Outstanding Livestocker Applications Due May 1st

The Paulding County Outstanding Livestocker Award application is due May 1, 2022 by 11:59 pm.  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 if the youth has at least two years of livestock project experience.  To access the application, please visit the link found below.

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: Nearly one 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, they are 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.

Paulding County Outstanding Livestocker Application

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