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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 3 Saddle Horse Meeting - 7 pm 5 OSU vs Nebraska 11 Office Closed for Veterans Day 12 OSU at Maryland 15 4-H Committee Meeting - 7 pm 16 Carteens - 6 pm 17 Extension Advisory Committee - 7 pm 19 Market Steer Weigh-in; am at the fairgrounds (snowdate: 12/3/16) 19 OSU at Michigan State 24 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 25 Thanksgiving - Office Closed 26 OSU vs MICHIGAN!!! December 1 JR. Fairboard Applications Due 13 Livestock Committee Meeting - 7 pm 23 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed 26 Christmas Holiday - Office Closed January New Years Holiday - Office Closed 7 Junior Fair Conference - Columbus Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) to Take Effect in 2017 Effective January 1, 2017, stricter federal rules will regulate how medically important antibiotics medications that are important for treating human disease can be administered to animals in feed and drinking water. Among the provisions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require veterinary oversight whenever such antibiotics are administered to any food animal species via feed or water, even if the animals are not intended for food production. From pet rabbits and pigs, to backyard poultry, to large livestock farms, the same restrictions will apply. All medically important antibiotics to be used in feed or water for food animal species will require a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) or a prescription. The increasing threat of antibiotic resistance (antimicrobial resistance) to both human and animal health compelled the FDA to take action by removing production uses of medically important antibiotics and implementing greater veterinary oversight by transitioning over-thecounter (OTC) antibiotics to VFD or prescription status. Any antibiotic use can contribute to antibiotic resistance, so it is important to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate uses of antibiotics. The use of medically important antibiotics in livestock is one factor that can contribute to increasing resistance, and the 2017 VFD revisions (published in June 2015) aim to put responsibility for their use into the hands of veterinarians, who are trained to understand not only when these medications are needed, but also what is the appropriate drug, dose, duration, and administration method to resolve infection and protect animal health and our food supply. Veterinarians are committed to ensuring that animal health and welfare needs are met, and that needed medications be available and administered in a timely manner for treating, controlling, or preventing animal disease. Animals will still receive antibiotics when there is a clear indication of their need. Food producers will be able to work with veterinarians to ensure that animals have the care and medication they need, when they need it. For specific questions about the VFD, please contact your local Veterinarian of Record or OSU Veterinary Extension at Adapted from: Veterinary Feed Directive Basics, 2016, AVMA website: VFD123.aspx Sincerely, Cheryl Goodrich Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Monroe County 4-H News November-December 2016 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 Thursday, 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 $9275 or more for 2016, then you will need a 1099 for income tax purposes. WHAT'S BRAND NEW (Being Offered for the First Time) 200 All About Dogs 383 Club Leadership Young Engineers in Solar Energy 610GPM Climate Explorations Teacher Guide 610RI & 610RS Climate Explorations Logbook REVISED or REPLACED (old title) 201 Dog Project & Record Book 409 Sew Fun WHAT'S DISCONTINUED (And Not Being Replaced) 431M Clothing Master: Design and Construction 511 CARTEENS Member Resource 511GPM 4-H CARTEENS 2017 Project Judging Dates July 10 Shooting Sports Judging July 11 Special Interest Judging July 25 Animal Project Interviews & Skillathons Club Treasury Reports Due January 31, 2017 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 Her s to Hold Fundraiser to Give Back to 4-H Ashley, Karli, and Owen Weckbacher are doing a fundraiser with all proceeds being donated to the MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE for the purchase of new pens for the lamb and goat barn. All three kids take lambs to the fair, so this is their way of giving back. Please consider purchasing a Thirty -one* bag from the flyer below to support the cause. Orders are due by November 20th. Bags are $35 each. For each bag ordered, you will be entered into a drawing for additional Thirty-one* items. These items will be determined at a later time. Please contact Steve Weckbacher, Melanie Lang Weckbacher, or April Dalton to place an order or for any questions. If we can sell 100 bags, we will be able to donate $1200!!! Please help us make this a VERY SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER!!! * No endorsement is intended for specific products nor is criticism meant for products not mentioned. 4-H Express 2 November-December 2016

3 2017 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: #12 Large sale order will be dairy feeders, hogs, market steers, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers Small sale order will be rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats, ducks, turkeys #14 Animals must be registered by Monday, May 1, #15 Animal ear tags and poultry bands will be assigned and provided by the Livestock Sale Committee after the May 1st 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 20 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 & ducks must be in member s continual care by July 10. Market rabbits must be in member s continual care & tattooed by July 24. 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 20. 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 5. Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 1. 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 20, 2017 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 20, 2017 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 19 th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. as a time for weigh-in and registration of Market Steers for the 2017 Monroe County Junior Fair. Snow date will be December 3 rd. 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 2017 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 1, 2017 is the new date for all Junior Fair Animal Registrations to be due Fair Dates are Chosen The dates for the 2017 Monroe County Fair will be August H Express 3 November-December 2016

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 11th. 5 Year Volunteers Dyann Kinney, County Liners Angela Palmer, Creators-n-Critters Ronda Piatt, Horse Whisperers Adriane Seebach, Goat Key Leader Logan Norman, Between Friends CB 10 Year Volunteers Nikki Lude, 4-H Endowment Committee Kara Dixon, Show Pros CB, Sheep Skillathon & Key Leader Stephanie Gauding, Buckeye Kids CB Bridget Schaub, Poultry Key Leader & Junior Fairboard Advisor Volunteer Banquet Highlights Monroe County 4-H Volunteers were recognized October 24 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 *Audrey Clark *Sheri Jones *Angie Hupp *Bridget Schaub Volunteers Elected to 4-H Committee *Amanda Earley *Jeremy Kinney *Christina Huck *Cecile Watters Award Winners Recognized at 2016 Volunteer Banquet 15 Year Volunteers Molly Landefeld, Cloverbuddies Connie Williams, 4-H Endowment Committee 25 Year Volunteer Kim Straub, Hilltop Swiss Lads & Lassies and Rabbit Skillathon Key Leader 30 Year Volunteer Jay Ward, Monroe County Shooting Sports 45 Year Volunteer Betty Ward, Horse Key Leader, & Cross County Classics Volunteer Banquet Entertainment 4-H Express 4 Moore Cattle Company was presented with the 2016 Friend of 4-H Award. This award is presented annually to an individual, business, or group that has provided exceptional support for the local 4-H program. The Moore s have generously contributed to improving the county 4-H program for several years now. This year, the Moore Family was instrumental in providing not only funding, but also labor to help construct the new retaining wall and wash rack between the Consol Energy building and the lamb and goat barn on the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Cheryl Goodrich, 4-H Educator is shown presenting the plaque to the Eric Moore Family. Jennie Shaw, Extension Coworker, presented Cheryl Goodrich of Alledonia with the 2016 Outstanding Service Award at the 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet on October 24. The award is given to volunteers that have exhibited a high degree of support for 4-H Youth Development work in Monroe County. Cheryl served as a 4-H program assistant with OSU Extension for the past 17 years. On June 1 st, 2016 Cheryl was hired as the Monroe County 4-H Youth Development Educator. She loves to work with the 4-H kids at camp, county fair, and project judgings. November-December 2016

5 Community Service Awards Four financial grants have been established for 4-H Clubs wishing to conduct a community service project. Funding for this project is provided by the Monroe County 4-H Endowment. The following projects were awarded a $50 Community Service Grant at the H Volunteer Recognition Banquet. This year the four awards were funded to: Between Friends 4-H Club decided as a group that we wanted to make a donation towards the restoration of one of the cabins at Camp Piedmont. 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 made $ We were able to fund the cabin and also add to the remainder of the money and donate $300 toward the new wash rack. We also donated towards Christmas In July items for the area nursing homes. Advisors Dawn Rose, Logan Norman and Christina Huck were present to receive the check from Cheryl Goodrich, 4-H Educator. Pilot Fever 4-H Club beautified the Armed Forces Memorial Park on County Road 10 in Sardis. 18 members worked hard picking up trash, removing weeds, planting new flowers and watering the plants so they would be beautiful for the Memorial Community Ceremony in May. The 4-H club has received numerous appreciation from the community for their hard work and much thanks for helping make such an important holiday even more special. The M.O.B. Squad 4-H Club volunteered to work at the Lewisville Carnival, volunteered to help at the Monroe Family Clinic Health Fair, 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. Cross County Classics 4-H and Cloverbud Clubs decided to change things up at the flower bed they have maintained at the courthouse. For many years the shrub on the side was shaped as a clover but over the years has become too large. So the club decided to tear out the shrub and replace it with a beautiful 4-H stone. Gallagher & Son Monuments (Tony Schumacher) designed and donated their time doing the stone and placing it. Brad Loche did the landscaping and new pavers. The club members helped plant the flowers, shrubs and lay the lava rock and help with the pavers. To make the BEST better is the motto chosen for the rock. 4-H Personal Development Scholarship Winner 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 one application was funded: Brittany Modra - is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University Eastern Campus. This money will be used to help purchase books. Brittany is currently taking Intro to Education, Globalization of Education, Astronomy, Algebra and Mastering the University. After finishing all required courses Brittany hopes to have her masters degree in Education. My long term goal is to become a teacher in Special Education. While continuing my education I hope to become a part of the Monroe County Livestock Committee and give back from what I have learned in my years of 4-H. 4-H Express 5 November-December 2016

6 2015 Plat Books Still Available Need a Monroe County Plat Book or in need of a unique holiday 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 7, 2017 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 2017 OVC will be held on Saturday, March 11 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 11. 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 (3 years in 2017) that is held at Recreation Unlimited near Ashley. Scheduled for March 29-April 2, 2017 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 2016

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 6 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 2017 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 6 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, 2017 (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 6. 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, 2017 (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 6. Continued on page H Express 7 November-December 2016

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, 2017; b) have achieved the standards of excellence outlined as criteria for the program; and c) have a permanent residence in Ohio at the time they participate in the program; d) have not previously been a State 4-H Ambassador. To apply for this opportunity, members need to complete a State 4-H Ambassadors application form (according to the directions in the form) and submit it to the Monroe County Extension Office by Monday, February 6 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 6. 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, 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 6. 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 09, If you have questions, please contact Craig Boelling at The details of the scholarship can be found at: 4-H Express 8 November-December 2016

9 Due: Tuesday, December 1, MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIRBOARD MEMBER APPLICATION (must be age 13 by Jan. 1, 2017) NAME Age(as of 1/1/2017) 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 1, Each applicant will be required to participate in an interview at the OSU Extension Office. JUNIOR FAIR CONFERENCE On January 7, 2017 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 2017 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. 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, with a maximum of 5 steers per class. 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: rabbits, lambs, fryers, goats, ducks, turkeys 4:00 p.m. Large animal sale order: dairy feeders, hogs, market steers, feeder calf heifers, feeder calf steers 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 1, 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 1 st 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 20 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.

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 1, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market lambs. 3. On Saturday, May 20, 2017, 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 20, 2017 vaccination day. 4. Market lambs must be in the member s continual care by May 20, Lambs must be castrated by May 20, 2017 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 1, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 market goats. 4. On Saturday, May 20, 2017, 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 20, 2017 vaccination day. 5. Market goats must be in the member's continual care by May 20, Goats must be castrated by May 20, 2017 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 1, 2017 and in the member's continual care by Monday, July 24. 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 1, 2017 and in member's continual care by Monday, July 10. 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 1, 2017 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 1, 2017 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 1, 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 5, Tags, ID cards and information will be available at the Extension Office after May 1. 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 19, Snow date: December 3, 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 1, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 heifers and 3 steers. 4. On Saturday, May 20, 2017, 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 20, 2017 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 20, 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 1, Each exhibitor can register a maximum of 3 dairy feeders. 4. On Saturday, May 20, 2017, 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 20, 2017 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 20, 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 2017 Revised 10/12/16 (accepted by fairboard 10/27/16)

14 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2017 Sale Committee Improvement Project New Lamb/Goat Pens The Monroe County Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has decided to accept donations toward new pens for the Lamb and Goat barn at the fairgrounds. We know the fair seems to be a long time off, but it will be here before we know it! These pens will be custom built so it will take some time. Our committee is determined to bring professional quality pens to this barn. The total cost of the project is around $34,000 and each pen averages out to $300. If you are interested in sponsoring a pen(s) please send in the donation form at the bottom or you can contact any one of the sale committee members below and submit a check to them. Let s work together as a community to make this project a success just as we have done in the past for the new cattle barn and new wash racks. Members: Dave Matz, Carl Davis, Kara Dixon, Adriane Seebach, Brenda Stalder, Maurice Ritchie, Frank Junior Christman, Jeannie Dixon, Mike Brown, Jerry Hossman, Neil Ritchie or Teresa Clutter. Return this portion with your contribution to: Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee Attn: Kara Dixon * PO Box 248 * Woodsfield, OH Please acknowledge and record this gift as coming from: Name Address City State Zip Amount Enclosed Make checks payable to Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee On the memo line of the check put lamb/goat pens (We are a 501C3 Association so all donations are tax deductible) All donors will be listed on a plaque that will be displayed in the lamb/goat barn This donation is in memory of (Name of person deceased) This donation is in honor of (Name of person living) ohio4h.org CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity

15 4-H Camp Piedmont Dedicated Brick Order Form Cost for brick and engraving: $ each. Fill out the order form below with your personalized message. The brick will be engraved with up to 14 characters per line, and up to 3 lines per brick. This includes spaces and punctuation. Your brick(s) will be placed in a prominent area at Camp. Proceeds will be used for facility improvements and programs. Please Print Clearly - One Per Form Ordered By: Name Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Enclosed is a check/money order in the amount of: Make Checks Payable To: 4-H Camp Piedmont Mail To: Treasurer, 4-H Camp Piedmont 216 S. High St. Freeport, Ohio Sample Options: In Honor Of Jane Keyser 4-H Educator In Memory Of Wendell Litt Board member Guernsey County 4-H Council

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 2017 Project Book Updates 2017 Junior Fairboard Application 2017 Project Judging Dates 2017 Fair Dates 2017 Livestock Sale Rules 2016 Volunteer Banquet Highlights 4-H College Scholarships Available New Lamb/Goat Pens Fundraisers Cheryl Goodrich, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Mark Landefeld, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources Mary Jo Westfall, Office Associate, Community Development Catelyn Edgel, Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development/AgNR 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: