The Paulding County Junior Fairboard met on Tuesday, December 10th and voted on the 2020 Paulding County Junior Fair theme. The theme for this year is: Ridin’, Rockin & Livestockin’.
Month: December 2019
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With the end of a year comes time for reflection of gratitude and growth. The Ohio Military Kids (OMK) program has experienced both. Our gratitude extends to those who contribute time and talents to support the growing number of military-affiliated youth served by OMK.
OMK has a full schedule planned for the 2020 event season. Ohio Military Kids is a partnership with Ohio State University Extension 4-H Youth Development and Family Readiness with Ohio National Guard. With this amazing partnership, Ohio Military Kids puts on several events throughout the state of Ohio. Continue reading
Two Upcoming Statewide 4-H Opportunities
The following information has been received from the State 4-H Office:
Teens interested in learning more about government are invited to apply for the 2020 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge. A select group of youth will learn how to make a difference through public policy and action. Delegates will travel to Columbus for an overnight training with legislators and aides in the State Capital, develop policy and prepare a presentation for public hearing. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a firsthand experience of government in action and the opportunity to win scholarships. More at go.osu.edu/OYCC2020.
4-H Science Saturdays are back in 2020! Join us on January 11 for Can You Dig it? Our friends from OSU’s Orton Geological Museum will be here will fossils and gemstones, you create a volcano and dig into paleontology. It all happens at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Find the details and register at go.osu.edu/4HSciSat.
2020 Ohio Youth Poultry Clinic
The following was received from the state 4-H office:
The 2020 Youth Poultry Clinic will be held Saturday, April 18, at OSU ATI, Wooster. The postmark deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 1. The cost for the clinic is $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for youth. Registration material will be available after the first of the year at https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/poultry/poultry-calendar-events.
Tentative topics are: Necropsy, Processing/Meats, Exhibition Poultry, Digestion/Nutrition, OPA/Careers, Youth Quality Assurance, Broilers A-Z, Laying Hens/Eggs, and a Question/Answer Corner.
Refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee. Vendors will be present.
Turkey Order Forms Now Available
Are you interested in completing a market turkey project this year? If so, the market turkey order form can be found by clicking the link below. The first 5 turkeys that you purchase for the 2020 Paulding County Fair will be donated to you by Cooper Farms. Their support of 4-H and FFA youth in Paulding County is tremendous and we thank them for encouraging youth to participate in our market turkey project.
2020 Paulding County Turkey Order Form
2020 Market and Breeding Record Books
The 2020 4-H Market and Breeding Record Books are now available. The books can be purchased from the Extension Office through a book order for $3.22 each (tax included in this price). We have also released the books to print at home if you so choose. If you are taking a livestock project through 4-H this year you will need at least one of these books. If this is your first year with a specific species of animal you will also need to order a resource guide which will aid in preparation for your project and Skillathon. For questions about book needs please contact the Extension Office and we will be glad to help.
Steer Tagging and Weigh-In Saturday, December 7th
The Paulding County Junior Fairboard will be holding Steer Tagging and Weigh-In on Saturday, December 7th from 9 to 11 am in the Show Arena. All Market Steers (Beef and Dairy) must be present at this tagging in order to participate in the 2020 Paulding County Junior Fair. The fairgrounds will be very busy that morning as the TGIF giveaway is also taking place in the Extension Hall at the same time. Please be careful as you enter the fairgrounds on this busy day.
2020 Paulding County 4-H Calendar Update
The 2020 4-H Calendar has been updated. An error was found with the second Quality Assurance Training being listed at the end of January. The correct second date is March 28th. The updated calendar can be viewed by clicking the link below.