4-H Calendar. Upcoming Opportunities for Teens. Monroe County 4-H News. November-December 2018 Issue OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

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1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H Calendar November 1 4-H Committee - 7 pm 3 OSU vs Nebraska 10 OSU at Michigan State 12 Office Closed for Veterans Day 13 Saddle Horse Committee - 7 pm 14 Carteens - 6 pm 15 Extension Advisory Committee - 7 pm 17 Market Steer Weigh-in; am at the fairgrounds (snowdate: 12/1/18) 17 OSU vs Maryland 22 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 23 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 24 OSU at MICHIGAN!!! December 3 JR. Fairboard Applications Due 11 Livestock Committee Meeting - 7 pm 24 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed 25 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed January New Years Holiday - Office Closed 5 Junior Fair Conference - Columbus Upcoming Opportunities for Teens There are a few deadlines coming up for 2019 opportunities that we don t want you to miss. December 3- Junior Fairboard applications due (included in this newsletter) December 8- Junior Leaders Gift Making Workshop (call the office to RSVP) December 31- CARTEENS instructor applications due (included in this newsletter) February 8- Camp Counselor Applications due (coming soon) February 8- Ohio 4-H Teen Conference Registrations due (coming soon) February 8-4-H Open House Volunteer (coming soon) February 15 - Ohio 4-H College Scholarships (information included in this newsletter) April 1 - State 4-H Camps (coming soon in March newsletter) April 1 - Monroe County 4-H College Scholarship (coming soon in March Newsletter) For more information about any of these opportunities, call us at (740) or Goodrich.49@osu.edu. Sincerely, Cheryl Goodrich Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Monroe County 4-H News November-December 2018 Issue

2 Junior Fairboard Applications Due December 3 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 Monday, December 3. 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, Mail your W-9 to : Monroe County Jr Livestock Committee, P.O. Box 248, Woodsfield, OH To find out if your child needs to file taxes see IRS Publication 929; Tax Rules for Children and Dependents. This can be found on the IRS website at 4-H Express WHAT'S BRAND NEW (Being Offered for the First Time) 182 Small Engine 593 Seeing Through Graphic Design 612 Geology: Can You Dig It? 757 Crossbow OOPS! We Made A Mistake It was brought to our attention that we had information incorrect in the 2018 Official Fair Results. For Senior Rabbit Showmanship, the results should have been: 1st Place - Marissa Ruble and 2nd Place - Tabitha Straub. We are deeply sorry for the oversight and wish congratulations to these winners. REVISED or REPLACED (old title) WHAT'S DISCONTINUED 596 Play the Role 2019 Project Judging Dates July 8 Shooting Sports Judging July 9 Special Interest Judging July 23 Animal Project Interviews & Skillathons Club Treasury Reports Due January 31, 2019 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 CARTEEN Volunteers Needed Carteens is an educational program designed for teen drivers who have had one or more traffic offenses. Carteens is unique in that it uses teen instructors to teach their peers. Teen volunteers receive training and lead hands-on interactive activities for the program participants. You also have the opportunity to receive incentives for volunteering such as gas gift cards and college scholarship money. CARTEENS program topics include excessive speed, driving under the influence, seat belt safety use, consequences of unsafe decisions, dealing with peer pressure, and recognizing and reacting to traffic signs and signals. This program is made possible through a partnership between the Monroe County Juvenile Court and OSU Extension's 4-H Youth Development Program. Currently we are seeking teen volunteers for the program. See the application in this newsletter. November-December 2018

3 2019 Livestock Sale Rule Revisions The Monroe County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has completed its revision of the 2019 Sale Rules. A copy is enclosed in your 4-H Express. Major changes include: #3 Any exhibitor (or their family member) who harasses a buyer after the purchase of an animal and requests to have the animal given or sold back to them will be banned from selling any Junior Fair market animals the following year. #8 Animals are to be weighed clean and dry with only one halter. The weighmasters have the right to refuse to weigh any animal that is deemed to be not clean and dry. #12 Large sale order will be feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders, hogs Small sale order will be fryers, goats, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, lambs #14 Animals must be registered by Monday, May 6, #15 Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 6 th 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 18 th 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 Market fryers are a terminal project. All market fryers brought to the fair and weighed-in will be taken to slaughter with arrangements made by the sale committee. Must be in member s continual care by July 9. Market rabbits must be in member s continual care & tattooed by July 22. Market turkeys - must be in member s continual care by June 1. Market 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 7. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 6. When turning in pictures of the tag in the pig s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible. Market Lamb weights have been raised to between 100 and 150 pounds. Market lambs and goats must be in the member s continual care by May 18, 2019 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 18, 2019 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 Update & State Fair Steer Entries The Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has set Saturday, November 17 th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. for weigh-in and registration of Market Steers for the 2019 Monroe County Junior Fair. Snow date will be December 1 st. Market steers may be registered in an individual s name or under the family steer option. If the family steer option is chosen, each exhibitor can register a maximum of 2 steers in their name. Then only one additional steer per family can be tagged in the family name. If the family steer 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. Each exhibitor can register, tag and weigh-in a maximum of 3 steers as an individual or 2 steers if using the family steer option. Any current 4-H or FFA member who is interested in showing market steers at the 2019 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. Important 2019 Dates to Remember All animal registrations will be due by May 6, 2019 at 4:30. Fair dates are August H Express 3 November-December 2018

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 9th. 5 Year Volunteers Tiffany English, Wild & Crazy Kids CB Darby Hossman, County Liners CB Brandi Loch, Cross County Classics CB Tracey Lucas, 4-H Buddies Amy Winland, Wild & Crazy Kids CB 10 Year Volunteers Bonnie Betts, Wild & Crazy Kids Elizabeth Betts, Wild & Crazy Kids Amanda Earley, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies CB Cheryl Goodrich, Rabbit Key Leader Kate Hoover, Monroe County Shooting Sports John Hupp, Monroe County Shooting Sports Bonnie Kilburn, Blue Jean Guys & Gals Debbie Myers, Buckeye Kids Kim Nalley, Beallsville Busy Bees Lindsay Stalder, 4-H Endowment Committee Shantel Zwick, 4-H Endowment Committee & Blue Jean Guys & Gals 15 Year Volunteers Beverly Anderson, 4-H Endowment Committee Donna Haslam, Crazy Critters Nan McBurney, Horse Whisperers 30 Year Volunteer Tom Winkler, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies & Woodworking Key Leader 35 Year Volunteers Chris Glotfelty, Riverfront Wranglers & 4-H Endowment Committee Connie Smith, Cross County Classics Ron Winkler, Riverfront Wranglers 4-H Express 4 Volunteer Banquet Highlights Monroe County 4-H Volunteers were recognized October 22 nd at 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 *Catelyn Turner * Amy Postle *Micah Roberts * Shana Hartley Volunteers Elected to 4-H Committee *Alberta Winkler *Dawn Rose *Christina Dick *Kate Hoover Award Winners Recognized at 2018 Volunteer Banquet Two 2018 Friend of 4-H Awards were presented in memory of longtime 4-H supporters David Landefeld and Randy Williams. This award is presented annually to an individual, business, or group that has provided exceptional support for the local 4-H program. David Landefeld worked closely with 4-H over his more than 30 years as a member of the Monroe County Agricultural Society. He served as an advisor to the Junior Fairboard as well as president of the Junior Fair Committee. The Landefeld family passed the 4-H tradition down through their family, as their children and grandchildren have been highly involved in the program also. Randy Williams was a well-known figure around the swine barn at the Monroe County Fair while his two sons were growing up. He was the Swine Project Key Leader for several years and helped improve the facilities for 4-H youth at the fair. The Williams family influenced many youth over the years as Randy s wife, Emma, served as a 4-H volunteer with the Wild & Crazy 4-H Club for 15 years. The Landefeld Family accepting the Friend of 4-H Award in memory of David Landefeld. Emma and Travis Williams accepting the Friend of 4-H Award in memory of Randy Williams. November-December 2018

5 Outstanding 4-H Service Award The Monroe County 4-H Committee awarded Bobbi Harmon with the Outstanding Service Award. This award is given each year to individuals who have exhibited a high degree of support for 4-H Youth Development work in Monroe County. Bobbi served as a 4-H volunteer for over 10 years with the former Skyriders 4-H club. She became interested in showing horses when she was a 4-H member and continued her involvement as her three children showed horses during Betty Ward, 4-H Committee president, presents Bobbi Harmon with the Outstanding Service Award. their 4-H years as well. Even though her children are now grown, Bobbi can still be found helping out around the horse barn at the Monroe County Fair. Friendly Reminder About Sheep/ Goat Scrapie Tags for 2019 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: 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 $100 Community Service Grant at the H Volunteer Recognition Banquet. This year the four awards were funded to: Outlaw Classics 4-H Club is committed to helping the community and donating items to raise funds for community organizations. A sandstone was donated and auctioned off to aide in a cabin restoration at Camp Piedmont. Also, a basket was created by club members and donated to the Beallsville Rally for Life Bingo. The money raised from the bingo was donated to the Cancer Gas Cards program of Monroe County. 4-H Member Arianna Skinner was present to receive the certificate. Their $100 award will be sent to the club. Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies 4-H Club refurbished the landscaping on both sides of the Henri Coulson Building. All the rock was taken out and new landscaping fabric was placed down. Flowers were donated by the Old Well Greenhouse. Replaced all the rock and then cleaned up the trees. 12 members and parents helped with the work. Planted a variety of flowers around the Rowley Building and also many barrels around the barns. Advisor Albert Winkler & 4-H Member Hannah Straub were present to receive the certificate. Their $100 award will be sent to the club. Backyard Friends 4-H Club spent an evening this summer with the residents at the Monroe County Care Center. They sang Christmas songs and handed out cards of cheer that they had made. We also worked the 4-H lunchstand and donated items to the Antioch Fireman s Carnival Country Store and also the Monroe County EMS Country Store. The club collected and donated pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Advisors Cody & Brenda Simmons were present to receive the certificate. The $100 award will be sent to the club. Wild and Crazy Kids 4-H Club mulched & planted flowers at the Graysville Community Center welcome sign and the 2 planters at the front of the firehouse. We also mulched and planted flowers around the Skyvue signs. The club also used $50 from our fundraiser money and donated items to the Christmas in July program that helps patients at the care centers. Advisors Amy Winland, Bonnie Betts & April Dalton were present to receive the certificate. Their $100 award will be sent to the club. 4-H Express 5 November-December 2018

6 2018 Plat Books 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 was just released in April. Upcoming Conferences, Workshops and Trainings Junior Fair Conference - This conference will be on Saturday, January 5, 2019 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 Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) - Buckeye Leadership Workshop is an annual event (75 years in 2019) that is held at Recreation Unlimited near Ashley. Scheduled for March 20 - March 24, 2019 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: 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 Ohio 4-H Conference - The 2019 OVC will be held on Saturday, March 9 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 events/ohio-4-h-conference. Other items to be posted in the future. More information will be coming in the January 4-H Newsletter. 4-H Express 6 November-December 2018

7 Ohio 4-H College Scholarship & Award Opportunities MUST COMPLETE ONLINE ONLY at: 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, singlesided 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 15, 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 2019 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 2018; 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 15, 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 14 th birthday, but did not reach 19 th birthday before January 1, 2019 (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 15, 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 14 th birthday, but did not reach their 19 th birthday, before January 1, 2019 (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 15, Continued on page H Express 7 November-December 2018

8 Ohio 4-H Scholarship & Award Opportunities continued.. 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, 2019; 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 15, 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 15, 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 14 th birthday, but did not reach their 19 th 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 15, 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 4, If you have questions, please contact Cally Fix at The details of the scholarship can be found at: 4-H Express 8 November-December 2018

9 Due: Friday, December 3, MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (must be age 13 by Jan. 1, 2019) NAME Age(as of 1/1/2019) PHONE ADDRESS BIRTH DATE 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 3, Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview at the OSU Extension Office. JUNIOR FAIR CONFERENCE On January 5, 2019 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 MEETING DATES Usually the third Thursday of each month: February, March, April, June, July, August. POSITION OF JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER Qualifications: At least 13 years of age Willing to gain personal leadership skills Be committed to the Junior Fair Program Ability to sense and assume responsibility without having to be told everything Be a team player and run with the ball Be willing to have fun while working Responsibilities: Attend all regular meetings Provide board officers and/or advisors of notice if unable to attend scheduled meetings prior to the meeting Plan and conduct committee responsibilities Serve on two Jr. Fair event committees and one Jr. Fair Show Committee Read and understand Jr. Fair Rules and Regulations Staff the Junior Fair Office during designated fair hours Attend the Ohio Fair Managers Convention-Junior Fair Day Contact and secure trophy sponsors Assist with Junior Fair Livestock Sale refreshments Maintain active membership in the youth organization which you represent Be responsible for physical facilities: o Assist with assignment of stalls and display areas o Assist in clean-up daily in the barns o Clean up and arrange Junior Fair Office before and during fair o Clean up and arrange Coulson Building before and during fair Maintain appropriate records concerning judging, events, prizes and awards at Junior Fair events and shows

10 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)

11 2019 JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE RULES 1. Members of a Junior Fair Organization (4-H, FFA) may participate in the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale. 2. Members may sell livestock in any of the following categories, but are limited to only two trips through the sale ring. Category A Market Hog Category E Dairy Feeder *Category I Pen of 3 Market Fryers Category B Market Steer Category F Market Lamb *Category J Pen of 2 Market Ducks Category C Feeder Calf Heifer Category G Market Goat *Category K Market Turkey Category D Feeder Calf Steer Category H Pen of 2 Market Rabbits * If the Ohio Department of Agriculture bans poultry exhibitions in Ohio for the current year, youth will not be permitted to 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 noon Wednesday of the Fair. Any exhibitor (or their family member) who harasses a buyer after the purchase of an animal and requests to have the animal given or sold back to them will be banned from selling any Junior Fair market animals the following year. 4. All Grand Champions and Reserve Champions are required to sell providing all requirements have been met, such as weight requirements, and all other Jr. Fair Rules, Jr. Fair Sale Committee Rules, 4-H Rules and FFA Rules. In the event any exhibitor has more than two champions (over-all grand or reserve), the exhibitor must decide which two they will sell; anything above those two, designated as terminal, would go to slaughter or resale to an approved facility according to Ohio Department of Agriculture regulations. 5. According to Jr Fair Showmanship Rules, showmanship is required. If an exhibitor does not participate in showmanship 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 animals are removed from the fairgrounds. Animals become the property of the buyers at the time of the sale. The Junior Fair Livestock Committee will provide one-way transportation only for animals sold through the sales. The Committee is not responsible for transporting non-sale animals (except hogs). 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 are to be weighed clean and dry with only one halter. The weighmasters have the right to refuse to weigh any animal that is deemed to be not clean and dry. Animals will only be weighed and hip heighted once at the following designated times. The order of weigh in for the four bovine groups will be rotated each year with the first group moving to last for the following year. For 2019, the order will be as follows: Monday, 9:00 a.m. fryers, rabbits, ducks Monday, 9:00 a.m. turkeys, hogs, goats, lambs, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders, feeder calf heifers 9. All tags, except Monroe County Assigned Tags, USDA Scrapie tags, or National ID tags must be removed prior to weigh-in or will be removed at weigh-in. 10. No outside scales may be brought onto the fairgrounds. Official fairground scales may only be used by designated officials. 11. For market sale purposes animals will be exhibited by weight classes, except market steers will be exhibited by hip height. Classes will be as follows: 1-6 animals, min. of 1 class; 7-11 animals, min. of 2 classes; animals, min. of 3 classes; animals, min. of 4 classes; animals, min. of 5 classes; animals, min. of 6 classes; 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 Reserve Class Champions, remaining class placings alternating between heavy weight to light weight. Top rate of gain market steer will sell after all class champions. Market steers will sell in the middle of the large animal sale rotation. 11:00 a.m. Small animal sale order: fryers, goats, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, lambs 4:00 p.m. Large animal sale order: feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers, dairy feeders, hogs 13. The Jr. Fair Livestock Committee, in consultation with the "approved veterinarian" assigned to the Fair, has authority to disqualify any animal from selling that is sick or unsound. All medications must be administered by the official fair Veterinarian. If a carcass is condemned due to tampering, abuse, or drugs the exhibitor will be turned over to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. 14. All livestock projects must be registered on Jr. Fair Livestock Registration Forms and returned to the Ohio State University Extension Office by 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 6, 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.

12 15. Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 6 th 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 18 th 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.

13 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 6, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market lambs. 3. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, all Market Lambs must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between 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 18, 2019 vaccination day. 4. Market lambs must be in the member s continual care by May 18, Lambs must be castrated by May 18, 2019 vaccination date. Cutting or banding only, no clamping permitted. 6. Lambs must weigh between 100 and 150 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 6, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market goats. 4. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, all Market Goats must be brought to the Monroe County Fairgrounds between 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 18, 2019 vaccination day. 5. Market goats must be in the member's continual care by May 18, Goats must be castrated by May 18, 2019 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 6, 2019 and in the member's continual care by Monday, July 22. 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 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 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 6, 2019 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 8. 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 All fryers must be clean and dry to be weighed-in. 7. Market fryers are a terminal project. All market fryers brought to the fair and weighed-in will be taken to slaughter with arrangements made by the sale committee. MARKET DUCKS 1. Must be registered by May 6, 2019 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 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 All ducks must be clean and dry to be weighed-in. MARKET TURKEYS 1. Must be registered by May 6, 2019 and in member's continual care by June 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.

14 Large Animal Sale Species MARKET HOGS 1. Must be registered by May 6, 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 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 7, Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 6. When turning in pictures of the tag in the hog s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible. 4. Only two market hogs can be brought and exhibited at the Monroe County Fair. 5. Market hogs must weigh between 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 sale barn will be provided by the Livestock Sale Committee. MARKET STEERS 1. Must have animals registered, weighed, tagged at the fairgrounds between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on November 17, Snow date: December 1, Market steers may be registered in an individual s name or under the family steer option. If the family steer option is chosen, each exhibitor can register a maximum of 2 steers in their name. Then only one additional steer per family can be tagged in the family name. If the family steer 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. Each exhibitor can register, tag and weighin a maximum of 3 steers as an individual or 2 steers if using the family steer option. 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 banner 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 6, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 heifers and 3 steers. 4. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 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 18, 2019 vaccination date. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. 6. Feeder calves must be in the member's continual care by May 18, 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 6, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 dairy feeders. 4. On Saturday, May 18, 2019, 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 18, 2019 vaccination date. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. 6. Dairy feeders must be in the member's continual care by May 18, 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 2019 Revised 10/16/18 (accepted by fairboard 10/25/18)

15 OSU Extension, Monroe County 4-H CARTEENS Application for teens to serve as volunteers Due: December 31, 2018 Teens (high school age) are needed to help lead the 4-H Carteens program. Teen volunteers will receive training to lead handson interactive activities for the program participants. The program is co-taught with an adult instructor. The program will be offered 6 8 times per year on a weekday evening. Teens will be able to choose the sessions they are available to attend. Teens will receive incentives for volunteering with the program such as gas cards and college scholarships. CARTEENS program topics include excessive speed, driving under the influence, seat belt safety use, consequences of unsafe decisions, dealing with peer pressure, understanding traffic laws, and recognizing and reacting to traffic signs and signals. Name: Date of Birth: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: City:, OH Zip: School Attending: Grade: Driver s License: YES NO 4-H Member: YES NO CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: OSU Extension, Monroe County 101 N. Main St. RM 17 Woodsfield, OH (740) monroe.osu.edu

16 OSU Extension, Monroe County 101 N. Main St., Room 17 Woodsfield, OH Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Woodsfield, OH Permit No Market Steer Weigh-in Dates 2019 Junior Fairboard Application 2019 Project Book Updates 2019 Fair Dates 2019 Livestock Rule Changes 2018 Volunteer Banquet Highlights 2018 Monroe County Plat Books Available 4-H College Scholarships Information CARTEENS Volunteer Application Teen Opportunities Upcoming Activities & Deadlines Cheryl Goodrich, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Mark Landefeld, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources Mary Jo Westfall, Office Associate, Community Development Catelyn Turner Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development/AgNR Lesley Workman, Program Coordinator, Family & Consumer Sciences Jennie Shaw, Office Associate This information 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 Ohio State University Extension, Monroe County Phone: (740) N. Main Street, RM 17 Courthouse Fax: (740) Woodsfield, OH goodrich.49@osu.edu Like our Facebook page: CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu. For an accessible format of this publication, visit cfaes.osu.edu/accessibility.