Archive for October, 2008

Ohio Horned Dorset Flock Starter Program

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Ohio Horned Dorset Flock Starter Program

Sponsored by Ohio Horned Dorset Breeders

 The Ohio Horned Dorset breeders are sponsoring a flock starter program for 4-H and FFA members interested in a sheep project.  The breeders will give a ewe lamb to an Ohio 4-H or FFA member at the Ohio Dorset Sale in Eaton, Ohio on March 21, 2009.

The winner will be determined based on a 500 word essay on why the 4-H or FFA member wants to raise Horned Dorsets.

Entrants must be Ohio 4-H or FFA members that are eligible to exhibit at the Ohio State Fair Junior Division for at least four more years and agree to exhibit the ewe at the Ohio State Fair Junior Division as a lamb and a yearling.

 For more details and entry materials please contact:  Mike Galleher, 6000 County Road 100, Mt. Gilead, OH  43338.  Telephone is 419-946-4582.  Essays are due February 1, 2009.

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2009 Chuck Blackwood Memorial Essay Contest

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

ATTENTION ALL 4-HERS INTERESTED IN TAKING A NEW ANIMAL PROJECT!


The Stark Co. Jr. Fair Pygmy Goat Committee is again hosting an essay contest…

2009 CHUCK BLACKWOOD MEMORIAL ESSAY CONTEST

The winner will be awarded an NPGA Registered Pygmy Goat kid to be taken as a project and shown in Stark County for 2009!   Pygmy goat kid will be donated by the Pygmy Goat Committee and will ready for the child in the spring, usually around April or May.

Any 4-H member may participate if they will be enrolled with a club for 2009 and did NOT take a pygmy goat project in 2008.

To enter the contest the child must write an essay outlining why they would like to take a pygmy goat project, as well as what housing arrangements you will have.  Include in your essay your name, age, phone number, number of years you have been involved in 4-H, previous projects taken, and any other information they feel is important and/or interesting!  Be creative! Think about what may make your essay stand out from the crowd. The essay may be hand-written or typed and often have included art work!

Parents/Guardian MUST sign at the bottom of the essay confirming that they would be able to receive the pygmy kid, take care of the kid properly as far as housing requirements, ect. and that they agree to finish the project out by showing it in Stark Co. this year.

Our committee is looking for an individual who shows enthusiasm and interest in owning and raising a new project and who is able to provide proper care and adequate housing for a pygmy goat project.  (When planning for housing and fencing needs, remember that your pygmy kid will be small when you receive it, probably around 15 inches at the withers).

Essays are due by Feb. 29, 2009.  The committee will be meeting the first week of March and the winner will be notified by phone.  All others will be sent a letter by mail. If you win, be sure you sign up for the project with your club by March 15, 2009.  All names will be withheld from committee members that are judging the essays.

This has been a great program that we have implemented for the past five years!  The winners have enjoyed their pygmy kids so much!  Tell your friends and spread the word!  Good luck to all!

Send Essays to: Stark Co. Jr. Fair Pygmy Goat Committee      7833 Bricker Rd. NW Massillon, OH  44646

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