The Paulding County Outstanding Livestocker Award application is now available.  Youth who are a member in good standing in a youth organization that participates in the Paulding County Junior Fair may apply.  Past winners of this award are not eligible for this contest. All animal projects are eligible as long as the youth has at least two years of livestock project experience.  To access the application, please visit the following link:

https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYwqR4yLgFKNUXA.

Applicants will need to be prepared to answer the following questions:

• List all activities you have participated in as a member of the club you are representing (community service projects, county fair, officer trainings, speaking contests, offices held, awards, etc.)
• A short summary of what your plans are for the future and how your participation in youth organizations has influenced your future goals
• List any past and present learning experiences that have enabled you to take better care of your livestock as well as year(s) you completed these experiences.
• List the animal projects you have taken, the year(s) you have taken the project, and any awards you have won with the project.
• Essay #1: Nearlyone percent of all cattle, sheep and swine produced in the United States are marketed through youth livestock show  This is a significant quantity of animals entering the food chain.  What is your role in both caring for animals and producing a safe and wholesome product?
• Essay #2: A younger Jr. Fair member is thinking about showing livestock at the fair next year but, theyare not sure of what they want to show.  What words of wisdom and help would you offer them being an older member who has shown livestock?
• The name and e-mail address of an advisor who you would like to have complete a reference evaluation for you
• A photo that will be used for media and publicity of the competition

For questions about this contest, please contact Michael at schweinsberg.5@osu.edu or 419-399-8225.

We are excited to announce that the Paulding County Junior Fair King and Queen applications are now available.  Youth who are currently enrolled in High School and participate in a Paulding County Youth Organization are eligible to apply.  Applications will be completed on line this year.  To access the application, visit the following link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MML0AswvKowD7U.

Applicants will need to be prepared to answer the following questions:

• All activities you have participated in as a member of the club you are representing (community service projects, county fair, officer trainings, speaking contests, offices held, awards, etc.)
• A short summary of what your plans are for the future and how your participation in youth organizations has influenced your future goals
• What would it mean to be chosen as the Paulding County Junior Fair King or Queen and what would you do to promote the Paulding County Junior Fair?
• In 500 words or less: What do you feel are the roles and responsibilities that come with the title of Paulding County Junior Fair King or Queen?
• A photo that will be used for media and publicity of the competition

For questions related to this contest, please contact Pam White at 419-551-1048.

For the last few years, we have had an increase in the number of wildlife attacks on our rabbit projects.  Unfortunately, it is happening again this year.  We are highly encouraging all youth completing rabbit projects to evaluate where they are housing their animals.  For the safety of your project animals, and if at all possible, rabbit projects should be housed indoors (barn, shed, garage, etc.) that limits access of rodents and predators.  When housing any animal indoors, including rabbits, it is critical that proper ventilation is achieved.  Please refer to your Rabbit Resource Handbook for more information on proper ventilation for rabbit housing.

The Paulding County Agricultural Society (Senior Fairboard) has asked for the following camping items to be shared: Camping Request Form and Payments Received to Date for Camping.

If you are interested in camping at the Paulding County Fair you will need to register for a spot by printing the camping Request Form linked below and mailing the bottom portion with your payment no later than April 15, 2021.  For those who requested a spot last year and do not remember if you have paid in full, made a partial payment, or have paid a deposit, you can check out the payment status of your request below.

Please remember, OSU Extension nor 4-H have any knowledge of camping payments, requests, or spots.  If you have questions that are not addressed by the linked information below, please e-mail the Paulding County Agricultural Society at info@pauldingcountyfair.com.

2021 Camping Form

Campsite Payments to Date

The Paulding County Junior Fairboard has announced the theme for the 2021 Paulding County Junior Fair.  The theme for this year is “Ridin’, Rockin’, and Livestockin’ at the Paulding County Fair”.

The Paulding County Junior Fairboard is excited to announce that the 2021 Fair Rules Book is now available.  This can be found under the Forms and Resources tab on this site.  Once on the Forms and Resources page, you will scroll down to the Fair Book section.  For ease in finding the rules you are looking for, the book has been pulled apart and a simple click on the department you are looking for will open the rules.  You may also click here to be taken to the Forms and Resources section.  In addition, you can also find the rule book on our app.  Visit Google Play or the App Store and search for Paulding 4-H to find and download our app today!!!