ROSS COUNTY EXTENSION

4-H HOTLINEImportant dates, deadlines, and details

Dear Ross County 4-H family!

To our new and returning families, welcome home! We’ve spent the last several months planning for the eventful Spring and Summer ahead. We are very excited to see your families more often at Quality Assurance, Tag & Weigh-in’s, Chick Pickup and Camp enrollment! We’re busy, but in the best way!

At the same time, we are already gearing up for Skillathonand project judgings—we hope you are too! Beyond just the work, there’s fun stuff like Apple Pie Baking Contest, Lip Sync Competition, the Outhouse Races, and our latest new event the Round Bale Roll! And don’t forget about the King and Queen Contest!

There’s so much more than just your amazing projects! Their new friendships, many mistakes, epic memories, and boundary testing Remember, we want to see you out there “learning by doing” so send us pictures and videos of your best, funniest, and crazies stories and new skills!

– Katie Feldhues, 4-H Educator

May / 2019

4-H’er To Do List 2Endowment Info 2Event Cancellations 2Camping Opportunities 3Halloween Campout 3Communications Contest 4Friend of 4-H 4Outstanding Officers 44-H Yard Sign Fundraiser 5Early Project Judging 6Cloverbud Kits 6Flag Sets 6Scioto River Clean up 6Cloverbud Share Day 6General Project Judging 7FCS Project Judging 8Fashion & Bake Revues 8Safe Sitter Training 8Livestock Species Facebook 9Jr. Fair Booths 9Fair Livestock Reminders 10Rabbit Projects 11Cavy/Poultry/Cattle Projects 12Egg-cellent Exhibition for Cbuds 12Swine & Horse Projects 13Goat & Sheep Projects 14Dog Projects 15Spring Livestock Tag-ins 16Skillathon Tips & Schedule 16-17Vouchers/Sale 18Jr. Fair Board Membership 18Saturday Fair Awards 19Contacting Buyers 19Non-Market/QA/Tags 19Livestock Judging Contest & Team 20Jr. Fair Night Activities & KQ Contest 21Dates to Remember 22

PS. KEEP THIS HOTLINE HANDY IN THE MONTHS AHEAD—IT’S JAM-PACKED

WITH IMPORTANT DETAILS!

STAY CONNECTED4-H Advisor(s) - members receive the majority of their information and support through these key adult volunteers. They make sure important information is shared at club meetings.MAY Family HOTLINE. This newsletter is designed just for the 4-H member and family! We snail mail it out once a year so you have all the important details (or directions to find the details) regarding 4-H camp, special 4-H activities, important project deadlines, judging events, and optional events at your fingertips. This is your go-to guide throughout the year to keep you and your family on track!Ross County 4-H website ross.osu.edu. By clicking on 4-H Youth Development you are immediately connected to the latest and greatest 4-H information. A few key areas to check out include: forms, Advisor & Member notes page, registrations, camp info, the 4-H calendar, and past issues of the Hotline (typically emailed to your club advisors).Ross County Facebook www.facebook.com/rosscounty4h, updates and tidbits related to day-to-day 4-H programs and deadline reminders.NOTE: Your project requirements for 2019 are on tan paper and should have been distributed with your project books. Don’t be afraid to ask your advisor for help finding project resources and/or for assistance in working on your project. Most of your questions can be answered by checking with your advisor, the HOTLINE, or our website.

TO-DO LISTIt is YOUR responsibility

as a 4-H member’s family to keep track of

deadlines and details for your projects.

Keep this newsletter. Hang it on your

refrigerator!

• Read the Family Hotline (this newsletter).

• Put important dates and deadlines on your family calendar.

• Know your club meeting dates/times, project requirements, weigh-in/tag-in dates, and judging dates.

• Work on your projects and complete your books.

• Camper Round-Up is May 9 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. After that, camp fee increases $20 to $150/camper. June 1 is the last day to register for camp. NO EARLY registrations accepted.

• Bring in your completed creative Writing Projects by July 1.

• Non-Market Livestock Fair Registration Forms and Home Grown Rabbit Certificates due by July 15.

• Think ahead! You will need lots of forms (available on website, from your advisor, or the office) and they may need your advisor’s signature.

LOOK FOR FAIR BOOKS IN JUNE

ROSS COUNTY ENDOWMENTInterest earned through the endowment has recently provided over $8,000 to the 4-H program. Interest has been used to provide four $1000 college scholarships, pay for camp counselors to attendcamp without expense, scholarships for adults and teens to attend the Ohio 4-H Conference, and assist in paying for the county award trips—Leadership Washington Focus, Citizenship Washington Focus, Leadership Camp and Camp Canopy.Need a great gift for graduation, birthday, anniversary, or memorial tributes for friends and family or how about recognizing those outstanding accomplishments like Grand Champion Animal? Engraved Gift Bricks are available with a donation of $100 to the Endowment. How about a brick with your club name on it? Clubs receive extra honor club points for Endowment Donations.Larger donations receive recognition in the Ross County Endowment Plaza and by the Ohio 4-H Foundation and The Ohio State University and may provide donors a chartable income tax deduction. Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Invest in the Future! Donate to the Ross County Endowment Fund.

EVENT CANCELLATIONS: If an event must be cancelled or postponed, we will notify the local radio station WKKJ/WBEX immediately. We will also post notifications on our website, Facebook, and make every effort to notify participants.

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Ohio Special Needs CampA camp for children with disabilities will be held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp from July 5-7. Each camper will need to be accompanied by acaregiver. Cost for campers is $80 and caregiversis $45. Fees and forms are due by June 24. ContactMichelle Stumbo, Meigs County Extension Office, 740-992-6696 or stumbo.5@osu.edu for moreinformation. Scholarships possible. Check out thecamp video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww6iV7-d9Es.

Shooting Sports CampAre you interested in archery, rifles, shotguns,living history, pistols, or hunter education? ThenOhio 4-H Shooting Education Camp is for you!Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports offers two shootingeducation camps each year. Junior Camp is June 28-30 for ages 9-12 and costs $225. Senior campis July 14-19 for ages 12-18 and costs $325. Bothcamps take place at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp.Scholarships (typically $50 reimbursements) areavailable through the Ross County 4-H AdvisoryCommittee. More information at: http://www.ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp

Camp ScholarshipsScholarship Donations: Lend a hand and help send 4-H’ers who might not otherwise be able to attendby submitting a donation in the form of a charitable income tax deduction. A contribution in anyamount will help defray camp fees for members who qualify.

Scholarships Available: Need assistance for camp registration payment? Through donations andthe Ross County 4-H Committee funds, there are scholarships available to families that qualify.

4-H CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES

HALLOWEEN CAMPOUTSept. 27-29 – Ross County FairgroundsRegistration Deadline is September 1The 4-H Halloween Campout is an award winning Ross County 4-H only event. It is open only to 4-H members, volunteers, and their families. You must register to camp with a club unit in order to participate. If your advisor or your club does not participate in the event, you are allowed to camp with another club, if they have an advisor camping AND are willing to be responsible for you the entire time. The event features decorated fairgrounds and camp sites, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin chucking, pie eating, costume contests, games, crafts, and much more fall fun! We will also have wagon rides, haunted camp sites and trails, and fun with family and friends. Ask your club NOW about participating in this fun event! Cost is $50 per campsite which includes up to 5 people. There is a $5.00 fee for each additional person allowing for up to 10 people per campsite.NOTE: ANYONE planning to participate in the event (grandparents, etc.) MUST be included on the camping registration form. For security purposes, visitors will not be allowed to come watch trick or treating, game/contest participation, etc. if not pre-registered on the camp forms. REMINDER: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE AND ADVISORS WILL PAY WITH ONE CHECK AT THE MANDATORY MEETING—MORE INFO IN CAMPOUT PACKET AVAILABLE JULY 15, 2019.

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COMMUNICATIONS CONTESTThere will be no local Communication Contest this year due to low enrollment the past several years. Youth are still encouraged to participate in District Health and Safety Speaking and Skit Competitions (Winners are eligible for State) and Communication Contests at the Ohio State Fair.

Health and Safety Speaking and Skit District Competition: July 2 at the Ohio 4-H Center and finalists there will compete at the Ohio State Fair. Ross County entries are due to the Extension Office and must be received no later than July 15. Entries will be judged during Ohio State Fair. Additional information: https://ohio4h.org/nonlivestockguidebook

Communication Days: Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Ohio State Fair. Entries must be made by the Extension Office in each county by July 22, 2019. More information can be found in the Ohio State Fair Non-Livestock Guidebook: http://go.osu.edu/communicationday

4-H Marketing Division: (Thank You Cards, Holiday Cards, Infomercial) Members do NOT accompany these entries to judging at the contest. All entries deemed worthy by a local panel of judges will be forwarded for entry into the appropriate class in the Ohio State Fair Communications Days – Only One entry per member. Entries are due to the Ross County Extension Office no later than July 15. Entries will be judged during Ohio State Fair. Additional information: http://go.osu.edu/communicationday

FRIEND OF 4-H AWARD NOMINATIONSDo YOU know someone?•Who has had 3 or more separate activities or acts of support or involvement with 4-H;•Has greatly impacted 4-H youth and/or volunteers in more than one area/aspect of the Ross County 4-H program over an extended period of time•Whose involvement positively affected a number of the 4-H youth and/or volunteers in the community, county, area, and/or state***Nominees can be an individual, family, business, or corporation.Details and the online application can be found at ross.osu.edu and are due by June 1. The Friend of 4-H will be recognized during the Ross County Fair at the Jr. Fair King & Queen Contest on Sunday evening and announced again during Jr. Fair Night.

OUTSTANDING HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERSInterview- July 11, Awards- August 10Would you like to be named Outstanding Health, Safety or Environmental Officer? Interviews will take place on General Project Judging Day, July 11. Just show up during your club’s scheduled judging time and sign up for an interview. Bring your completed officer book and any supporting materials/ notebook/ scrapbook with you. The top two Environmental, Health, and Safety Officers will have picture plaques on display in the Junior Fair Building and will also be recognized during the 4-H Saturday Awards program at 10:00 AM at the fair. Good luck!

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Ross County 4-H Committee Yard Sign Sale• For Sale May 1-June 1. Two design options. Available for $10/each. • Can purchase individually or submit one check as a club. • Will be available for pick up at General Project Judging and Skillathon. • All other club fundraisers can be held while this countywide fundraiser is going on (exception to

standing rule).• Signs will be printed on both sides with the same design.

white background, dark green print & clover kelly green background, white print & clover

First & Last Name: ____________________________________________

Club Name: _________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ E-mail: _______________________

YES, I give permission for club advisor to pick signs up if they ask for them.

Signature: ___________________________________________________ACCEPT CHECKS ONLY – made out to Ross County 4-H Committee

Drop off or mail to 4-H Office: 475 Western Ave. Ste F Chillicothe, OH 45601

SIGN QTY DUE4-H CLUB MEMBER LIVES HERE $

I GOT MY START IN 4-H $

TOTAL DUE

$

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Early Project JudgingJune 25 from 12:00 – 6:00 PM@ Ross County Service CenterA day when members are judged who cannot attend General Project Judging, Food/Nutrition/Misc., FCS Judging, or Clothing, Textiles, and Quilting Judging. Any members who attend Early Judging are not eligible for State Fair selection.

EARLY PROJECT JUDGING REGISTRATIONLog in to oh.4honline.com using username and password

• Click on “my meetings”• Look for “Early Project Judging” and click “sign up”• Click the drop down area in the “topic” box• Select Judge #1 or Judge #2 (time slots are 15

minutes each)• Select a time• CLICK SAVE• Select a time for each project you will be bringing to

Early Project Judging

CLOVERBUD KITSRecently RESTOCKED! Available for 2 week check-out from the Extension office for FREE!

ANT ANT-ATOMYCLOVERBOT KIT

CORNY POLYMER BALLSFITNESS IS FUN

GREAT SEAL OF OHIOLEGO CRAFT

OUR COUNTRYOCEAN LAYERSRAINBOW JARWEATHER FUN

Call the Extension Office to check availability and schedule the next kit you want to borrow! Swing by and we’ll have it ready to go– all supplies and instructions included! Couldn’t be any easier to have a great Cloverbud meeting!

FREE FLAG SETS!The Ross County 4-H Committee wants to help promote patriotism in your club by providing a free small tabletop flag set (1 set per club) if your club does not have one or the set you have is in disrepair. Advisors should call/email the office by May 15 to be included in the order. #America #practiceyourpledges #redwhiteandblue

22nd Annual Scioto River Waterway Cleanup Plant Pride…Not Litter! Join the Chillicothe Green Team and clean the banks of the Scioto River Saturday, April 27th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the last parking lot to the right in the Chillicothe Annex. Teams will also go off site to clean the river banks at StrawserPark. Participants should wear old clothes, rubber boots, and bring gloves! The river cleanup will take place Rain or Shine, unless severe weather develops. If the weather is questionable, please listen to WKKJ radio station for cancellation of the event. There is NO RAIN DATE scheduled.

For more information contact Amy Fitton at 740-775-4247, Judi Mannion at Ross County Litter Control and Recycling at 740-772-5326 or email: littercontrol@rosscountyohio.gov.

*Be sure to stop by the 20th Annual Earth Gathering from 11:00 am -6:00 pm. on the lawn of the Pump House Center for the Arts! Sponsored by Ross County Litter Control and Recycling, Chillicothe Parks & Recreation, RPHF Solid Waste District, Crispie Creme Donuts, G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., and Henderson Pharmacy Services Inc.

Cloverbud Share DayCloverbud Share Day is during General Project Judging from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Jr. Fair Building. Cloverbuds are welcome to bring an item for “show and tell” in this non-competitive fun interview with Jr. Fair Board members. All participants receive a special rainbow completion ribbon!

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GENERAL PROJECT JUDGING TIPS•Please see the schedule for your club’s times

•Help keep the day running smoothly by coming at your listed time. Scheduled clubs have first priority at judging.

•Review the 4-H Project Judging Checklist at http://ross.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/project-judging-checklist

•Read your tan project requirements sheet (included in your project book) and you’ll arrive at judging fully prepared

•Are you taking –Small Animals, Pet Rabbits, or Cats? If so, you have the option of bringing your animal with you to your judging on General Project Judging Day. If you do bring the animal, it must be in an appropriate cage or pet carrier.

GENERAL PROJECT JUDGINGThursday, July 11 @ Fairgrounds*All projects except those noted below should arrive at theirclub’s scheduled time.All projects except the following should arrive at their scheduled time:**4-H Dog Lovers #201D You & Your Dog 2@9:00 2@9:30

CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT JUDGING July 1 – Due to Extension Office:

• The Writer in You (#588) July 11 – Interviews during General Project Judging

• Graded projects will be waiting

• Judge will interview, then issue final grade

You will take your project with you after judging to display in fair booth.

NOTE: If you are unable to attend General Project judging you will need to bring your project to Early Project Judging on June 25.

Club Time Club Time4-H Dog Lovers 9:00 Frogtown Thrifters 9:00

Against the Grain 12:00 Gone Country 11:00

All 4 One 11:00 Granny’s Bunch 11:00

All American Achievers 10:30 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 10:30

Amazing Country Kids 9:00 Hare & Livestock Raisers 11:30

American Made 11:30 Hooves, Hens, & Hares 9:00

American Rednecks 11:30 Jefferson Livestock 12:00

Barnyard Buckeyes 11:30 Jr. Livestock Growers 12:00

Barnyard Buddies 9:00 Kountry Magic 11:00

Beyond the Barn 10:00 Lope, Rattle & Roll 10:00

Blue Ribbon 11:00 Lucky Lopers 10:00

Boots N Bows 9:30 Mud Crew 12:00

Born Country 12:00 Oldtown Gang 9:30

Born in a Barn 9:00 P.V. Hustlers 11:30

Bubble Gum Gang 9:30 Panther Power 10:30

Buckskin Ramblers 9:00 Peacemakers 11:00

Buckskin Stitchers & Mixers 12:00 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 12:00

Busy Beavers 10:00 RC Gang 9:30

Clarkburg Jolly Beef Feeders 10:30 Ross County Round-up 10:00

Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 9:00 Ruff & Tuff 9:30

Clever Clovers 9:00 Seed Planters 11:30

Clover Bees 10:00 Sew & So Clovers 9:00

Clover Clan 11:00 Sizzle Stirrups 10:30

Concord Blue Ribbon 10:00 Super Kids 11:30

Country Freebirds 10:00 The Rascals 12:00

Country Kids 9:30 The Spirit Gang 10:00

Creative Helping Hands 10:30 Turnback 11:00

Deerfield Happy Helpers 10:30 Ultimate Survivors 10:00

Definite Doers 9:00 Walk, Trot, & Canter 10:30

Dirt Don’t Hurt 11:30 We Feed ‘Em Well 9:30

Elite Eagles 11:30 We’re Growin’ & Showin’ 9:00

Farmtastic 4-H’rs 9:30 Work to Win 10:30

Four Seasons 10:30 Zane Trail 4-H’ers 9:30

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Clothing, Textiles, and Quilting Project Judging Tips•Know your project requirements and what you need to bring to judging along with completed Fashion Revue info form.

•Be prepared to wear your outfit. Changing rooms will be available

•To receive a fair premium, the outfit that you assemble for judging must be on display in the Jr. Fair Building at Fair.

Bake RevueAugust 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Jr. Fair BuildingEntries will be accepted in the Jr. Fair Building. This event is optional, but if you do not participate you will need to display your cooking projects in the Jr. Fair Building. If no club booth, projects must be displayed in Miscellaneous Booth. All displays need to be set up by Saturday, August 3.

Family & Consumer Sciences JudgingJuly 9 @ Ross County Service CenterProjects: Food & Nutrition, Clothing, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Money Management, Laundry, Pantry Panic, Home Decorating, Science Fun w/Dairy Foods, Science Fun w/ Kitchen Chemistry

Fashion RevueJuly 11, 6:00 PM @ UniotoSchoolArrive by 5:30 PM. Dressing rooms willbe available.

1.Outerwear for Anywhere

2.Shopping Savvy Sr.3.Shopping Savvy Jr.4.Loungewear5.Terrific Tops6.Ready, Set, Sew Active!7.Clothing for Middle

School8.Creative Costumes9.Look Great for Less Sr.10.Look Great for Less Jr.11.Accessories for Teens12.Sundresses &

Jumpers13.Designed by Me14.Sew for Others15.Sew Fun16.Dress Up OutfitState Fair Announcements

CLUB TIME CLUB TIMEAgainst the Grain 1:00 Four Seasons 11:00All 4 One 10:00 Frogtown Thrifters 11:00All American Achievers 11:00 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 9:00Amazing Country Kids 10:00 Hare & Livestock Raisers 3:00American Made 2:00 Hooves, Hares, Hens 10:00American Rednecks 10:00 Jefferson Livestock 3:00Barnyard Buckeyes 2:00 Jr. Livestock Growers 9:00Be All You Can Be 10:00 Kountry Magic 11:00Blue Ribbon 1:00 Lucky Lopers 3:00Bubble Gum Gang 9:00 Mud Crew 1:00Buckskin Ramblers 3:00 Oldtown Gang 11:00Buckskin Stitchers & Mixers 11:00 P.V. Hustlers 2:00Busy Beavers 1:00 Panther Power 2:00Clarksburg Jolly Beef Feeders 3:00 Peacemakers 10:00Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 1:00 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 2:00Clever Clovers 1:00 RC Gang 3:00Clover Bees 10:00 Ruff & Tuff 3:00Clover Clan 9:00 Sizzle Stirrups 1:00Concord Blue Ribbon 1:00 Seed Planters 1:00Country Freebirds 11:00 The Rascals 1:00Country Kids 10:00 The Spirit Gang 2:00Creative Helping Hands 3:00 Turnback 11:00Deerfield Happy Helpers 10:00 Ultimate Survivors 10:00Discovery 9:00 We Feed 'Em Well 9:00Elite Eagles 3:00 We're Growin & Showin 10:00Farmtastic 4-Hers 3:00 Work to Win 9:00

Safe Sitter Training ClassJuly 23, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM @ Ross County Service CenterFEE: $25 – cards/checks to Ohio State University Extension– bring sack lunch. Pre-registration by July 16– classes fill very quickly!Designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercise. Students event get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue!Instructor: Lisa Barlage – barlage.7@osu.edu

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FAIR BOOTH THEME: Anyway you cut it, 4-H is top choice!ROSS CO. FAIR THEME: “75 years, say it isn’t so! Ross County Fair, we love watching you grow!

BOOTH REQUEST FORMSDue May 15 by advisors to the Extension office. Booths and displays must be in place onAugust 3 by 9:00 PM. All members taking General or Family & Consumer Science projects mustdisplay an exhibit for each project in order to receive their premium money. If your club does not have abooth, then items must be placed in the designated miscellaneous booth section of the Junior FairBuilding. Booth judging will be Sunday morning and the building will be open to the public starting Sunday afternoon. Booths may be decorated with either the fair or fair booth theme ideas.

FREE FAIR WRISTBANDS FOR 4-H’ERS THANK YOU Senior Fair Board for providing weeklong wrist band fair passes to Jr. Fair organization members age 7 and over!

Send your thank you note to:Senior Fair Board, P.O. Box 614 Chillicothe, OH 45601

FINDING ANIMAL PROJECT FAIR INFOIf you are taking an animal project, you will find necessary information in this newsletter and in the project requirements with your project book. Read through the “2019 Fair Book” (available in June) for a complete list of classes, rules, and fair schedules. Additionally, the Fair Book will be available online at www.rosscountyfair.com

DRESS CODE FOR ALL JR. FAIR EXHIBITORSAll exhibitors must adhere to the dress code as stated on project requirements, 4-H website, and as posted on the fairgrounds. We have been intentionally highlighting this during Quality Assurance Trainings. Please don’t make someone tell your child they can’t show/sell because of lack of compliance with dress code!

LIVESTOCK SPECIES FACEBOOK PAGESA great place to find species specific updates, reminders, tips, clinic info, rules and regulations, class updates, and photos are the species Facebook pages. The pages are maintained by volunteers representing the various species; Neither Ross Co. Ag. Society nor OSU Ext. is responsible for content. The following titles can be found by anyone on Facebook.

Cattle- Ross County Fair Steer Barn Rabbits- Ross County 4H Rabbit BarnGoats- Ross Co. Goat Barn Sheep- Ross County Fair Sheep BarnHorses- Ross County 4-H Horse Committee Swine- Ross County Fair Swine BarnPoultry- Ross County Jr. Fair Poultry

We would like to welcome two new Poultry Superintendents this year: Briar Causey and Anna Brooks! We also would like to say goodbye and thank you to Steve Smith for decades of service as a Goat Barn Superintendent. If you see Steve make sure you give him a big thank you from our 4-H family!

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LIVESTOCK MOVE INALL LIVESTOCK MUST BE IN PLACE IN BARNS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS BY 4:00 PM ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DUNF FORMSAll market poultry, market steer, markethog, market lamb, market goat, dairygoat and dairy cattle livestock projectsmust complete Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) certifying their animalsare drug free.

Forms must be presented prior toweigh-in. Some species will be requiredto turn in at registration on Saturday. Incomplete forms = no show/no sale.

State laws require all market animals bedrug-free on the date of show, sale andslaughter. This includes residue fromdrugs and medicated feeds. If your animalis treated during the fair for any approvedreason, you must submit a new DUNF.

FAIR VETIf your animal needs a Vet during thefair, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to contact and pay for a Vet’s service. All Vet’s must be approved by the fair vet on call before providing care.

*NEW* VET STALL TAGS/RELEASE TAGAt the vet check, exhibitors will be handed a neon sticker that will need to be added to their official name stall card. This is proof of having been checked by the Fair Vets at the entrance gate.

KEEPING IT CLEAN! Keeping your animal’s pen clean during the fair is your responsibility.It’s important for the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone – including youranimal. Here are some barn rules you need to know:•Clean animal pens out daily.•No tack, show boxes, feed, bedding, etc. will be permitted in any livestockpens. This allows better air movement. Special areas will be designated fortack in the hog, sheep, and goat barns. Make room for everyone – keep your things neat & compact.•Do not leave water buckets or pans in pens. It creates a mess. Instead,water your livestock several times each day.•Hogs should have a PVC waterer.•All stalls must be cleaned out by Sunday, August 11 at 12:00 noonor you will be ineligible to exhibit an animal the following year.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS• At the fairgrounds, all livestock

must go through a veterinarian check at the gate. Animals should be displayed in a way as to be easily seen. Blankets and other coverings must be removed prior to the vet check.

• Any animal having problems such as ringworm or warts must be taken care of prior to fair. Health papers are only required for dogs coming to the Jr. Fair Dog Show.

• It is your responsibility to take good care of your animal prior to and during the fair. If your quality of care doesn’t meet Ross County Senior Fair Board standards, you will be dismissed and not allowed to exhibit livestock the following year.

STALLS, PENS & TACKNo stall/pen changes will be permitted without special permission granted from the specie Jr. Fair Superintendent. See rule under the Jr. Fair Livestock Rules in the Fair Book for details. This applies to designated club/aisle tack areas as well. NO tack is to be removed from the Sheep, Swine, or Goat Barns before 12 noon on the last Saturday of the fair.

NO VEHICLES/ TRUCKS/TRAILERS are to line up around the barns before 12 noon on the last Saturday. NO VEHICLES are to be between the goat/sheep barn and hog barn.

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CLUB 6/19 6/22 CLUB 6/19 6/22 CLUB 6/19 6/22Born Country 6:00 9:00 Country Freebirds 6:40 10:00 Peacemakers 7:20 11:00

Busy Beavers 6:00 9:00 Granny’s Bunch 6:40 10:00 RC Gang 7:20 11:00

Clover Clan 6:00 9:00 Huntsmen Hillbillies 6:40 10:00 Ross Cty Round-Up 7:20 11:00

Creative Helping Hands 6:00 9:00 Jefferson Livestock 6:40 10:00 Ruff & Tuff 7:20 11:00

Deerfield Happy Helpers 6:00 9:00 Just 4 Fun 6:40 10:00 Seed Planters 7:20 11:00Discovery 4-H 6:00 9:00 Lope, Rattle & Roll 6:40 10:00 Turnback 7:20 11:00Hare and Livestock Raisers 6:00 9:00 Lucky Lopers 6:40 10:00 Against the Grain 7:40 11:30

Hallsville Friendly Ngbr. 6:00 9:00 Oldtown Gang 6:40 10:00 Blue Ribbon 7:40 11:30

Kountry Magic 6:00 9:00 P.V. Hustlers 6:40 10:00 Boots N Bows 7:40 11:30

Outback Gang 6:00 9:00 Panthers Power 6:40 10:00 Country Kids 7:40 11:30

All 4 One 6:20 9:30 Tip of the County 6:40 10:00 Farmtastic 4-Hers 7:40 11:30Bubble Gum Gang 6:20 9:30 American Rednecks 7:00 10:30 Gone Country 7:40 11:30Buckskin Ramblers 6:20 9:30 Barnyard Buckeyes 7:00 10:30 Hooves, Hares, Hens 7:40 11:30

Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 6:20 9:30 Concord Blue Ribbon 7:00 10:30 Mud Crew 7:40 11:30

Clover Bees 6:20 9:30 Jr. Livestock Growers 7:00 10:30 Nutty Buddies 7:40 11:30

Copperas Cats 6:20 9:30 Sew & So Clover 7:00 10:30 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 7:40 11:30

Elite Eagles 6:20 9:30 The Spirit Gang 7:00 10:30 Sizzle Stirrups 7:40 11:30

We’re Growin & Showin 6:20 9:30 Ultimate Survivors 7:00 10:30 Super Kids 7:40 11:30

FFA 6:20 9:30 Be All You Can Be 7:20 11:00 We Feed ‘Em Well 7:40 11:30

All American Achievers 6:40 10:00 Clever Clovers 7:20 11:00 Zane Trail 7:40 11:30

Amazing Country Kids 6:40 10:00 Clark. Jolly Bf. Fed. 7:20 11:00

American Made 6:40 10:00 Frogtown Thrifters 7:20 11:00

RABBIT PROJECTSPRE-FAIRJune 19 6:00 – 8:00 PM - Tattoo & Weigh-In @ FairgroundsJune 22 9 a.m. – 12 noon - Tattoo & Weigh-In @ Fairgrounds

•All Market Rabbits must be weighed and tattooed•All Breeding Rabbits must be tattooed for identification. If your rabbits are not already tattooed, you may bring them to the market rabbit weigh-in•All rabbits should arrive in cages (not pet crates/laundry baskets)

July 15 – Deadline•Homegrown Rabbit Certificates due to the Extension office (Market Rabbits only)•“Non-Market Livestock Entry” must be in the Extension Office in order to take Breeding Rabbits to the fair (Breeding and Fancy Rabbits)•Market Rabbits – tattooing cards are the entries for the Jr. Fair.•Clinic – July 25 6:00 PM @ Fairgrounds

FAIR WEEKFIRST SATURDAY8:30 AM – 4:00 PM - Weigh-In – All Market Rabbits must be weighed by assigned time to be eligible for show and sale. No re-weighs. Only 2 rabbits will be weighed and caged. *Do NOT bring extra rabbits.SUNDAY6:00 PM - Jr. Fair members Showmanship ClinicMONDAY8:30 AM - Showmanship—Pre-registration is required. Tables will be at the fair rabbit weigh-in on Saturday and until 7:00 PM on SundayWEDNESDAY8:30 AM - JudgingLAST SATUDAY•Sale following the steer and poultry sales (approximately 11:00 AM)Note: If a member has light or heavy-weight rabbits, those rabbits will NOT sell at the Rabbit Sale on Saturday of the fair, but will be compensated. Light and heavy-weight rabbits are NOT allowed to go home.**Please check the tan requirements sheet in your project book for additional info.**

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CAVY/GUINEA PIG PROJECTSPRE-FAIRJuly 15 - Non-Market Livestock Fair Entry due in the Extension office.

FAIR WEEKSunday 6:00 PM - Showmanship Clinic- Fairgrounds Small Animal ArenaMonday 9:00 AM (Check in 7:30-8:00 AM) -Showmanship Contest- You must pre-register for this event during the Saturday rabbit weigh-in and until Sunday at 7:00 PM.Wednesday 8:30 AM (Check in 7:30-8:00 AM)- Project judging- a detailed show schedule will be posted in the Rabbit Building on Tuesday evening.NOTE: Cavies do NOT stay at the fair. Members bring their cavy on the show day. You must provide your own cage and supplies; pen will not be provided.

POULTRY PROJECTSPRE-FAIRJune 13 1:00 – 6:00 PM -Market Chick pick-up Day –***SOMETIMES CHANGES DEPENDING ON HATCHERY - STAY TUNED!***July 15 - Non-Market Livestock Fair Entry due in the Extension office.

FAIR WEEKFirst Saturday• 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Poultry check-in –All Jr. Fair Poultry (Market, Production, Fancy, Ducks & Turkeys) must be checked in and caged• 5:00 PM – Market Chickens Mandatory weigh-inMonday 4:00 PM - Judging—Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Production and Fancy Chickens. Showmanship will follow.Tuesday 8:30 AM - Judging—Market PoultryLast Saturday - Market chicken sale following the steer sale**Please check the buff requirements sheet in your project book for additional info.

CATTLE PROJECTSPRE-FAIRJune 29- 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Fairgrounds -Hoof trimming

FAIR WEEKSunday • 12:00 noon - Beef Team Fitting & Showing Contest• 5:00 PM - Steer Weigh-in/Feeder calf weigh-in will follow• 9:15 PM @ Livestock Show Arena – All beef exhibitor and parents meetingMonday 8:00 AM - Dairy Show – Junior and open cattle will be judged together in breed classesThursday 8:00 AM - All Jr. Fair Beef shows, includes: Market Steers, Beef Showmanship, and Beef Breeding• Last Saturday• 9:00 AM – Market Steer Sale•12:00 noon – Animals in the cattle barn will be released**Please check the buff requirements sheet in your project book for additional info.

*NEW* EGG-CELLENT EXHIBITION FOR CLOVERBUDS!Cloverbuds are invited to paint eggshells and display them in the Poultry Barn Wednesday-Friday of Fair!All eggs need to be dropped off in the Poultry Barn Wednesday 8/7 between 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and picked up Friday 8/9 by 6:00 PM. Only one entry per child (4-12 REAL eggshells). Eggshells must be fully decorated at drop off. No entry fee, display only, no judging.

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SWINE PROJECTSFAIR WEEKSunday7:00 AM - Swine weigh-in. Hogs must weigh between 220 and 290 pounds or they will only show in Showmanship classes and sell at current market price for their respective weight.Tuesday8:00 AM – Market Hog ShowWednesday8:00 AM – Swine ShowmanshipThursday6:00 PM – Swine Sale

**Please check the buff requirements sheet in your project book for additional info.

*EXHIBITORS must register the number of Market Hogs being exhibited at the fair through an online registration process that requires ear tag numbers between June 15 and July 15. Tag numbers reflect sex of the market hog. Registration will be accepted at:http://go.osu.edu/2019MarketHogPens

OPEN SWINE SHOWJune 29-30 @ FairgroundsThis show will feature two days of show and showmanship for swine exhibitors. • June 29 is a market show and

breeding show open to all Ohio swine exhibitors ages 3-18 as of January 1, 2019.

• June 30 is showmanship and the Ross County Show specifically for Ross County 4-H & FFA tagged swine.

Registration will open online on May 1. Entry fee is $20/animal. For more details and to register, log on to: https://tinyurl.com/rosscoswineshow

Note: This event will replace the show typically held the Friday before fair.

HORSE PROJECTSPRE-FAIRDue by June 1:• Horse I.D. & Registration• Permission to Participate Form• Stall Reservations must be turned in by your advisor. *No

stall reservation – If you fail to get this info to your advisor and no stall reservation is made, you will have to trailer your horse daily to the shows.

• First Year Project Members – must complete the Equine Safety & Ethics Program (horse QA) requirements with a parent/guardian and submit documentation to the Extension office. You will not be able to take your horse to the fair if you do not complete the Equine Safety & Ethics Program.

July 1Jr. Fair Horse Show Entry dueAugust 16:00 PM – 8:00 PM – 4-H Skillathon – Participation counts towards Horseman Awards. Bring your 4-H Horse project and/or record book that is specified in the project guidelines, completed to date.

FAIR WEEKFirst SaturdayAll horses must be on the fairgrounds between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM

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GOAT PROJECTSPRE-FAIRMay 15 County, Bred, Born, and Raised Market Goatcertificates signed by the breeder due to the Extensionoffice.July 15 Fair entry forms for Breeding projects (Meat, Dairy, Pgymy) must be turned in to the Ext. office. All goatsmust be dehorned with the exception of breeding“meat” goats. Watch market goats closely for hornregrowth— they may have to be dehorned more thanonce! A maximum 1 inch regrowth is allowed andhorns must be dulled or rounded to eliminate sharpedges or points.

FAIR WEEKAll goats are to be checked in at the front of the barn before any goats are penned.First Saturday•8:00 PM – Exhibitor Meeting•8:30 PM– Market Goat Weigh-InSunday•2:00 PM – Dairy, Meat and Pygmy Goat Showmanship•6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – All Milking Dairy Goats must be milked out.Monday•9:00 AM – Dairy and Pygmy Goat Show•4:30 PM – Meat Breeding and Market Goat ShowFriday•6:00 pm Goat/Sheep Sale – Sheep sell first on event years and Goats sell first on odd yearsLast Saturday•12:00 noon – Breeding Goats dismissed

Pygmy Goats- can use microchipping as an approved form of identification—a universal microchip reader will be available during fair.

Ross County Boer Goat Summer ShowdownJune 1, 2019 at 9:00 am; Weigh-in from 7:00-8:30 AMJudge: Nolan FreyShow Order: Showmanship, Wether Sire, WetherDam, Wether Jackpot Show, and the Ross County Youth Only Show. Additional info can be found on the MWGS website http://www.midwestwgs.com or on the Ross County Boer Goat Association Facebook page or Heather Crago at 937-763-7423.

SHEEP PROJECTSPRE-FAIRJuly 15Non-market Livestock forms due to the Extension office

FAIR WEEKFirst SaturdayBy 4:00 PM – All market sheep must be in place5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Lamb weigh-in8:30 PM – All breeding sheep must be brought to the verification table on the north side of the sheep barn to be verified.Monday12:00 noon –– Sheep Breeding Show followed by Sheep Showmanship Wednesday3:00 PM – Market Lamb ShowFriday6:00 pm Goat/Sheep Sale – Sheep sell first on event years and Goats sell first on odd yearsLast Saturday12:00 noon – Breeding Sheep dismissed.

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DOG PROJECTSDOG PROJECT PARTICPANT REQUIREMENTSIn order to participate in any activity involving dogs, participants must complete “Permission to Participate in Ohio 4-H Dog Activities Disclosure and Release of Claims” form that was distributed in your project materials packet. Advisors should collect these forms, make copies, and then file a copy with the Extension officeAugust 9- ID Forms and Vaccination Certificate due to Extension Office Must have “2019 Ross County/Ohio State Fair Dog Project Identification Form and Vaccination Certificate” completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian. Be sure to list the Dog License Tag No. on the form. Vaccinations must be administered before August 9, 2019. Members will be mailed a special one-day pass for your dog’s fair admission in late July if the Extension office has received your Dog Show entry.

CLINICSRoss County Dog Key Leaders/Superintendents are hosting the following clinics at the Small Animal Arena to assist members with their dog projects. Participants may want to arrive at 5:30 PM to watch a video of the 4-H Dog Lovers training session. Please bring the project record book with you.5/20 @ 6:30 PM – You and Your Dog 6/10 @ 6:30 PM Obedience 7/1 @ 6:30 PM – Showmanship

PROJECT SPECIFIC DOG JUDGINGProject 200 – All About DogsJuly 11 @ Livestock Show Arena (Check General Project Judging Schedule)

Project 201D-You and Your DogJuly 11 @ Livestock Show Arena (Check General Project Judging Schedule) You must bring your dog, your project book and dog record forms completed to date with you to judging. If you cannot attend this judging you will need to attend Early Project Judging on June 25 between 12:00-6:00 PM at the Ross County Service Center. Please refer to your project/record book for judges score sheet.Project 201O- Obedience & Project 201S- ShowmanshipAugust 9, 8:30 AM Showmanship @ Small Animal Arena (During Dog Show)In order to show, a Jr. Fair Dog Show Entry form must be in the Extension office by 4:30 PM, on July 1. These projects require the Dog Resource Handbook. Showmanship interview questions during the show will come from specific chapters in this book. Resource Handbooks are given one per family for the life of the project.NOTE: Lists of questions used during the project interviews will be posted online: http://4hansci.osu.edu/companion.Look for questions under the “Resources” tab on the left of the page.

DOG POSTER CONTESTJuly 1- Posters DueMembers taking any Dog project are eligible to compete in the 2019 Ohio State Fair Dog Poster Contest. Rules and registration forms are available at the Extension office or online at http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/dog. The 4-H member, parent, 4-H advisor and Extension Educators must sign the entry form verifying that the 4-H member is enrolled in the project. The poster must be reviewed by the Extension Educator before they sign the entry form. Each youth must complete a 2019 Ohio State Fair Dog Show Poster Entry Form and send (or bring) the completed entry form along with poster to the OSF Dog Poster Contest, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Posters must be postmarked or delivered by July 1.

State Fair Dog Show EntriesJuly 1- Entry Forms DueYouth entered in Dog projects are eligible to compete at the 2019 Ohio State Fair Dog Show. The 4-H member, parent, 4-H advisor and Extension Educators must sign the entry form verifying that the 4-H member is enrolled in the project. The entry forms for all Dog projects for State Fair must be postmarked by July 1, 2019, and mailed directly to the State Fair Entry Department. Send entries to Entry Department, Ohio State Fair, 717 East 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211-2657

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Why is SkillathonImportant?Attractive fun posts are shared all the time on social media about why 4-H makes youth better people—how does Skillathon fit in that formula?

1) You learned how to clearly talk about what you know.

2) You learned to use resources to find answers to questions.

3) You learned to lose with grace and dignity.

4) You learned to be a role model.

5) You learned how to meet a deadline.

6) You learned that practice makes perfect.

7) You learned that doing things correctly takes time and effort.

8) You learned organization.

9) You learned how your actions impact your food.

10) You learned not to be afraid of trying new things.

*Modified from: http://www.retale.com/blog/reasons-4-h-makes-better-person/

SKILLATHON STUDY GUIDESLiterally everything you need to know for Skillathon is listed in your species study guide! Check them out on the Skillathon website which offers details about how Skillathon will run, other study tips, and each species’ complete study guide! These are your go-to to be successful in Skillathon and earn your Activity Voucher! Good Luck! All guides will be uploaded by middle of May.

http://ross.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/skillathon

Don’t forget! Exhibitors must bring their livestock record to Skillathon. These will only be partially completed by the time Skillathon arrives (you still have a few weeks and important steps left).

DON’T FORGET TO COMPLETE THE NEW THANK YOU NOTE PORTION

OF YOUR RECORD BOOK OR IN ADDITION TO YOUR PROJECT BOOK! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE COMPLETED UPON ARRIVAL AT SKILLATHON YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WRITE ONE

BEFORE FINISHING.PRACTICING AND ACTUALLY USING

THIS SKILL IS IMPORTANT TO WHAT WE STAND FOR IN 4-H.

#PRACTICEMAKESPERFECT #GRATEFULHEARTS

Spring Tag-In Goats, Sheep, and Hogs will be tagged in at the Ross County Fairgrounds May 4 from 8 AM -11 AM and May 6 from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Goats/Sheep will enter Gate 1 and proceed to the Beef Barn for tagging and weighing. Hogs will enter Gate 2 and proceed to the Show Arena for tagging. All species will exit Gate 3.

If you are bringing more than one species, order doesn’t matter. You will go through one specie tag-in and then circle out through the fairgrounds and get back in line for the next specie needed.

Please follow signs and be patient with our volunteer youth and adults.

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Club 7/9 7/20 Club 7/9 7/20 Club 7/9 7/204-H Dog Lovers 5:00 10:00 Copperas Cats 5:30 10:30 Mud Crew 5:30 10:30Adena Hustlers 6:00 11:00 Country Freebirds 6:30 11:30 Nutty Buddies 4:30 9:30Against the Grain 5:30 10:30 Country Kids 6:30 11:30 Oldtown Gang 6:00 11:00All 4 One 4-H Club 6:30 11:30 Creative Helping Hands 5:00 10:00 Outback Gang 5:00 10:00All American Achievers 5:00 10:00 Deerfield Happy Helpers 6:00 11:00 P.V. Hustlers 5:00 10:00Amazing Country Kids 4:00 9:00 Definite Doers 5:00 10:00 Panther Power 6:00 11:00American Made 5:30 10:30 Dirt Don't Hurt 5:00 10:00 Peacemakers 4:30 9:30American Rednecks 6:30 11:30 Discovery 4-H Club 5:30 10:30 Ragged Ridge Ramblers 6:00 11:00Barnyard Buckeyes 5:30 10:30 Elite Eagles 4:30 9:30 RC Gang 4:30 9:30Barnyard Buddies 6:00 11:00 Farmtastic 4-H'rs 5:30 10:30 Ross County Round-Up 4:30 9:30Be All You Can Be 4:00 9:00 FFA 4:00 9:00 Ruff & Tuff 4:30 9:30Beyond the Barn 6:30 11:30 Four Seasons 5:00 10:00 Saddle Blazers 5:30 10:30Blue Ribbon 5:30 10:30 Frogtown Thrifters 4:00 9:00 Seed Planters 5:00 10:00Boots N Bows 6:30 11:30 Gone Country 5:00 10:00 Sew & So Clovers 5:00 10:00Born Country 5:30 10:30 Granny's Bunch 4:30 9:30 Sizzle Stirrups 5:00 10:00Born in a Barn 6:30 11:30 Hallsville Friendly Neighbors 4:00 9:00 Super Kids 5:30 10:30Bubble Gum Gang 5:00 10:00 Hare and Livestock Raisers 4:00 9:00 The Rascals 4:00 9:00Buckskin Ramblers 6:00 11:00 Hooves, Hares & Hens 6:30 11:30 The Spirit Gang 5:00 10:00Busy Beavers 4:30 9:30 Huntsmen Hillbillies 5:30 10:30 Tip Of The County 5:00 10:00

Clarksburg Jolly Beef Feeders 5:30 10:30 Jefferson Livestock 4:00 9:00 Turnback 5:00 10:00Clarksburg Jolly Feeders 5:30 10:30 Jr. Livestock Growers 6:30 11:30 Ultimate Survivors 5:00 10:00Clever Clovers 6:00 11:00 Just 4-H Fun 4:00 9:00 Walk, Trot, & Canter 4:30 9:30Clover Bees 4:30 9:30 Kountry Magic 5:30 10:30 We Feed 'Em Well 6:00 11:00Clover Clan 5:00 10:00 Lope, Rattle & Roll 5:30 10:30 We're Growin' & Showin' 4:00 9:00Concord Blue Ribbon 6:30 11:30 Lucky Lopers 6:30 11:30 Work To Win 6:30 11:30

Zane Trail 4:30 9:30

Skillathon 2019Tuesday, July 9 @ Fairgrounds or Saturday, July 20 @ Fairgrounds*All animal exhibitors are required to participate in Skillathon in order to show/sell at the Ross County Jr. Fair 2019. There are TWO date options to attend. Horse Skillathon is held separately.**Plan to attend your club’s assigned times. Study guides are available online for every species-- every question that could be asked is covered on these study guides!

Skillathon AwardsCompletion- All exhibitors must participate in Skillathon in order to show/sell. No minimum score is required in order to show/sell but we do hope exhibitors try their best.Activity Voucher- All exhibitors who earn a 75% or better on their Skillathon will receive an “Activity Voucher” that can be cashed in during the fair in addition to their three “Project Vouchers.”

Premier SkillathonSame time as Animal Skillathon both daysTest your knowledge of all livestock species! This optional contest is open to youth ages 12-18 (as of January 1). Members will complete one *SENIOR* level station in every species Skillathon. This will test exhibitors’ general knowledge or application of knowledge of the 10 species listed below. There will be a booth by the Sale Arena to pick up a score card and exhibitors will proceed to rotate through every barn to complete the assigned stations. Winners: 1st place- $300, 2nd place $150, 3rd place- $75 provided ((SPONSOR NEEDED)). Refer to Senior level study guide sections.Species include: Beef ● Dairy ● Dogs ● Cavies ● Poultry ● Goats ● Rabbits ● Horses ● Sheep ● Swine.

We will need volunteers to assist with running stations. Look for sign-ups on Facebook/email in June.

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Get Your Premium $$$ at the FairThe Ross County Senior Fair Boarddistributes premium money to 4-H andFFA members for up to 3 projects eachand for top place in certain Junior Fairactivities. This money serves as a“thank you” for your participation andexhibition of projects at the fair. It isnot meant as a project reimbursement.Thanks Senior Fair Board, that’s a nicereward for our members!

Here’s how Premiums work:▪ When your project is judged, you will

receive a project voucher, based onyour grade, to redeem at the fair foryour premium money.

▪ Vouchers will be void if your project isnot exhibited at the fair per projectrequirements in your club booth or miscellaneous area.

▪ Write your name and project on thevoucher and put it in a safe place.

▪ You may redeem a maximum of three (3)4-H Project Vouchers.

Note: you may receive more than 3 projectvouchers. Pay attention to the dollaramount and select the 3 you wish toredeem.

▪ Take vouchers to the Ticket Booth insidethe Jr. Fair Building during the boothhours printed on the vouchers and getyour cash.

▪ Vouchers must be redeemed at the Fair.▪ If your judging is before the fair, it is

your responsibility to bring the voucherto the fair to redeem.

▪ Activity Vouchers are awarded as prizesduring certain Jr. Fair events and must beredeemed using the same process. Youmay cash all Activity Vouchers that youreceive.

▪ Vouchers cannot be replaced andshould be redeemed by you personally.

Voucher TermsIt’s very important to know the difference and keep trackof your vouchers!

Project Vouchers: these are received at your project judging and are based on your project grade. You canredeem no more than 3 project vouchers.

Activity Vouchers: these are received as a specialaward (i.e. showmanship, Skillathon, bake revue, style show,light horse selection, etc.) You can redeem every activityvoucher you earn!

NOTE: Exception with Vouchers

Horse Showmanship is required in order to receive a project grade/voucher so this will count towards your 3 maximum project vouchers.

2019 POLICIES FOR LIVESTOCK SALES AND CHECKSLivestock Sale checks will be MAILED to sellers (exhibitors) nolater than the last Saturday in September, provided paymenthas been received from buyer. All other checks will be mailedas they are received by the Sale Committee. Do not call theExtension office or your buyer to check if payment has beenmade. For information on the Ross County Jr. Fair Sale you cango to their Facebook: Ross County Jr. Fair Sale Committee.

*NEW* SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS ADVANCE IN SALE ORDERFirst place showmanship winners, in each age division, for each species, will advance in their respective sale order to immediately follow champion winners. This is to reward exhibitors for their personal commitment to excellence in showmanship.

JR. FAIR BOARD NEWBIESInterested in joining Jr. Fair Board? Applications for 2020 will be available at the Fair. To apply, you must be 14 - 18 years old (as of January 1, 2019) and in 9th-12th grade. Applications are due Tuesday, September 3.JFB members are responsible for:• Policy creation and enforcement• Weigh-in/tag-in assistance• Jr. Fair Night production• Announcing and assisting at fair shows• Fundraising• Fairground Improvements

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Contacting Potential LivestockBuyersOur Junior Fair receives tremendous community supportduring the Livestock Sales. It’simportant that we are courteousto our buyers!

DO:• Contactpeople/businesses you

know• Invite them to the auction to bid

and consider purchasing ananimal, not “my animal”

• Share that they will receive recognition in the Fair Book

• Give the buyer the date and timeof the auction

• Tell new bidders to call Chris Hooks, Sale Committee President 740-649-8886 for further information or visit their Facebook Page: Ross County Jr. Fair Sale Committee

• Thank all your bidders! Send a personalized written thank you note

• Send another thank you note to last year’s bidders with an invite to this year’s sale.

DO NOT:• Solicit buyers during sale at fair• Pressure anyone into buying

your animal• Ask a buyer to add money to a

check

NOTE: Buyers receive lots ofrequests to purchase animals, sobe polite and show yourappreciation to every contact.Keep in mind, it’s the bid thatcounts, not the buy!

Saturday Fair AwardsAugust 10, 10:00 AMThe top awards in the project areas of: General, Clothing, Nutrition, andFamily & Consumer Sciences are selected during pre-fair judging.These are called “Judges’ Choice Awards” and are presented to theTop 10% in each project area.

Plaques for all of the Judges’ Choice recipients are displayed inthe Jr. Fair Building during the fair, and then presented during theSaturday awards program at the Bandstand. You will be notified ifyou will be receiving one of these exceptional awards.

Additional awards presented on Saturday: Beef Clean Stall,Dairy Fitting, Horse Awards (state fair qualifiers, clean stall,Horseman), Bake Revue, Outstanding Nutritionist, OutstandingClothing projects, Outstanding Sheep Exhibitor, Outstanding BeefExhibitor

Non-Market Livestock Fair EntryFormsJuly 15- Entries DueBreeding sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry, and guinea pig projectsrequire Non-Market Livestock Forms (often referred to as breedingslips) to be turned in for fair registration. Any animals coming to the fair except market animals are required to complete a Non-Market LivestockEntry form. These forms are available in June from the Extensionoffice or your advisor. All forms must have the complete info for eachanimal (including date of birth, ID, scrapie ID, and breed) in order tobe entered and shown at the fair.

Quality AssuranceMAKE UP QA– May 23 @ 5:00 PMQuality assurance meetings are mandatory for anyone taking a lactating or meat project. Please contact the Extension office to sign up. Must complete to SHOW or SELL per Ohio Dept. of Agriculture.

LAST CHANCE QA– JUNE 20 @ 6:00 PM @ RCSCCOSTS $20/ATTENDEE

Livestock TagsMarket steers, market lambs, market goats and market hogs allreceive tags pre-fair. Your animal must have their tag. If a tag islost or broken, call the office at 740-702-3200 immediately. Pleasetry to locate the tag and keep it.

Showman of ShowmenWinning showman from each of the following species (by age division) will be eligible to participate in this contest at the end of fair. See Fairbook for more details.Large Animals: Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, HorseSmall Animals: Pygmy goat, Rabbits, Poultry, Cavies

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Ross County Jr. Livestock Judging ContestDate: August 7, 2019Time: Immediately following sheep exhibition Location: Large Animal Show Arena

Description: The General livestock judging contest will consist of 8 classes. The classes will include both breeding and market classes. Breeding classes may also require the evaluation of EPD’s. All contestants will be required to answer 5 questions on four classes they evaluate. Senior questions will be blind.

Rules:• There will be 2 divisions to the contest. Junior division (8-13 years old) Senior Division (14 years-18 years)

All ages are based on 4-H age. Awards will be given to each division. • A team will consist of 4 members where all 4 scores will be tabulated• No junior fair organization is limited to the number of teams they can enter• If you do not have a team, you may judge as an individual• A Committee of Judges will place all classes and answer the questions. A selection committee will select

all classes for the contest and decide which classes require questions.• All contestants must follow the Ross County dress code• All placings, cuts and question scores provided by official judges will be final. All team and individual

placings set by contest officials are final

Scoring:Scores will be based upon a possible score of 50 points for placing each class and 50 points for each set of questions answered. All contestants will judge 8 classes worth 400 points. All contestants will be required to answer 4 sets of 5 questions for a total of 200 points. Therefore, each contest will be worth 600 points

A. Teams and individuals will be ranked in order of total score (placings and questions) for the classes comprising each species or award category. The team or individual having the highest score will be declared the winner in each category of the contest.

B. If there is a tie for overall team or individual awards, the contestant or team with the highest overall questions score will be awarded the higher placing.

Cost: $5/pre-registered by July 31. $10 for late/day-of registration.

ROSS COUNTY LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAMSIf still interested in participating on the Junior (8-13 years old) or Senior (14-18 years old) Ross County Livestock Judging Teams– you have ONE more chance to join– attend the next meeting for the appropriate age group:

• Jr. – May 13 5:30-7:30 PM @ RCSC• Sr. – May 14 5:30-7:30 PM @ RCSC

**Team members must attend at least 6 practices

Contact Madi directly with any questions740-505-2935 or madison.schumacher17@gmail.com740-702-3200 after May 1

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Jr. Fair Night Events<<<The following events are brought to you by the Ross

County Junior Fair Board. Ifthey sound like something

you want to be a part of, askyour club advisors how you

and your fellow memberscan participate! Sometimes they just need a nudge and some good family help and

support to get things going!The rules and registrationforms are on our website.

Everyone who participateson Jr. Fair Night gets

t-shirts, ribbons, and mayearn money for their club.

Hope to see you there!**NO CLOVERBUD

PARTICIPANTS

Apple Pie Baking ContestMay 15- Entries Due to Extension officeJune 1- Clubs notified for 25 clubs selected from entriesAugust 6- JudgingOpen to all Jr. Fair organizations. One pie per club, troop, or chapter permitted so your group may have to have a bake off. A member or advisor may bake pie. Final pies must be made with apples provided by Hirsch’s Fruit Farm. Top 5 pies will be auctioned off at Jr. Fair Night. Winning pie bakers accompany pies to auction.

Round Bale RollMay 15- Entries due– forms on ross.osu.eduJuly 22– Optional Practice Run at PrelimsOpen to all Jr. Fair organizations. One team per club/chapter that includes 2-3 members. All participants must be ages 13 and up. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bib-overalls. Work gloves are highly recommended but not required.

Lip SyncMay 15- Entries Due (with music & lyrics)—forms on ross.osu.edu July 22- Mandatory prelims for groups to try out (top 5 selected) August 6 - Jr. Fair Night at the Grandstands (top 5 perform) Open to all Jr. Fair organizations. Judged on entertainment value, costumes, lip sync ability, & use of props. Groups of 3-10 members perform song(s) selected from the designated genre: 2000’s POP

Outhouse RaceMay 15- Entries due—forms on ross.osu.edu July 22 – Safety Check & Practice RaceAugust 6 - Races- All teams from Preliminary Race will compete. Open to any Jr. Fair Organization – one outhouse per team. Teams of 5 = 1 passenger, 4 runners. NO cloverbuds may participate. Constructed of solid sides, roof, and floor. Must have four wheels equal in size and contact the ground. Outhouse must stand upright unassisted when the rider is in it. Full rules found on website ross.osu.edu

Jr. Fair King & Queen ContestJuly 1- Applications due to Extension office—applications on ross.osu.eduOpen to Jr. Fair organization members (member prior year) 16-18 as of January 1, 2019. Clubs may have more than one member enter.July 21, 3:00 PM- Ross County Service Center- Pictures, mandatory preliminary interview judgingAugust 4, 8:00 PM- King & Queen Contest at Grandstands

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MAY1 Due:

-Camp Scholarship ApplicationsCamp Counselor Training 5 PM – 7:30 PMJunior Leader’s Mtg. 7:30 PM

2 Camp Counselor Work Day 2 PM – 6 PM4 SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS & GOATS

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM @ Fairgrounds6 -SPRING TAG-IN: HOGS, LAMBS & GOATS

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Fairgrounds8 Camp Counselor Work Day 2 PM – 6 PM9 Camper Round-Up 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM @ RCSC 11 Cloverbud Sidekicks 9:00 AM – 11 AM @ RCSC15 Due:

-Fair Booth Request-County Bred/Born/Raised Cert.-Jr. Fair Night Contest Entries Camp Counselor Training 5 PM – 7:30 PM

18 Poultry Clinic 1 PM @ RCSCGoat Clinic 1 PM @ Fairgrounds

20 Horse Committee Meeting 6:30 PM21 Sale Committee Meeting 6:30 PM23 Make Up Ross Co. Quality Assurance 5-6:30 PM27 Memorial Day—Office Closed

JUNE1 DUE:

-4-H Yard Sign Orders-Camp Registrations, Camp refunds and Camp scholarship money-Horse Forms for Ross County Fair-Friend of 4-H Nomination form JTOS / Carteens 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon RCSC

3 Jr. Fair Board Mtg. 6:00 PM @ FairgroundsSr. Fair Board Mtg. 7:00 PM @ Fairgrounds

5 Jr. Leader’s Mtg. 7:00 PM8 Horse Clinic11 Couns. Camp @ Tar Hollow 9:00 AM-4:00 PM13 Market Chick Pick-up 1:00 pm-6:00 PM @ RCSC13-16 Senior Camp17 Horse Committee Mtg. 6:30 PM @ Fairgrounds18 Sale Committee Mtg. 6:30 PM @ RCSC19 Last Chance Quality Assurance ($20 fee)20 Quality Assurance must be completed per ODA

Rabbit Tattoo & Weigh-in 6:00 PM-8:00 PM @ FairgroundsDUE:-Ohio State Fair entries (postmark) for Rabbit & Poultry, Livestock, Horse production, Dog Show & Agility

22 JTOS / Carteens 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon RCSCCloverbud Day Camp @ Tar HollowRabbit Tattoo & Weigh-in 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon

25 Early Project Judg. 12 noon – 6:00 PM @ RCSC27-29 Junior Camp28-30 Jr. Shooting Sports Camp @ Canters Cave29 Hoof Trimming 7:00 AM- noon @ Fairgrounds

JULY1 DUE:

-Dog Entries for Ross County Jr. Fair-Horse Show Entries for Ross County Jr. Fair-Creative Writing proj. turned in to Ext. Office-Fair Queen & King Contestant applications-Ohio State Fair Scholarship Applications-Ohio St. Jr. Fair Entries Dog Poster Contest

4 Independence Day – Office Closed6-7 Teen Camp9 FCS Project Judging Day @ RCSC

*refer to club schedule*-OSF Horse PAS registration deadline-Skillathon 4:00pm-7:00 PM @ Fairgrounds

11 General Project Judging Day *refer to club schedule*Goat Clinic 11 AM & 1 PM @ FairgroundsFashion Revue 6:00 PM

14-19 Sr. Shooting Sports Camp @ Canters Cave20 Horse Pre-Fair Show @ Fairgrounds15 DUE:

-Non-market livestock forms-Home Grown Rabbit entries-Member completionsHorse Comm. 6:30 PM @ Fairgrounds

16 Sale Committee meeting 6:30 PM @ RCSC20 Skillathon (Make-up) 9:00 AM – 12 noon21 State Fair Rep.’s Meeting 1:30 PM @ RCSC

Jr. Fair Royalty Interviews22 Jr. Fair Night prelims @ Fairgrounds23 Safe Sitter Class24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair25 Rabbit Clinic 6:00 pm – 7:30 PM @ Fairgrds

AUGUST1 Horse Skillathon 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @Fairgds1-3 Clubs Decorate Booths 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM3 ALL Livestock Move-in before 4 PM3-10 Ross County Fair4 Rabbit Clinic 6:00 PM @ Fairgrounds24 JTOS/Carteens 9:00 AM – 12 noon @ RCSC

SEPTEMBERDUE:-Achievement Packet Orders-Jr. Fair Board Applications-Halloween Campout Registrations

Ross County 4-H Hotline 22 May 2019

Ross County Extension4-H Office740-702-3200ross.osu.eduFeldhues.2@osu.eduBluck.5@osu.eduDavis.3885@osu.eduGuthrie.74@osu.edu