February | 2019 | Washington County 4-H

Advisor Training – Monday, Feb 18, 10-noon

February 14 2019

Heritage Sheep & Goat Clinic – May 4 & 5

February 12 2019

Heritage is hosting a 2 day hands-on Sheep & Goat clinic event on May 4th and 5th at the Madison County Fairgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands on learning from two of the top sheep and goat presenters in the country. They have limited spaces available for participants wanting to bring their animals but also have spectator options available. Registration is available on their website at https://www.heritageshowsupply.com/goat-catalog/available-clinic/clinic-lamb-participant.

Ohio State Fair College Scholarship

February 11 2019February 8, 2019

In an effort to recognize the quality youth of Ohio, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a Scholarship Program for Ohio State Fair participants. The purpose of these scholarships is to assist high school juniors and seniors, and graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study in any field.

Scholarships will be awarded to junior exhibitors during the Ohio State Fair. Applicants will be judged on Scholastic Standing, Citizenship and Leadership, Ohio State Fair Participation, County Fair Participation.

The applicant must be a high school junior or senior, or a graduate continuing their education at an accredited institution. They must reside in the State of Ohio, and must have been both eligible to be a participant in the Junior Fair (not older than 19 years of age as of January 1, 2019) and must have served as an active participant in both the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local County Fair.

Please mail completed applications to Ohio State Fair Scholarship Committee, Agriculture Department, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2019.