Month: September 2024

2024 Barlow Independent Fair Market Livestock Auction Results

The Barlow Livestock Sale was held Saturday, September 29 at the Barlow Independent Fair. The sale totaled $296,800.

Market Dairy Goats

  •  26 market dairy goats averaged $453.
  •  Premier Exhibitor Market Dairy Goat shown by Levi Reynolds was purchased by Wetz Warehouse for $725.
  • Grand Champion Market Dairy Goat shown by Austin Seaman was purchased by Integrity Oil Field Services for $1,000.
  • Reserve Champion Market Dairy Goat shown by Chandler Shankland was purchased by Polymer Services of Ohio for $500.

 Feeder Calf Heifers

  • 49 feeder calf heifers averaged $2,395.
  • Premier Exhibitor Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Madison Hiener was purchased by Beverly Feed & Equipment for $1,900.
  • Grand Champion Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Syd Skinner was purchased by Wetz Transportation for $5,000.
  • Reserve Champion Feeder Calf Heifer shown by Jaslyn Casto was purchased by Becker Angus Farm for $4,500.

Feeder Calf Steers

  • 42 feeder calf steers averaged $2,745.
  • Grand Champion Feeder Calf Steer shown by Madi Zimmer was purchased by Full Circle Oil Field Services for $5,200.
  • Reserve Champion Feeder Calf Steer shown by Kaitlynn Antill was purchased by TNT Cattle & G & C Real Properties for $6,000.

Market Ducks

  • 80 pens of market ducks averaged $272.
  • Premier Exhibitor Market Ducks shown by Alexis White were purchased by Campbell Farm Market & Campbell Farms for $750.
  • Grand Champion Market Ducks shown by Morgan Warren were purchased by Rech Angus Farm, Rech Ag & Truck, & Lisk Lawn Care for $500.
  • Reserve Champion Market Ducks shown by Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach were purchased by Apex Feed & Supply & True Value for $600.

All Sale Results:

2024 FC Calf Heifers

2024 FC Calf Steers

2024 Market Dairy Goats

2024 Market Ducks

Attention Ohio High School Anglers!

If you have a passion for the great sport of bass fishing, but do not have a school or community sponsored team, the Ohio B.A.S.S. Nation now has a way for you to compete at the State Level, with the potential to earn scholarship funds, and a path to the National Stage!

Ohio B.A.S.S. has created a “Community Club” for all High School anglers who currently attend a High School in the State of Ohio!

Click here for the flyer: Ohio B.A.S.S. Nation High School Flyer

Horse Committee Announces Wendy’s Fundraiser Night

The Washington County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee will be hosting a Wendy’s Get Together Fundraiser Night on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  The committee will be present from 3:30PM to 7:30PM to help serve the Wendy’s guest.  The committee will receive 10% of all sales that night as well as any donations or tips offered during the event.  Youth will enjoy free coloring pages and 4-H prizes throughout the event.  This event will be held at the 105 Pike Street location in Marietta.  Please join us on October 1st and let Wendy’s do the cooking!  All proceeds will benefit the Washington County 4-H Horse program and it’s members.

Hog Sale Checks

📢 **Attention Hog Exhibitors!** 🐷
Checks can be picked up this Saturday, **9/21/24**, from **10am to 1pm** at the fairgrounds.
If you cannot get there Saturday, checks will be mailed.

Timeline for County 4-H Awards & Trips – Due Oct 10

Members can apply for 2024 Pin Awards and 2025 Trip Awards.

There is one application that does it all and you can choose the application that works best for you. See the options below.

Why Awards?

  • To recognize outstanding work by a 4‐H member at the end of a successful
  • To recognize a history, or an accumulation of successes throughout a 4‐H
  • To provide a career training opportunity for members to learn to complete an
  • To provide a basis for Ohio 4‐H Achievement Awards & College Scholarships

2025 Trip Details

  • Buckeye Leadership Workshop – Recreation Unlimited, Ashley, OH. March. Age 16 or high school sophomore.
  • State 4‐H Leadership Camp – 4‐H Camp Ohio, early Must be age 15 as of Jan 1st.
  • 4‐H Citizenship‐ Washington Focus – National 4‐H Center, Washington June/July. Must be age 14 as of Jan 1
  • 4‐H Forestry Wildlife Camp – Forestry & wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing. Canter’s Cave 4‐H Camp. Weekend in April. Ages 12‐18
  • 4‐H Sea Camp – Kelley’s Island, July, Must be ages 15‐17
  • Ohio 4‐H Sr. Shooting Education Camp – Canters Cave 4‐H Camp, Jackson, OH. July. Must be ages 12 – 18.
  • Ohio 4‐H Jr. Shooting Education Camp – Canters Cave 4‐H Camp, Jackson, OH. July. Must be age 9 – 12
  • Space Adventure Camp – Marietta College. June. Youth ages 11‐13 and/or grades 5 – 7.

Award Application for Members to Complete. Choose the format that works best for you!

Club Award Forms & Year End Recognition

  • Charlotte Wagner 4-H Club Community Service Award – due October 10, 2024 – Cash Prizes!
  • 2024 Honor Club Application (completed by club) – Cash Prizes!
  • 2024 Scrapbook Application/Score Sheet (completed by club)
  • October 10                   Member’s application due to Extension Office.  Extension Office removes names and adds numbers to applications to provide an anonymous packet for the Awards Selection Committee to review.
  • October 28                      Awards Selection Committee reviews applications and selects Project Pin and Special Pin Award Winners. Trip Committee interviews applicants and selects winners for 4-H Trips and Margaret Meredith award.
  • Early November          Award winners invited to attend the 4-H Year Celebration.
  • November 21                 4-H Year Celebration – Ice Cream Bar at 6:30 PM and program at 7:00 PM. at the Washington County Junior Fair Building. Award Applications are returned to applicants.

Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project

Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project – Greece | March 12-23, 2025

Who:                  Ohio 4-H Teens 15-18 (Teens are nominated by Ohio 4-H Professionals)

Where:              American Farm School (https://www.afs.edu.gr/) – Thessaloniki, Greece.  It was established in 1904, is renowned for its innovative approach to agricultural education. https://www.afs.edu.gr/afs-at-a-glance/

What:                Participants will engage in a variety of educational classroom and field activities, including sensory analysis workshops with products such as feta cheese, honey, and olive oil.   They will tour the school’s state-of-the-art facilities, including its experimental farms and research centers. Teens will be part of a “Work Internship” with AFS high school students working in cohorts focused on different program units that include:  Animal and Plant Production, Food Science & Technology, and more.  Youth will also participate in a cross-cultural and agricultural career field exploration program designed to help youth learn about careers in agriculture, cross-cultural interactions, workforce preparation and leadership skills.

In addition, youth will help facilitate teambuilding and problem-solving activities through a Leadership Workshop with Greek high school and Jr. high students.  By engaging with these students, the teen leaders will expand their leadership skill development and gain insights into teaching an international audience.

Two off-site cultural experiences include hiking in the Enipea Canyon near Mount Olympus and a visit to UNESCO World Heritage site Meteora, which features monasteries built in the 11th century atop of limestone pillars.  A Greek cooking class, city history tour, and local farmers market activity are included.

Cost:                  To be determined – based on Grants received (Estimate- $2,000 – $3,000 –  includes airfare, all lodging, most meals, ground transportation, translation services, park entrance and program fees.)

Participant Selection:  Ohio 4-H Professionals can nominate youth from their county to complete the short video application.  Final selection will be based on geographic characteristics and the below criteria:

  • Have an interest in pursuing a career in agriculture.
  • Can embrace unique and different cultures beyond their local communities.
  • Willing to share their experiences through presentations, newsletters, etc. at the local and state level.
  • A good representation of the local 4-H program.

Contact Bruce Zimmer before October 1 if interested in being nominated. zimmer.2@osu.edu

Market Duck Exhibitor Email

This information was emailed to all Market Duck Exhibitors on 9-16-24

 

Dear Barlow Independent Jr Fair Duck Exhibitor:

Welcome to the 153rd Barlow Independent Fair!

 REQUIRED DRUG USE NOTIFICATION FORM (DUNF): The link is now live and must be completed by Monday, September 23. This is required for all Market Ducks. You will complete a DUNF for EACH PEN you are bringing to the fair.

  • You will also need your Duck Legbands assigned/listed below.
  • Your Legbands are listed at the end of this email!
  • Your ducks are male, White Pekin (this info is needed for the DUNF)
  • No animals will cross the scales until the DUNF is complete.

You will get an email confirmation after the DUNF is submitted. – https://go.osu.edu/barlow-dunf

Remember: The DUNF is a legal and binding document! If the information is not correct (Leg band, breed, etc) it will be rejected and a new form must be completed

 BUYER INVITATIONS: Personally contact buyers and business people in your area. Last year’s buyers are listed in the Junior Fair Guide. For new buyers – call the Extension Office 740-376-7431 with name of business, name of contact person, and mailing address. We will send them a new buyer’s packet.

MARKET ANIMAL ARRIVAL & WEIGH IN: Animals will be weighed at the Barlow Independent Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 25. Please note the following schedule:

  • 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Market Dairy Goat Weigh-in                                      Cattle Barn
  • 5:30 – 8:00 pm  Feeder Calf Weigh-in                                                   Cattle Barn
  • 4:00 – 6:00 pm: Market Duck Weigh-in (last name N – Z)                              Poultry Barn
  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Market Duck Weigh-in (last name A – M)             Poultry Barn
    • Duck exhibitors can bring extra ducks, but the extra ducks will not be weighed or banded unless one does not make weight. Exhibitors need to have their ducks picked out and matched for a pen ahead of time.

 LIVESTOCK PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES (During their shows):

Thursday night during Showmanship        Duck Pictures                                                  Poultry Barn

Friday, 3:30 pm                                              Dairy Goat Pictures                                        Show Barn

Saturday, 8:00 am                                         Feeder Calf Pictures                                      Show Barn

The pictures will be available on Saturday prior to the sale for you to pick-up. The feeder calf and goat pictures will be located in the show barn and the duck pictures will be in the poultry barn for you to pick-up. It is recommended that you purchase a frame for the 5 X 7 photo.

 EXHIBITOR NUMBERS: will be handed out along with safety pins when you check-in prior to weigh-in. These must be worn during showmanship and market classes.

MEMBERSHIP TICKETS & ADMISSION: Season Pass will be $25 and membership (must be over 18, live in the county, allows voting rights) pass will be $30. Both will be sold at the Senior Fair Board Office and at other dates listed on our Facebook page. Those purchasing a membership ticket can vote in the annual fair election on Saturday, September 28th from 12:00-4:00 pm in the Senior Fair Board Office.

FAIRBOARD OFFICE HOURS: Office hours before the fair will be posted on the fair Facebook page. During the fair the office is open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm.

 GATE & PARKING: Parking will be in the same designated areas, outside of the gates; handicap parking will be available inside the gates, by entering the State Route 550 gate.

CAMPING: There will be camping available, Contact the Amy Sheatsley (740) 525 – 7850 if interested.

BUYERS GIFTS: Rather than providing gifts to buyers, we encourage you visit the buyer’s place of business or mail them a thank you card after the sale. Buyers appreciate your thoughtfulness, but they can be overwhelmed with gifts during the sale and trying to transport them home.

 SALE: The sale will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 5:00 pm in the Show Barn with the Buyer’s Reception at 4:00. Exhibitors will be taking their animals into the ring during the auction. Sale Order: Pies & Cakes, Market Dairy Goats, Feeder Calf Heifers, Feeder Calf Steers, Market Ducks

SALE CHECKS: Checks will be mailed to you following the fair in November.

THANK YOU, POSTER CONTEST: Posters will be judged at the fair and must be in place by the evening of weigh in. Judging is based on originality, neatness & creativity on relaying a “Thank You” message to the buyers. Awards will be 1st $15; 2nd $10; & 3rd $5. Please list exhibitor’s name & age on front of poster. All market project exhibitors are required to display a poster.

BOOTHS: There will be 4-H & FFA booths exhibited in the Lad & Lassie Building. FFA fruits and vegetable will also be exhibited in the Lad & Lassie Building.

  • Setup – Tuesday, Sept 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
  • Tear Down – Sunday, Sept 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Lad & Lassie Building: In addition to 4-H & FFA Booths there will be the following events.

  • Trash Can Painting Contest – Entries Tuesday, Sept 24 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
  • Produce for Jr. Fair Wednesday, Sept 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
  • Baking Contest – Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am

CURFEW: All barns will be closed by 10:00 pm each evening. The grounds will be closed at 10:00 pm.

It is your responsibility to read and practice the rules for the fair. The Junior Fair Activities Guide and the Barlow fair book have this information. Junior Fair Activity Guides are available at the Ohio State University Extension Office.

Sincerely,

Joe Campbell

President

Barlow Independent Fair Board

 

Gary Newlen

Fair Director

Barlow Independent Fair Board

 

Bruce Zimmer

Extension Educator

4-H Youth Development

 

 

EXHIBITOR NAME LEG BAND NUMBER   LEG BAND NUMBER
Maddox Antill 200 201
Maddox Antill 202 203
Mason Antill 204 205
Mason Antill 206 207
Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach 216 217
Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach 218 219
Mariska Benedict 220 221
Ryace Boyer 222 223
Ryace Boyer 224 225
Parker Burris 226 227
Parker Burris 228 229
Brenna Cole 230 231
Brenna Cole 232 233
Clayton Dildine 208 209
Clayton Dildine 210 211
Mason Dildine 212 213
Mason Dildine 214 215
Jaelyn Erb 234 235
Jaelyn Erb 236 237
Morgan Gillespie 238 239
Morgan Gillespie 240 241
Austin Greene 242 243
Austin Greene 244 245
Alison Huck 246 247
Alison Huck 248 249
Ashton Huck 250 251
Ashton Huck 252 253
Kaylynn Huck 254 255
Kaylynn Huck 256 257
Colten Jones 258 259
Colten Jones 260 261
Hayden Jones 262 263
Hayden Jones 264 265
Laykyn Jones 266 267
Mollie Lang 268 269
Devon Mason 270 271
Mckensie Mason 272 273
Trinidee Mckenzie 274 275
Trinidee Mckenzie 276 277
Jessica Mendenhall 278 279
Jessica Mendenhall 280 281
Paisley Metz 282 283
Paisley Metz 284 285
Peyton Metz 286 287
Peyton Metz 288 289
Landon Nibert 290 291
Landon Nibert 292 293
Adalynn Robinson 294 295
Adalynn Robinson 296 297
Easton Schaad 298 299
Easton Schaad 300 301
Kayla Schwendeman 302 303
Kayla Schwendeman 304 305
Madison Starkey 306 307
Madison Starkey 308 309
Brevan Templeton 310 311
Brevan Templeton 312 313
Lydia Tewanger 314 315
Lydia Tewanger 316 317
Chloee Townsend 318 319
Chloee Townsend 320 321
Cole Townsend 322 323
Cole Townsend 324 325
Cooper Townsend 326 327
Cooper Townsend 328 329
Kazden Valentine 330 331
Kazden Valentine 332 333
Zayden Valentine 334 335
Zayden Valentine 336 337
Jaidyn Warren 338 339
Jaidyn Warren 340 341
Landen Warren 342 343
Landen Warren 344 345
Morgan Warren 346 347
Morgan Warren 348 349
Tristen Warren 350 351
Tristen Warren 352 353
Derrick Wheeler 354 355
Derrick Wheeler 356 357
Alexis White 358 359
Alexis White 360 361
Alyssa White 362 363
Alyssa White 364 365