Month: May 2021

Ohio 4-H Mask Update

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This week it was announced that, starting June 2, individuals are not required to wear masks while participating in 4-H activities while outside, including while at fair and 4-H Camp.  Outside is where buildings are open on at least two sides.  This means that the only buildings on the fairgrounds where individuals will continue to be required to wear a mask is in the Extension Building and the Youth Leadership Building.  Bathrooms, other than those in the buildings listed above, on the fairgrounds are not managed by Ohio State University and are not subject to OSU policy.  Also, the Paulding County Fair is not an Extension Activity so OSU Policy does not apply for the fair.

Please keep in mind that with the ever-evolving situation that is COVID-19, these policies could change at any time.  Fortunately, we have seen a decrease in numbers and an increase in vaccinations which have allowed OSU to relax mask mandates.  If cases increase, the university or state may change course in the mask decision.

4-H Camp Registration Now Available

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4-H Camp registration is now open.  We will be heading to beautiful 4-H Camp Palmer on Friday, July 9th with move-in starting at 6:00 pm.  We will stay until Monday, July 12th with check-out taking place at 6:00 pm.  The cost to attend 4-H Camp in 2021 is:

  • $155 Regular Camp Fee: (due May 25 – June 25)
  • $175 Non 4-H Member Fee
  • Late Camp Fee: Add additional $25 after June 25
  • Final Registration Deadline: July 1

We have received extremely exciting news with the announcement that we will not be required to wear masks while at 4-H Camp and we are also able to have more youth in a cabin.  Space is still limited though, as we cannot fill camp to full capacity.  Please visit the following link for camp registration information: https://u.osu.edu/paulding4h/4-h-camp/

Our 2021 Camp Counselors include: Cameron Cox, Maggie Cox, Madison Coyne, Sydney Coyne, Ava Dougal, Haylee Finfrock, Megan Garrity, Christina Graham, Jacob Graham, Shannon Hale, Hailee Huner, Paige Jones, Misti Klopfenstein, Ethan Noggle, Madelyn O’Donnell, Megan O’Donnell, Sydney Reineck, Kirstynn Roddy, Lily Roehrig, Riley Rue, Nyle Stoller, Jacob Stouffer, Grady Vogel, Hailey Weidenhamer, Nathan Wilhelm, and Kathryn Williamson.

Project Completion Requirements Reminder

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Questions are starting to come on regarding what needs to be completed for projects.  There are two places to refer to when figuring out what needs to be completed.

The first place is the front of your project book.  In most books, on page 2, you will see a section that discusses what is required.  We also have a project completion and requirements handbook that is published every year.  This handbook can be found by clicking the following link: 2021 Paulding County 4-H Project Completion Requirements

If you still have questions after reviewing both places, please contact Michael.

Fairground Cleanup Days

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The Paulding County Senior Fairboard and Paulding County EMA are asking for help on the following two Tuesdays, June 1st and June 8th.  Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows to help remove weeds around the buildings on the fairgrounds as well as spreading mulch and stone.  Work both nights will start at 5:00 pm.

4-H Club Booth Set-Up

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All 4-H Clubs are required to have a booth where all projects are represented at the Paulding County Fair.  For this year, we have asked for the booth decorating to be kept to a minimum with a focus on the work of the club members.  It is also a requirement for all still projects to display their project in their club booth.  We have security cameras that were purchased two years ago to aid in deterring people from messing with projects and booths.

The only items that should not be placed in the club booth are bows, arrows, guns, and robots.  If you are taking any of these projects, you need to be creative in how your represent your work.

Booths can be set-up beginning Monday, July 7th.  All booths must be in place by 4:00 pm Saturday.

Pullorum Testing Date Set

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced that Pullorum testing on all Exhibition and Breeding Chickens must be conducted in 2021.  This means that, in Paulding County, all of our chickens, other than market chickens that come to the Paulding County Fair, must have a pullorum test complete.  Not having this will mean that your chickens will not be permitted on the fairgrounds.

We will be holding a free Pullorum testing for our non-market chickens on Wednesday, June 9th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.  If this date and time will not work for your family, please contact Michael as soon as possible to make other arrangements.

Paulding County Skillathon – Due May 30

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All youth completing a project in the following species areas are required to complete Skillathon:  Beef, Breeding Rabbits, Chickens, Dairy, Dairy Beef, Dogs (who are participating in the dog show), Duck, Geese, Horse, Market Rabbits, Pigeons, Sheep, Swine, and Turkeys.

This year, youth are being tested on their knowledge of the breeds of the animal, the parts of the animal they are raising, as well as the parts of a medication label.

Skillathon is online again in 2021.  To find the Skillathons, click on the following link and select your species from the list:  2021 Paulding County Skillathon

All Skillathons must be completed no later than Sunday, May 30, 2021.  If Skillathon is not complete by this deadline, you will be ineligible to compete at the Paulding County Junior Fair.

Still Project Judging at the Paulding County Fair

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Paulding County will be holding in-person still project judging at the fair.  The judging schedule has been out for a while now but I wanted to bring it to everyone’s attention again.  We will have regulations in place to limit the number of people in the Youth Leadership Building during the Paulding County Fair.  Some expectations to expect for still project judging include:

  • Only the youth who are being judged are permitted to be in the building. Parents, siblings, and other family and friends will be asked to remain outside during judging.
  • At this time, youth will be required to wear their mask while in the Youth Leadership Building only.  This is subject to change as OSU reviews mask orders.
  • Youth will enter the front glass doors of the Youth Leadership Building no more than 5 minutes before their scheduled judging start time. After judging, youth will exit through the green door on the south side of the building.
  • The awards ceremonies will be held under the Senior Pavilion. Because this is an open-air space, we will not have to wear masks and anyone who wants to watch the ceremonies will be able to.  The times for the ceremonies are posted on the still project judging schedule.

To view the still project judging schedule, click: 2021 Still Project Judging Schedule

PAS Entries Due June 1

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Entries for the Paulding County and Northwest Ohio PAS Shows are due Tuesday, June 1.  Late entries will not be accepted for any show.

For those unsure of what the PAS Shows are, they are the qualifying shows for the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Horse Shows.  Youth must qualify in one of these shows in at least 2 classes in order to participate at the state fair.

To register, click: 2021 Paulding County and Northwest Ohio PAS Registration