Do you have an interest in serving on the Washington County Livestock Committee? The committee currently has a couple of vacancies to fill. Letters of interest will be taken until February 22 and should be emailed to zimmer.2@osu.edu or mailed to OSU Extension, 1115 Gilman Ave, Marietta, OH 45750
Time Required:
- January – November
- Attend meetings held the 4th Tuesday of each month
- Attend Tag-in / Tattooing (held in December, June, August)
- Attend County Fair (Volunteer during weigh in, shows, and sale)
General Purpose & Specific Responsibilities
- Aid the Washington County Agricultural and Mechanical Association in the function of market livestock relating to large and small animals at the annual exposition;
- Establish rules and regulations that parallel other expositions and comply with all federal and state (Ohio Department of Agriculture) rules governing livestock exhibitions (in cooperation with the Washington County Agricultural and Mechanical Association); and
- Ensure a high profile, positive educational experience for youth participating in the exhibition through 4-H and FFA projects through:
- Coordination of the annual livestock exhibitions and sale at the Washington County Fair; and
- Coordination of educational activities throughout the year for youth exhibitors (i.e. – Quality Assurance, Skillathons, Clinics and other projects deemed worthy by the committee and in accordance with state and federal regulations.)
- Actively promote the livestock sales to recruit and recognize livestock buyers.
- Oversee and conduct the Washington County Jr Livestock Sale