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The Monroe County Extension Advi‐sory Commi ee recently met to hear program updates, reflect on Exten‐sion’s Centennial and focus on trends and issues facing Monroe County. Ohio State University Extension is one of Ohio’s great resources with more than 600 faculty and staff and over 30,000 volunteers, serving as the front door to the vast knowledge, exper se and resources of The Ohio State University. In 2014, the country celebrated the 100‐year anniversary of the Smith‐Lever Act of 1914 that created the Extension Service system. Locally, the Extension Advisory Com‐mi ee has iden fied the five most challenging trends and issues im‐pac ng Monroe County. These de‐scriptors represent the most pressing challenges and opportuni es for Ex‐tension programming over the next 20 years. 1) Educa onal Access, A ainment,

and Cost – Trends in access, de‐livery, a ainment, and costs of educa on; demand for educa‐on; gaps in educa on levels;

lifelong learning; student debt for post‐secondary educa on; par c‐ipa on in higher educa on and other post‐secondary ins tu‐ons.

2) Infrastructure – Trends related to needs, maintenance, and costs specifically related to highways, bridges, buildings, ports, airports, waste water systems, etc.; efficient and effec ve transporta‐on systems.

3) Technology Change and Adap‐ta on – Trends in the advance‐ment of the expanse of technolo‐gies; innova on; accessibility, security, and personaliza on; rates of adapta on among gov‐ernments, businesses, industries, and individuals.

4) Popula on Growth, Age Distri‐bu on, Immigra on, and Diver‐sity – Trends in demographics such as popula on growth; mi‐gra on in and out of Ohio; gen‐eral age of Ohioans; genera onal size and growth rates; aging pop‐ula on and associated issues.

5) Alignment of Employee Skills with Job Needs – Trends in the changing nature of work and the workforce in Ohio; specifically related to the extent that the training and skill base of people seeking jobs fit the changing needs for jobs in Ohio industries and businesses.

The iden fica on of these challeng‐ing trends and issues are part of a larger effort being spearheaded by Bruce McPheron, Vice President and Dean for OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences to develop expecta ons for the future and form a vision for OSU Extension. Sincerely, Bruce Zimmer Extension Educator 4‐H Youth Development

4‐H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, ci zenship and life skills.

Monroe County 4‐H News

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

November‐December 2014 Issue

4‐H Calendar

November 1 OSU vs Illinois 4 Elec on Day ‐ GO VOTE! 6 Saddle Horse Mee ng ‐ 7 pm 8 OSU at Michigan State 11 Office Closed for Veterans Day 15 OSU at Minnesota 18 4‐H Commi ee Mee ng ‐ 7 pm 22 Market Steer Weigh‐in; 10‐11 am at the fairgrounds (snowdate: 12/6/14) 27 Thanksgiving ‐ Office Closed 28 Thanksgiving ‐ Office Closed 29 OSU vs MICHIGAN!!!

December 1 JR. Fairboard Applica ons Due 9 Sale Commi ee Mee ng ‐ 7 pm 24 Christmas Holiday ‐ Office Closed 25 Christmas Holiday ‐ Office Closed

January 2015 1 New Years Holiday ‐ Office Closed 10 Junior Fair Conference ‐ Columbus 19 Mar n Luther King Jr. Day ‐ Office Closed 27 Ohio 4‐H Scholarship Applica ons Due

November-December 2014 4-H Express 2

Junior Fairboard Applica-tions Due December 1

Applica ons for the Monroe Coun‐ty Junior Fairboard are now open to youth ages 13 and up. Youth that are currently a member of 4‐H, FFA, FHA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, VICA, HERO, Grange, or Farm Bureau may apply for posi ons. Applica ons are availa‐ble from the Ohio State University Extension office located in the Court House. The Junior Fairboard provides youth an opportunity to plan and conduct the Monroe County Junior Fair Program at the county fair with other youth from the county. Junior Fairboard members are responsible for a wide variety of events, ac vi es, and shows as well as to work closely with the Monroe County Senior Fair‐board. Youth interested in becoming Junior Fairboard members may also a end the Ohio Junior Fair Confer‐ence in Columbus during January. The conference allows youth to gain much knowledge of the Junior Fair program and responsibili es of the Junior Fairboard. All applica ons for the Monroe County Junior Fairboard must be received in the OSU Exten‐sion Office by Monday, December 1st.

Sale of 4-H or FFA Projects Have Tax Implications

Members of 4‐H clubs or FFA chapters o en raise livestock as part of the educa onal program of the club or chapter. The member may then sell the livestock that was raised as part of the project at the end of the fair. This transac on rais‐es a number of income tax issues for the 4‐H or FFA member. Call the Extension Office to have addi onal informa on sent to you about this new tax implica on or check out the material on the web at: h p://ocj.com/2014/08/sale‐of‐4‐h‐or‐ffa‐projects‐have‐tax‐implica ons/

WHAT'S BRAND NEW (Being Offered for the First Time)

150R Poultry Resource Handbook 382 Am I Ready to Work? 405 The Laundry Project 498 Quil ng the Best Be er 500 Science Fun with Physics

507 Robo cs 1 with LEGO® EV3

REVISED NEW TITLES (OLD TITLE)

150 Poultry Project and record Book (Poultry Produc on; Rais‐ ing Pullets; Poultry Produc on; Raising Broilers; Raising Fancy Poultry; Raising Turkeys; Ducks or Goose) 459 Let’s Start Cooking (I Spy in the Kitchen)

461 Let’s Bake Quick Breads (same) 611 Explore the Outdoors (let’s Explore the Outdoors) 751 Archery Member Record Book (same)

WHAT'S DISCONTINUED (And Not Being Replaced)

124R Techniques for Judging Dairy Ca le 481 Food & Fitness for Fun 482 Food & Fitness Choices for You 488GPM Team Up for Good Nutri on 554GPM ATV Safety Leader’s Guide 613 Exploring Our Forests 617 Exploring Our Ponds 625GPM Fishy Science 645 Exploring Our Insect World 2

2015 Project Judging Dates

July 14—Special Interest Judging July 20—Shoo ng Sports Judging July 28—Animal Project Interviews & Skillathons

Shooting Sports Winter Session Coming Soon

The Monroe County 4‐H Shoo ng Sports Club will be having their first mee ng on December 13th at 1:00 p.m in the Henri Coulson Building. The 4‐H cer fied shoo ng educa on instructors will offer archery, rifle, shotgun and muzzleloader. The club will focus on shoo ng, but also on safety and educa on. If you have not signed up yet you s ll can by calling Angie or John Hupp at 934‐2193. Deadline is November 29th.

2015 Camp Dates Piedmont Shoo ng Sports Camp ‐

June 5 ‐ 7 Beginners Camp – June 8 ‐ 9 Junior Camp – June 8 ‐ 11 Cloverbud Camp – July 1

4-H Frozen Food Sale Closes Doors

We have worked with Wilson Zero Foods for many, many years to con‐duct spring and fall frozen food sales. The company recently in‐formed us they are closing down the program. We want to thank the many faithful and happy customers that have support the fundraiser over the years. At this me there is not a replacement company provid‐ing this type frozen food product. The 4‐H Commi ee will be discuss‐ing op ons in the future to replace the fundraising revenue lost by the program closing.


2015 Livestock Sale Rule Revisions

The Monroe County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Commi ee have completed their revision of the 2015 Sale Rules. A copy is enclosed in your 4‐H Express. Major changes include:

#8 No outside scales may be brought onto the fairgrounds. “Official” fairground scales may only be used by desig‐nated officials.

#11 Large sale order will be – feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders, hogs Small sale order will be – ducks, turkeys, rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats

#13 Animals must be registered by Monday, May 4, 2015

#14 Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Commi ee a er the May 4th registra on deadline. Hog ear tags, poultry leg bands, and rabbit ta oo numbers will be distributed to 4‐H and FFA members. Feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, dairy feeders, market lambs, and market goats will be tagged on May 16th at the fairgrounds. The Sale Commi ee will randomly spot check members for possession of animals and that animals have been properly tagged, banded, or ta ooed. Anyone knowingly switching or replac‐ing animals a er the possession deadlines will be disqualified from selling in the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale.

Market fryers & ducks – must be in member’s care by July 13.

Market rabbits – must be in member’s care & ta ooed by July 27.

Market turkeys ‐ must be in member’s care by June 1.

Market lambs, market goats, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, and dairy feeders must be brought to the fair‐grounds for mandatory vaccina ons and tagging on Saturday, May 16th.

Market ducks will be shown and sold as a pen of two. Each pen will include two White Pekins (male or female) purchased from a commercial hatchery.

Market rabbits are a terminal project. ALL market rabbits brought to the fair and weighed‐in will be taken to slaughter with arrangements made by the sale commi ee.

Hog exhibitors will be responsible for tagging their own market hogs and turning in an iden fica on card and pho‐to of the pig with the tag in their ear by June 5th. Tags, ID cards and informa on will be available at the Extension Office a er May 6. When turning in pictures of the tag in the pig’s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible.

Exhibitors can tag an addi onal (fourth) market steer for Ohio State Fair exhibi on only.

Exhibitors can tag an addi onal (fourth) dairy feeder for Ohio State Fair exhibi on only.

Market Steer Weigh-In & State Fair Steer Entries The Junior Fair Livestock Sale Commi ee has set Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 ‐ 11:00 a.m. as a me for weigh‐in and registra on of Market Steers for the 2015 Monroe County Junior Fair. Snow date will be December 6th. Weigh‐in will be conducted at the Monroe County fairgrounds. Any current 4‐H or FFA member who is interested in showing market steers at the 2015 Ohio State Fair must have steers tagged with a special EID tag specifically for the Ohio State Fair and submit hair follicle samples in a DNA packet by January 15 to the Ohio State Fair office.

Get Ready!! Mark your calendar that Monday, May 4, 2015 is the new date for all Junior Fair Animal Registra ons to be due.

2015 Fair Dates are Chosen The dates for the 2015 Monroe County Fair will be August 24‐29.


Tenured Volunteers Thank you to the following Volunteers for their ser‐vice and commitment to our 4‐H Program. These Volun‐teers were presented a cer ficate and 4‐H po ery at the recent volunteer banquet and will be recognized at the Ohio Volunteer Conference in Columbus on March 14th.

5 Year Volunteers Samantha Brewer, Creator‐N‐Cri ers Todd Christman, The MOB Squad Debbie Frye, 4‐H Carteens Shana Hartley, Buckeye Kids Wendy Huffman, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies CB Misty Landefeld, 4‐H Buddies Lou Ann Morris, Monroe County Shoo ng Sports

10 Year Volunteers Lori Michener, Show Pros

15 Year Volunteers Jean Baldridge, Beallsville Busy Bees Dawn Rose, Between Friends

20 Year Volunteers Darla Hossman, County Liners Marilyn Marley, County Liners

25 Year Volunteers Don Dixon, Show Pros Jeannie Dixon, Show Pros & Beef and Dairy Feeder Skillathon Key Leader

30 Year Volunteers Wilma Winkler, Riverfront Wranglers

New 2015 4-H Committee Officers Be y Ward ‐ President Chris na Huck ‐ Vice President Joyce Landefeld ‐ Treasurer Lindsay Stalder ‐ Secretary

Volunteer Banquet Highlights Monroe County 4‐H Volunteers were recognized Octo‐ber 20th at their annual volunteer recogni on banquet. Sponsored by the Monroe County 4‐H Commi ee and OSU Extension, the event was held at the Coulson Building.

Volunteers Completing Terms on 4-H Committee

*Darla Hossman *Amy Louden *Ben Matz *Jessica Amos

Volunteers Elected to 4-H Committee *Todd Christman *Tish Messenger *Dawn Rose *Lindsay Stalder

4-H Recognizes Friend of 4-H Award Davey Landefeld, Monroe County Senior Fairboard em‐ber, presented Steve Cronebaugh with the 2014 Friend of 4‐H Award at the recent Monroe County 4‐H Volunteer Recogni on Banquet. The Friend of 4‐H Award is presented annually to an individual, business, or group that has pro‐vided excep onal support for the local 4‐H program. Steve has been involved with 4‐H as an auc oneer for the Jr. Live‐stock Sale for several years.

4-H Outstanding Service Award

Bruce Zimmer, 4‐H Youth Development Educator, pre‐sented John & Angie Hupp of Woodsfield with the 2014 Outstanding Service Award at the 4‐H Volunteer Recogni‐on Banquet on October 20. The award is given to volun‐

teers that have exhibited a high degree of support for 4‐H Youth Development work in Monroe County. The Hupp’s have been involved with 4‐H as members, parents, volun‐teers, and leaders in the 4‐H Shoo ng Sports Club. They love to work with the 4‐H kids of Monroe County.


Community Service Awards Five financial grants have been established for 4‐H Clubs wishing to conduct a community service project. Funding for this project is provided by the Monroe County 4‐H Endowment. The following projects were awarded a $50 Community Service Grant at the 2014 4‐H Volunteer Recogni on Banquet. This year the five awards were funded to: Between Friends 4‐H Club decided as a group that we wanted to make a dona on towards the cost of the new show barn that will be constructed on the Monroe County Fairgrounds. We held a separate fundraiser to help with our club’s expenses so that we could make this dona on possible. We also donated or me to the Lewisville Communi‐ty Center during their carnival. We worked the pizza stand for free on Saturday. All proceeds were given back to the Lewisville Community Center. Advisor present to receive the cer ficate and check was Dawn Rose. Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies 4‐H Club completed 4 community projects this year. 1) Planted flowers at the community center/Keidash Point and at the fairgrounds. Flowers were donated by the “Old Well” in Clarington, 2) Painted and donated 4 trash cans needed at the fairgrounds, 3) Made 25 blankets for the organiza on “My Very Own Blanket”. We sewed, volunteered, donated and changed a life, 4) Gave $100 to the Monroe County Fairboard to purchase a picnic table in Memory of Danie Ollom (former 4‐H member of the club). Advisor present to accept the check and cer ficate was Holly Smith. Horse Whisperers 4‐H Club sponsored two four‐week therapeu c horse riding programs for the handicapped in Monroe, Belmont & Guernsey Coun es. The riding program is specifically designed to increase the rider’s physi‐cal alertness, mobility, and balance. It is also designed to increase their mental and psychological facul es. The rider must focus on his or her task in order to do well at each skill sta on. As each week progresses you can visi‐bly see varying degrees of improvement in each rider. Advisors present to receive the check and cer ficate were Jami Garey and Diane Kearns. Jolly Jacks & Jills 4‐H Club made 16 lap blankets for the MACO children. All the girls helped with tying of the ends. The M.O.B. Squad 4‐H Club prides themselves on giving back to the community by dedica ng their me to different community ser‐vice projects. This year we have assisted the Monroe County Arts Council by repain ng two of the Quilt Barn signs that were previously displayed on the grandstand. We also collected gently used clothing and toys for the Ohio Special Olympics. We have volunteered for two years to work in the concession/game stands during the Lewisville VFD carnival. We also painted 55‐gallon drums for trash cans to be used at the fairgrounds. We also volunteered our me by weed ea ng and cleaning barns on the Monroe County Fairgrounds.

4-H Personal Development Scholarship Winner Personal Development Scholarships is a program implemented by the 4‐H Endowment Commi ee in 2008. The program offers a chance for adults to apply for financial support to help fund con nuing educa on goals. These funds can be used to help pay for specialized classes, training or college courses. This year one applica on was funded: Greg Longwell ‐ is currently pursuing an associates degree in Cyber Computer and Foren‐

sic Computer from Belmont College. This money will be used to help purchase books. Greg was very ac ve in 4‐H growing up as a part of the Beefmaster’s 4‐H Club. A er Ormet closed Greg decided to go back to college to help him with future employment. Greg lives in Clarington with his wife Bri any and 2 children Bailey & Lainey.


New 4-H Exhibit Barn Update Progress is moving ahead on the new 4‐H Exhibit Barn! The Sr Fair‐board has adver sed for bids and will open/review them on Novem‐ber 25. There have been lots of dona ons received from local indi‐viduals, families, and businesses. Funds are s ll needed to finalize the project. If you would like to make a dona on: Make checks pay‐able to Monroe Co Agricultural Society; Memo‐Barn Fund; P.O. Box 111; Woodsfield, OH 43793. All dona ons are tax deduc ble as al‐lowed by law since the Ag Society is a 501c3 non‐profit.

Upcoming Conferences, Workshops and Trainings Junior Fair Conference ‐ This conference will be on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Columbus Hya Regency Conference Center. Members of Junior Fair Boards from Ohio will par cipate in breakout sessions to prepare them for fair board ac vi es. 2015 Ohio 4‐H Conference ‐ The 2015 OVC will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Columbus Conven on Center. The conference is for 4‐H Volunteers and 4‐H Teens. The conference will offer five hours of instruc on in breakout sessions and a banquet meal at the recogni on luncheon. The Ohio Volunteer Conference website is h p://www.ohio4h.org/about‐ohio‐4‐h/ohio‐4‐h‐conference. Other items to be posted in the future. The reg‐istra on deadline will be February 13. The cost will be $35 with possible scholarships from the Monroe County 4‐H Commi ee. 2014 Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) ‐ Buckeye Leadership Workshop is an annual event (71 years in 2015) that is held at Recrea on Unlimited near Ashley. Scheduled for March 18‐22, 2015 this workshop usually brings together 120 to 160 people from age 16 (and a high school sophomore) through people in their 80s or 90s for five days of fun ac vi es. To see what sessions are being offered, visit: h p://buckeyeleadership.org/. Part of the $350 cost may be defrayed by applying for a BLW scholarship. Scholarship applica ons and details are available on the website as well. Contact the Extension Office for a brochure or more informa on.

New 2015 Plat Books Have Arrived

Need a new Monroe County Plat Book or need a unique gi ? Stop by the Extension and checkout the new book. All proceeds benefit the Monroe County 4‐H Commi ee. The 48 page book sells for $25


Ohio 4‐H College Scholarships Ohio 4‐H Scholarships were established to help young people con nue their efforts toward becoming self‐direc ng, produc‐ve, and contribu ng members of society. There are currently

24 scholarships being offered. One Ohio 4‐H Scholarship award winner is selected at the state level annually for each scholarship listed. Scholarships range from $500 to $2500. Many of the scholarships are for students planning to a end any accredited post secondary ins tu on, whereas some are specifically awarded to applicants planning to a end The Ohio State University. Members will need to review scholarship requirements prior to applying.

All applicants are eligible who: 1) have a ained the academic rank of high school “senior” or college “freshmen” (check for other specific eligibility informa on for a par cular scholarship on the Ohio 4‐H Scholarship Applica on form); 2) are a current or former Ohio 4‐H member (check for other specific eligibility informa on for a par cular scholarship on the Ohio 4‐H Schol‐arship Applica on form); and 3) have not previously received the scholarship award for which they applied.

To apply for this award, members need to complete an Ohio 4‐H Scholarship Applica on Form and a ach the following items for reference purposes: 1) a two page, single‐sided re‐sume (see a ached suggested format); 2) a current transcript of your grades; 3) a one‐page le er of support from your aca‐demic advisor, guidance counselor, teacher, community lead‐er, or employer; and 4) a two‐page, single‐sided, double‐spaced personal 4‐H story that shares how 4‐H contributed to your personal development, leadership skills, and career plans; and submit them to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2

Ohio State Junior Fair Board

The Ohio State Junior Fair Board is comprised of outstanding individuals from each of the youth organiza ons represented at the Ohio State Fair, and serves to strengthen and help coor‐dinate State Fair ac vi es each year. Two 4‐H representa ves (one male and one female) are selected annually to serve a two year term on the Ohio State Junior Fair Board.

All 4‐H members are eligible who: 1) are at least 16 years of age by January 2015 and are not more than a sophomore in college; 2) are unmarried; 3) will be able to completely serve a two‐year term; 4) are an ac ve 4‐H member in 2015; 5) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the me they serve; and 6) have not received this award before.

To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete a State 4‐H Achievement Record (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2

State 4‐H Achievement Awards

Ohio 4‐H Achievement awards were established in 1991 to highlight overall 4‐H achievement in a par cular program area. There are currently 20 program areas which include: Beef, Ci zenship & Community Service, Clothing & Tex les, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Devel‐opment, Photography, Foods & Nutri on, Gardening & Hor ‐culture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering Science, Personal Development, Rabbits & Poul‐try, Sheep, Shoo ng Sports, Swine and Veterinary Science. One State 4‐H Achievement Award winner is selected at the state level annually in each program area.

All 4‐H members are eligible who: 1) have at least reached their 14th birthday, but did not reach 19th birthday before Jan‐uary 1, 2015 (Note: 4‐H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual a ains the age of 19); 2) are cur‐rently enrolled as a Ohio 4‐H member; 3) must have complet‐ed a minimum of one year par cipa on in program area for which the achievement record is submi ed; and 4) have not previously won a state achievement award. To apply for this award, members need to complete a State 4‐H Achievement Record (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2.

Na onal 4‐H Dairy Conference The Na onal 4‐H Dairy Conference provides an excellent op‐portunity for 4‐H’ers in Dairy projects to learn more about the dairy industry, as well as to meet other youth from different states. The mission of the conference is to: reward delegates for their state level achievements in the area of dairy cows and dairy goats, provide delegates the opportunity to prac ce new diary‐related skills, observe new dairy techniques, en‐courage delegates to conduct educa onal dairy ac vi es in their local communi es, foster an increased understanding and apprecia on of the dairy industry, meet new people, and share ideas. All 4‐H members are eligible who: 1) have at least reached their 14th birthday, but did not reach their 19th birthday, be‐fore January 1, 2015 (Note: 4‐H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual a ains the age of 19; 2) are currently enrolled as an Ohio 4‐H member; 3) have a per‐manent residence in Ohio at the me they par cipate in the conference; and 4) have not received this award before.

To apply for this award, members need to complete a State 4‐H Achievement Record (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2.

Ohio 4-H College Scholarship & Award Opportunities

Contact the OSU Extension Office at 472-0810 for an application to apply for these awards


State 4‐H Ambassador Program The State 4‐H Ambassadors program is a program designed to: 1) recognize 4‐H teens who have achieved high standards of excel‐lence in their 4‐H program or project work, in community service and ci zenship, and in leadership; 2) provide Ohio 4‐H teens with opportuni es and experiences to enhance their knowledge, skills, a tudes, and aspira ons in leadership; ci zenship & service, communica ons and public rela ons, scholarship, and related areas of interest and need; 3) enable teens to serve as 4‐H spokes‐persons to develop internal and external 4‐H partnerships of mutual benefit, and to update elected and appointed government officials, the media, state associa ons, donor groups, civic groups, parents, volunteers, and others on 4‐H developments; 4) strengthen Ohio 4‐H teen programs; 5) provide meaningful opportuni es for teens to be ac vely involved and valued as equal partners in defining, developing, implemen ng, diversifying, and improving 4‐H youth development educa on in Ohio; and 6) in‐volve teens in expanding 4‐H marke ng and promo on and in managing the Ohio 4‐H image to ensure compa bility with our vi‐sion, mission, and values. All Ohio 4‐H’ers are eligible who: a) are a high school freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior before January 1, 2015; b) have achieved the standards of excellence outlined as criteria for the program; and c) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the me they par cipate in the program; d) have not previously been a State 4‐H Ambassador. To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete a State 4‐H Ambassadors applica on form (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2

Ohio Township Associa on 4‐H Local Government Award Program The Ohio Township Associa on (OTA) 4‐H Local Government Award was established in an effort to encourage and inspire more 4‐H teens to become responsible ci zens who are involved in local government. This award is designed to reinforce the importance of having youth become contribu ng ci zens in their communi es. Two Local Government Award winners are selected annually to receive this award. All 4‐H members are eligible who: 1) have achieved the academic rank of high school “senior”; 2) have completed a 4‐H local gov‐ernment ac vity; 3) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the me they par cipate in the government ac vity; 4) have not previ‐ously won an OTA 4‐H local government award; and 5) plan to a end a college or university a er gradua ng high school. To apply for this award, members need to complete a State 4‐H Achievement Record (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2.

Ohio Dairy Goat Conference The purpose of the Ohio Dairy Goat Conference is to provide recogni on for outstanding 4‐H members involved in the 4‐H Dairy Goat program and to provide them with opportuni es for further development of excellence in this subject ma er. Four (4) state 4‐H award winners are selected annually to a end the Ohio Dairy Goat Conference. All 4‐H members are eligible who: 1) have at least reached their 14th birthday, but did not reach their 19th birthday, before January 1, 2015 (Note: 4‐H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual a ains the age of 19; 2) are currently en‐rolled as an Ohio 4‐H member; 3) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the me they par cipate in the conference; and 4) have not received this award before. To apply for this award, members need to complete a State 4‐H Achievement Record (according to the direc ons in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 2.

Na onal Pork Producer Council offers Scholarships for Ohio The Na onal Pork Producers Council (NOT the NPB) is offering four $2,500 scholarships available to undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in swine produc on. Deadline for the scholarship is December 12, 2014. If you have ques ons, please contact Craig Boelling at 515‐278‐8012. The details of the scholarship can be found at: h p://www.nppc.org/Programs/Scholarships.

Ohio 4‐H Scholarship & Award Opportuni es con nued…..

Due: Monday, December 1, 2014

2015 MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (must be age 13 by Jan. 1, 2015) NAME_________________________________ Age(as of 1/1/2015)______ PHONE__________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________ BIRTH DATE_______________ E-mail ___________________________________________ High School Grade______ Check the organization you are representing: ____4-H,____FFA,____FHA,____Girl Scouts,

____Boy Scouts,____VICA,____Grange,____Farm Bureau. PARENT OR GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE____________________________________________ JUNIOR FAIRBOARD INTERVIEWS All youth interested in Junior Fairboard Membership to represent 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, FHA, Grange, Farm Bureau Youth, or VICA can apply for membership. All applications must be received by December 1, 2014. Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview at the OSU Extension Office. JUNIOR FAIR CONFERENCE On January 10, 2015 the Annual Junior Fair Conference for Junior Fairboard members will be held in Columbus, Ohio. The conference allows youth to gain knowledge of the Jr. Fair Program and responsibilities of the Junior Fairboard. 2015 MEETING DATES Usually the third Thursday of each month: February, March, April, June, July, August. POSITION OF JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER

Qualifications: At least 13 years of age Willing to gain personal leadership skills Be committed to the Junior Fair Program Ability to sense and assume responsibility without having to be told everything Be a team player and run with the ball Be willing to have fun while working

Responsibilities:

Attend all regular meetings Provide board officers and/or advisors of notice if unable to attend scheduled meetings prior to the meeting Plan and conduct committee responsibilities Serve on two Jr. Fair event committees and one Jr. Fair Show Committee Read and understand Jr. Fair Rules and Regulations Staff the Junior Fair Office during designated fair hours Attend the Ohio Fair Managers Convention-Junior Fair Day Contact and secure trophy sponsors Assist with Junior Fair Livestock Sale refreshments Maintain active membership in the youth organization which you represent Be responsible for physical facilities:

o Assist with assignment of stalls and display areas o Assist in clean-up daily in the barns o Clean up and arrange Junior Fair Office before and during fair o Clean up and arrange Coulson Building before and during fair

Maintain appropriate records concerning judging, events, prizes and awards at Junior Fair events and shows

1. Have you previously been a member of the Junior Fairboard? ___Yes ___No 2. Why do you want to be a Junior Fairboard member? 3. What are the responsibilities of a Junior Fairboard Member? 4. What are your qualifications to serve on the Junior Fairboard? 5. Please write about a time you have worked in a group setting and explain your responsibilities. 6. What ideas do you have to help improve existing events, and shows for next year=s Junior Fair? 7. Will you have any conflicts with attending the fair? (College, Work, School, Sports)

2015 JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES 1. Members of a Junior Fair Organization (4-H, FFA) may participate in the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale.

2. Members may sell livestock in any of the following categories, but are limited to only two trips through the sale ring.

Category A – Market Hog Category E – Dairy Feeder Category I – Pen of 3 Market Fryers Category B – Market Steer Category F – Market Lamb Category J – Pen of 2 Market Ducks Category C – Feeder Calf Heifer Category G – Market Goat Category K – Market Turkey Category D – Feeder Calf Steer Category H – Pen of 2 Market Rabbits

3. Members deciding not to sell their animals must notify the sale committee or Extension Educator in writing by 12:00 noon Wednesday of the Fair.

4. All Grand Champions and Reserve Champions are required to sell providing all requirements have been met, such as weight requirements, and all other Jr. Fair Rules, Jr. Fair Sale Committee Rules, 4-H Rules and FFA Rules. In the event any exhibitor has more than two champions (over-all grand or reserve), the exhibitor must decide which two they will sell; anything above those two, designated as terminal, would go to slaughter or resale to an approved facility according to Ohio Department of Agriculture regulations.

5. Sales will be Thursday of the Fair. Care of the animals will remain the responsibility of the members until the animals are removed from the fairgrounds. Animals become the property of the buyers at the time of the sale. The Junior Fair Livestock Committee will provide one-way transportation only for animals sold through the sales. The Committee is not responsible for transporting non-sale animals (except hogs).

6. Sale commission will be 5% in addition to a surcharge for two 5x7 colored pictures (one for buyer, one for seller). According to law, sheep and wool, beef & pork promotion charges will also be deducted.

7. Animals will be weighed at the Fair to determine selling weight on the official scales of the Sale Committee. Animals are to be weighed clean and dry with only one halter. Animals will only be weighed and hip heighted once at the following designated times and in the following order:

Monday, 9:00 a.m. – fryers, rabbits, ducks Monday, 9:00 a.m. – turkeys, hogs, goats, lambs, dairy feeders, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers

8. All tags, except Monroe County Assigned Tags, USDA Scrapie tags, or National ID tags must be removed prior to weigh-in or will be removed at weigh-in.

9. No outside scales may be brought onto the fairgrounds. “Official” fairground scales may only be used by designated officials.

10. For market sale purposes animals will be exhibited by weight classes, except market steers will be exhibited by hip height. Classes will be as follows: 1-6 animals, min. of 1 class; 7-11 animals, min. of 2 classes; 12-20 animals, min. of 3 classes; 21-30 animals, min. of 4 classes; 31-40 animals, min. of 5 classes; 41-50 animals, min. of 6 classes; 51-60 animals, min. of 7 classes; etc. Market steer classes will be determined by the number of steers to be exhibited.

11. The sale order will be: Overall Grand Champion, Overall Reserve Champion, remaining class Champions and Reserve Class Champions, remaining class placings alternating between heavy weight to light weight. Top rate of gain market steer will sell after all class champions. Market steers will sell in the middle of the large animal sale rotation.

Small animal sale order: ducks, turkeys, rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats Large animal sale order: feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders, hogs

12. The Jr. Fair Livestock Committee, in consultation with the "approved veterinarian" assigned to the Fair, has authority to disqualify any animal from selling that is sick or unsound. All medications must be administered by the official fair Veterinarian. If a carcass is condemned due to tampering, abuse, or drugs the exhibitor will be turned over to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

13. All livestock projects must be registered on Jr. Fair Livestock Registration Forms and returned to the Ohio State University Extension Office by 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015. Late registrations are not permitted and will prevent Junior Fair members from exhibiting in junior fair classes and selling in the junior fair market sales.

14. Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 4th registration deadline. Hog ear tags, poultry leg bands, and rabbit tattoo numbers will be distributed to 4-H and FFA members. Feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, dairy feeders, market lambs, and market goats will be tagged on May 16th at the fairgrounds. The Sale Committee will randomly spot check members for possession of animals and that animals have been properly tagged, banded, or tattooed. Anyone knowingly switching or replacing animals after the possession deadlines will be disqualified from selling in the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale.

15. All decisions of the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale Committee are finalized by the Monroe County Sr. Fairboard.

Small Animal Sale Species MARKET LAMBS

1. Lambs must be born after January 1st of current year. 2. Wethers and ewes will be accepted. 3. Must be registered by May 4, 2015. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market lambs. 4. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, all Market Lambs must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between

10-12 noon for mandatory vaccinations and Monroe County fair tagging. Exhibitors must pay for the vaccination costs the day of the event. Vaccinations are mandatory on this day in order to show and sell at the fair. USDA Scrapie tags from your producer must be in the lamb’s ear prior to the May 16th vaccination day.

5. Market lambs must be in the member’s care by May 16th. 6. Lambs must weigh between 100 and 145 pounds (weights are inclusive) by Fair weigh-in to sell.

MARKET GOATS 1. Market goats must be born after January 1 of current year. 2. Wethers and does will be accepted. 3. Must be registered by May 4, 2015. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market goats. 4. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, all Market Goats must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between 10-

12 noon for mandatory vaccinations and Monroe County Fair tagging. Exhibitors must pay for the vaccination costs the day of the event. Vaccinations are mandatory on this day in order to show and sell at the fair. USDA Scrapie tags from your producer must be in the goat’s ear prior to the May 16th vaccination day.

5. Market goats must be in the member's care by May 16th. 6. Market goats must be castrated by the May 16th vaccination date. 7. Ideally, all market goats should be disbudded, however, if shown without being disbudded, the horn tips must be in a blunt manner for safety reasons by the fair check-in. 8. Market goats must weigh between 60 and 115 pounds (weights are inclusive) at Fair weigh-in.

MARKET RABBITS 1. Must be registered by May 4, 2015 and in the member's care by Monday, July 27. Each exhibitor may register

a maximum of two pens of market rabbits. 2. Tattoo numbers will be assigned by the sale committee and exhibitors will be responsible for tattooing their

Market Rabbits with these numbers by Monday, July 27. 3. Market rabbits must weigh between 3 ½ and 5 pounds (weights are inclusive) at weigh-in to sell. Only pens of

two rabbits will be sold. 4. Exhibitors may tattoo and weigh-in up to 3 rabbits per pen. At weigh-in, exhibitors will select 2 rabbits to make

up the pen of 2. 5. Market rabbits are a terminal project. All market rabbits brought to the fair and weighed-in will be taken to

slaughter with arrangements made by the sale committee.

MARKET FRYERS 1. Must be registered by May 4, 2015 and in member's care by Monday, July 13. Each exhibitor may register a

maximum of two pens of market fryers. 2. All fryers must be banded with bands provided by the Livestock Sale Committee. 3. Fryers must be of a meat type bird and weigh between 4 and 7 pounds (weights are inclusive) at weigh-in to

sell. Only pens of 3 fryers will be sold. 4. All fryer exhibitors must show proof that fryers have been purchased from a pullorum free hatchery or

documentation of a negative pullorum test at weigh-in. 5. Exhibitors may band and weigh-in up to 4 fryers per pen. At weigh-in, exhibitors will select 3 fryers to make up

the pen of 3. 6. All fryers must be clean and dry to be weighed-in.

MARKET DUCKS 1. Must be registered by May 4, 2015 and in member's care by Monday, July 13. 2. All Ducks must be banded with bands provided by the Livestock Sale Committee. 3. Ducks will be shown and sold as a pen of two. Each pen will include two White Pekins (male or female)

purchased from a commercial hatchery. 4. Each duck must weigh between 5 and 7 pounds (weights are inclusive) at weigh-in to sell. Only pens of 2 will

be sold. 5. Exhibitors may weigh-in up to 4 ducks to show and sell a maximum of two pens of 2. 6. All ducks must be clean and dry to be weighed-in.

MARKET TURKEYS 1. Must be registered by May 4, 2015 and in member's care by June 1. 2. All Turkeys must be banded with bands provided by the Livestock Sale Committee. 3. Turkeys will be shown and sold as a single broad-breasted white Tom turkey purchased from a hatchery. 4. Turkeys must weigh between 20 and 40 pounds (weights are inclusive) at weigh-in to sell. 5. All turkey exhibitors must show proof that turkeys were purchased from a pullorum free hatchery or

documentation of a negative pullorum test at weigh-in. 6. Exhibitors may weigh-in, show and sell a maximum of two turkeys.

Large Animal Sale Species MARKET HOGS

1. Must be registered by May 4, 2015. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market hogs with the option of registering a family hog. If the family hog option is chosen, each exhibitor can register a maximum of 2 hogs in their name. Then only one additional hog per family can be tagged in the family name. If the family hog is taken to the fair it must be claimed by an exhibitor in the family at the fair weigh-in. “Family” is defined as the immediate family of an exhibitor, including those defined in the Ohio Livestock Exhibition Rules and those persons residing at the same address as the exhibitor.

2. Market hogs must be ear tagged and in the member's care by June 1. 3. Exhibitors will be responsible for tagging their own market hogs and turning in an identification card and photo

of the pig with the tag in their ear by June 5th. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 6. When turning in pictures of the tag in the hog’s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible.

4. Only two market hogs can be brought and exhibited at the Monroe County Fair. 5. Market hogs must weigh between 210 and 290 pounds (weights are inclusive) at Fair weigh-in to sell. 6. Barrows or gilts will be accepted. 7. The hog sale will be a terminal sale. Terminal sale means hogs must go directly from the fair to a slaughter house or livestock sale barn. No hogs are permitted to return back to the farm. 8. Exhibitors with over and underweight hogs must specify the hog’s destination by 12:00 noon Wednesday of the fair to the Jr Fairboard Office. Transportation from the fairgrounds to a slaughter house or livestock sale barn will be provided by the Livestock Sale Committee.

MARKET STEERS 1. Must have animals registered, weighed, tagged at the fairgrounds between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on

November 22, 2014. Snow date: December 6, 2014. Each exhibitor can register, tag and weigh-in a maximum of 3 steers.

2. Exhibitors can tag an additional (fourth) market steer for Ohio State Fair exhibition only. 3. Market steers must be in member’s care by November weigh-in date. 4. Steers must be dehorned and castrated before the November weigh-in. 5. Steers must be of a recognized beef breed or a cross of recognized beef breeds. 6. Steers must weigh at least 900 pounds, be dehorned and healed by fair weigh-in. 7. A plaque will be awarded to the first place rate of gain calculated between Nov. and fair weigh-in dates. 8. Market steers will be measured and shown by hip height and sold by weight.

FEEDER CALVES

1. Feeder calves must be born after January 1 of current year. 2. Steers and heifers will be accepted. 3. Calves must be of a recognized beef breed or a cross of recognized beef breeds. 4. Must be registered by May 4, 2015. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 heifers and 3 steers. 5. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, all Feeder Calves must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between 7-

11 a.m. for mandatory vaccinations and ear tagging. Exhibitors must pay for the vaccination costs the day of the event. Vaccinations are mandatory on this day in order to show and sell at the fair.

6. Calves must be dehorned and castrated by the May 16th vaccination date. 7. Feeder calves must be in the member's care by May 16th. 8. Feeder calves must weigh between 400 and 700 pounds (weights are inclusive), be dehorned and healed by fair weigh-in. 9. Feeder calves will be shown and sold by weight.

DAIRY FEEDERS

1. Dairy feeders must be born after January 1 of current year. 2. Only steers will be accepted. 3. Dairy feeders must be of a recognized dairy breed or a cross of recognized dairy breeds. 4. Must be registered by May 4, 2015. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 dairy feeders. 5. On Saturday, May 16, 2015, all Dairy Feeders must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between

7-11 a.m. for mandatory vaccinations and ear tagging. Exhibitors must pay for the vaccination costs the day of the event. Vaccinations are mandatory on this day in order to show and sell at the fair.

6. Exhibitors can tag an additional (fourth) dairy feeder for Ohio State Fair exhibition only. 7. Dairy feeders must be dehorned and castrated by the May 16th vaccination date. 8. Dairy feeders must be in the member's care by May 16th. 9. Dairy feeders must weigh between 400 and 700 pounds. (weights are inclusive), be dehorned and healed by fair weigh-in. 10. Dairy feeders will be shown and sold by weight.

indicates a change for 2015 Revised 10/14/14 (accepted by fairboard 11/6/14)

Teens (high school age) are needed to help lead the 4‐H Carteens program.

Teen volunteers will receive training to lead hands‐on interactive activities for the program participants.

The program is co‐taught with an adult instructor.

The program will be offered six times per year on a weekday evening. Teens will be able to choose the sessions they are available to attend.

Teens will receive incentives for volunteering with the program such as gas cards and college scholarships.

CARTEENS program topics include excessive speed, driving under the influence, seat belt safety use, consequences of unsafe decisions, dealing with peer pressure, understanding traffic laws, and recognizing and reacting to traffic signs and signals.

Name: ____________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________

Home Phone: ______________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________

Address: ________________________________________City: _________________ , OH Zip: ________

School Attending: _________________________________________________ Grade: _______________

Driver’s License: YES NO 4‐H Member: YES NO

Please provide two references (adults not related to you) who could help us evaluate your ability to give leadership to this program: Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

OSU Extension, Monroe County

4-H CARTEENS Application for teens to serve as volunteers

OSU Extension, Monroe County 101 N. Main St. RM 17 Woodsfield, OH 43793

(740) 472‐0810 monroe.osu.edu

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When Storing Leftovers

Let’s Talk Turkey!

When “Stuffing Your Face”

When Preparing the Meal LOOK FOR POULTRY & MEATS RAISED WITHOUT ROUTINE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS

Thaw turkey in the refrigerator (allow 1 day pereach 4-5lbs) or in cold water changed every 30minutes (allow ½hr per lb.)Do not thaw on the counter!AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION

Wash hands before/during/after food prep!Wash food prep surfaces, cutting boards and

utensilswith soapy hot waterbetweenuses

Don’t usethe samespoon fortasting and preparation

Keep raw and cooked foods separateCOOK FOOD THOROUGHLY

Don’t partially cook the night beforeUse a meat thermometer to ensure the

thickest part of the turkey has reached aninternal temperature of at least 165 °

Wash thermometer between readings

Label and date all leftovers

Keep food in the freezerto store for a longer time

REHEAT LEFTOVERS TO165° & BOIL ANY SAUCES

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KEEP HOT FOODS HOT, AND COLD FOODS COLD Put small amounts on serving platters, and replenish often when serving food USE PASTEURIZED EGGS Enjoy eggnog and meringues safely REFRIGERATE FOOD WITHIN 2 HOURS OF SERVING

STORE IN SEVERAL SHALLOW CONTAINTERS Allow for air circulation in your fridge Cut turkey into smaller pieces so it can

cool more quicklyEAT FOODS WITHIN 3 DAYS OF REFRIGERATING COOK STUFFING SEPARATELY

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PAID Woodsfield, OH Permit No. 54

Bruce Zimmer, Extension Educator, 4‐H Youth Development Mark Landefeld, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources Kristen Corry, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences Mary Jo Wes all, Office Associate, Community Development Cheryl Goodrich, Program Assistant, SNAP‐Ed Jennie Shaw, Office Associate This informa on has been provided for you as a result of a local levy that funds the OSU Extension, Monroe County Office. Your sup‐port of the 0.7 mill levy provides funding for the Monroe County Extension Office through December 2015. SNAP‐Ed program is funded through USDA.

Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County Phone: (740) 472‐0810 101 N. Main Street, RM 17 Courthouse Fax: (740) 472‐2510 Woodsfield, OH 43793 Email: [email protected] “Like” our Facebook page: www.go.osu.edu/monroe4h www.monroe.osu.edu

OSU Extension, Monroe County 101 N. Main St., Room 17 Woodsfield, OH 43793

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2015 Project Book Update

2015 Project Judging Dates

2015 Camp Dates

2015 Livestock Sale Rules

2015 Fair Dates

Volunteer Banquet Highlights

Exhibit Barn Update

College Scholarships

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