OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February / March 2021
Carroll County
News
and
Notes
How to Contact Us: Carroll County Extension Office
613 North High St, Carrollton, OH 44615 Phone: 330-627-4310 Website: carroll.osu.edu Facebook: facebook.com/OSUCarroll4H Katrina Nitz: [email protected] Brittany Weaver [email protected] Sandy Smith: [email protected] Bridget Britton: [email protected] Corinna Gromley: [email protected] Office Hours
Monday thru Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
As I sit at my desk trying to figure out something profound to write, all that comes to mind is, BE KIND. We are all glad to have 2020 behind us, and while we are still not sure what 2021 will look like, we are hopeful! We are hopeful this pandemic will be brought under control. We are hopeful to see friends and family we haven’t seen in a while. We are hopeful for some type of normalcy in 2021. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty.
Events and programs are being planned, while not knowing what, if any, restrictions will be in place. We will all have to pull together and work together to have a successful 4-H year in 2021. Sometimes that will mean last minute changes, curve balls and rolling with the flow. Please understand that we will try to keep you abreast on any changes that may happen as soon as we know about them. In the meantime, we are pushing ahead and trying to plan as many things as we can.
So when things get tough and uncertain please remember; “Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle” – Charles Glassman We don’t have to be negative about a struggle, we can help each other through it. #CarrollCountyStrong
~Katrina
Jr Fair Market Poultry Orders
Order forms for market turkeys, broilers and ducks are available at the Extension office and on the Carroll County web page. Go to the following link for the forms:http://go.osu.edu/JrFairInfo All order forms are to be turned into the Extension office. All Checks must be payable to the Carroll County Jr. Fair Sales Committee. Please contact Ray Rummell at 740-269-0661 if you have any questions.
Due Dates are:
Turkey
orders are due February 25th. Cost $7.50/bird, must order 5 but no more than 10. Duck orders are due April 30th. Cost $4.00/bird, must order 5 but no more than 10.Broiler orders are due April 30th. Cost $2.00/bird, must order 10 but no more than 25.
SAVE THE DATES!! (tentative)
LIVESTOCK RECORD BOOKS INFORMATION
Per Ohio State we are no longer allowed to use the LRB books as we have done in years past. However, you can put both market and carcass in the same book just not breeding and market. For instance, if you have a market and carcass hog they can be in the same book, BUT if you have market and breeding beef that is NOT permitted.
ADVISOR CORNER!
The Annual Window decorating Contest time is upon us! There is no single theme for Kick-Off week this year. We decided the more variety- the better! Windows should go up March 6th and 7th. Judging
will occur on Monday and the winners will be announced during Kick-Off Week. Please call the office and let us know where your window is located.
KICK-OFF WEEK! See schedule on next page.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Per the Ohio Department of Agriculture – ALL Quality Assurance MUST be completed 45 days prior to the first day of your COUNTY fair. This means the last day Carroll County youth can take a quality assurance class/test is June 4th, 2021
1. The Quality Assurance Program will have new and updated information again this year. a. All the dates for Carroll County Quality Assurance are listed on the calendar! b. We will be requiring that reservations be made for the class you wish to attend. c. ENCOURAGE your members who have been involved for a couple years to watch for
and participate in the TEST OUT OPTIONS. Passing the test can provide them with the opportunity of not having to attend a class for 3 years!
d. Test- out Opportunities are February 15th at 1-4pm, April 9th from 1-4pm and April 22nd
2:30-4pm. All testing times are held at the Extension office.
e. Quality Assurance Classes are April 16th, April 29th, May 14th, and June 2nd. Location of
these classes are to be determined.
f. Still Project Quality Assurance will be 1 hour prior to the times listed above. (In person only. Will come up with a plan if cannot be attended in person)
Dairy Beef Feeder Tag-In
Dairy Beef Feeder tag-in is Saturday March 27th from 9-11 at the Metal Barn. (All steers must be properly castrated and dehorned prior to tag-in!) Carroll County Born and Raised forms are due at this time also.
We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of our Carroll County Commissioners; Jeffrey Ohler, Robert Wirkner and Christopher Modranski.
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Carroll County News and Notes
2021 Carroll County 4-H Community Service
This year the Carroll County 4-H Committee is holding a food and non-perishable item drive for
local organizations in need. Each club is asked to participate in some capacity. The club with the
most canned food/items will be awarded a pizza party. If we are not at the office, please leave
items outside on the porch. Remember office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:30am-4pm feel free to stop by during those times to drop items off. Keep in mind if you donate
5 items this counts towards your honor member points.
2021 Carroll County 4-H Kick-Off Week
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/OSUCarroll4H
Monday March 8
th– Post a Fun Fact or Favorite Memory in 4-H
Tuesday March 9
th– Post a 15 second ad you made to promote 4-H
Wednesday March 10
th– Wear it Wednesday – Post a pick of you wearing your 4-H
swag
Thursday March 11
th– Throwback Thursday! Post a pic of you from a “few” years ago
participating in a 4-H program or with your project!
Friday March 12
th– Invite a friend to join 4-H – Post a clover for each person you
invited
Saturday March 13
th– Why do you love 4-H? Tell us in a post why you love 4-H
Attention Carroll County 4-H Clubs
We are having a 4-H Club Promotional Ad contest. Each club is encouraged to
participate! Each promotional video should not be longer than 60 seconds. Use your
imagination and be creative. These videos will be shared on our Facebook page. The
clubs getting the most likes on our original posts will get a prize! The likes must be on
the original post so make sure you tell everyone to come to our OSUE Carroll County
page (
https://www.facebook.com/OSUCarroll4H
) and vote!!! The videos should be
in my inbox by 8am Monday March 8
th.
Enjoy Your
Holiday Season!
Preliminary Calendar!
November 4th New Family Guide available online! Start choosing your projects! November 14 Steer and Dairy Steer Tag In 9-11AM @ FairgroundsJanuary 4th CAMP COUNSELOR applications are due
January 6 & 7 ALL ADVISOR Update/Training
3 times available: January 6th @10am,
January 7th @ 5pm or 7pm. Location TBA
This is MANDATORY for all Advisors
Feb 15th Quality Assurance Test Out (1-4pm) at the office
New Advisor Training 7pm – Location TBA
March 1st Online Enrollment must be complete
March 1st Club Constitution, By-laws and Club Charter due March 7th Window Decorating for Carroll County Completed
March 8-13th Ohio 4-H Kick Off Week March 13th State 4-H Conference (Virtual)
April 1st Last day for NEW members
April 8th Quality Assurance Test Out (2:30-4pm) at the office April 13th Quality Assurance TRAINING (6PM) Location TBA
April 15th Horse Packets are due
April 20nd Quality Assurance Test Out (2:30-4:00pm) at the office
April 28th Quality Assurance TRAINING (6PM) Location TBA
May 3rd Horse Safety (Mandatory for all horse projects!) 5pm @ Fairgrounds
May 11th Quality Assurance TRAINING (6PM) Location TBA
June 1st Deadline for College Scholarship Applications
June 1st Deadline for Outstanding Court Applications
June 2nd Quality Assurance TRAINING (6PM) Location TBA
June 4th DEADLINE FOR QA TRAINING TO BE COMPLETE FOR ALL LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
June 27-30 Carroll County 4-H Camp TENTATIVE DATES
July 7th Early Project Judging (MUST have reason to not attend judging day)
July 10TH LIVESTOCK AND STILL PROJECT SKILLATHON/JUDGING (ALL JUDGING IN 1 DAY!) July 14th Late Project Judging (MUST have reason to not attend judging day)
July 14th Still Project Awards Ceremony and Announcement of State Fair Winners
July 19th – 25th Carroll County Fair
July 29 to Aug 9 Ohio State Fair
August 11 & 12 Cloverbud Camp Tentative Dates
August 31st Honor Member forms and Secretary/Treasurer Books due November 13th Annual 4-H Advisory Benefit Auction and Dinner
Please note that dates can be subject to change! For the latest information Always check:
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