OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION. Volume 23, Issue 1 FULTON COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT March Fulton County OSU Extension

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1 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION The Ohio State University, The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Fulton County Commissioners Cooperating Volume 23, Issue 1 FULTON COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT March 2018 A new 4-H Extension Educator for a new 4-H year... Dear 4-H Members, Families and Advisors: Welcome to a new year! I am the new 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator and a Fulton County native. I was involved in the Fulton County 4-H program for 10 years and took many small animal and book projects. I also took advantage of many Older Youth Leadership Opportunities. The Fulton County 4-H Handbook and current and past newsletters are posted on our county website at: Click on 4-H Youth Development under Program Areas. Each year some of the project requirements change due to rules or state fair changes. The Fulton County 4-H Handbook has competition rules and guidelines for projects, as well as the H calendar of events and opportunities. Read the rules, the calendar and the section for your project. I would also like to say thank you to our 4-H volunteers who give so graciously of their time and talents. We wouldn t have such a great program without you. I hope you choose to continue volunteering with me! My door is open for questions and comments to improve our Fulton County 4-H Program. Sincerely, Kayla Miller, MS Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development Fulton County OSU Extension In this issue Enrollment Deadline - Monday, April 2, 4:30 p.m. Enrollment Information 1 Ohio 4-H Conference 2 Welcome New Advisors Fulton County 4-H Handbook Royalty Opportunities 3 Scholarships Due in April/May 3 Clinics& Skillathons 4 Lamb Essay Contest 4 LGBTQ+ Summit 4 International Host Opportunity 4 4-H Camp Palmer Special Events Camping Opportunities 5 4-H Photo Contest 6 Jr. Fair News 6 Quality Assurance for H Calendar 9 4-H Council Meetings 9 REMINDER: April 1st, the traditional deadline date, is a Sunday and offices are CLOSED. Enrollment with payment, will be due Monday, April 2 by 4:30 p.m., or placed in the building drop box labeled for 4-H, before April 2nd H Enrollment Deadline: In order to be eligible for 4-H competition/awards and to be allowed to sell a market animal through the donation sale, an enrollment form must be returned to the Fulton Co. Extension Office or postmarked by 4/2/18 at 4:30 p.m. This includes 4-H & FFA members. For more information, see Section 3 of the 4-H Handbook. 4-H Enrollment Forms: ALL Cloverbuds, 4-H, and FFA members, 4-H Advisors and Vo-Ag instructors (new & returning) must fill out a new 4-H enrollment form or re-enrollment form. Advisors-You must provide your birthdate. Mailings: In order to save money and time, we will send the majority of information by and newsletters by notification of website posting, to those with that capability. There will be a place on the enrollment form for you to make the choice if you want to receive your information by /website or by US Mail. Please make sure that your address is correct and legible on your enrollment and re-enrollment forms. If you change your address, we need to know that also. Monthly updates will only be sent out through s. fulton.osu.edu Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA. Roger Rennekamp, Associate Dean and Director, Ohio State University Extension For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication ( , relay services, or video relay services). Phone between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial

2 Page 2 Fulton County 4-H FYI Ohio 4-H Conference & Bob Evans Recognition Fulton Co. 4-H volunteers will be attending the State 4-H Volunteer Conference and Recognition Luncheon with me on March 10, 2018 at the Columbus Convention Center. The conference celebrates the tenure of advisors and offers opportunities for additional education on programs that Ohio 4-H has to offer. The 4-H Endowment Fund pays for our county volunteers. So you go free! The registration covers sessions and lunch. Some of our volunteers are also members of the Silent Auction Committee that conducts the auction to help offset the costs of the conference. This year Linda Bollinger, Ann Kirkum, Chris and Stephanie Kirkum, Steve Fenicle, will be attending the Conference from Fulton County. The following youth will represent Fulton County at the teen portions of the conference: Lauren Hall, Chloe Creque, and Macie Rochelle. The Bob Evans Farms 4-H Recognition Luncheon will recognize all advisors with 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years of service as a 4-H volunteer in Congratulations and a huge thank you to: Fulton County volunteers with 51 years: Jim Savage; 46 years: Bonnie Cicora; 44 years: Joe Miller; 43 years: Paul Jean Savage; 41 years: Joyce Nofziger; 35 years: Herb Harris; 25 years: Denny Reckner, Terra Reigsecker, Peggy Smith, and Jon Strauss; 20 years: Jean Kovar, Terry Kovar, Brittanie Ledyard, Shelly Morrin, Pat Schroeder, and Christina Seiler. Thank you for your years of service. Welcome New Advisors! 2017 Advisor Banquet Fundraising $84 Quarter Auction $272 Silent Auction Thank you for your continued support of 4-H Council! Jackie Tipton Hoppin N Trottin Sara Mersing Goats and Udder Things New advisor applications are accepted year round. If you are interested or know someone interested in becoming a 4-H advisor, the application process is as follows: 1) Applicants will fill out a 4-H Volunteer Application, completing all sections. Including signing the Volunteer Standards of Behavior and a Photo Release. Go to -development/advisor-forms-applications to download a Volunteer Application or pick one up at the Extension Office. 2) Applicants must supply the complete addresses and phone numbers of three non-relatives who will be contacted to supply references by US mail. 3) An OSU Extension representative will interview applicants. This 60-minute interview is an opportunity for the educator to share the county 4-H philosophy and also allow the potential new advisor an opportunity to meet the educator, ask questions, and share concerns. 4) New applicants will need to successfully pass a criminal history background check, including fingerprinting. Fee to be covered by the potential volunteer upfront. The cost is $30. Submit receipt to Extension Office and 1/2 will be reimbursed by the Fulton Co. 4-H Council 5) Applicants will read, agree to, and sign the consent to follow the 4-H Volunteer Standards of Behavior Form and attend Youth Protection Policy training each year. This is a mandatory State 4-H Regulation in maintaining our program excellence. 6) New applicants will complete a New Advisor training, held twice in February and once in July Fulton County 4-H Handbook Online at Look under Program Areas, then under 4-H Youth Development For 4-H project Judging requirements, judging dates, 4-H Calendar, Rules, etc.

3 Fulton County 4-H FYI Kings and Queens...Royalty Opportunities Page 3 For youth ages 14+. Find applications at fulton.osu.edu under 4-H Youth Development, Youth Forms and Applications. Applications are required for all opportunities, due June 1st. Interviews are Tuesday June 5, 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office unless otherwise noted. 4-H King and Queen 4-H Lamb and Wool Queen 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess 4-H Puppy Princess 4-H Caprine King and Queen: Participation in the Skillathon on June 2, at the Extension Office is required. All youth may participate in the skillathon but only Sr. Division youth can compete for King and Queen. The highest scoring Sr. Division boy and Sr. Division girl will be the 2018 Caprine royalty. No interview. 4-H Rabbit King and Queen: Participation in the Skillathon on June 2, at the Rabbit Barn on the Fairgrounds is required. All youth may participate in the skillathon but only Sr. Division youth can compete for King and Queen. The highest scoring Sr. Division boy and Sr. Division girl will be the 2018 Rabbit royalty. No interview. 4-H Horse King and Queen: Specialized application. Test to be concurrently completed with interview times on June 6, 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Junior Fair King and Queen: Interview date and time to be announced by Junior Fair Board. Scholarships Due in April & May FULTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS, CATTLE FEEDERS AND DAIRY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Fulton County Pork Producers (upped to a $500 scholarship, due April 1), Fulton County Cattle Feeders ($500 minimum scholarship, due May 1) and Fulton County Dairy Association ($1000 minimum scholarship, due April 30) offer scholarships to eligible youth pursuing advanced degrees from 2 and 4 year institutions in agriculturally related fields. At the discretion of the Association Boards, multiple scholarships may be awarded in a given year. Application forms for each group list more information on eligibility requirements and are available at the OSU Extension Office. OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships ranging from $750-$3000 dollars are provided by various endowment scholarship funds are available to youth who participate in Ohio State Fair activities. Competition for these scholarships is generally limited. Youth are encouraged, but not required, to have participated in state fair events in the past year. Applications are available at the Fulton County OSU Extension Office and are to be mailed by April 1. ROGER SNYDER FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP CHRISTOPHER T. NORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP A $500 scholarship is given annually to a current year Fulton County high school graduate who has applied, been accepted to, and plans to attend a college or technical school in the fall. Youth majoring in agriculture, home economics, and science areas will have first preference but all applications will be reviewed. Youth must be a son or daughter of a current Fulton County Farm Bureau Member. The award will be distributed after the first term of college is complete with a minimum 2.25 GPA. Youth must fill out an application at which is due April 6. This is a $500 scholarship for current 4-H members and current year graduating high school seniors in Ashland, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Henry, Huron, Lorain, Lucas, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood counties. It is a memorial scholarship for Christopher T. Norman who was a 4-H member and had a long career in Farm Bureau with the aforementioned counties. Applicants must apply, be accepted, and attend a college or technical school in the fall. Preference is given to Ohio State University (including ATI) students. Applications are available at the Fulton County OSU Extension office and are to be mailed by April 13.

4 Page 4 Clinics, Skillathons, and Other Opportunities Fulton County 4-H FYI SHEEP AND GOAT SHOWMANSHIP CLINIC, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2 PM, VAN WERT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LIVESTOCK FITTING CLINIC, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 9-10:30 AM, HENRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. Intended for goats, sheep, beef, swine, and poultry. Free of charge. No RSVP required. Look for signs to direct to specific species clinic on fairgrounds day-of. RABBIT CLINIC, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 9-11 AM, FULTON COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE The Kruse Family and Mindy Borer have graciously volunteered to present and to answer your questions on all sorts of topics. No need to register and please no rabbits. POULTRY CLINIC, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 6:30 PM, PUTNAM COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE GOAT SKILLATHON, JUNE 2, 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON, FULTON COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE RABBIT SKILLATHON, JUNE 2, 8-11 AM, RABBIT BARN FULTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 2 nd PLACE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Submitted By: Janet Creque Lyons Lucky Leaders 4-H Club FULTON COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR LAMB ESSAY CONTEST If you are considering taking a 4-H project lamb for the first time, consider participating in the Fulton County Junior Fair Lamb Essay Competition which is sponsored by local sheep producers. Youth ages 8-10 are required to write a minimum of 50 words, youth ages 11 and up are required to write a minimum of 100 words about why you d like to show a lamb at the county fair. Stop by the Extension Office to gather further information. Essays are due to the Fulton County Extension Office by April 9. 4-H LGBTQ+ SUMMIT, APRIL 27-28, OHIO 4-H CENTER Ohio 4-H is hosting the Ohio LGBTQ+ Summit to enhance diversity and inclusion in 4-H programs. This event is open to 4-H youth, advisors, and staff who are interested in learning more about topics related to those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or any other self-affirming identity. An ally is someone who does not identify as LGBTQ+ and supports equality for everyone. Adult participants are invited to attend the Professional Development Day on Friday, April 27. Youth ages are welcome to attend the Youth Summit on Saturday, April 28. All events will take place at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Please visit go.osu.edu/4hlgbtq for registration information. 4-H INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Whether or not you have been involved in an exchange program in the past, I hope you will consider this outstanding educational opportunity in Hosting a foreign exchange student is a unique way to invite the world right into your living room. Check out the website at (look under Statewide Programs for International Programs) or stop by the Extension Office for more information.

5 Fulton County 4-H FYI 4-H Camp Palmer Special Events Page 5 Maple Syrup Brunch - Sunday, March 18, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pancakes and sausage brunch, served in the Camp Dining Hall from 11:00 to 2:00 ($6 for pancakes, sausage & drink or $5 for pancakes and drink. Ages 3 & under eat free.) All proceeds will go to support the new pool project. Spring Clean-Up - Saturday, April 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 4-H Camp Palmer needs your help on spring clean-up and special projects! Work will include: leaf raking, spring cleaning of cabins, wood chip trails, cleaning flowerbeds bring your own tools (gloves and rakes)! RSVP by March 30 by calling or ing goodson.34@osu.edu. A picnic lunch will be provided to all volunteers at 12:30. Youth under 8-15 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult. If April 7th does not work, Camp can arrange another time for your group. 5K Run/Walk - Sunday, October 7 - Run 9 a.m. with registration from 8 am-8:45 am Celebrate 4-H Camp Palmer - Sunday, October 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Camping Opportunities Camp Palmer and Beyond! KIDS OUTDOOR SCIENCE CAMP, JUNE 4-7, 4-H CAMP PALMER 4-H members, 9-14 years of age interested in conservation and the outdoors should plan to attend this camp sponsored by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts and OSU Extension Offices of NW Ohio. Call the Fulton SWCD office at for registration information. FULTON COUNTY 4-H CAMP, JUNE 11-15, 4-H CAMP PALMER 4-H Camp is for any youth age 8 and in the third grade to age 14, as of January 1 of the current year. Check-in is from 4 5 p.m. on Monday, June 11 and camp concludes at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 15. The cost is $ for 4-H members and $ for non 4-H members. More information about 4-H Camp and the registration form will be in the May newsletter and is also on our website at: Fulton County 4-H Camp registration policy: 4-H member registrations will be accepted beginning May 1st. Non 4-H youth registrations will be accepted after May 15th. All registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The deadline to register for camp is June 1st or until camp is full. Register as soon as possible; camp usually fills up. Volunteers are always needed (especially for night). Call Kayla at if you would like to help. 4-H SPACE ADVENTURE CAMP, JUNE 19-21, MARIETTA COLLEGE CAMPUS All youth ages will have the opportunity to explore the world of flight and science as they build and test flying machines, conduct computer flight simulations, and gain an overview of the development of the space flight program. Registrations due May 4, limited spaces available. Contact the Extension Office for more information. SHOOTING SPORTS CAMP, Junior JUNE 29-JULY 1 and Senior JULY 8-13, CANTER S CAVE All youth ages 9-12 (Junior) and (Senior). Disciplines available are (both) archery, rifle, shotgun, pistol, living history, (Seniors only) muzzleloader and home study hunter education course. Registrations due May 25 (Junior) and June 6 (Senior), discipline determination first come first serve. Contact the Extension Office for more information. OHIO 4-H SEA CAMP, JULY 7-11, KELLEY S ISLAND 4-H CAMP 4-H members ages Put a Great Lake in your life this summer where you can get your feet wet as you learn about one of Ohio s most important resources: Lake Erie! You ll be in, on, and around Lake Erie as you explore the science of the lake, learn marine-related skills, and discovery the history and recreational uses of our great lake. Registrations due June 1. Contact the Extension Office for more information.

6 Page 6 4-H Photo Contest Fulton County 4-H FYI WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 1st place - Submitted by Ann Kirkum 2nd place - Submitted by Janet Creque 3rd place - Submitted by Da Netra Smith Photos that were not prize winners may be used for other 4-H promotional use. PHOTOS WANTED FOR 2018! We are again sponsoring the Photo Contest in Deadline to submit a photo is November 16th. Keep this in mind throughout the year. Photos must be: 3 1/2 x 5 or 4 x 6, matte or gloss finish, color or black and white, or in.jpg format. Jr. Fair News Above: First Place Photo by Ann Kirkum GENERAL INFO - Participation in the Fulton County Jr. Fair exhibits and shows is voluntary. It is the expectation of the Livestock Sale Committee and Fulton County Fair Directors that youth exhibit their own animals. Off-grounds events are not considered special circumstances. BLUE RIBBON ONLINE ENTRY FORMS - Junior Fair Entries are due by August 1 st and are required via Blue Ribbon Fair Online for ALL ANIMALS IN 2018 to exhibit at the Fulton County Fair (all Steers, all Feeder Calves, all Poultry, Dairy Cows, all Goats, Dogs, Horses, all Sheep, Swine, Beef Breeding and all Rabbits). The web portal will be open for registration from July 1, 2018 at 12:00 a.m. August 1, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). LATE ENTRIES ONLY ACCEPTED UNTIL AUGUST 3 rd BY 4:30 P.M. AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITH A $20 FEE. The online link and instructions will be under the Junior Fair Entries section of our website at fulton.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/youth-forms-and-applications. These instructions will assist you in completing your on-line entry. Please read and follow the instructions before entering your online entry. There is information included in these instructions to assist you through the process and make sure everything is entered correctly. There is one set of instructions for "individuals" and one for "Group" (2 youth or more). Still have questions about Blue Ribbon Online entries? fultoncofaironlineentries@gmail.com to ask for assistance OR Attend the Blue Ribbon Online Computer Lab on Monday, July 16 from 6-7 pm at the Extension Office, please RSVP at FEEDER CALVES - Possession date - June 1st; Mandatory Identification Day - June 2, 2018, 9 am-12pm Dairy Feeder Calves must be 100% dairy. They will be inspected at the Identification Day on June 2nd. Crossbreeds will show as a beef feeder calf Fulton County Jr. Fair 4-H & FFA Feeder Calf Vaccinations Below is information on the required shots for feeder calves to be shown at the Fulton County Fair. Please act now to make sure you and your parents understand what is required and that the proper shots are given on time. Shots are the following dates: Week of July 9 One Dose (5cc Sub Q) Triangle 4 (virashield 6) One Dose Intranasal TSV-2 (1cc in each nostril) Week of July 30 One Booster Dose (5cc Sub Q) Triangle 4 (virashield 6) One Dose Intranasal TSV-2 (1cc in each nostril) You may pick up this medication and a form from Northwest Veterinary Hospital (or your local veterinarian). The form must be filled out, signed by the person administering the vaccine, and presented by you at the gate with your animal on the day of check in. Questions concerning feeder calf vaccinations should be directed to: Northwest Veterinary Hospital Phone: or

7 Fulton County 4-H FYI Jr. Fair News Continued Page 7 MARKET STEERS Mandatory Identification Day was January 13, 2018 MARKET HOGS - Possession date, June 1st. Hog ID Day June 2, from 9 a.m. 12 noon at the Fulton County Fairgrounds Market hogs will be a split show of barrow and gilts. With the split show at the Fulton County Jr. Fair, an exhibitor can bring 1 or 2 hogs to the fair: a) 1 gilt; b) 1 barrow; or c) 1 barrow and 1 gilt BUT only one hog can go through the donation sale, the other would go directly to the truck for market support only. (You cannot bring 2 barrows or 2 gilts.) This is a way to make sure the barn does not get over crowded, but will make a better barn display. Please enroll your market hog projects as: Project #139. MARKET SHEEP - Possession date, June 1st. Mandatory ID Day - June 2, :00 noon to 2:00 p.m. RABBITS - Possession date, June 1st for Breeding Rabbit and Roasters. Fryer project does must be in possession by June 1st also. All MARKET FRYERS & ROASTERS and BREED rabbits must have a permanent and legible tattoo in the rabbit s left ear before checking in at the fair. You may have a friend, 4-H advisor, family member etc. bring your rabbit for this tattoo/id. The 4-H member does NOT have to be present. Mandatory Roaster Tattoo Day - June 2, 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Mandatory Market Rabbit Fryer Tattoo Day - July 28, 8:00 am 11:00 am (must bring mother doe along) Both Tattoo Days will be in the Rabbit Barn at the Fairgrounds. Tattoo Days are open to all. Cost: FREE to Jr. Fair exhibitors, $1 per bunny for others. There is a permanent tattoo kit available to check out at the Extension Office for non-market rabbits only. Your BREED RABBIT can be brought to the fairgrounds on one of the TATTOO/ID days if they need a tattoo. They must have a tattoo to be eligible to go to fair. Please note: Pet rabbits do not go to the Fair. GOATS - Possession date, June 1st Goat Tattoo Day - June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Extension office, East Parking Lot - Market goats will have their tattoo recorded or be tattooed and weighed, (requirement to participate in the Fulton Co. Jr. Fair Show and Sale.) POULTRY Pre order market turkeys and market chickens (broilers). For appropriate fair weights, market turkeys should be in possession the week of May 7 and market broilers should be in possession the week of July 9 or July 16. The Poultry Project and Record Book offers some poultry projects which are not eligible for classes in the Junior Fair Show, though they could be exhibited in the Fulton County Fair Open Class (enroll utilizing the Fulton County Fair Handbook) and exhibited in the Junior Fair Show in Showmanship. These projects are as follows: 150 DM - Market Duck, 150 GM - Market Goose and 150 TE - Fancy Turkey. The 150 GE - Fancy Goose exhibition may be a market style goose but will show as a breed/fancy animal. 150 H - Helmeted Guinea Fowl will show as a fancy poultry project. The Poultry Resource Handbook (150R) is NOT available this year. Ducks: Clarification - A Pair of ducks exhibit is a breeding pair - 1 male & 1 female Turkeys: Maximum weight for turkeys is 35 lbs.; overweight turkeys will not be eligible for Grand or Reserve Champion. Pullorum testing Sunday, August 5th 1-4 pm at Hallett Pavillion on the Fulton County Fairgrounds for poultry projects (chickens only). $2 per bird, exact cash only. To be completed concurrently with the Dog Show Fun Match, Dog Skillathon, and Poultry Skillathon. If you had poultry on your farm from a source outside of Ohio hatchery and that is not NPIP certified before you brought your Jr. Fair poultry onto your farm, then the Jr. Fair poultry you are taking to the fair must be tested. JR. FAIR SALE ANIMAL DESIGNATION Sale animal designation for the Jr. Fair Livestock (Donation) Sale is no longer made on the Enrollment Form. Sale animal designation will be made on the ENTRY FORM which is required for all animals exhibited at fair. The Entry Form is due via Blue Ribbon Online by August 1st. This includes all 4-H/FFA members taking a steer, feeder calf, Gallon of Milk, market rabbit, turkey, Pen of Three broilers, market lamb, market goat, or market hog project. Designations will not be allowed after the entry form deadline. Changes are only permitted if the animal is chosen as Grand/Reserve Champion, if the animal dies at the fair, or if the animal doesn t come to the fair.

8 Page 8 Jr. Fair News - Miscellaneous Fulton County 4-H FYI OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (ODA) RULES All animals coming into Ohio from Michigan have health requirements. For a copy of the Ohio State Regulations on Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Animals or other information on current animal health regulations, contact DVM-Chief, Division of Animal Industry, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture, 8995 East Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio Ph: or For mandatory ODA rules on exhibiting animals see through code Copies are also available at the OSU Extension Office. WHERE CAN I PURCHASE AN ANIMAL FOR MY PROJECT? This is a frequent question we receive at the office. We do keep a file on hand for reference. If you would like to be added to this list or if you need assistance finding an animal, please call This is not a published or approved list. It is a resource list only. Quality Assurance for 2018 All animal exhibitors going to the Fulton County Jr. Fair are required to attend Quality Assurance Education. Quality Assurance sessions may also be held within a club, if your advisor has been certified. Check with your advisor if your club will have a QA session. Thursday, March 15 7:00 8:00 p.m. OSU Extension Office (RSVP ) Wednesday, April 11 5:00 6:00 p.m. Delta High School Ag Classroom Tuesday, April 17 6:00 7:00 p.m. Archbold High School Lecture Hall Wednesday, April 18 3:30 4:30 p.m. Fayette High School Monday, April 23 7:30 8:30 p.m. Pettisville Jr. High Gym Tuesday, May 1 7:00 8:00 p.m. OSU Extension Office (RSVP ) Thursday, May 17 3:15 4:15 p.m. Wauseon High School Study Hall Youth may attend another club s QA if arrangements are made before hand and agreed upon by both club advisors. Separate sign in sheets for each club must be submitted. Quality assurance certification from the Ohio Beef Expo & Junior Swine Day will be accepted due to their affiliation with the 4-H program. Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) is not accepted. Horse project members must view the 1 hr. DVD within their individual clubs to be eligible for the Ohio State Fair Qualifying Show and to participate in the Fulton County Jr. Fair Horse Show/Versatility. DVD and sign in sheets will be in the head club advisor packets for horse clubs. The Fulton Co. Horse Council and the 4-H Program are asking for one adult per family attend with their child. All horse advisors are also required to attend the session within your club. Please note: Horse QA session will not certify you to exhibit other 4-H project animals at the Jr. Fair. Due June 1st. Dog project members have two options to certify for quality assurance: 1) Attend one of the Quality Assurance sessions at the Extension Office listed above 2) View the QA video Safety Around Dogs. This video only allows for youth to show dogs at the fair. It does not certify youth for other fair animals. 3) Dogs need to complete a Blue Ribbon Online Jr. Fair entry form (detailed information on page 6). Reminder: Quality assurance is not required for youth taking pet care projects such as guinea pigs, cats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, hedgehogs, and pet rabbits. These animals do not exhibit at the fair. All Quality Assurance Sessions and Sign-in Sheets must be completed and submitted to the OSU Extension Office by June 1st.

9 Fulton County 4-H FYI Calendar MARCH 5 Horse Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. OSU Extension Office Buckeye Room 10 Ohio Teen Conference, Columbus, must pre-register by February 7 10 Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conf. & Bob Evans Farms Recognition/lunch, Columbus, must pre-register by Feb H Advisor Youth Protection Policy Class, 6:00-7:00 p.m., OSU Extension Buckeye/Clover Rms H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00-8:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office Buckeye & Clover Rooms 12 Blue Ribbon Online Top 10 Tips and Tricks Training, 8:00-9:00 p.m., Buckeye/Clover Rooms 15 Quality Assurance Presentation, 7:00 8:00 p.m., OSU Extension Conference Rooms, RSVP 17 District 4-H Camp Counselor & CIT Education Session, 4-H Camp Palmer, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 18 Maple Syrup Brunch, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4-H Camp Palmer Dining Hall, (Proceeds benefit the new pool Project) APRIL 1 Application Deadline - Fulton County Pork Producers Scholarship application due 2 4-H Enrollment Deadline, 4:30 p.m. 2 Horse Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office - Buckeye Room 4-8 Buckeye Leadership Workshop, Ashley, Ohio 6 Fulton County Farm Bureau Scholarship application due 7 4-H Camp Palmer Clean-Up, 8:30 am -12:30 p.m., Lunch provided. RSVP Quality Assurance Presentation, 5:00 6:00 p.m., Delta High School Ag Classroom 12 Teen Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office Buckeye Room 17 Quality Assurance Presentation, 6:00 7:00 p.m., Archbold High School Lecture Hall 18 Quality Assurance Presentation, 3:30 4:30 p.m., Fayette High School 21 Rabbit Clinic, 9:00 am 11:00 am, OSU Extension Conference Rooms 23 Quality Assurance Presentation, 7:30 8:30 p.m., Pettisville Jr. High School Gym 27 Ohio 4-H LGBTQ+ Professional Development Day (Adults), Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau Center 28 Ohio 4-H LGBTQ+ Youth Summit Day (Youth Only), Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau Center 30 Fulton County Cattle Feeders Scholarship application due 30 Fulton County Dairy Association Scholarship application due MAY 1 4-H members can begin to register for 4-H Camp 1 Quality Assurance Presentation, 7:00 8:00 p.m., OSU Extension Conference Rooms, RSVP 7 Horse Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office - Buckeye Room 12 4-H Camp Counselor Training, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office Buckeye & Clover Rooms 14 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m. OSU Extension Office Buckeye & Clover Rooms 15 Teen Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office Buckeye Room 15 Non 4-H members can begin to register for 4-H Camp 17 Quality Assurance Presentation, 3:15 4:15 p.m., Wauseon High School, Study Hall JUNE 1 All feeder calves, sheep, dairy cattle, horses, all rabbits (breed, roaster, mother doe for fryers), goats, hogs, llamas, ducks, geese, and dogs must be in the 4-H member s possession 1 All Quality Assurance done within clubs must be submitted to Extension Office 1 Deadlines: Drop 4-H Project, Self-Determined project outline due to Extension Office, Youth Enrollment no longer accepted 1 4-H Royalty Applications due to Extension Office 1 All 4-H members with a horse project must submit a copy of their horse registration or a picture and written description to be kept on file at the OSU Extension Office. 2 Market Goat Tattooing, 9:00 a.m. 12 OSU Extension Office East Parking lot 2 Goat Skill-a-thon and Caprine King & Queen Skill-a-thon, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon, OSU Extension Office 2 Tag-In Day for Feeder Calves & Hogs (9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.), Market Sheep (12:00-2:00 p.m.), Fairgrounds 2 Mandatory Roaster Rabbits Tattoo Day, 8:00-11:00 a.m., Fulton Co. Fairgrounds, Rabbit Barn 2 Permission to Participate Ohio 4-H Dog Activities form due to OSU Extension Office 5 4-H Royalty Interviews (includes: 4-H K/Q, Poultry, Dog, Lamb, Horse, Rabbit), 6:00 p.m., OSU Ext Fulton County 4-H Camp, 4-H Camp Palmer Page H ADVISORY COUNCIL Dates: March 12, May 14, July 16, & Sept. 24 Location: Fulton Co. Extension Office, Buckeye Room, 7:00 p.m. ADVISOR BANQUET - Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 Advisors, please make sure that new families in your club receive a copy of this newsletter, or know to go to our website (fulton.osu.edu) where they can find it. The May issue will be the first newsletter of the year that we will be able to send directly to them.

10 Kayla Miller EXTENSION EDUCATOR 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OSU Extension Fulton County 8770 State Route 108, Suite A Wauseon OH rd PLACE PHOTO CONTEST WINNER Phone: Fax: miller.5287@osu.edu Submitted By: DaNetra Smith Becoming Leaders of Tomorrow CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION FULTON COUNTY 8770 STATE ROUTE 108, SUITE A WAUSEON OH NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID WAUSEON, OH PERMIT NO. 268 Put label here