Archive for July, 2009

2009 Cavy Skillathon Stations

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Stations on the 2009 Cavy Skillathon:

  1. Ailments and Disorders
  2. Breed Identification
  3. Parts
  4. Questions
  5. Books/Report

Breed Matching Game
Cavy Showmanship Score Sheet

IMPORTANT INFO: Rabbit Showmanship

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Rabbit Showmanship will start with both, Intermediate and Senior age classes shown in separate rings. The other classes will follow.

2009 Rabbit Skillathon Stations

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Stations on the 2009 Rabbit Skillathon:

  1. Books/Reports
  2. Ailments and Disorders
  3. Breed Identification
  4. Faults and Disqualifications
  5. Tie Breaker Test

Stark 4-H’ers Going to State Fair Style Revue

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Congrats to the 2009 Stark County Style Revue Winners

Dahlheimer, Reofli, Rummell, Brown & Warner

Brianna Dahlheimer, Rachel Reofli, Sheridan Rummell, Maggie Brown & Dakota Warner

Eicher, Bethany Brugger, Brugger & Shetler

Madeleine Eicher with her brother, Bethany Brugger, Brittany Brugger & Sarah Shetler

Tara Clapper, Diana Bevington, Katherine Wolfe & Ashley Whipkey

Tara Clapper, Diana Bevington, Katherine Wolfe & Ashley Whipkey

Sew for Others
MADELEINE EICHER
Clover Patch 4-H Club

Fun with Clothes
DAKOTA WARNER

Country Folks 4-H Club

It’s Time for Clothing I
MAGGIE BROWN

Country Folks 4-H Club

Teens Accessorize
KATHERINE WOLFE

Needle & Brush 4-H Club

Ready, Let’s Sew
BRIANNA DAHLHEIMER

Shining Stars 4-H Club

Frugal Fashions
TARA CLAPPER

East Canton Variety 4-H Club

Joyful Jumper
SHERIDAN RUMMELL

Country Folks 4-H Club

Clothes for Middle School
ASHLEY WHIPKEY

Needle & Brush 4-H Club

Clothes for High School & College
DIANA BEVINGTON

County Line 4-H Club

Active Sportswear
BRITTANY BRUGGER

Country Folks 4-H Club

Sportswear for Spectators
BETHANY BRUGGER

Country Folks 4-H Club

Outer Layers
SARAH SHETLER

Towpath Trail 4-H Club

Tops for Tweens
RACHEL REOFLI

Needle & Brush 4-H Club

—Alternates—

Sew for Others: HANNAH GERAGHTY of Towpath Trail 4-H Club

Ready, Let’s Sew: TORI REIBENSTEIN of Little Rascals 4-H Club

Frugal Fashions: ERIKA GILBRIDE of Green Acres Variety 4-H Club

Joyful Jumper: ALEXANDRA EICHER of The Clover Patch 4-H Club

Clothes for Middle School: HEIDI WEBER of Towpath Trail 4-H Club

Clothes for High School & College: LUCY THOMPSON of Clover Valley

Active Sportswear: CAROLINE THOMPSON of Clover Valley Variety

Tops for Tweens: HANNAH MERRY of Grow Em’ n Show Em’

Ohio State Fair Livestock Skillathons

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Please check out the schedule for the Ohio State Fair Livestock Skillathons:
2009 Ohio State Fair Skillathon Announcements

Stark County 4-H’ers Going to State Fair

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Congratulations to the
2009 Food & Nutrition Winners & Alternates

Adrienne Rumble

Rumble

Sarah Shetler

Shetler

Yeast Breads on the Rise
ADRIENNE RUMBLE

Kool Cats 4-H Club

The Global Gourmet
SARAH SHETLER
Towpath Trail 4-H Club


Gibson

Gibson

Schmucki

Schmucki

The Outdoor Chef
BRITTANY GIBSON

Happy Farmerettes & Farmers
4-H Club

Star Spangled Foods
LAURA SCHMUCKI
Green Valley 4-H Club


WOLFE

Wolfe

Knisley

Knisley

I Spy in the Kitchen
DANIEL WOLFE

Needle & Brush 4-H Club

Mini Meal Magic and
Fast Break for Breakfast
TYLER KNISLEY

The Clover Patch 4-H Club

You’re the Chef
JORDAN McNEIL
Beech Creek 4-H Club

Food & Fitness Choices for You
BRITTANY BRUGGER
Country Folks 4-H Club

Let’s Bake Quick Breads
CAROLINE THOMPSON

Clover Valley Variety 4-H Club

Meals in Minutes
RACHEL CROCK

The Clover Patch 4-H Club

—Food & Nutrition Alternates—

Yeast Breads on the Rise: Emily Conrad of Country Folks 4-H Club

The Global Gourmet: Anna Love of The Clover Patch 4-H Club

The Outdoor Chef: Heidi Weber of Towpath Trail 4-H Club

Star Spangled Foods: Madeleine Eicher of The Clover Patch 4-H Club

Food & Fitness Choices for You: Megan McNeil of Beech Creek 4-H Club

I Spy in the Kitchen: Kent Ring of Clover Valley Variety 4-H Club

GUYS AND GALS LEADLINE COMPETION

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The purpose of this competition is to promote sheep and wool. Also the objectives of this class is to present our sheep in a most attractive manner and give spectators opportunity to see the best of the sheep industry.

Entries will be open to anyone ages 4 to adult and open to any county. Participants will be responsible for getting sheep to be shown, either owned or borrowed from sheep exhibited at the fair. Sheep must be yearling ewes, ewe lambs or whethers, fitted and groomed in an attractive manner, and trained to show at halter. NO RAMS ALLOWED!!

Leadline placing is based on garment, handling of sheep, poise and appearance of both sheep and participant, and if outfit is age appropriate.

RULES

1. Each participant must wear a garment, self made or purchased, of at least 60% wool. Extra points awarded if outfit is handmade.

2. The participants garment must be knitted, crocheted, sewn,woven, or felted.

3. Cooridinated accessories may be added to adorn the sheep.

4. Participants printed number must be worn in the competition.

5. Commentaries must be typed or printed neatly on entry forms.

6. Participants are to be ringside and lined up when their class is announced. Participants will remain in line while wating to enter the ring.

7. Participants are judged the entire time they are in the ring. Neither the participant nor the judges may touch the animal in the ring.

8. There will be an entry fee of $5.00 for each entry.

9. Forms willbe available by contacting one of the chairpersons and entry fee needs to be sent back to chairperson with form and commentary no later than August 15 2009. Commentary no longer than one page.

10. Prizes will be given in each age group for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

AGES CLASSES

4-6

7-9

10-12

13-15

16-18

19-21

22 and over

CHAIRPERSONS

Mary Jo Madzia – 330-359-2011 or 330-844-3281

Ashley Madzia – 330-620-4273

Julie Boak – 330-875-9013 or 330-305-5618

OSU Extension to Offer Horse Management Workshop

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

OWENSVILLE, Ohio – Pasture management, water quality and animal health are just a few of the many aspects of horse ownership. Ohio State University Extension will offer a workshop on Aug. 13 to provide new and experienced horse owners information on management strategies and networking opportunities.

The Horse and Pasture Management School will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the 4-H Hall Ag Center, Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville, Ohio. Registration is $10 and includes light refreshments.

The workshop is sponsored by OSU Extension, Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Clermont County Farm Bureau.

Topics that will be covered during the event include:

  • Being a Good Neighbor – Maintaining Water Quality, Lori Hillman, NRCS
  • Fence Law Updates, Latham Farley, OSU Extension, Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • VET TALK, Kelly Liming, D.V.M.
  • Small Acreage Pasture Establishment and Renovation, Bob Hendershot, NRCS
  • Ask the Expert panel of presenters

The workshop will also include exhibits by Hamilton Soil and Water Conservation District, Cahall Brothers, Inc., Carney’s Feed Mill, Bethel Feed & Supply, Spectrum Analytic, Inc., and U.S. Fabrics.

For more information, contact Susie Steffensen, Clermont SWCD, at (513) 732-7075 or e-mail Susie.steffensen@oh.nacdnet.net, or log on to http://clermont.osu.edu/ag/index.html.

Meet “Molly the Pony”

Monday, July 27th, 2009

You and your family and friends are invited to a presentation and a meet-and-greet with “Molly the Pony” (one of the world’s only prosthesis-wearing ponies) at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine on:

Thursday, August 6th from 4:30-8 p.m.
at the Veterinary Medicine Academic Building (VMAB)
1900 Coffey Road, Columbus, OH

Dr. Rustin Moore, Bud and Marilyn Jenne Professor and Chair, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, performed the surgery on Molly while he was director of the Equine Health Studies Program at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Moore will give a brief presentation, “It’s All About Molly,” at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Wexner Auditorium located in the VMAB; light refreshments will be available near the auditorium in the Hummel Grand Lounge.

Molly will be available on the lawn outside of the building for visitors to have the opportunity to meet her and her owner, Kaye Harris, before and after Dr. Moore’s presentation.

ABOUT MOLLY – Molly the Pony was rescued by Kaye and Glenn Harris after Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately, several months later she was injured by a dog that was also a Katrina rescue.  Although her other numerous wounds healed, her lower right front leg was too severely damaged. Her rescuer and now owner, Kaye Harris, advocated for Molly, inquiring about amputation and a prosthesis.

This procedure is rare, with many obstacles, and now Molly visits anyone who could benefit from her quiet wisdom and inspiration. She has inspired people of all ages and abilities. A children‚s picture book was written about her and she has traveled widely to share her story. “Molly the Pony” books will be available for purchase in the Hummel Grand Lounge with proceeds benefitting Molly‚s Foundation. (Cash or checks only please.)

Please RSVP to Katie Kostyo (kostyo.1@osu.edu) or 614-688-8433, by August 3rd and indicate the number of people who will attend.

Molly Invitation

Farm Bureau’s Guide to Social Media

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Here is a great resource to learn a little more about social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.