New for 2018! We are starting a 4-H Junior Leaders club in Monroe County. Membership in Junior Leaders is open to any youth who will be between 13-18 years of age as of January 1, 2018. This will be a county-wide club. The JL club will meet approximately once a month all year long. The Junior Leaders club will be a great opportunity to meet other teens from across the county and work on projects that really interest you. We are hoping to participate in several community service activities throughout the year, as well as taking some fun trips.

Who should consider joining Junior Leaders? Anyone! Whether you have been in 4-H before or not, you are welcome to join JL. This club might be especially of interest to teens that have other time commitments in the summer or will be going away to college. If you attend the first six meetings of the year and complete a project, you have completed your 4-H year!

Some questions you may have:

Can I be in both Junior Leaders and another 4-H club? Yes, if Junior Leaders is not your primary club you can still

participate in JL activities and projects as you have time. You will still need to attend the required 6 meetings and complete a project in your regular 4-H club.

Can Junior Leaders be my only 4-H club? Yes, the Junior Leaders club will function much like a regular community club with officers, scheduled meetings, community service projects and more. If Junior Leaders is your only club, you will need to complete a project and attend at least 6 JL meetings during the year.

The first organizational meeting for the Junior Leaders club is scheduled for Thursday, January 18 at 6 pm at the OSU Extension Office. In case school is cancelled that day, the meeting will be rescheduled. If you have any questions about the Junior Leaders club, please give me a call at (740) 472-0810.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Goodrich Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Monroe County 4-H News

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

November-December 2017 Issue

4-H Calendar

November 4 OSU at Iowa 7 Saddle Horse Meeting - 7 pm 10 Office Closed for Veterans Day 11 OSU vs Michigan State 15 Carteens - 6 pm 16 Extension Advisory Committee - 7 pm 18 Market Steer Weigh-in; 10-11 am at

the fairgrounds (snowdate: 12/2/17) 18 OSU vs Illinois 23 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 24 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 25 OSU at MICHIGAN!!!

December 1 JR. Fairboard Applications Due 12 Livestock Committee Meeting - 7 pm 25 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed 26 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed

January 2018 1 New Years Holiday - Office Closed 6 Junior Fair Conference - Columbus

4-H Junior Leaders - A New

Opportunity for Teens

November-December 2017 4-H Express 2

Junior Fairboard

Applications Due

December 1

Applications for the Monroe County 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 positions. Applications are available 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, activities, and shows as well as to work closely with the Monroe County Senior Fairboard. Youth interested in becoming Junior Fairboard members may also attend the Ohio Junior Fair Conference in Columbus during January. The conference allows youth to gain much knowledge of the Junior Fair program and responsibilities of the Junior Fairboard. Applications for the Monroe County Junior Fair Board must be received in the OSU Extension Office by Friday, Dec 1.

Sale of 4-H or FFA Projects

Have Tax Implications

If you need a 1099 for your child for tax purposes, you will need to complete a W-9. All requests must be received by the Livestock Committee by December 1, 2017. Mail your W-9 to : Monroe County Jr Livestock Committee, P.O. Box 248, Woodsfield, OH 43793. To find out if your child needs to file taxes see IRS Publication 929; Tax Rules for Children and Dependents.

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

359 Your Thoughts Matter 384R Parliamentary Procedure Pocket Guide 481 Everyday Food & Fitness 365.20 Paper Craft 365.30 Crossbow 644R Insect Collection Guide

REVISED or REPLACED (old title) 179R Uniform Rules for Horse Shows 410 Designed by Me (Fun with Clothes) 442 Family History Treasure Hunt

463 Sports Nutrition: Ready,

Set, Go 491 It’s My Home (Adventures in

Home Living)

623 Outdoor Adventurer:

Beginning Fishing (Fishing

for the Beginner)

630 Safe Use of Guns

644 Insect Adventures 1 (Teaming with Insects, Level 1)

645 Insect Adventures 2

(Teaming with Insects, Level 2)

646 Insect Adventures 3

(Teaming with Insects, Level 3)

WHAT'S DISCONTINUED 125R Learning About Dairy 434 Growing on My Own, Step 1 435 Growing with Others, Step 2 436 Growing in Communities, Step 3 483 Sports Nutrition 1: On Your Mark! 548 Lawn Care 597 Becoming a Puppeteer

2018 Project Judging

Dates

July 9 —Shooting Sports Judging July 10—Special Interest Judging July 24—Animal Project Interviews & Skillathons

Club Treasury Reports Due

January 31, 2018

The club treasury report is now a calendar year report and will be mailed to head advisors after January 1st for completion. If you have any questions you can call Cheryl at 472-0810.

Sale Committee Seeks

New Member

Are you interested in serving on the Jr. Fair Livestock Committee? The Livestock Committee currently has one open position. If interested please submit a letter of interest to the Extension Office by December 12, 2017. The committee will meet on December 12 at 7:00 pm.

4H Endowment Committee

Seeks New Member

Are you interested in serving on the 4-H Endowment Committee? The Endowment Committee meets twice a year and also helps work the spring Ribeye/Sausage fundraiser. If interested please submit a letter of interest to the Extension Office by December 29, 2017. The first Endowment meeting for 2018 will be in February.

4-H Lunchstand Manager

Needed for 2018

The 4-H Committee is seeking a qualified candidate to manage the 4-H lunchstand during the 2018 Monroe County Fair. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest/resume to the Extension Office by December 29.

November-December 2017 4-H Express 3

2018 Livestock Sale Rule Revisions

The Monroe County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has completed its revision of the 2018 Sale Rules. A copy is enclosed in your 4-H Express. Major changes include:

#8 The order of weigh in for the four (4) cow groups will be rotated each year with the first group moving to last for the following year. For 2018, the order will be as follows: feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders.

#11 Market steer classes will be determined by the number of steers to be exhibited, with a maximum of 5 steers per class and a minimum of 3 classes.

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

#14 Animals must be registered by Monday, May 7, 2018.

#15 Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 7th 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 19th 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.

Market fryers & ducks – must be in member’s continual care by July 9.

Market rabbits – must be in member’s continual care & tattooed by July 23; weight limit increased to 3 ½ to 5 ½ pounds for 2018.

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

Market hog weights increase for 2018, must be between 220-300. Hogs must be in the member’s continual care by June 1. Hog 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 8. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 7. 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.

Market lambs and goats must be in the member’s continual care by May 19, 2018 and be castrated by cutting or banding only, no clamping permitted.

Market feeder calves and dairy feeders must be dehorned and castrated by the May 19, 2018 vaccination date. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. Must also be in member’s continual care by this date.

Market Steer Weigh-In & State Fair Steer Entries

The Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has set Saturday, November 18th from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. as a time for weigh-in and registration of Market Steers for the 2018 Monroe County Junior Fair. Snow date will be December 2nd. 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 2018 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 7, 2018 is the date for all Junior Fair Animal & Horse Registrations to be due!

2018 Fair Dates are Chosen

The dates for the 2018 Monroe County Fair will be August 20-25.

November-December 2017 4-H Express 4

Tenured Volunteers

Thank you to the following Volunteers for their service and commitment to our 4-H Program. These Volunteers were presented a certificate and 4-H pottery at the recent volunteer banquet and will be recognized at the Ohio Volunteer Conference in Columbus on March 10th.

5 Year Volunteers Becky Craig, Bethel Country Kids Barb Burkhart, The M.O.B Squad Laura Winland, Jr. Fairboard Advisor

10 Year Volunteers Christina Huck, Between Friends Sheri Jones, Horse Skillathon Key Leader Amy Louden, Beallsville Busy Bees Brad Rose, Between Friends Brenda Simmons, Backyard Friends

15 Year Volunteers Jessica Amos, Poultry Skillathon Key Leader Carl Davis, Swine Key Leader Nancy Hamilton, Cross County Classics

Volunteer Banquet Entertainment

Volunteer Banquet Highlights

Monroe County 4-H Volunteers were recognized October 23rdat their annual volunteer recognition banquet. Sponsored by the Monroe County 4-H Committee and OSU Extension, the event was held at the Coulson Building.

Volunteers Completing Terms on

4-H Committee

*Dawn Rose * Letisha Messenger *Todd Christman * Lindsay Stalder

Volunteers Elected to 4-H Committee

*Kaitlin Kinney *Mollie Landefeld *Brandi Loch *Angie Hupp *Amy Postle

Award Winners Recognized at

2017 Volunteer Banquet

John & Barb Ackerman were chosen to receive the 2017 Friend of 4-H Award. This award is presented annually to an individual, business, or group that has provided exceptional support for the local 4-H program. John is serving his 30th year on the Senior Fairboard and Barb has worked many years as the Treasurer for the Senior Fairboard. Through their insurance company they were active supporters of the Junior Livestock Sale. John also sits on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Fair Managers Association. Their main goal is to help the kids do their best through 4-H. Cheryl Goodrich, 4-H Educator is shown presenting the plaque to John & Barb.

Catelyn Edgel, Extension Program Assistant, presented Don & Jeannie Dixon of Woodsfield with the 2017 Outstanding Service Award at the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet on October 23. The award is given to volunteers that have exhibited

a high degree of support for 4-H Youth Development work in Monroe County. The Dixons have been involved in 4-H for 28 years as advisors, key leaders, sale committee members and community service volunteers. This past year they were very involved in the raising of money for the new lamb/goat pens. Don volunteered his time to install them in the new barn. They truly love the 4-H program and have invested a lot of time to “make it better” for their kids and grand kids.

November-December 2017 4-H Express 5

Community Service Awards

Four 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 2017 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet. This year the four awards were funded to:

Between Friends 4-H Club once again decided to apply to work the 4-H animal judging food stand so they could donate money back to the 4-H community. The clubs goal was to raise enough to sponsor a lamb/goat pen for the barn. They were able to raise $300 thru the animal judging food stand and then also decided to donate another $300 from their other club projects. So in the end the club was able to sponsor 2 new lamb/goat pens. Advisors Dawn Rose and Christina Huck were present to receive the check.

Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies 4-H Club decided to brighten up the day for residents at the Arbors. The club made and delivered puzzle piece hearts to the members hoping to comfort or make a new friend. The club participates yearly in the pop tab collection that is then taken to help the Ronald McDonald House. The club also planted flowers at the Community Center and at the fairgrounds. The flowers were donated by “Old Well Greenhouse”. Advisors Tom & Albert Winkler were present to receive the check.

Backyard Friends 4-H Club volunteered to work at the Antioch VFD pizza stand during the Fireman’s Festival. They purchased all the supplies and worked the booth from 6 pm til midnight. With our help the VFD was able to run the stand and all the money went to help the fire department purchase equipment. With the clubs help we were able to serve our community. Advisors Cody & Brenda Simmons were present to receive the check.

Wild and Crazy Kids 4-H Club mulched & planted flowers at the Graysville Community Center welcome sign, Skyvue Elementary signs and the 2 planters at the front of the firehouse. They participated in the Christmas in July project to collect items for residents at the local nursing homes. This year at our annual bake sale we had too many items so we donated them to a summer “feed the kids” program. Some of our profits also went to the annual Poker Run that benefits the cancer gas cards. We also donated to the new lamb/goat pen project. We look forward to helping our community in 2018. Advisors Beth & Bonnie Betts and Amy Winland were present to receive the check.

NEW 4-H Membership Age Change

Ohio 4-H membership is based on a child’s age AND grade as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. STARTING IN 2018, ANY YOUTH AGE 9 OR ABOVE IS ELIGIBLE FOR 4-H PROJECT MEMBERSHIP, REGARDLESS OF GRADE LEVEL (for example; age 9 and in second grade). A youth’s 4-H eligibility ends December 31 the year he or she turns 19. Call the Extension Office if you have any questions about this new eligibility change.

NEW Information About Sheep/Goat

Scrapie Tags for 2018

Information from USDA-APHIS and ODA about scrapie ID requirements and restrictions for 4-H exhibitors has been updated. As of October 1, 2017, USDA APHIS is no longer providing plastic ear tags and applicators for official scrapie ID. Due to budget cuts, USDA will only be able to provide metal tags. Producers may request free metal tags by calling 866-USDA-TAG or they should purchase their own official ear tags/devices from approved tag companies. **4-H members should not purchase a lamb or goat if it does not already have an ODA scrapie tag in the ear. For more in-depth information you can go to the following website: https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/livestock/livestock-resources.

November-December 2017 4-H Express 6

Upcoming Conferences, Workshops and Trainings

Junior Fair Conference - This conference will be on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Columbus Hyatt Regency Conference Center. Members of Junior Fair Boards from Ohio will participate in breakout sessions to prepare them for fair board activities.

2018 Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) - Buckeye Leadership Workshop is an annual event (4 years in 2018) that is held at Recreation Unlimited near Ashley. Scheduled for April 4 - April 8, 2018 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 activities. To see what sessions are being offered, visit: http://buckeyeleadership.org/. Part of the $350 cost may be defrayed by applying for a BLW scholarship. Scholarship applications and details are available on the website as well. Contact the Extension Office for a brochure or more information. 2018 Ohio 4-H Conference - The 2018 OVC will be held on Saturday, March 10 at the Columbus Convention Center. The conference is for 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Teens. The conference will offer five hours of instruction in breakout sessions and a banquet meal at the recognition luncheon. The Ohio Volunteer Conference website is http://www.ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference. Other items to be posted in the future. More information will be coming in the January 4-H Newsletter.

2015 Plat

Books Still Available

Need a Monroe County Plat Book or in need of a unique holiday gift? Stop by the Extension Office. All proceeds benefit the Monroe County 4-H Committee. The book sells for $25. The new 2018 plat book is expected to be released in March.

November-December 2017 4-H Express 7

Ohio 4-H College Scholarships Ohio 4-H Scholarships were established to help young people continue their efforts toward becoming self-directing, productive, and contributing 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 attend any accredited post secondary institution, whereas some are specifically awarded to applicants planning to attend The Ohio State University. Members will need to review scholarship requirements prior to applying.

All applicants are eligible who: 1) have attained the academic rank of high school “senior” or college “freshmen” (check for other specific eligibility information for a particular scholarship on the Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application form); 2) are a current or former Ohio 4-H member (check for other specific eligibility information for a particular scholarship on the Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application 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 Application Form online and attach the following items for reference purposes: 1) a two page, single-sided resume (see attached suggested format); 2) a current transcript of your grades; 3) a one-page letter of support from your academic advisor, guidance counselor, teacher, community leader, 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 online only by February 6, 2018.

Ohio State Junior Fair Board

The Ohio State Junior Fair Board is comprised of outstanding individuals from each of the youth organizations represented at the Ohio State Fair, and serves to strengthen and help coordinate State Fair activities each year. Two 4-H representatives (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 2018 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 active 4-H member in 2017; 5) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time 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 online only (according to the directions in the form) and submit it by February 6, 2018

State 4-H Achievement Awards

Ohio 4-H Achievement awards were established in 1991 to highlight overall 4-H achievement in a particular program area. There are currently 20 program areas which include: Beef, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Photography, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Mechanical & Engineering Science, Personal Development, Rabbits & Poultry, Sheep, Shooting 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 January 1, 2018 (Note: 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19); 2) are currently enrolled as a Ohio 4-H member; 3) must have completed a minimum of one year participation in program area for which the achievement record is submitted; 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 online only (according to the directions in the form) and submit it by February 6, 2018.

National 4-H Dairy Conference The National 4-H Dairy Conference provides an excellent opportunity 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 practice new diary-related skills, observe new dairy techniques, encourage delegates to conduct educational dairy activities in their local communities, foster an increased understanding and appreciation 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, before January 1, 2018 (Note: 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19; 2) are currently enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member; 3) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate 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 online only (according to the directions in the form) and submit it by February 6, 2018.

Continued on page 8...

Ohio 4-H College Scholarship & Award Opportunities

MUST COMPLETE ONLINE ONLY at: https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships/ohio-4-h-scholarships

November-December 2017 4-H Express 8

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 excellence in their 4-H program or project work, in community service and citizenship, and in leadership; 2) provide Ohio 4-H teens with opportunities and experiences to enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations in leadership; citizenship & service, communications and public relations, scholarship, and related areas of interest and need; 3) enable teens to serve as 4-H spokespersons to develop internal and external 4-H partnerships of mutual benefit, and to update elected and appointed government officials, the media, state associations, donor groups, civic groups, parents, volunteers, and others on 4-H developments; 4) strengthen Ohio 4-H teen programs; 5) provide meaningful opportunities for teens to be actively involved and valued as equal partners in defining, developing, implementing, diversifying, and improving 4-H youth development education in Ohio; and 6) involve teens in expanding 4-H marketing and promotion and in managing the Ohio 4-H image to ensure compatibility with our vision, mission, and values.

All Ohio 4-H’ers are eligible who: a) are a high school freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior before January 1, 2017; b) have achieved the standards of excellence outlined as criteria for the program; and c) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate 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 application form online (according to the directions in the form) and submit it online by February 6, 2018.

Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award Program The Ohio Township Association (OTA) 4-H Local Government Award was established in an effort to encourage and inspire more 4-H teens to become responsible citizens who are involved in local government. This award is designed to reinforce the importance of having youth become contributing citizens in their communities. 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 government activity; 3) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate in the government activity; 4) have not previously won an OTA 4-H local government award; and 5) plan to attend a college or university after graduating high school.

To apply for this award, members need to complete a State 4-H Achievement Record online (according to the directions in the form) and submit it online by February 6, 2018.

Ohio Dairy Goat Conference The purpose of the Ohio Dairy Goat Conference is to provide recognition for outstanding 4-H members involved in the 4-H Dairy Goat program and to provide them with opportunities for further development of excellence in this subject matter. Four (4) state 4-H award winners are selected annually to attend 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, 2018 (Note: 4-H membership ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19; 2) are currently enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member; 3) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate 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 online (according to the directions in the form) and submit it online by February 6, 2018.

National Pork Producer Council offers Scholarships for Ohio The National Pork Producers Council (NOT the NPB) is offering ten $2,500 scholarships available to undergraduates interested in pursuing a career or internship in swine production. Deadline for the scholarship is January 5, 2018. If you have questions, please contact Cally Fix at 515-278-8012. The details of the scholarship can be found at: http://www.nppc.org/Programs/Scholarships.

Ohio 4-H Scholarship & Award Opportunities continued…..

Due: Friday, December 1, 2017

2018 MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER APPLICATION

(must be age 13 by Jan. 1, 2018)

NAME_________________________________ Age(as of 1/1/2018)______ PHONE__________________

ADDRESS__________________________________________________ BIRTH DATE_______________

E-mail ___________________________________________ 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, 2017. Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview at the OSU Extension Office.

JUNIOR FAIR CONFERENCE On January 6, 2018 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.

2018 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 areaso Assist in clean-up daily in the barnso Clean up and arrange Junior Fair Office before and during fairo 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)

2018 JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES1. 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 FryersCategory B – Market Steer Category F – Market Lamb *Category J – Pen of 2 Market DucksCategory C – Feeder Calf Heifer Category G – Market Goat *Category K – Market TurkeyCategory D – Feeder Calf Steer Category H – Pen of 2 Market Rabbits

* If the Ohio Department of Agriculture bans poultry exhibitions in Ohio for the current year, youth will not be permittedto exhibit or sell poultry displays at the Monroe County Fair.

3. Members deciding not to sell their animals, including hogs, must notify the Jr Fair Office in writing by 12:00 noonWednesday of the Fair.

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

5. According to Jr Fair Showmanship Rules, showmanship is required. If an exhibitor does not participate inshowmanship they are not permitted to sell animals in the Monroe County Jr Fair Livestock Sale.

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

7. 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.

8. Animals will be weighed at the Fair to determine selling weight on the official scales of the Sale Committee. Animals areto be weighed clean and dry with only one halter. Animals will only be weighed and hip heighted once at thefollowing designated times. The order of weigh in for the four cow groups will be rotated each year with the first groupmoving to last for the following year. For 2018, the order will be as follows:

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

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

10. No outside scales may be brought onto the fairgrounds. “Official” fairground scales may only be used by designatedofficials.

11. For market sale purposes animals will be exhibited by weight classes, except market steers will be exhibited by hipheight. 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, with a maximum of 5 steers per class and a minimum of 3 classes.

12. The sale order will be: Overall Grand Champion, Overall Reserve Champion, remaining class Champions and ReserveClass 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.

11:00 a.m. – Small animal sale order: lambs, fryers, goats, ducks, turkeys, rabbits 4:00 p.m. – Large animal sale order: hogs, feeder calf heifers, market steers, feeder calf steers, dairy feeders

13. The Jr. Fair Livestock Committee, in consultation with the "approved veterinarian" assigned to the Fair, has authority todisqualify 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.

14. All livestock projects must be registered on Jr. Fair Livestock Registration Forms and returned to the Ohio StateUniversity Extension Office by 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018. 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.

15. Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 7th

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 19th 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.

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

Small Animal Sale Species

MARKET LAMBS 1. Wethers and ewes will be accepted and must be born after January 1st of current year.2. Must be registered by May 7, 2018. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market lambs.3. On Saturday, May 19, 2018, 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 19, 2018 vaccination day.

4. Market lambs must be in the member’s continual care by May 19, 2018.5. Lambs must be castrated by May 19, 2018 vaccination date. Cutting or banding only, no clamping permitted.6. Lambs must weigh between 100 and 145 pounds (weights are inclusive) by Fair weigh-in to sell.

MARKET GOATS 1. Wethers and does will be accepted and must be born after January 1 of current year.2. Must be registered by May 7, 2018. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market goats.4. On Saturday, May 19, 2018, 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 19, 2018 vaccination day.

5. Market goats must be in the member's continual care by May 19, 2018.6. Goats must be castrated by May 19, 2018 vaccination date. Cutting or banding only, no clamping permitted.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 7, 2018 and in the member's continual care by Monday, July 23. 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 23. 3. Market rabbits must weigh between 3 ½ and 5 ½ 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 7, 2018 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 9. Each exhibitor may

register a maximum of two pens of market fryers. 2. All fryers must be banded with bands provided by the Livestock 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 7, 2018 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 9.2. All Ducks must be banded with bands provided by the Livestock 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 7, 2018 and in member's continual 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 7, 2018. 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 continual 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 8, 2018. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 7. 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 220 and 300 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 salebarn 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 18, 2017. Snow date: December 2, 2017. 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 continual care by November weigh-in date.4. Steers must be dehorned and castrated before the November weigh-in. Castration must be by cutting or

banding only, no clamping.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. Steers and heifers will be accepted and must be born after January 1 of current year.2. Calves must be of a recognized beef breed or a cross of recognized beef breeds.3. Must be registered by May 7, 2018. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 heifers and 3 steers.4. On Saturday, May 19, 2018, 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.

5. Calves must be dehorned and castrated by the May 19, 2018 vaccination date. Castration must be by cuttingor banding only, no clamping.

6. Feeder calves must be in the member's continual care by May 19, 2018.7. Feeder calves must weigh between 400 and 700 pounds (weights are inclusive), be dehorned and healed by

fair weigh-in.8. Feeder calves will be shown and sold by weight.

DAIRY FEEDERS 1. Only steers will be accepted and must be born after January 1 of current year.2. Dairy feeders must be of a recognized dairy breed or a cross of recognized dairy breeds.3. Must be registered by May 7, 2018. Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 dairy feeders.4. On Saturday, May 19, 2018, 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.

5. Dairy feeders must be dehorned and castrated by the May 19, 2018 vaccination date. Castration must be bycutting or banding only, no clamping.

6. Dairy feeders must be in the member's continual care by May 19, 2018.7. Dairy feeders must weigh between 400 and 700 pounds. (weights are inclusive), be dehorned and healed

by fair weigh-in.8. Dairy feeders will be shown and sold by weight.

indicates a change for 2018 Revised 10/10/17 (accepted by fairboard 10/26/17)

Registration fee is $10

Registration: go.osu.edu/opioidforum

Registration Deadline: November 22, 2017

Contact: Katie Riemenschneider 614-688-2801 Riemenschneider.13@osu.edu

Wild Game: From Field to Table

Food Safety/ Canning & Freezing

• Samples

• How to Preserve Your Wild Game

• Recipes

• Presented by: Sami Schott, Family &Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator-Noble County OSU Extension

For more information contact:

REGISTRATION: To ensure that we have enough food and resources please RSVP the number of people that will be attending. Please send this registration form back by November 8th to

OSU Extension Noble County46049 Marietta Rd. Suite 2Caldwell, OH 43724

November 15, 2017 • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Noble County Multi-Agency Building46049 Marietta Rd. Caldwell, Ohio 43724

Field Dressing & Cutting the Carcass

• Live Demonstration

• Proper and Efficient Field Dressing

• Skinning and Quartering of Wild Game

• Presented by: Dave Schott & Jim Mizik,Noble Soil & Water Conservation District

Name(s):

Address:

Number attending:

OSU EXTENSION & NOBLE SOIL AND WATER

Join us for a workshop on preparing wild game from harvest to table. You dress for the weather and we’ll dress the game. The program will begin outside at the pavilion and conclude inside.

FREE for ALL AGES

Noble County OSU ExtensionSami Schott(740) 732-5681Schott.77@osu.edu

Wild Game: From Field to Table

Rental Equipment Availability

• Equipment for Food Plots

• Equipment Instruction & Rental Fees

• Noble & Guernsey Equipment

• Presented by: Noble & Guernsey Soil andWater Conservation Districts

Noble County Soil & Water Conservation District

Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage

PAID Woodsfield, OH Permit No. 54

Cheryl Goodrich, Extension Educator, 4‐H Youth Development Mark Landefeld, Extension Educator,  Agriculture & Natural Resources Mary Jo Wes all, Office Associate, Community Development Catelyn Edgel, Program Assistant, 4‐H Youth Development/AgNR Lesley Workman, Program Coordinator, Family & Consumer Sciences 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 support of the 0.7 mill levy provides funding for the Monroe County Extension Office through December 2020.   

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:  goodrich.49@osu.edu “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 

CFAES provides research and related educa onal programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.  

For more informa on: h p://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity. 

2018 Market Steer Weigh‐in Dates 

2018 Project Book Updates 

2018 Junior Fairboard Applica on

2018 Project Judging Results

2018 Fair Dates

2018 Livestock Sale Rules

2017 Volunteer Banquet Highlights

NEW 4-H Membership Age Change

NEW Scrapie Tags Informa on for 2018

College Scholarship Information