Deadline: April 25, 11:59 p.m.
Junior Fair Board welcomes 4-H Clubs & FFA Chapters to submit up to five theme ideas for the 2026 Junior Fair.
If Junior Fair Board selects your theme, your club will win a $100 Domino’s Gift Card!
Submit Ideas: go.osu.edu/jrfairtheme
Webinars are hosted via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30 to approximately 7:30p.m. EST. Register at: go.osu.edu/beefschool26
* January 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Dairy Beef 101: During this session, Extension Specialist, Jason Hartschuh will review proper care for dairy beef animals and explain ways that help keep them healthy and productive.
* January 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Biosecurity for the Beef Herd: John Yost, OSU Extension Wayne County will discuss the importance of biosecurity, an often forgotten component of herd health.
* February 5, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Hay Quality Challenges in Ohio: Making quality hay continues to be a challenge in Ohio. Where do we go from here? How do we go into hay season better prepared? Ted Wiseman and Stan Smith will lead the discussion.
* February 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Mineral for Beef Cows: Dr. Haley Linder is new to OSU Animal Sciences. Join to her as we dispel some myths regarding mineral supplementation and updates on recent mineral research.
* March 5, 2026, 6:30 P.M.
Buyers Guide to Bull Selection: Throughout this session, Extension Educator, Allen Gahler will cover the value of a bull in 2026. The days of the $2500 herd sire are gone!
* March 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
How Profitable is that Cow?: OSU Beef Specialist, Garth Ruff will cover the economics of cow-calf production and dive into ways to optimize cow herd profit potential.
Register for any or all of these Zoom webinars at: go.osu.edu/beefschool26
Contact Garth Ruff at ruff.72@osu.edu for more information
On September 26, 2020, Jonathan Kuhn passed away as a result of an ATV accident. Jonathan had a passion for farming and all things agriculture related.
Jonathan enjoyed spending his time outdoors farming and being around tractors, going fishing, hunting and spending time with his wife. He loved his family and friends and those who knew him knew he would do anything for them. He always gave the best hugs, which will be missed by so many. He was a 2012 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and employed by the Muskingum County Engineers Office.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or current college student enrolled in a degree or certificate program for agricultural studies. He/she must be a resident of Muskingum County and have a GPA of 2.5 or above. As a part of the application, he/she must submit two letters of recommendation.
The Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association (MCCA) will sponsor scholarship funds to deserving youth who take beef projects in 4-H or FFA in Muskingum County. $2,000 total funds are available. Awards will be distributed to a maximum of 4 applicants at $500 per qualified applicant. The awards will be presented at our annual Banquet in March.
The Muskingum County Cattlemen’s Association is excited to release the application for the 2026 Beef Ambassadors.
Eligibility
Applications are due February 22. Interviews will take place on March 5 at the Extension Office in the evening. Winners will be recognized at the Cattlemen’s Banquet in March.
Register here!
Who: Teens and Volunteers
What: Ohio 4-H Conference
When: Saturday, March 21
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration fees for the conference are $40. $20 scholarships are offered through the Muskingum County 4-H Endowment Fund for teens and adults.
The additional $20 will be covered for the following youth:
Final Cost:
Junior Fair Board will be collecting clothing items for the Blue Ribbon Closet this spring during Quality Assurance sessions.
The Blue Ribbon Closet is an opportunity for Junior Fair families to donate gently used clothing to benefit other families!
Junior Fair Board will accept donations of the following show appropriate attire:
-Shirts
-Pants
-Shoes
-Belts
-Lab coats
Donations should be in good condition and freshly laundered.