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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 5 Saddle Horse Meeting - 7 pm 7 OSU vs Minnesota 11 Office Closed for Veterans Day 12 Extension Advisory Committee - 7pm 14 OSU at Illinois 17 4-H Committee Meeting - 7 pm 18 Carteens - 6 pm 21 Market Steer Weigh-in; am at the fairgrounds (snowdate: 12/6/14) 21 OSU vs Michigan State 26 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 27 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 28 OSU vs MICHIGAN!!! December 1 JR. Fairboard Applications Due 8 Livestock Committee Meeting - 7 pm 24 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed 25 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed January New Years Holiday - Office Closed 9 Junior Fair Conference - Columbus Avian Influenza Update from Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences There presently are no avian influenza outbreaks in the USA. The last one was June 17. There was never any avian influenza in Ohio. We are approaching another critical time of year when it becomes wet and cold - prime time for avian influenza. There has been a tremendous amount of sampling of wild waterfowl in Canada to determine if there is any active virus - they have found none. In the United States, several states' Departments of Natural Resources have also done a lot of sampling of wild waterfowl and found no active virus. So, it looks like if there are no outbreaks of avian influenza, Ohio may open up in January to lifting the ban on showing live birds, selling poultry at auctions, etc. However, if the ban is lifted and there are outbreaks of avian influenza in neighboring states and especially in Ohio, it is very likely that an immediate ban will be imposed, regardless of the time of year, which could be in the middle of fair season. and control rodents. If you should experience high mortality all of the sudden (regardless of the size of your flock), call the Ohio Department of Agriculture. In all of the outbreaks, the first 24 hours are critical to containing the virus. 4-H poultry project members: Along with enrolling in your 4-H poultry projects in 2016, it might be a good idea to enroll in another 4-H project (either an animal project if you want to exhibit an animal at the county fair, or one of the other 150+ amazing 4-H projects) so you can still exhibit and/or be evaluated in a 4-H project should an outbreak occur and live poultry are banned from the fairs. Monroe County Update per the 2016 Livestock Sale Rules: If the Ohio Department of Agriculture bans poultry exhibitions in Ohio for 2016, youth will not be permitted to exhibit or sell poultry displays at the Monroe County Fair. Sincerely, As always, biosecurity is of utmost importance. Do what you can at your level--- limit people, visitors, traffic, wild waterfowl, Bruce Zimmer Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Monroe County 4-H News November-December 2015 Issue

2 Junior Fairboard Applications Due December 1 Applications for the Monroe County Junior Fairboard are now open to youth ages 13 and up. Youth that are currently a member of 4-H, FFA, FHA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, VICA, HERO, Grange, or Farm Bureau may apply for positions. Applications are available from the Ohio State University Extension office located in the Court House. The Junior Fairboard provides youth an opportunity to plan and conduct the Monroe County Junior Fair Program at the county fair with other youth from the county. Junior Fairboard members are responsible for a wide variety of events, activities, and shows as well as to work closely with the Monroe County Senior Fairboard. Youth interested in becoming Junior Fairboard members may also attend the Ohio Junior Fair Conference in Columbus during January. The conference allows youth to gain much knowledge of the Junior Fair program and responsibilities of the Junior Fairboard. Applications for the Monroe County Junior Fair Board must be received in the OSU Extension Office by Tuesday, Dec 1. Sale of 4-H or FFA Projects Have Tax Implications If you need a 1099 for your child for tax purposes, you will need to complete a W-9. All requests must be received by the Livestock Committee by December 1, Mail your W-9 to : Monroe County Jr Livestock Committee, PO.O. Box 248, Woodsfield, OH If your child will have a combined income of $9075 or more for 2015, then you will need a 1099 for income tax purposes. WHAT'S BRAND NEW (Being Offered for the First Time) Miniature Gardens Idea Starter Hedgehogs Idea Starter Ferrets Idea Starter Chinchillas Idea Starter Water Quality: Field to Faucet Idea Starter 375i Leadership Road Trip ibook 508 Robotics 2: EV3N More 617 Exploring Ponds 645 Teaming with Insects, Level Teaming with Insects, Level 3 REVISED NEW TITLES (OLD TITLE) 201R Dog Resource Handbook (same) 357 Alcohol and Drug Abuse (same) 358 The Truth about Tobacco (same) 420 Outerwear for Anywhere (Outer Layers) 469 Global Gourmet (same) 540 Not Just Knots (Rope) 588 The Writer in You (Creative Writing) 644 Teaming with Insects, Level 1 (Exploring our Insect World 1) 691 Grow Your Own Vegetables (Vegetable Gardening) WHAT'S DISCONTINUED (And Not Being Replaced) 379 Get in the Act 379AG Get in the Act Helper s Guide 380 Project Citizen, Level Project Citizen, Level Money Fundamentals 447 Money Moves 509 Robotics 1: NeXT Technology 510 Robotics 2: NeXT Steps 970R Tools for Public Speaking 997 Camp Counseling Handbook 2016 Project Judging Dates July 11 Shooting Sports Judging July 12 Special Interest Judging July 26 Animal Project Interviews & Skillathons 2016 Camp Dates Beginners Camp June 6-7 Junior Camp June 6-9 Piedmont Shooting Sports Camp - June Cloverbud Camp July 1 Club Treasury Reports Due January 31, 2016 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 Bruce at Sale Committee Seeks New Members Are you interested in serving on the Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee? The Sale Committee currently has two open positions. If interested please submit a letter of interest to the Extension Office by December 8, The committee will meet on December 8 at 7:00. Hunter Education Class The next Hunter Education class will be in the spring of Call Mike for more information. This class will be before spring turkey season. Date will be posted as soon as it's determined, (limit 25 students). You can check Ohio DNR website and register there as soon as it's posted. 4-H Express 2 November-December 2015

3 2016 Livestock Sale Rule Revisions The Monroe County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee have completed their revision of the 2016 Sale Rules. A copy is enclosed in your 4-H Express. Major changes include: #2 If the Ohio Department of Agriculture bans poultry exhibitions in Ohio for 2016, 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. #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. #12 Large sale order will be feeder calf steers, dairy feeders, market steers, hogs, feeder calf heifers Small sale order will be turkeys, rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats, ducks #14 Animals must be registered by Monday, May 2, 2016 #15 Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 2nd 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 21 st at the fairgrounds. The Sale Committee will randomly spot check members for possession of animals and that animals have been properly tagged, banded, or tattooed. Anyone knowingly switching or replacing animals after the possession deadlines will be disqualified from selling in the Jr. Fair Livestock Sale. Market fryers & ducks must be in member s continual care by July 11. Market rabbits must be in member s continual care & tattooed by July 25. Market turkeys - must be in member s continual care by June 1. Market lambs, market goats, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, and dairy feeders must be brought to the fairgrounds for mandatory vaccinations and tagging on Saturday, May 21. 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 3. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 2. When turning in pictures of the tag in the pig s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible. Market lambs and goats must be in the member s continual care by May 21, 2016 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 21, 2016 vaccination date. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. Must also be in member s continual care by this date. Market Steer Weigh-In & State Fair Steer Entries The Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has set Saturday, November 21 st from 10:00-11:00 a.m. as a time for weigh-in and registration of Market Steers for the 2016 Monroe County Junior Fair. Snow date will be December 5 th. Weigh-in will be conducted at the Monroe County fairgrounds. Any current 4-H or FFA member who is interested in showing market steers at the 2016 Ohio State Fair must have steers tagged with a special EID tag specifically for the Ohio State Fair and submit hair follicle samples in a DNA packet by January 15 to the Ohio State Fair office. Get Ready!! Mark your calendar that Monday, May 2, 2016 is the new date for all Junior Fair Animal Registrations to be due Fair Dates are Chosen The dates for the 2016 Monroe County Fair will be August H Express 3 November-December 2015

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 12th. 5 Year Volunteers Darcie Anderson, Between Friends CB Tenice Decker, Beallsville Busy Bees Jeremy Kinney, Monroe County Shooting Sports Beth Roberts, Monroe County Shooting Sports Mike Roberts, Monroe County Shooting Sports Cody Simmons, Junior Fairboard Advisor and Little County Liners CB 10 Year Volunteers Kathy Brown, Wild & Crazy Kids Christy Gardner, Crazy Critters CB Letisha Messenger, Riverfront Wranglers Laverne Shapley, Dog Key Leader Volunteer Banquet Highlights Monroe County 4-H Volunteers were recognized October 19 th 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 *Christina Huck *Kim Straub *Jeremy Kinney *Laura Winland Volunteers Elected to 4-H Committee *Catelyn Edgel *Shana Hartley *Logan Norman *Micah Roberts Award Winners Recognized at 2015 Volunteer Banquet 20 Year Volunteers Bob McLaughlin, Beef Key leader Holly Smith, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies, Dairy Key Leader & 4-H Endowment Alberta Winkler, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies & Goat Skillathon Key Leader 30 Year Volunteer Joyce Landefeld, 4-H Buddies 35 Year Volunteer Vicki Longwell, Swine Skillathon Key Leader, & 4-H Camp Piedmont Board Volunteer New H Committee Officers Betty Ward - President Todd Christman - Vice President Joyce Landefeld - Treasurer Lindsay Stalder - Secretary Bruce Zimmer, 4-H Youth Development Educator, presented Jennie Shaw with the 2015 Friend of 4-H Award at the recent Monroe County 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet. The Friend of 4-H Award is presented annually to an individual, business, or group that has provided exceptional support for the local 4-H program. Jennie has been involved with 4-H as a past 4-H member and also is the Office Associate for the Extension Office. Ron & Wilma Winkler, 4-H Advisors for the Riverfront Wranglers, presented Chris Glotfelty of Woodsfield with the 2015 Outstanding Service Award at the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet on October 19. The award is given to volunteers that have exhibited a high degree of support for 4-H Youth Development work in Monroe County. Chris is involved with the 4-H Endowment Committee and also a long time advisor for the Riverfront Wranglers. She loves to work with the 4-H kids of Monroe County. 4-H Express 4 November-December 2015

5 Community Service Awards Five financial grants have been established for 4-H Clubs wishing to conduct a community service project. Funding for this project is provided by the Monroe County 4-H Endowment. The following projects were awarded a $50 Community Service Grant at the H Volunteer Recognition Banquet. This year the five awards were funded to: Between Friends 4-H Club decided as a group that we wanted to make a donation towards the cost of the wash rack. We applied to work the food stand at the Animal Judging night. We were picked and all of our families donated items of food to sell. This included the Cloverbud group also. We were able to make $425 and the club is donating another $75 so that we had $500 to donate toward the new wash rack. Advisors Dawn Rose and Christina Huck were present to receive the check from Lindsay Stalder, Treasurer for the 4-H Endowment Committee. Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies 4-H Club completed 4 community projects this year. 1) Collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, 2) Kids donated cans of fruit for the Manna Program in Sardis, 3) Planted flowers at the Community Center where our meeting are held. Flowers were donated by Old Well Greenhouse, 4) A new flag was purchased by a member of the club (Grady Palmer) for the outside of the Community Center. The group respectfully folded the old one and gave it to the Legion to be disposed of properly. Advisors present to accept the check and certificate from 4-H Endowment Treasurer Lindsay Stalder are Tom & Alberta Winkler. Wild & Crazy Kids 4-H Club completed a community project of cleaning out the flower bed at the Graysville Community Center. The flower bed was full of thistles and weeds. Parents donated the flowers but we purchased the mulch. We maintained the flower bed all summer. We also planted flowers at the Skyvue signs. We divided up the kids and went to the two locations. We hope this brightened up our little community. Advisors present to receive the check and certificate were Beth Rose, Bonnie & Elizabeth Betts and Lindsay Stalder, Treasurer for the 4-H Endowment. The M.O.B. Squad 4-H Club volunteered to work at the Lewisville Carnival, cleaned and washed down the Wayne School Banquet Room, collected pop tabs, painted trash cans and assisted with Clean-up Day activities at the fairgrounds. Community Service is instilled in our members often throughout the 4-H year. Beallsville Busy Bees 4-H and Cloverbud Clubs were very busy this year giving back to the community. The 4-H club donated new stuffed animals to the Beallsville EMS for children that need to be transported to the hospital. They also planted flowers at the Beallsville Park. The Cloverbuds made cards for Fathers Day and then they passed them out to the men at Westwood Landing and the Rehab Center. Advisors present to accept the check and certificate from 4-H Endowment Treasurer Lindsay Stalder are Kim Nalley & Jean Baldridge. 4-H Personal Development Scholarship Winners Personal Development Scholarships is a program implemented by the 4-H Endowment Committee in The program offers a chance for adults to apply for financial support to help fund continuing education goals. These funds can be used to help pay for specialized classes, training or college courses. This year two application were funded: Michael Roberts - is currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Electronic Technology from Belmont College. This money will be used to help purchase books. Michael plans to continue his degree in 2016 by taking an Instrumentation class that will teach him about open and closed-loop control circuitry. Mike is an advisor with the Monroe County Shooting Sports club along with his wife Beth and son Micah. Jacob Jones - is currently pursuing a degree in welding at Belmont College. The money will help with books. 4-H Express 5 November-December 2015

6 2015 Plat Books Still Available Need a Monroe County Plat Book or need a unique gift? Stop by the Extension Office and checkout the new book. All proceeds benefit the Monroe County 4-H Committee. The 48 page book sells for $25. Upcoming Conferences, Workshops and Trainings Junior Fair Conference - This conference will be on Saturday, January 9, 2016 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 Ohio 4-H Conference - The 2016 OVC will be held on Saturday, March 12 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 Other items to be posted in the future. The registration deadline will be February 12. The cost will be $35 with possible scholarships from the Monroe County 4-H Committee Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) - Buckeye Leadership Workshop is an annual event (2 years in 2016) that is held at Recreation Unlimited near Ashley. Scheduled for March 30-April 3, 2016 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: buckeyeleadership.org/. Part of the $350 cost may be defrayed by applying for a BLW scholarship. Scholarship applications and details are available on the website as well. Contact the Extension Office for a brochure or more information. 4-H Express 6 November-December 2015

7 Ohio 4-H College Scholarship & Award Opportunities Contact the OSU Extension Office at for an application to apply for these awards 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 and attach the following items for reference purposes: 1) a two page, single-sided resume (see attached suggested format); 2) a current transcript of your grades; 3) a one-page letter of support from your academic advisor, guidance counselor, teacher, community leader, or employer; and 4) a two-page, singlesided, double-spaced personal 4-H story that shares how 4-H contributed to your personal development, leadership skills, and career plans; and submit them to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1 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 2016 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 2015; 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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1 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, 2016 (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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1. 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, 2016 (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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1. Continued on page H Express 7 November-December 2015

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, 2015; 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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1 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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1. 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, 2015 (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 (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 1. National Pork Producer Council offers Scholarships for Ohio The National Pork Producers Council (NOT the NPB) is offering four $2,500 scholarships available to undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in swine production. Deadline for the scholarship is December 11, If you have questions, please contact Craig Boelling at The details of the scholarship can be found at: 4-H Express 8 November-December 2015

9 Due: Tuesday, December 1, MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (must be age 13 by Jan. 1, 2016) NAME Age(as of 1/1/2016) PHONE ADDRESS BIRTH DATE High School Grade Check the organization you are representing: 4-H, FFA, FHA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, VICA, Grange, Farm Bureau. PARENT OR GUARDIAN'S SIGNATURE JUNIOR FAIRBOARD INTERVIEWS All youth interested in Junior Fairboard Membership to represent 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, FHA, Grange, Farm Bureau Youth, or VICA can apply for membership. All applications must be received by December 1, Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview at the OSU Extension Office. JUNIOR FAIR CONFERENCE On January 9, 2016 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 2016 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 2016, 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. 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. Animals will only be weighed and hip heighted once at the following designated times and in the following order: Monday, 9:00 a.m. fryers, rabbits, ducks Monday, 9:00 a.m. turkeys, hogs, goats, lambs, dairy feeders, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers, market steers 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. 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: turkeys, rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats, ducks 4:00 p.m. Large animal sale order: feeder calf steers, dairy feeders, market steers, hogs, feeder calf heifers 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 2, Late registrations are not permitted and will prevent Junior Fair members from exhibiting in junior fair classes and selling in the junior fair market sales. 15. Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 2 nd 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 21 st 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.

12 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 2, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market lambs. 3. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, 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 21, 2016 vaccination day. 4. Market lambs must be in the member s continual care by May 21, Lambs must be castrated by May 21, 2016 vaccination date. Cutting or banding only, no clamping permitted. 6. Lambs must weigh between 100 and 145 pounds (weights are inclusive) by Fair weigh-in to sell. MARKET GOATS 1. Wethers and does will be accepted and must be born after January 1 of current year. 2. Must be registered by May 2, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market goats. 4. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, 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 21, 2016 vaccination day. 5. Market goats must be in the member's continual care by May 21, Goats must be castrated by May 21, 2016 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 2, 2016 and in the member's continual care by Monday, July 25. 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 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 2, 2016 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 11. 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. MARKET DUCKS 1. Must be registered by May 2, 2016 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 2, 2016 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.

13 Large Animal Sale Species MARKET HOGS 1. Must be registered by May 2, 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 3, Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 2. When turning in pictures of the tag in the hog s ear, exhibitors should get a picture of the tag in the ear and the picture should show color markings and/or ear notches if possible. 4. Only two market hogs can be brought and exhibited at the Monroe County Fair. 5. Market hogs must weigh between 210 and 290 pounds (weights are inclusive) at Fair weigh-in to sell. 6. Barrows or gilts will be accepted. 7. The hog sale will be a terminal sale. Terminal sale means hogs must go directly from the fair to a slaughter house or livestock sale barn. No hogs are permitted to return back to the farm. 8. Exhibitors with over and underweight hogs must specify the hog s destination by 12:00 noon Wednesday of the fair to the Jr Fairboard Office. Transportation from the fairgrounds to a slaughter house or livestock sale barn will be provided by the Livestock Sale Committee. MARKET STEERS 1. Must have animals registered, weighed, tagged at the fairgrounds between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on November 21, Snow date: December 5, Each exhibitor can register, tag and weigh-in a maximum of 3 steers. 2. Exhibitors can tag an additional (fourth) market steer for Ohio State Fair exhibition only. 3. Market steers must be in member s continual care by November weigh-in date. 4. Steers must be dehorned and castrated before the November weigh-in. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. 5. Steers must be of a recognized beef breed or a cross of recognized beef breeds. 6. Steers must weigh at least 900 pounds, be dehorned and healed by fair weigh-in. 7. A plaque will be awarded to the first place rate of gain calculated between Nov. and fair weigh-in dates. 8. Market steers will be measured and shown by hip height and sold by weight. FEEDER CALVES 1. Steers and heifers will be accepted and must be born after January 1 of current year. 2. Calves must be of a recognized beef breed or a cross of recognized beef breeds. 3. Must be registered by May 2, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 heifers and 3 steers. 4. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, 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 21, 2016 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 21, 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 2, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 dairy feeders. 4. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, 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. Exhibitors can tag an additional (fourth) dairy feeder for Ohio State Fair exhibition only. 6. Dairy feeders must be dehorned and castrated by the May 21, 2016 vaccination date. Castration must be by cutting or banding only, no clamping. 7. Dairy feeders must be in the member's continual care by May 21, Dairy feeders must weigh between 400 and 700 pounds. (weights are inclusive), be dehorned and healed by fair weigh-in. 9. Dairy feeders will be shown and sold by weight. indicates a change for 2016 Revised 10/22/15 (accepted by fairboard 10/29/15)

14 ACT: What You Need to Know About ACT! WHAT IS IT: The ACT (/eɪ siː tiː/ ay-see-tee; originally an abbreviation of American College Testing) college readiness assessment is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions in the United States produced by ACT, Inc. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: The ACT is used to determine if you are eligible for: College Credit Plus: (free, early-enrollment in college courses ~ now available at Switzerland of Ohio Local Schools buildings ~ NO TRAVEL NECESSARY!); College Entrance: (many colleges require the ACT score for enrollment consideration); MONEY: (colleges require the ACT score for scholarship or financial aid consideration). WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE THE ACT: Sophomores interested in College Credit Plus should take the ACT (some say it s even EASIER than the alternative Accuplacer!) Juniors interested in College admission or financial aid consideration as a senior should take it no later than Spring of their Junior year (because some schools like Ohio State, require admission in EARLY fall of your Senior year!) Seniors interested in College admission or improving their scores from Junior year for financial aid consideration. Upcoming ACT Test Options: Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) Location December 12, 2015 November 6, 2015 November 7 20, 2015 RHS & MCHS February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9 15, 2016 MCHS April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5 18, 2016 RHS & MCHS June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7 20, 2016 RHS & MCHS ACT Test administered at local High Schools! (you don t even have to travel out of the district!) Go Here to Register: Don t Let the ACT Fees Be an Issue! Students who are from economically disadvantaged households (a good guideline is if you are eligible for free/reduced lunches) are eligible to take the ACT for free (up to two times). You don t necessarily have to be signed up for free/reduced lunches for the ACT Fee Waiver. See your guidance counselor for details and for a fee waiver. You may use the fee waiver a total of twice during your Junior and Senior year. Take It Free! This information provided by the Higher Education & Learning Partnership (HELP) ~ A P-20 Council

15 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Understanding Sale of Royalties and Mineral Rights Monday DEC. 7, :00-8:00pm Location Barnesville Library Annex 611 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, OH FREE EVENT! The recent lull in permitting, drilling and production of shale wells has increased landowner interest in the sale of mineral rights and royalties. Join us to learn the factors to consider before making a sales decision. Speakers: (Photo by Ken Chamberlain) Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension Dan Lima, OSU Extension Christopher M White, White Law Office, Co. No purchasing companies will be represented at this session; Education only. This educational event is free of cost, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To pre-register, please call or lima.19@osu.edu. CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: OSU Extension of Belmont and Monroe Counties gratefully acknowledges the continued support of the County Commissioners

16 OSU Extension, Monroe County 101 N. Main St., Room 17 Woodsfield, OH Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Woodsfield, OH Permit No Project Book Updates 2016 Junior Fairboard Application 2016 Project Judging Dates 2016 Camp Dates 2016 Fair Dates 2016 Livestock Sale Rules Volunteer Banquet Highlights College Scholarships What You Need to Know About ACT! Sale of Royalties & Mineral Rights Meeting Bruce Zimmer, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Mark Landefeld, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources Mary Jo Westfall, Office Associate, Community Development Cheryl Goodrich, 4-H Program Assistant, SNAP-Ed 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 zimmer.2@osu.edu Like our Facebook page: CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: