah Green, Beginners to Winners – Outstanding

Mackenzie Moore, Hops and Flops – Honorable Mention

Jack Wethington, Mud Run Hustlers – Honorable Mention

 

Family History Treasure Hunt

 

Arcie Barnhill, Canaan Pathfinders – Outstanding

 

Focus on Photography

Rachel Jackman, County Conservation Club – Outstanding

 

Get Started in Art

Bridget Haggy, Canaan Pathfinders – Outstanding

Ella Hostetler, Clover Clippers – Outstanding

Jacqueline Lauer, County Conservation Club

Alexander Vance, Clover Clippers – Outstanding

Natalie Winebrenner, Fairfield Rascals – Outstanding

 

My Favorite Things (Collecting)

Lily Asendorf, Eager Achievers – Outstanding

Noah Haggy, Canaan Pathfinders – Honorable Mention

 

Quilting the Best Better

Riley Cremeens, Fairfield Rascals – Outstanding

 

Seeing Through Graphic Design

Jacqueline Lauer, County Conservation Club

The Writer In You

Madelyn Bartoe, Monroe Winners – Outstanding

Alexander Kendall, Helping Hands Happy Hearts – Honorable Mention

Jacqueline Lauer, County Conservation Club

Sarah Lee, LFS Riders – Outstanding

 

You Can Quilt

Rachel Jackman, County Conservation Club – Outstanding

Julianna Dunkley, Prairie Raiders – Honorable Mention

 

 

 

Buckeye Rangers Meeting Minutes 5.3.20

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Written by Leah Stroup, News Reporter

The Buckeye Rangers 4 H club held their first ever online meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The meeting started with roll call and a Secretary’s report given by Kenzie Valery. Since the club had been unable to meet, a lot had happened from our last meeting till now. The club had donated Easter items to the HELP House in London.  Reminder that fair entry’s will be opening soon online.

In new business, a discussion was held on the voting of our club t-shirt. All members were reminded to pay their club dues as soon as possible. The money goes to the club t-shirts, fair passes, pizza parties and more.

The virtual Q and A dates were discussed to remind everyone to get that finished. The cancelation of the Skill a thon was also talked about. The new sheep and swine tag in guidelines were also discussed.

Since the club was unable to meet, the advisors planted the flowers this year at the Fire House which is one of the club community projects.

Demonstrations were done by Natalie Madden and Kenzie Vallery.  The meeting was then adjourned.

The front of the Range Township Fire Hall

Pre-Fair July Newsletter

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Greetings 4-H Families!

We have been faced with so many changes with our lives this spring and summer, and 4-H and the fair has been no different! Please review this Pre-Fair/July 4-H News letter thoroughly for information and updates for the fair, which is just a short 10 days!

Please contact our office at 740-852-0975 or email nicol.115@osu.edu with any questions. Specific fair questions can be directed to the madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com and Jr. Fair Sales questions can be emailed to madisoncountysalescommittee@gmail.com.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all navigate through these changes.

Yours in 4-H,

Frances Nicol

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development.

In this issue:

  • Jr. Fair Letter for 2020 Changes
  • Jr. Fair Schedule
  • Check In Paper Work Information
  • Buyer Poster Contest
  • Livestock Virtual Sale Information
  • Special Interest Project Judging Information and Award Pick Up
  • Premium Voucher Process and Farm Bureau T-Shirts
  • Extension Office Opening Updates
  • In-Person 4-H Events Update and Guidelines
  • Other County and State 4-H Updates

MADISON COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION

Please read all of the information below as there are many changes for 2020.

Letter from Jr. Fair Summarizing 2020 Changes

This letter was sent via email in 4-H Online and posted on social media throughout June. Please review again and let us know if there are any questions: Madison County Jr. Fair 2020 COVID-19 Update

Special Notes:

  • Complete grooming for all species is allowed this year (changed since the letter)
  • $3 premium vouchers can be picked up during special interest judging for non-livestock exhibitors (July 11 8am-12pm), or from 8am-10am Sunday-Friday, 4-6pm on Tuesday, and 2-4pm on Thursday (see schedule for all times) @ the Jr. Fair Board Office (outside of garage door)
  • Animals will move in on the day of their show (except Swine). Check the schedule below for all times for arrival and dismissal for each species.

2020 Jr. Fair Schedule

Click here to download and print the Jr. Fair Schedule for 2020: Madison County Jr. Fair Schedule

 

 

Check In Paperwork Pick Up

All livestock check in paperwork (DUNF forms, affidavit forms for swine, etc.) MUST be picked up at the Madison County Senior Fair Office (in Coughlin Building) prior to fair and ready to turn in at check in for your species.

Office hours for Senior Fair Board:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Wednesday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
  • Saturday: 10:00am-12:00pm

Thank Your 2019 Buyer Poster Submission

While there is no Poster Contest, we encourage all youth exhibitors to thank for 2019 livestock buyer! Create a poster (digital or on poster board) and submit the photo to go.osu.edu/thankyourbuyer by July 10!

All poster submissions will be compiled into a video display during fair week!

 

 

 

 

 

Livestock Virtual Sale Information

Exhibitors will need to submit information ASAP for the sale if they plan to sell their market animal in the premium sale.

  • The Livestock Sale will be held completely online for 2020 via Breeders World
  • All exhibitors must fill out a form (link below) with a short bio and a photo to upload with show clothes and animal posed as if they were being shown. If you do not submit any information, the Madison County Fair logo will be used and exhibitors will still be able to sell on the online platform. Awards won in the show will be automatically included for the exhibitor.
  • Please complete this form by Friday, July 3.  

Sale information

  • Dates: Saturday, July 18 at 9am through Sunday, July 19 at 6pm
  • Held online only at Breeders World (www.breedersworld.com)
  • Premium sale bids and boosts/add-ons can only be done online
  • Any boosts/add ons can be added until Friday, July 24th at 6pm
  • There is a Racehorse-style close to the auction, meaning the auction end time will extend as long as new bids are being made
  • SALE ORDER (order of appearance on the website): Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbit, Market Beef, Dairy, Swine

*Individuals need to declare at check in if market animals are going on the truck to packer.

*For 2020 only, you can take them home and still go through the premium sale

Questions? Contact the Jr. Fair Sale Committee at madisoncountysalescommittee@gmail.com

Special Interest Project Judging Information 

All non-livestock judging for those participating in fair judging will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 8:00am-12:30pm in the Equine Arena. All times will be assigned for each youth project. No exceptions!

All participants registered will receive a letter via email with their assigned time for judging and any additional information. Please review the Madison County Special Interest Judging Booklet thoroughly for information on project judging and health guidelines. It is expected that all 4-H members, volunteers, and families follow the guidelines provided.

Be sure to review the Project Guidelines and what is required for your project.

All awards given will be annouced virtually by Monday, July 13. Awards can be picked up at the extension office from 2:00-4:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday of fair week or by appointment only.

Ractopamine reminder for Swine Project:

Swine Exhibitors: Please review the following letter from the Senior Fair Board regarding the use of Ractopamine at the 2020 Madison County Fair: Ractopamine Guidelines

The affidavit should be filled out and brought to swine check in and move in

For more information about going Ractopamine-Free and a copy of the affidavit is available at ohiopork.org/ractopamine-free.

For other updates and information about swine projects in Madison County, click here: https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/swine-projects

Premium Voucher Process and Farm Bureau T-Shirts

Madison County Farm Bureau ha FREE t-shirts for all Jr. Fair exhibitors! They will be available for pick up during premium voucher pick up times each day. See the photo for the sponsors that made it possible!

Voucher pick up will be outside of the Jr. Fair Board office:

  • Sunday-Friday, 8am-10am
  • Tuesday from 4-6pm (for Swine)
  • Thursday from 2-4pm (for Alpaca)
  • *Non livestock youth will receive their premium at check in on July 11

Please plan to come during your show days. All premiums are $3 based on your member in good standing status. Each exhibitor will receive one premium per project exhibited at the fair (i.e. 1 for breeding and 1 for market, not 1 for each class entry/animal).

COUNTY & STATE 4-H UPDATES

OSU Extension Office Opening

The Madison County Extension Office is now open to the public! We are open Monday for open hours (no appointment needed) from 7:30am-4:00pm and Tuesday-Friday by appointment only. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

*The Madison County Extension Office is closed Friday, July 3 to observe Independence Day

 

 

 

 

In-Person 4-H Meeting Update

We’re happy to share we’ve received approval from Ohio State University leadership to resume in-person 4-H club meetings and activities starting immediately. This is welcome news for our 3,039 Ohio 4-H clubs across the state. Ohio 4-H clubs that choose to begin meeting in-person must follow the guidelines listed below to promote the health and safety of our 4-H community, as we face the challenge of COVID-19.

Clubs choosing to meet in-person should provide virtual connection options for members who have that preference. Please note that in-person 4-H club meetings, activities and other events may be suspended at any time if local, state, federal, and/or university authorities issue new restrictions. 4-H meetings and activities can only be held in person if Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events guidelines can be followed.

The Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events guidelines provide expectations for all members, volunteers, and their families while participating in 4-H club meetings and activities. County and Independent Fairs work closely with Ohio 4-H / The Ohio State University, but are separate entities and follow different guidance. When 4-H members and volunteers participate in Junior Fair animal activities, they follow guidance from these local partners, as Ag Societies have the responsibility for the Junior Fair. 4-H non-livestock project judging that takes place during the fair is conducted by OSU Extension and must follow Ohio 4-H Planning Guide for In-Person Meetings & Events guidance.

The Madison County OSU Extension office is open to the public on Monday’s, 7:30am-4:00pm, and by appointment only Tuesday-Friday. We will continue to send information to you via 4-H Online emails and social media. You will also find the guidelines, a tip sheet and resources at ohio4h.org/families/stay-connected. Ohio 4-H teen leaders are developing video tutorials to assist educating club members on the in-person meeting expectations and will share those as they are available. When possible, we encourage OSU Extension programs, meetings, and events to meet virtually.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for the full 2020 4-H Calendar

July 1 – Green Range 4-H Scholarship Applications due

July 3 – Extension Office Closed; Independence Day Observed

July 11 – Madison County Special Interest Judging – 8:00am-12:30pm (see assigned judging times sent directly to exhibitors and advisors)

July 12-18 – Madison County Jr. Fair (Click here for full schedule)

August 3 – 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30pm

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!

Ohio 4-H Project Showcase!

This summer we invite 4-H members in good standing to submit a photo of themselves with their 4-H project for display in an online project showcase. You’ll be asked to share what you liked about the project and one new thing you learned. Parents will also need to sign their approval for youth to participate.

Here’s more:

  • Select your favorite project – one per person
  • Send a great photo – at least 2 MB
  • Photos will be display after September 8 at ohio4h.org

Submit your photos by August 15 at go.osu.edu/4H2020Showcase. Questions? Contact Sarah Longo at longo.79@osu.edu.

Ohio Youth Livestock Expo

The Ohio Youth Livestock Expo is being hosted July 25-August 18 by a group of volunteers with shows for beef, sheep, swine, and boer goats. The Expo is perfect for junior exhibitors who are looking for a state-wide, competitive show for their livestock projects.

For full details, schedule, eligibility, and entry information, go to www.theoyle.com. Entries are due July 10

Ohio Youth Skillathons

We encourage all youth to test their project knowledge and participate in the virtual statewide skillathons!

Dates/times, rules, and registration for Ohio Youth Skillathons are now online at: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-youth-skillathons

Registration is due by JULY 15th, 2020.

  • Register by visiting: www.go.osu.edu/skillathonregistration
  • All exhibitors with need an email address specific to that exhibitor that can be used as your log-in credential (this is also where the first-time registration will be).

2020 Madison County 4-H Shirt

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Order your 2020 Madison County 4-H Shirt! Proceeds will go to help fund 4-H Camp Clifton through the Madison County 4-H Committee!

Orders can be placed at pounceonline.com through Pounce Signs and Printwear, and click on the 4-H Shirt Design! Click here for the direct link: Madison County 4-H Shirt Order Form

Design was created by Madison Estep, Helping Hands Happy Hearts 4-H Club!

Shirt orders are due by June 24th. After the final order date, shirts will be printed and shipped out by July 12, just in time for the Madison County Fair!

Shirts are $20.00 each plus sales tax. Part of the proceeds go to 4-H Camp Clifton through the Madison County 4-H Committee! The more shirts we sell, the higher donation to camp per shirt!

Shirts are Kelly Green color, 50/50 pre-shrunk cotton/polyester

You can order as many shirts as you would like in Youth and Adult sizes!

Any other questions, feel free to contact Frances Nicol, 4-H Educator, at nicol.115@osu.edu or 740-852-0975.

“Make New Friends, and Keep The Old”: Summers Well Spent at 4-H Camp Clifton

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Written by Olivia Rinesmith, Camp Counselor Alumni

When you go back to school in the fall, everyone asks you “where did you go this summer?”, most kids say the beach, vacation, the pool or hanging out with friends. I always said, “I went to 4-H Camp!” Growing up I saw it as an opportunity to get away from home and have some fun. Little did I know what kind of impact it would have on me.

Ever since I was a Cloverbud, I have gone to 4-H Camp Clifton every single year. It was the highlight of my whole summer. I loved packing my clothes and swimsuits, shopping for outfits for the “dress up dinner” and loading up the car. I always loved picking workshops like canoeing and hiking even though my mom wanted me to do crafts. I loved being with other campers from my club, as well as meeting new campers through sharing cabins, tribes and workshops.

As a camper, I had the best experiences because of the counselors that I had. They made everything so much fun as well as educational and safe. To this day, I still remember the bus rides to go canoeing, screaming campfire songs and the on-going competition on who could hold their breath the longest in the gorge. The camp staff was absolutely amazing. They have so many talents, from caring for all the campers to fighting off “Coon-zilla” from the girl’s cabin area. From learning line dances, worrying who I was going to the dance with and when FOB, “Flat On Bunk” was, I loved every second; until I had to leave.

Once I outgrew the age of a camper, I knew I wanted to be a counselor. I was ready to be that role model to my campers, and I definitely was not ready to leave camp. Those years of being a counselor were the best four years of my life.

Based on my past experiences with camp, I knew that I wanted to make each and every moment with the campers’ days of their summer they would never forget. The best feeling for me was decorating the cabin for my campers and seeing them all arrive. They were all so excited with big smiles on their faces. As I saw all the campers come, I saw myself in them. Oh, what I would give for one more canoe flip, polar bear swim, and campfire skit!

Each year came with trials and tribulations through the planning process as well as executing the best camp possible. I truly do not think that I couldn’t have done it without my fellow counselors. Throughout each of my years, each group was diffenent. This past year, the group was very special. We all had gone to camp together and grown up in those cabins and the lodge together. We all created a bond that was so much more than a team; and that is what camp is all about. I consider each and every one of them one of my closest friends and they have a special place in my heart, along with the Oreo pudding!

At the end of camp, we sing a song. “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold. A circle’s round; it has no end. That’s how long I want to be your friend.” Looking back, I am so blessed that I had the experiences I have created as a camper and counselor. I have met some of the best people, made amazing friendships, and became a role model for the campers I have been with along the way. I will cherish these memories for a lifetime. 4-H Camp has shaped me to the caring, responsible, and passionate leader that I am today I wish that the future generations get to have the experiences that I was so lucky to create.

4-H Camp Clifton Buckeye Funder was created as an emergency response to the unprecedented COVID-19 needs. How are you giving back in honor of your own camp experience? Share and inspire others to give together, even when we’re apart. Now more than ever,4-H Camp Clifton need your support. Your gift today helps us to make it through this storm to welcome campers back next summer.

For decades, 4-H Camp Clifton has helped to grow leaders and make the best better. Show your camp love by supporting this program to ensure they are still here next year to welcome our 4-H youth and continue the tradition of excellence.

Donations are accepted at buckeyefunder.osu.edu/4hcampclifton via credit or debit card. Checks or cash gifts can be mailed to the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, C/O Ohio 4-H Foundation at 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210 and made out to Ohio State University with the memo: “BuckeyeFunder, 4-H Camp Clifton”. Thank you in advance for your support!

June 2020 4-H News

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In this issue:

  • Livestock Quality Assurance Information – Due July 1
  • Camp Clifton Fundraiser
  • 4-H Project Guidelines
  • Green Range 4-H Scholarship – Due July 1
  • Community Updates
  • Madison County Fair Reminders
  • State 4-H Opportunities

 

COUNTY 4-H UPDATES

*All 4-H activities, club meetings, events and programs must be held virtually or cancelled until July 6.

*The OSU Extension Office is closed; all employees are teleworking until further notice and can be reached via email or phone (714-852-0975)

LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE 2020

The dates scheduled below are for virtual QA options for 2020. ALL participants must register individual at go.osu.edu/MadCoVirtualQA at least 48 hours in advance of the session:

  • Session 6: Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:00pm (SESSION IS FULL)
  • Session 7: Sunday, June 14, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Session 8: Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Session 9: Thursday, June 25, 5:00-6:00pm

Members can also take advantage of the Online YQCA option. Cost is $12. Contact our office for details.

Questions? Call our office at 740-852-0975 or email nicol.115@osu.edu.

Additional information can be found here: Madison County QA Information

KEEP THE 4-H CAMP CLIFTON SPIRIT AGLOW!

4-H Camp Clifton Buckeye Funder was created as an emergency response to the unprecedented COVID-19 needs. How are you giving back in honor of your own camp experience? Share and inspire others to give together, even when we’re apart.

Now more than ever,4-H Camp Clifton need your support. Your gift helps us to make it through this storm to welcome campers back next summer.

For decades, 4-H Camp Clifton has helped to grow leaders and make the best better. Show your camp love by supporting this program to ensure they are still here next year to welcome our 4-H youth and continue the tradition of excellence.

The Buckeye Funder is live through June 18! If you can, please consider donating. Any amount helps!

Link to donate:  buckeyefunder.osu.edu/4hcampclifton

4-H PROJECT GUIDELINES

Curious about what you actually need to complete for your project? Review the General Project Completion and Fair Guidelines. You can search for your project for a quick glance at the requirements (livestock and special interest!). It also includes links to the Ohio State Fair requirements.

4-H Project General Completion and Fair Guidelines

For specific information, review the Madison County Fair book and project specific guidelines. If you have any questions, contact a key leader or the extension office!

Project Judging for 2020: As of now, we are planning for special interest project judging at the fair on July 11. No matter what happens, we will make sure that youth have a chance to complete an interview-like experience with a judge in 2020

GREEN RANGE 4-H SCHOLARSHIP – due July 1

2 $500 scholarships are awarded to a senior enrolled in 4-H exhibiting market livestock at the Madison County Fair. The application form and attachments are due by July 1st to the Madison County Extension Office by mail or email to nicol.115@osu.edu. Applications can be found here.

CLOVERBUDS UPDATE

The 4-H Committee decided that in lieu of a Show and Tell night at the fair due to governor guidelines, we will plan to host a Cloverbud Fun Day in the fall/winter for Cloverbuds to attend, participate in games and activities, and show off their club group project! Watch for more info soon. If you are interested in helping plan, contact Frances.

SHOOTING SPORTS REMINDER

All 700 level shooting sports projects will NOT be judged at county fair judging like other special interest projects due to the fact that the instructors have been unable to meet with youth. (Safe Use of Guns and Basic Archery will be judged during the county fair judging still). HOWEVER, after July 6, instructors can begin having in person practices and the Shooting Sports coordinators are working to plan a day this fall for youth to have their projects evaluated, etc. Stay tuned for more updates! We want to ensure youth have had ample time to work with their instructors before they are judged.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for the full 2020 4-H Calendar

June 1 – Madison County Fair Entries due at 11:59pm

June 4-8 – Celebrating Madison County 4-H Camp (see social media)

June 8 – Equine Committee Meeting, 7pm

June 9 – Jr. Fair Sales Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

June 9-11 – Ohio 4-H Camp(ish) Week – Imagination Staycation (Registration required at go.osu.edu/campish)

June 11 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 6pm (Registration Required)

June 14 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 4pm (Registration Required)

June 15 – Fair Royalty/Ambassador Applications due, Outstanding Exhibitor/Livestock Scholarships due

July 1 – Green Range 4-H Scholarship Applications due

CLUB NEWS

4-H Advisors and Parents: if you have any information you would like to be shared in the newsletter OR club reports that you want published on our blog, please email nicol.115@osu.edu or call our office!

Current Club News is available here.

FACE COVERING DONATIONS NEEDED!

Madison County EMA and the Health Department are working on a project to have volunteers make homemade face coverings to disperse to community members who are not able to afford or make their own.

There is some guidance on how to make cloth face coverings on CDC’s website. This is the information shared from the health department. It includes sew and no sew instructions that you can use to make masks: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Contact Debby Sims, EMA Director, at dsims@co.madison.oh.us or 740-852-4200 to coordinate drop offs. Once they have a decent supply the Madison County EMA will serve as a distribution point where one can receive 1-2 face coverings per household member.

MADISON COUNTY FAIR UPDATES

MADISON COUNTY FAIR UPDATE

Junior Fair Entries were due June 1. If you have any issues or questions, contact the key leader or the Junior Fair Coordinators at madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com!

Please visit the Madison County Fair Website for the latest updates regarding Senior Fair Board decision.

Currently, the Madison County Senior Fair Board is moving forward to plan for a Jr. Fair. Please read the letter linked to their website for more information and contact a Senior Fair Board member with any questions.

SKILLATHON CANCELLATION UPDATE

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Livestock Skillathons will not occur based on Senior Fair Board and local health department recommendations. Skillathon will also not be a requirement for the 2020 fair participation.

 

 

 

FAIR PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

As a reminder, every you must do the following to be eligible for fair participation for 2020: (see further down for more in depth project completion guidelines for each individual project)

*Note: Livestock skillathons are normally a requirement for fair participation. This requirement is waived by Senior Fair Board for 2020 ONLY!

  • Livestock:
    • Complete your project record book and discuss your book and project completion with your club advisor
    • Complete Livestock Quality Assurance by July 1 (NOT required for equine, cavy, cat, dog, and alpaca projects)
    • Enter your appropriate projects and classes into Fair Entry (madisoncounty.fairentry.com) by June 1
  • Special Interest
    • Complete your project book and activities and discuss your project completion with your club advisor
    • Enter your appropriate projects and classes into Fair Entry (madisoncounty.fairentry.com) by June 1
  • Dog
    • Submit all relevant dog forms to duffey.2@osu.edu ASAP (vaccine form, copy of registration, permission to participate, etc.)
    • Complete your project book and activities and discuss your project completion with your club advisor
    • Enter your appropriate projects and classes into Fair Entry (madisoncounty.fairentry.com) by June 1
  • Horse
    • Submit all horse forms to duffey.2@osu.edu (permission to participate, horse ID form)
    • Complete your project book and activities and discuss your project completion with your club advisor
    • Enter your appropriate projects and classes into Fair Entry (madisoncounty.fairentry.com) by June 1

RACTOPAMINE GUIDELINES FOR 2020 MADISON COUNTY JR. FAIR SWINE SHOW

Swine Exhibitors: Please review the following letter from the Senior Fair Board regarding the use of Ractopamine at the 2020 Madison County Fair: Ractopamine Guidelines

For more information about going Ractopamine-Free and a copy of the affidavit is available at ohiopork.org/ractopamine-free

For other updates and information about swine projects in Madison County, click here: https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/swine-projects

FAIR RELATED APPLICATIONS

There are several species that have individual awards for outstanding exhibitor, scholarships available, etc. Please review the application for your respective species. All applications are due June 15 by email to duffey.2@osu.edu. Applications can be found below or at go.osu.edu/fairopportunities

 

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!

STATE LEVEL 4-H PROJECT JUDGING

Due to COVID-19 and in alignment with the cancellation of the Ohio State Fair, there will be no 4-H state fair project judging this year. However, we know how important it is to recognize 4-H members for the time and effort in completing their projects. While we are still working on the details, we are excited to announce there will be an Ohio 4-H Project Showcase. All members will be invited to submit a photo of themselves with their 4-H project. These photos will be added to a gallery page on the state 4-H website and we’re working on plans to highlight members in additional ways. We’ll share the information about posting photos by June 15.

2020 OHIO 4-H CONFERENCE VIDEOS AVAILABLE

While Ohio 4-H Conference was cancelled this year, many of the presenters recorded their presentations for your viewing! Click here to view all of the 30+ videos shared for teens and adult volunteers! From club activities, to fair ideas, to line dancing, there is TONS of great content to watch to better yourself as a 4-H member or volunteer!

 

CAMP CANOPY’S WEEK OF VIRTUAL LEARNING

Camp Canopy put together a week of virtual learning to take your mind off of challenging times and bring it back to the good ol’ outdoors…and the forests and wildlife in it!

Starting Sunday, June 7, at 2 pm and ending at 2 pm on Friday, June 12, they will be posting videos created by Camp Canopy’s directors, instructors, and a few special guests to their Facebook page (@CampCanopy). Videos will be posted at 10 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm. They will be teaching about tree ID, mammal pelts and skulls, silviculture, bats, turning trees into logs, birds, frogs, invasive species, and MORE! Check out the full schedule here.

Be sure to join LIVE on Facebook at 10 am each day, starting Monday, for a preview of the day’s content.

 

May 2020 Newsletter #2

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Special Edition Issue!

There have been lots of new updates and opportunities made available in the last couple of weeks! Check out the May 4-H News 2020 #2 for some reminders and new opportunities!

  • Madison County Fair Entries Live and due June 1
  • Other Madison County Fair related updates
  • T-Shirt Design Contest
  • 4-H Camp Fundraiser
  • Livestock Quality Assurance Information
  • Livestock Skillathon Study Guides available
  • Community Service Needs
  • State 4-H Opportunities

MADISON COUNTY FAIR UPDATES

MADISON COUNTY FAIR ENTRIES LIVE – DUE JUNE 1

Enter all projects in FairEntry by June 1st, 2020 at 11:59pm at the link below to be eligible to participate in the Madison County Fair:

madisoncounty.fairentry.com

All entries will be made online at the link above, including all non-livestock projects. See the link below for a step-by-step help sheet.

Fair Entry Help Sheet (Step by Step Instructions)

*Note: 4-H families will use their 4-H Online log in information to register. If you forgot your password, click the “forgot password” link to reset. Any members that are ONLY in FFA can select the option to create a FairEntry account.

*All tag information and photos of sheep, goats, and swine will be due via Fair Entry by June 1 online. Follow instructions in fair entry to make submissions.

*Please be prepared to submit a high resolution photo of exhibitors standing next to their market animal into FairEntry. More information and instructions are listed in the help sheet.

If you have questions about fair entry or need additional assistance, contact the Jr. Fair Coordinators at madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com!

For your reference, the 2020 Madison County Jr. Fair Book is available here: Madison County Jr. Fair Book. All exhibitors are expected to read and understand these rules and guidelines prior to exhibition.

RACTOPAMINE GUIDELINES FOR 2020 MADISON COUNTY JR. FAIR SWINE SHOW

Swine Exhibitors: Please review the following letter from the Senior Fair Board regarding the use of Ractopamine at the 2020 Madison County Fair: Ractopamine Guidelines

For more information about going Ractopamine-Free and a copy of the affidavit is available at ohiopork.org/ractopamine-free

For other updates and information about swine projects in Madison County, click here: https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/swine-projects

FAIR ROYALTY & SPECIES AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS – Due June 15

All of the fair royalty and specie ambassador applications are now available at madison.osu.edu/fairroyalty

*Updated information for 2020:

  • Applications should be emailed directly to madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com by June 15th, or mailed to the OSU Extension Office (must be received by June 15).
  • Photos should be submitted electronically with the application materials.
  • The advisor recommendation forms will also be electronically submitted to the above email address.
  • A hard copy photo will be required to be brought in during the interviews on July 7.
  • There is no meeting on June 15th for royalty and ambassador applicants.

Please contact Holly Stockham, Royalty Coordinator, at stockham3@roadrunner.com or 740-857-1417 with any questions!

OTHER FAIR RELATED APPLICATIONS

There are several species that have individual awards for outstanding exhibitor, scholarships available, etc. Please review the application for your respective species. All applications are due June 15 by email to duffey.2@osu.edu. Applications can be found below or at go.osu.edu/fairopportunities

There are also some other contests for members to participate in, including the Secretary and Reporter book and Talent Contest form available at go.osu.edu/fairopportunities.

COUNTY 4-H UPDATES

*All 4-H activities, club meetings, events and programs must be held virtually or cancelled until July 6.

*The OSU Extension Office is closed; all employees are teleworking until further notice and can be reached via email or phone (714-852-0975)

4-H T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

The Madison County 4-H Committee has decided to hold a 2020 Madison County 4-H T-Shirt Design contest! Go to go.osu.edu/madco4hshirt to review the rules and submit your design by June 1st! The winning design will be made into a shirt available later this year. The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt!

 

 

 

 

LIVESTOCK PROJECTS:

This year, if you have not already purchased your Livestock Project/Record Book for your species, you may download and print this free Livestock Record PDF document (1 per project). This will count for your record book for 2020 for skillathon and fair requirements and project completion. FFA members can choose to use this book or their SAE record report on AET as in the past. Note: Alpacas, Equine, and Dog projects should still use their respective project books.

Click here to download the PDF of the book and to see a sample filled out record!

LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE 2020

The dates scheduled below are for virtual QA options for 2020. ALL participants must register individual at go.osu.edu/MadCoVirtualQA at least 48 hours in advance of the session:

  • Session 4: Wednesday, May 20, 5:00-6:00pm
  • Session 5: Thursday, May 28, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Session 6: Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Session 7: Sunday, June 14, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Session 8: Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Session 9: Thursday, June 25, 5:00-6:00pm

Members can also take advantage of the Online YQCA option. Cost is $12. Contact our office for details. *Note: There is a discount being offered from the company for APRIL ONLY! Contact us to get details on purchasing the coupon.

Finally, there may be a 3 year test out option for ages 12-14 and 15-18. Contact the office if you are interested.

For Ohio State Fair SWINE MARKET exhibitors only: Youth entering a market swine project at the Ohio State Fair for 2020 will be required to have a parent/guardian PQA certified  in order to meet packer requirements by June 20th (certification number is required for online fair entry) . This training can be done online. Contact Frances ASAP at nicol.115@osu.edu if you need this certification!

Questions? Call our office at 740-852-0975 or email nicol.115@osu.edu.

Additional information can be found here: Madison County QA Information

SKILLATHON STUDY GUIDES

All of the livestock skillathon study guides are now available at go.osu.edu/madcoskillathon!

There are also some practice quizzes available at madison.osu.edu/livestocklearninglab . Feel free to practice the online quizzes to help study various topics that can help in skillathons and in the show ring!

Skillathons will very likely not occur in person on June 27th and 30th. More information will be coming soon on the format for skillathons, but the content on the study guides is still the same. As of now, skillathon will still be required for fair participation.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

We want to congratulate all of our 4-H seniors! To help us show our appreciation, we are doing Senior Spotlights on social media. If you haven’t already, please send us information about your senior using this survey: Senior Spotlight Information

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECT BOOKS

Want to dig in to a 4-H project that’s a good match for staying at home? See our collection of Perfect Stay-at-Home Projects here: org/stayathomeprojects. When a copy opens on your screen, you can save or print it from there. (For accessible formats of these publications, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.)

OSU Extension has projects available for purchase on extensionpubs.osu.edu where you can use a coupon to get projects at the same cost as you would to by them at our office. Use coupon code FREE2020 for free shipping or 20IN2020 for 20% off your entire order!

Self determined idea starters are always available for free online here: ohio4h.org/selfdetermined

*ADVISORS: Following the stay at home order and advice from our governor and CDC, please refrain from distributing books to members!

KEEP THE 4-H CAMP CLIFTON SPIRIT AGLOW!

4-H Camp Clifton Buckeye Funder was created as an emergency response to the unprecedented COVID-19 needs. How are you giving back in honor of your own camp experience? Share and inspire others to give together, even when we’re apart.

Now more than ever,4-H Camp Clifton need your support. Your gift helps us to make it through this storm to welcome campers back next summer.

For decades, 4-H Camp Clifton has helped to grow leaders and make the best better. Show your camp love by supporting this program to ensure they are still here next year to welcome our 4-H youth and continue the tradition of excellence.

The Buckeye Funder will be live on Monday morning, May 18 through June 18! If you can, please consider donating. Any amount helps!

Link to donate (will be open on Monday, May 18): http://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/4hcampclifton

4-H PROJECT GUIDELINES

Curious about what you actually need to complete for your project? Review the General Project Completion and Fair Guidelines. You can search for your project for a quick glance at the requirements (livestock and special interest!). It also includes links to the Ohio State Fair requirements.

4-H Project General Completion and Fair Guidelines

For specific information, review the Madison County Fair book and project specific guidelines. If you have any questions, contact a key leader or the extension office!

Project Judging for 2020: As of now, we are planning for special interest project judging at the fair on July 11. No matter what happens, we will make sure that youth have a chance to complete an interview-like experience with a judge in 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for the full 2020 4-H Calendar

May 15: Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistant Applications due

May 20: VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 5pm (Registration Required)

May 21: Poultry Broiler order pick up, 2-6pm, Extension Office (See email from Amy Dodds on the process)

May 25: Extension Office closed – Memorial Day

May 28 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 4pm (Registration Required)

June 1 – VIRTUAL – 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30pm

June 1 – Madison County Fair Entries due at 11:59pm

June 4-8 – Celebrating Madison County 4-H Camp

June 8 – Equine Committee Meeting, 7pm

June 9 – Jr. Fair Sales Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

June 9-11 – Ohio 4-H Camp(ish) Week – Imagination Staycation (Registration required at go.osu.edu/campish)

June 11 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 6pm (Registration Required)

June 14 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 4pm (Registration Required)

June 15 – Fair Royalty/Ambassador Applications due, Outstanding Exhibitor/Livestock Scholarships due

CLUB NEWS

4-H Advisors and Parents: if you have any information you would like to be shared in the newsletter OR club reports that you want published on our blog, please email nicol.115@osu.edu or call our office!

Current Club News is available here.

Don’t forget about the Club Acvitities available at the fair each year!

  • NEW: Queens Photo Challege
  • 4-H Club Flower Bed Contest
  • Barn Decorating Contest (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Buyer Thank You Sign Decorating contest (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Aglympics (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Club Reporter and Secretary Book contest
  • Talent Show contest (during Royalty Crowning at the Fair)
  • Creative Baking contest (see Madison County Fair Book)

FACE COVERING DONATIONS NEEDED!

Madison County EMA and the Health Department are working on a project to have volunteers make homemade face coverings to disperse to community members who are not able to afford or make their own.

There is some guidance on how to make cloth face coverings on CDC’s website. This is the information shared from the health department. It includes sew and no sew instructions that you can use to make masks: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

Contact Debby Sims, EMA Director, at dsims@co.madison.oh.us or 740-852-4200 to coordinate drop offs. Once they have a decent supply the Madison County EMA will serve as a distribution point where one can receive 1-2 face coverings per household member.

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!

OHIO 4-H EVENT YOUTH ASSISTANTS – Due May 15

Interested in a leadership role at the state level? The 4-H Event Youth Assistants are a stateiwde group of teens that assist with Ohio State Fair events. It is a great way to gain leadershop skills and meet other 4-Hers from across the state! Events include: annoucing awards during the fair, assisting with project check in, helping with skillathons, etc.

Applications and more information are available at go.osu.edu/4HEYA

 

 

2020 OHIO 4-H CONFERENCE VIDEOS AVAILABLE

While Ohio 4-H Conference was cancelled this year, many of the presenters recorded their presentations for your viewing! Click here to view all of the 30+ videos shared for teens and adult volunteers! From club activities, to fair ideas, to line dancing, there is TONS of great content to watch to better yourself as a 4-H member or volunteer!

 

OHIO 4-H CAMP…ISH

Ohio 4-H is excited to announce a statewide opportunity for youth ages 8-18 (kids enrolled in 4-H or not!) to partake in an at-home camp…ish experience! From June 9-11, join us for crafts, games, songs, and 4-H fun presented at Ohio 4-H Camp…ish! Each day will be designed around a unique theme and programming will be offered from 9-11 AM, 1-3 PM, and 4-5 PM. Learn more at go.osu.edu/campish

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL INTEREST (SPIN) CLUB OPPORTUNITIES

Ohio 4-H Computer Science Spin Club for 3rd -6th grade.

Come join us and learn about the basics of coding, computer technology, and software. If you enjoy exploring computers or apps then you’ll love learning in this totally virtual environment with people your own age. Learn about hacking, coding, computational thinking, and more!

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 2-3 PM FROM MAY 19-JUNE 4 (3 weeks)

Location: ONLNE! Click below to join https://go.osu.edu/computerspin

Cost: FREE!

Details: Open to ANY youth in grades 3-6.

Contact information: Elliott Lawrence, Lucas County, Lawrence.638@osu.edu; Mark Light, Hardin County, light.42@osu.edu

 

 

Green Range Meeting Minutes 5.3.20

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Written by Alyshia Pearce, News Reporter

Green Range 4-H Club held their fourth meeting on May 03, 2020 via Zoom at 5:00PM. The meeting was called to order by Caleb Dennison,  and pledges were led by Caleb Dennison.

The Secretary report and Treasures report was read and approved.

Safety report was given by Cheyenne Pearce:  Inside & Outdoor Safety around the Barn

Health report was given by Kali Kimbler: How to stay safety during the Pandemic

Energy report was given by Kaylee Bierbaugh: Switch to Energy Supplies in the home.

New Business:

Discussed Quality Assurance, tag & weigh in at fair and how we plan to grade members books.

QA there are (3) options available: You have either do 1 of 9 virtual Quality Assurance options, pay $12.00 to complete the online YQCA or an online test (12 years old as of January 1st).

The tag and weigh were cancelled so you must submit pictures of your animal by June 15th via fair entries.

Since advisors can’t grade members books this year the Green Range 4-H club will be doing project videos of animals to send to the appropriate species advisor. Member is still responsible to complete your book, you will need to show the completed book at your interview judging.

Demonstration given:

Kali Kimbler: Structural Difference in legs of pigs

Kendra Baker: 3 Most popular pig breeds

Paige Baker: Most common breeds of rabbits

Kaylee Anthony: Feed tags

Adelyn Hartfield: External parasites of hogs

Lane Bierbaug:Breeds of Hogs

Demonstrations at our next meeting will be:

Emily Wallner, Drew Reeves, Addison Reeves, Isaiah Near and Allison Wilson

Next meeting will be on May 5th Via Zoom

Members of the Green Range 4-H donated candy, toys and books to make twelve Easter Baskets for the Help House in London. Thank you to Jennifer Petee for putting together the basket and delivering the to the Help House.

4-H T-Shirt Design Contest

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The Madison County 4-H Committee is sponsoring a T-Shirt Design Contest for 2020!

Printable rules are available here: T-Shirt Contest Rules

Rules:

  1. Contestants must be enrolled as a current 4-H member or adult volunteer in Madison County
  2. Design must be the work of a 4-H member or volunteer, not a commercial design
  3. Designs may be hand drawn or computer graphics
  4. Madison County must be included in the design in writing
  5. The 4-H Clover must be used in the design according to these rules: https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2070/2013/07/4H-Emblem-Quick-Ref.pdf
  6. Designs should be all encompassing and inclusive of what 4-H is in Madison County (i.e. not specific to a certain project)
  7. Designs will be printed on either White, Black, or 4-H Green T-Shirt
  8. Designs should be submitted at go.osu.edu/madco4hshirt. All designs should be received by June 1st, 2020 
  9. The designs will be judged by a local artist
  10. The winning design will be used as the official design on the county 4-H t-shirts which will be available for all 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters and may also be used on official flyers, posters, banners, etc. advertising 4-H!

The winner will receive a FREE t-shirt as well as recognition as the winning artist. All designs will be displayed at the 2020 Madison County Fair and electronically.

Designs are due June 1, 2020 to go.osu.edu/madco4hshirt!

May 2020 4-H News

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In this issue…

  • COVID-19 Update (as of April 7) – No new updates
  • Project Book reminders
  • NEW Livestock Record Book for PDF Download
  • 4-H Camp 2020
  • Livestock Quality Assurance Information
  • Livestock Skillathon Study Guides available
  • Project Guidelines
  • 4-H Club News
  • State 4-H Opportunities
  • Madison County Fair Updates (Swine Ractopamine Use, Livestock Tag-In, Royalty forms, etc.)

COUNTY UPDATES

LATEST COVID-19 & 4-H Update (as of April 7, 2020)

*All 4-H activities, club meetings, events and programs must be held virtually or cancelled until July 6. Read the letter for more information.

PROJECT BOOKS

Want to dig in to a 4-H project that’s a good match for staying at home? See our collection of Perfect Stay-at-Home Projects here: org/stayathomeprojects. When a copy opens on your screen, you can save or print it from there. (For accessible formats of these publications, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.)

OSU Extension has projects available for purchase on extensionpubs.osu.edu where you can use a coupon to get projects at the same cost as you would to by them at our office. Use coupon code FREE2020 for free shipping or 20IN2020 for 20% off your entire order!

Self determined idea starters are always available for free online here: ohio4h.org/selfdetermined

*ADVISORS: Following the stay at home order and advice from our governor and CDC, please refrain from distributing books to members!

 

LIVESTOCK PROJECTS:

This year, if you have not already purchased your Livestock Project/Record Book for your species, you may download and print this free Livestock Record PDF document (1 per project). This will count for your record book for 2020 for skillathon and fair requirements and project completion. FFA members can choose to use this book or their SAE record report on AET as in the past. Note: Alpacas, Equine, and Dog projects should still use their respective project books.

Click here to download the PDF of the book and to see a sample filled out record!

 

 

 

MADISON COUNTY 4-H CAMP

All county and state 4-H Camps, including our Madison County 4-H Camp and Cloverbud Day Camp, are cancelled for 2020. We will have opportunities for virtual camps available to our youth! Watch for details to come. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see everyone at Camp Clifton in 2021!

 

 

 

LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE 2020

The dates scheduled below are for virtual QA options for 2020. ALL participants must register individual at go.osu.edu/MadCoVirtualQA at least 48 hours in advance of the session:

  • Session 1: Tuesday, April 28, 3:00-4:00pm
  • Session 2: Tuesday, May 5, 5:00-6:00pm
  • Session 3: Monday, May 11, 2:00-3:00pm
  • Session 4: Wednesday, May 20, 5:00-6:00pm
  • Session 5: Thursday, May 28, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Session 6: Thursday, June 11, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Session 7: Sunday, June 14, 4:00-5:00pm
  • Session 8: Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:00pm
  • Session 9: Thursday, June 25, 5:00-6:00pm

 

Members can also take advantage of the Online YQCA option. Cost is $12. Contact our office for details. *Note: There is a discount being offered from the company for APRIL ONLY! Contact us to get details on purchasing the coupon.

Finally, there may be a 3 year test out option for ages 12-14 and 15-18. Contact the office if you are interested.

For Ohio State Fair SWINE MARKET exhibitors only: Youth entering a market swine project at the Ohio State Fair for 2020 will be required to have a parent/guardian PQA certified  in order to meet packer requirements by June 20th (certification number is required for online fair entry) . This training can be done online. Contact Frances ASAP at nicol.115@osu.edu if you need this certification!

Questions? Call our office at 740-852-0975 or email nicol.115@osu.edu.

Additional information can be found here: Madison County QA Information

SKILLATHON STUDY GUIDES

All of the livestock skillathon study guides are now available at go.osu.edu/madcoskillathon!

There are also some practice quizzes available at madison.osu.edu/livestocklearninglab . Feel free to practice the online quizzes to help study various topics that can help in skillathons and in the show ring!

Skillathons will not occur in person on June 27th and 30th. More information will be coming soon on the format for skillathons, but the content on the study guides is still the same. As of now, skillathon will still be required for fair participation.

4-H PROJECT GUIDELINES

Curious about what you actually need to complete for your project? Review the General Project Completion and Fair Guidelines. You can search for your project for a quick glance at the requirements (livestock and special interest!). It also includes links to the Ohio State Fair requirements.

4-H Project General Completion and Fair Guidelines

For specific information, review the Madison County Fair book and project specific guidelines. If you have any questions, contact a key leader or the extension office!

Project Judging for 2020: As of now, we are planning for special interest project judging at the fair on July 11. No matter what happens, we will make sure that youth have a chance to complete an interview-like experience with a judge in 2020

UPCOMING EVENTS

Click here for the full 2020 4-H Calendar

April 30: Ohio State Fair exhibitor scholarship due

April 30: 4-H Advisory Committee Scholarship Due

May 2: CANCELLED: Sheep and Goat in person tag in, Swine in-person ear notch form drop off – All tags and photos will be submitted electronically on Fair Entry when registering for the fair. Link will be open soon and due June 15

May 4: VIRTUAL – 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30pm

May 5: VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 5pm (Registration Required)

May 7: VIRTUAL – Junior Fair Board Meeting/Key Leader Meeting, 6pm (Changed from original May 6 date)

May 11: VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 2pm (Registration Required)

May 11: VIRTUAL – Equine Committee Meeting, 7pm

May 12: VIRTUAL – Jr. Fair Sales Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

May 12: All horse and dairy projects owned and leased and in possession of 4-H & FFA members with lease agreements submitted to the Extension office.  All market project animals owned and/or in possession of 4-H & FFA members.

May 15: Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistant Applications due

May 20: VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 5pm (Registration Required)

May 21: Poultry Broiler order pick up, 2-6pm, Extension Office

May 25: Extension Office closed – Memorial Day

May 28 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 4pm (Registration Required)

June 1 – VIRTUAL – 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30pm

June 4-8 – Celebrating Madison County 4-H Camp

June 3 – Junior Fair Board/Key Leader Meeting, 6pm

June 8 – Equine Committee Meeting, 7pm

June 9 – Jr. Fair Sales Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

June 9-11 – Ohio 4-H Camp(ish) Week – Imagination Staycation (Registration required)

June 11 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 6pm (Registration Required)

June 14 – VIRTUAL – Livestock Quality Assurance, 4pm (Registration Required)

June 15 – Madison County Fair Entries due, Fair Royalty/Ambassador Applications due, Outstanding Exhibitor/Livestock Scholarships due

CLUB NEWS

4-H Advisors and Parents: if you have any information you would like to be shared in the newsletter OR club reports that you want published on our blog, please email nicol.115@osu.edu or call our office!

Current Club News is available here.

Don’t forget about the Club Acvitities available at the fair each year!

  • NEW: Queens Photo Challege
  • 4-H Club Flower Bed Contest
  • Barn Decorating Contest (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Buyer Thank You Sign Decorating contest (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Aglympics (see Madison County Fair Book)
  • Club Reporter and Secretary Book contest
  • Talent Show contest (during Royalty Crowning at the Fair)
  • Creative Baking contest (see Madison County Fair Book)

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!

OHIO 4-H EVENT YOUTH ASSISTANTS – Due May 15

Interested in a leadership role at the state level? The 4-H Event Youth Assistants are a stateiwde group of teens that assist with Ohio State Fair events. It is a great way to gain leadershop skills and meet other 4-Hers from across the state! Events include: annoucing awards during the fair, assisting with project check in, helping with skillathons, etc.

Applications and more information are available at go.osu.edu/4HEYA

 

 

 

2020 OHIO 4-H CONFERENCE VIDEOS AVAILABLE

While Ohio 4-H Conference was cancelled this year, many of the presenters recorded their presentations for your viewing! Click here to view all of the 30+ videos shared for teens and adult volunteers! From club activities, to fair ideas, to line dancing, there is TONS of great content to watch to better yourself as a 4-H member or volunteer!

 

 SPIN CLUB: YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER PROJECT

Taking the Your Thoughts Matter project? Interested in Mental Health? Consider joining the virtual SPIN club hosted by the writers of the project book! Open to all youth ages 13+ and is held via ZOOM on Tuesdays starting May 5-June 9.

Register at go.osu.edu/thoughtsSPIN

 

 

 

 

SPIN CLUB: UPCYCLE IT!

Discover how to turn trash into treasure! Join in on this virtual SPIN club opportunity  for live how-to sessions. Learn how to make projects from recycled items, such as wind chimes, bird feeders, games, etc. with materials found in your home!

Meetings are every Tuesday and Thursday, May 5th-29th at 3:30pm

Pre register by emailing Robin Stone (Cuyahoga County 4-H Educator) at stone.363@osu.edu. Open to all ages and even non-4-H members!

 

 

MADISON COUNTY FAIR UPDATES

MADISON COUNTY JR. FAIR BOOK

The 2020 Madison County Jr. Fair Book is available here: Madison County Jr. Fair Book. All exhibitors are expected to read and understand these rules and guidelines prior to exhibition.

 

 

 

 

RACTOPAMINE GUIDELINES FOR 2020 MADISON COUNTY JR. FAIR SWINE SHOW

Swine Exhibitors: Please review the following letter from the Senior Fair Board regarding the use of Ractopamine at the 2020 Madison County Fair: Ractopamine Guidelines

For more information about going Ractopamine-Free and a copy of the affidavit is available at ohiopork.org/ractopamine-free

For other updates and information about swine projects in Madison County, click here: https://madison.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/swine-projects

SHEEP & GOAT TAG IN AND SWINE EAR NOTCH FORMS CANCELLED FOR MAY 2

All sheep, goat, and swine tag information will be required to be submitted via Fair Entry by June 15. There will be no in-person tagging or weigh in or paper drop off on May 2!

More info to come soon on how to upload pictures and tag information onto Fair Entry.

FAIR ROYALTY & SPECIES AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS – Due June 15

All of the fair royalty and specie ambassador applications are now available at madison.osu.edu/fairroyalty

*Updated information for 2020:

  • Applications should be emailed directly to madisoncountyjfb@gmail.com by June 15th, or mailed to the OSU Extension Office (must be received by June 15).
  • Photos should be submitted electronically with the application materials.
  • The advisor recommendation forms will also be electronically submitted to the above email address.
  • A hard copy photo will be required to be brought in during the interviews on July 7.
  • There is no meeting on June 15th for royalty and ambassador applicants.

Please contact Holly Stockham, Royalty Coordinator, at stockham3@roadrunner.com or 740-857-1417 with any questions!

OTHER FAIR RELATED APPLICATIONS

There are several species that have individual awards for outstanding exhibitor, scholarships available, etc. Please review the application for your respective species. All applications are due June 15 by email to duffey.2@osu.edu. Applications can be found below or at go.osu.edu/fairopportunities

There are also some other contests for members to participate in, including the Secretary and Reporter book and Talent Contest form available at go.osu.edu/fairopportunities.