The swine breeder declaration form has been updated to a fillable PDF, making it easier to email the form between the exhibitor and breeder. The breeder will be able to digitally sign the form and return it to the exhibitor. by email. We will still accept the previous form as well as the updated form. Also remember that the Breeder Declaration forms are due in 4-H Online by June 1 with your animal ID.
Hogs
OSU Junior Swine Day
Junior Swine Day will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020 at OSU Columbus and OSU ATI Wooster campuses. All attendees must pre-register by visiting www.go.osu.edu/OSUJRSDAY by March 20. Registration is limited and onsite registration will not be accepted. Register early!
Show Pig Clinic
There will be a Show Pig Clinic held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds (Harvest Ridge) with Weaver Livestock ProStaffer Kent Bennington on April 4. Doors will open at 8:30 AM, with the clinic beginning at 9:00. This is a FREE educational event open to all 4-H and FFA members in Holmes and surrounding counties. Kent will be covering daily care, showmanship, and nutrition. In addition to begin a Weaver Livestock ProStaffer, Kent is a show feed specialist for Umbarger Show Feeds. Along with his family, Kent has raised several show champions at the national level. Don’t miss this great opportunity to improve your Show Pig skills!!