OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2019 SHEEP Junior Fair Superintendents Addie Rawlins, Ben Wagner, Joey Crawford, Heather Swartz, Jackson Crawford, Libby Strine, Savannah Douce, Grace McCurdy Senior Fair Board Superintendents - Mark McCabe, Terry Swisher and Tom Crawford Advisors Heather McCurdy, Dave Gerfen, and Cheryl Crawford JR. FAIR ENTRY DEADLINES See attached page 2019 Marion County Junior Fair Entry Deadlines for market and breeding sheep fair entry deadlines and late entry options and fees, if available. 198 - MARKET LAMB PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK PROJECT: The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by MAY 1. The member is required to be physically involved on a daily basis in watering, feeding, decision making and care for their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter and exhibit animal(s) raised for this Market Lamb project in as many classes as they are eligible including showmanship. 199 - PILOT SHEEP BREEDING PROJECT AND RECORD BOOK PROJECT: The member is required to have physical possession of the project animal by JUNE 1. The member is required to be physically involved on a daily basis in watering, feeding, decision making and care for their project animal. EXHIBIT: Enter and exhibit animal(s) raised for this Sheep Breeding project in as many classes as they are eligible including showmanship. REQUIRED RESOURCE SUPPLEMENT FOR SHEEP PROJECTS 194R Sheep Resource Handbook for Market and Breeding Projects - Order only once and use for several years. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market lamb or sheep breeding project. This is an excellent resource for skillathons. SKILLATHON To enhance the learning experience for youth exhibiting livestock at the fair. Youth are required to attend and participate in at least one skillathon to complete their project and be eligible for exhibition at the Marion County Fair. In order to exhibit at the Ohio State Fair, all county requirements must be met. An alternative completion option is available for those that cannot attend the appropriate skillathon on June 19, by contacting the Extension Office to set up an appointment. Those who participate in the alternative completion option will be ineligible for Outstanding Market Exhibitor. To be eligible for Outstanding Market Exhibitor, youth must participate in each skillathon for the desired specie. For example, if Margo wants to be eligible for both market lamb and market swine OME, she must participate in both the sheep and swine skillathon. SHEEP ROYALTY AND HUSBANDRY SELECTION NIGHT Royalty Selection June 23, 2:00 p.m., Tri Rivers Career Center Husbandry Selection - June 23, 2:00 p.m., Tri Rivers Career Center marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
POSSESSION DATES/FAIR ENTRY DATES Market Lambs - May 1 Breeding Sheep - June 1 WEIGH-IN /TAG DAY FOR MARKET LAMBS/FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 1 Please note all market lamb fair entries in the lamb department will be made this evening. All Market Lambs to be shown at the fair MUST be weighed and tagged on May 1 in the Lamb Barn from 5:30-7:300 p.m. Each exhibitor is allowed to bring up to five (5) lambs to be weighed and tagged, out of those five, up to two of these lambs may be entered in the fair. Worming will be provided free if desired. Shearing will be available for a fee if desired. Two ear tags provided by the Marion County Fair Sale Committee. A fee of $1 per tag will be charged to exhibitors bringing more than two animals. Any lamb that is found with a tampered ear tag will be disqualified from showing at the Marion County Fair! If a lamb loses a tag, the Marion County Extension office should be notified IMMEDIATELY!! Tag must be replaced by a Jr. Fair Board advisor or lamb is disqualified All lambs will be re-weighed again at the fair for their final weight calculations for the Rate of Gain Contest and sale weight. Sheep shearing will be available at time of fair weigh-in for fee. 2019 Family Rule Beef, Dairy/Dairy Feeder, Goat, Sheep Departments A family (siblings residing at the same address) may enter/tag up to the maximum number of animals for that department. These animals will be tagged or entered under the family name. Family entry forms for animals that are tagged/weighed in will be provided at the weigh in. This includes market beef, dairy feeders, market goats and market sheep. Family entry forms for breeding beef, breeding dairy and breeding sheep will be included in the Project Information pages. Each individual exhibitor will submit an entry form with the number of animals he or she is planning to show (up to the department maximum). Upon entering the fairgrounds, each exhibitor must declare which animal(s) he or she will be showing. No changes will be allowed after this time. The animals declared must have been entered on the family weigh-in/entry form and tagged/weighed if required. This rule allows for exhibitors to show the animal that is most suited to their skill level. It also allows an exhibitor to still be able to show and sell an animal should one of theirs die or be hurt prior to the fair. QUALITY ASSURANCE o February 20, 6:00 p.m., River Valley High School o March 5, 6:00 p.m., Elgin High School o March 26, 6:00 p.m. Test Out Option, Extension Office o April 16, 6:00 p.m., Ridgedale High School o April 28, 1:00 p.m., Evers Arena o May 7, 6:00 p.m., Evers Arena LAST DAY FOR QUALITY INSURANCE ELIGIBILITY IS MAY 17, per new guidelines of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. LAMB SKILLATHON June 23- Tri-Rivers Career Center - Registration Begins - 1:15 p.m.; Contest - 1:30 5:00 p.m. 2
LAMB PEN SET UP NIGHT June 27, 6:00 p.m., Lamb Barn Marion County Fairgrounds LAMB CHECK-IN AT THE MARION COUNTY FAIR THROUGH WEST GATE ONLY June 30, 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. MANDATORY EXHIBITOR/BARN MEETINGS (MARION COUNTY FAIR) June 30, 12:30 p.m., Exhibitor Meeting June 30, 1:00 p.m., Weigh-Ins and pictures MARION COUNTY FAIR LAMB SHOW Tuesday, July 2, 9:00 a.m., Open Class Breeding Sheep Show Tuesday, July 2, 11:00 a.m., Sheep Showmanship Tuesday, July 2, 1:30 p.m., Bred, Born, and Raised Show Wednesday, July 3, 2:00 p.m., Sheep Lead Class Wednesday, July 3, 3:00 p.m., Breeding Sheep Show Wednesday, July 3, 6:00 p.m., Market Sheep Show LAMB RELEASE DATE/TIME FROM THE MARION COUNTY FAIR Sunday, July 7, 9:00 a.m. All exhibitors must have their pens cleaned by 12:00 noon on Sunday, July 7. LAMB BARN TEAR DOWN Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. GENERAL RULES FOR MARION COUNTY FAIR LAMB SHOW 1. Must weigh 100 pounds or more for junior fair show placement, must have lambs teeth and receive an 'A' or 'B" grade to be eligible for placing and be included in the sale. All under-weight lambs may show, but not qualify for champions. 2. Must be slick shorn no sooner than 5 days before show and up to day of show or they will not be placed or eligible for sale, but will have the right to show for grade. 3. May be of any breed, ewe, lamb or whether; lambs showing testicular tissue will not be placed, receive grade or sell. 4. Must have participated in the May 1 weigh-in and tagging. 5. No drenching or baby bottles permitted without veterinary approval. 6. No ice and no ice towels. Lambs may be damp, not wet to the touch. 7. ALL pens will be assigned 8. ALL STATE MANDATED RULES WILL BE ENFORCED. 9. Breeding sheep and all female market lambs must have a scrapies tag at check-in at the west gate on July 1. 10. Must show your own lamb in show unless you have two in the same class. 11. No livestock in camping area per Sr. Fair Camping Rules. 12. All lambs must remain within the perimeter of the barn during the duration of the fair. 13. Lambs must have a body grade of at least 2 on a 5 scale by the veterinarian to be allowed in the barn and participate in the fair. BREEDING SHEEP RULES AND CLASSES 3
Shropshire, Hampshire, Southdown, Suffolk, Montadale, Columbia, Horned Dorset, Polled Dorset, Corriedale, Oxford, Tunis, Grade or all other breeds with papers must be born after September 1, 2017 for yearlings and September 1, 2018 for lambs. Columbia breeding lambs must be born after September 15, 2018. See fraud and deception rule number 10 in Ag. Rules. CLASS PREMIUMS A-$4.00; B-$3.00; C No premium CLASSES Class 199A Ram Lamb born after September 1, 2018 Class 199B Ram Yearling born after September 1, 2017 Class 199C Ewe Lamb born after September 1, 2018 Class 199D Pair of Ewe Lambs Class 199E Ewe Yearling born after September 1, 2017 Class 199F Junior Flock 2 females, 1 ram SHOWMANSHIP 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Senior Breeding Showmanship (14 + years as of Jan.1) 5.00 4.00 3.00 2. Junior Breeding Showmanship (8-13 years as of Jan.1) 5.00 4.00 3.00 3. Senior Showmanship (16+ years as of Jan. 1) 5.00 4.00 3.00 4. Intermediate Showmanship (14-15 years as of Jan. 1) 5.00 4.00 3.00 5. Junior Showmanship (11-13 years as of Jan. 1) 5.00 4.00 3.00 6. Beginners Showmanship (8-10 years as of Jan. 1) 5.00 4.00. 3.00 7. Parent/Advisor Showman of Showmen No Premium 8. Showman of Showmen 5.00 4.00 3.00 9. Pee Wee Showmanship No Premium MARKET LAMB RULES AND CLASSES Lambs must weigh 100 pounds or heavier to sell. Weight classes will be determined at the discretion of the superintendents. The decision of the superintendents is final. There will be 3 weight divisions - heavy, middle and light; Heavy 132 lb. and up, Middle 120 lb. 131 lb., Light 100 lb. -119 lb.. If an exhibitor has two lambs in the same weight class then the heavier lamb can be bumped into the next heaviest weight class. If both lambs are in the heaviest weight class both must be shown in that class. Class winners will compete for Division Champions and Reserve Champion. Division Champions will compete for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion. Banners will be awarded for Division Champion and Reserve Champion. All champions must sell in the Sale of Champions. CLASS PREMIUMS A-$4.00, B-$3.00, C No premium CLASSES Class 198A Market Lamb born after September 1, 2018 Class 198B Marion County Bred, Born, and Raised Market Lamb All market lamb exhibitors are encouraged to make a poster to hang in the sheep barn during the 2019 Marion County Fair thanking their 2018 Livestock Sale buyer. 4
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2019 MARION COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BREEDING SHEEP ENTRY FORM ENTRY DEADLINE: FRIDAY, May 31, 4:00 P.M. Turn in at OSU Extension Office See attached page 2019 Marion County Junior Fair Entry Deadlines for breeding sheep fair entry deadlines and late entry options and fees, if available Exhibitor s Name (Printed) Home Phone Number Exhibitor s Birth Date Complete Address Town: Zip: Exhibitor's Age (1/1/19) Both Parent s Names Parent Emergency Contact Work Phone Cell Phone Name of Club or Chapter I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE 2018 SHEEP DEPARTMENT RULES AND I HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE MARION COUNTY JR. PROJECT EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS AS STIPULATED IN THE MARION COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM BOOK. Member Signature: Parent Release: I authorize release of information on this page to the Livestock Sale Committee, Junior Fair Board, Senior Fair Board and OSU Extension for the sole purposes of planning and conducting the appropriate show(s) at the Marion County Fair, identifying the animals available for the Livestock Sale and recording the information where sale proceeds will be sent. Parent Signature: Livestock - Enter the total number of stalls you will need for your sheep animals. Continued on Back marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
Exhibitor Name: Class Number Class Name/ Title Breed Date of Birth Registration/ ID Number Animal Purchased From Whom? (Sellers/Breeder s Name) 2
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Marion County Sheep Lease Agreement Due to Extension Office by May 31, 2019 *Complete a separate form for each animal leased.* This Lease Agreement is entered into on (date: mm/dd/yyyy) Owner (Lessor): Name: Address: between: And Youth (Lessee): Telephone: Name: Address: Telephone: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: The owner hereby agrees to lease the animal recorded and described below to the Lessee and will provide a copy of the registration certificate, if there is one. Specie of animal: Animal Date of Birth: SHEEP Registration Number and Name (if applicable): Tattoo and/or other permanent identification (if applicable): Breed: A color photo of animal must be attached. The owner hereby allows the lease of the animal described here for a time period starting on the date above and ending on (date: mm/dd/yyyy): upon the following terms and conditions: 1. The Lessee will treat the animal in a humane and ethical manner, including feeding, housing, handling, transportation, and veterinary attention that may be required, and will not permit the animal to be mistreated or abused in any way. 2. The Lessee may not breed the animal without written permission from the owner. 3. The Lessee is responsible for all expenses incurred in exhibiting the animal, such as veterinary, transportation, grooming, feed, and miscellaneous expenditures. Any exceptions must be outlined as follows: marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
4. The Lessee has the right to return the animal to the owner if the youth must change their original intent. The owner has the right to demand the return of the animal if the Lessee is not providing proper care as stipulated in the leasing agreement. 5. In case of death of the animal while in possession of the Lessee, it is agreed that: 6. The owner is not responsible for injuries to the Lessee, and the Lessee hereby releases liability from the owner for injuries sustained from this animal. 7. This agreement must be completed and the animal in possession of the Lessee within the time limits established for ownership by the sponsor of the exhibitor in which the animal(s) will be entered. 8. List any additional terms below: FOR THE LESSEE AND THE LESSOR I have read and understand this lease agreement and agree to abide by its terms and conditions: Youth (Lessee) Date Owner (Lessor) Date FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE LESSEE I have read and understand the contractual agreement entered into by the Lessee and the owner. I agree not to hold the owner liable for any injury or financial liability that the Lessee may incur during this contractual agreement. I will be responsible for any damages or loss because of lack of care by the Lessee: Parent or Legal Guardian Date Completed Form and Photo due by June 1, 2019 to: OSU Extension, Marion County 222 W. Center Street Marion, Ohio 43302 Phone: 740/223-4040 Web: marion.osu.edu
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MARION COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR MARKET SHEEP ENTRY FORM ENTRY DEADLINE - May 1, 7:30 p.m. Turn in AT Sheep Weigh-In/Tag Day NO LATE ENTRIES!!! Exhibitor s Name (Printed): Home Phone Number: Complete Address Town Exhibitor s Birth Date: Exhibitor's Age (Jan. 1 st ): Both Parent s Names (As will be listed in sale program) Parent Emergency Contact: Work Phone Cell Phone Name of Club or Chapter: I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SHEEP DEPARTMENT RULES AND I HAVE COMPLETED ALL THE MARION CO. JR. PROJECT EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS AS STIPULATED IN THE MARION CO. FAIR PREMIUM BOOK MEMBER SIGNATURE: Parent Release: I authorize release of information on this page to the Livestock Sale Committee, Junior Fair Board, Senior Fair Board and OSU Extension for the sole purposes of planning and conducting the appropriate show(s) at the Marion County Fair, identifying the animals available for the Livestock Sale and recording the information where sale proceeds will be sent. PARENT SIGNATURE: Livestock - Enter the total number of stalls you will need for your sheep animals. Zip Class Number Class Name/ Title Breed Date of Birth Animal Purchased From Whom? (Seller/Breeder s Name) marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Market Sheep Family Entry Form Due: May 1, 7:30 p.m. Each Exhibitor Must Also Submit an Individual Entry Form Family Name Exhibitor Names: (Must be siblings, at the same address) Address City State Zip Class Number Class Name/ Title Breed Date of Birth Registration /ID Number Animal Purchased From Whom? (Seller/Breeder s Name) marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION MARION COUNTY PRIDE BRED, BORN AND RAISED Exhibitor Requirements: The 4-H or FFA exhibitor must: Reside within the boundaries of a Marion City/County School District be enrolled in Marion County 4-H or FFA project, complete the Marion County Pride registration form (one for each eligible animal), have it signed by the breeder, and bring it to the weigh-in (dates below) AND complete the Junior Fair Entry Form and turn it in by the deadline (dates below) Animal Requirements: Female animal must reside within the boundaries of a Marion City/County School District, all animals resulting from embryo transplants must be the result of a flush and gestation within a Marion City/County School District, AND Animals must be raised by or purchased directly from a Marion County breeder who resides within a Marion City/County School District. No second party sales allowed Awards: All participants will be eligible for class premiums (A, B or C) and ribbons. Grand and Reserve Champions will receive special awards. Beef ONLY - Grand and Reserve BBR Champions will sell in the Sale of Champions. Species Weigh In/Tagging Date Entry Deadline Date Beef December 15, 2018 December 15, 2018 Goats May 1, 2019 May 1, 2019 Lambs May 1, 2019 May 1, 2019 marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
Marion County Pride MARKET LAMB Must have scrapies tag on by May 1 Weigh-In Exhibitor: County of Residence: School District of Residence: Address: Phone Number: Animal Description: Farm/Scrapies Tag Number: Birth Date of Animal: Sire Ear Tag Number: Dam Ear Tag Number: Name of Owner of Ram: Name of Owner of Ewe at Breeding/Scrapies Tag Number: Breeder: Address: City Phone Number: For Official Use Only: Eartag #: Weight: Zip Pre-Conditioning Program: (i.e., vaccines, worming, implants, etc.) Date Sold: Breeder s Signature: Exhibitor s Signature: Parent s Signature: The Junior Fair Department Committee reserves the right to verify above information! 2
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CHECK ONE JR. SR. 2019 MARION COUNTY OUTSTANDING JR. & SR. SHEPHERD APPLICATION FORM Junior Shepherd - 8th grade and under as of January 1 - Current Year Senior Shepherd - freshman (9th grade) and above as of January 1 - Current Year Deadline: June 7, 4:00 p.m., OSU Extension Office Interviews: June 23, 2:00 p.m., Tri-Rivers Career Center NAME AGE (1/1/19) BIRTH DATE COMPLETE ADDRESS NAME OF 4-H CLUB OR FFA CHAPTER YEARS IN 4-H GRADE IN SCHOOL YEARS IN VO-AG PRESENT SHEEP PROJECT NUMBER AND TYPES OF ANIMALS APPLICANT ACTUALLY OWNS SIGNATURE OF FFA OR 4-H ADVISOR SHEEP MANAGEMENT - TO BE COMPLETED BY NOMINEE DATE 1. Feeding Program - List desirable ingredients and nutritional values of each that could be included in a quality sheep feeding program. 2. Breeding Program - List several good management practices in a quality breeding program. 3. Health and Sanitation - List several quality lamb health practices. marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
4. Facilities - What are some basic housing requirements for keeping lambs healthy? 5. What do you see in the near future for the sheep industry? 6. Participation of applicant in church, school or community activities. APPLICATION DUE: Turn in applications by June 7, 4:30 p.m., to the OSU Extension, Marion County. Interviews will be June 23, 2:00 p.m., Tri-Rivers Career Center. Anyone who has ever won the Junior or Senior Shepherd Award is ineligible for the same award. Selections will be based on knowledge of sheep industry (40%), experiences and participation in sheep related activities (30%), and experiences in church, school and community activities (30%) 2
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION 2019 MARION COUNTY WOOL QUEEN/PRINCESS APPLICATION (Rules on Back) NAME AGE (1/1/19) BIRTH DATE COMPLETE ADDRESS CITY, ZIP PARENT'S NAMES SCHOOL SCHOOL AND CLUB ACTIVITIES SHEEP FARM BACKGROUND STATE BRIEFLY WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE MARION COUNTY S WOOL QUEEN/ PRINCESS APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE PARENT'S SIGNATURE The Princess and Queen applications are both due June 7, 4:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension, Marion County office, 222 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302. Interviews will be conducted June 23, 2:00 p.m. at the Tri-Rivers Career Center. Attach 200 word essay to this application. marion.osu.edu CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.
MARION COUNTY WOOL PRINCESS/QUEEN RULES 1. Princess applicants must be age 8-13 as of January 1, of the current year and a member of 4-H. 2. Queen contestant must be single, age 14 to 18 as of January 1, of the current year and a member of 4- H or FFA. 3. She must have a current sheep project(s) in 4-H and/or FFA. 4. Queen contestants will be required to write and submit an essay not to exceed 200 words with her application. One of the following subjects may be selected for the essay: a) How to promote the use of wool or lamb meat. b) The value of wool in apparel. c) What can I do to help the wool or lamb market? d) How the retailer can make wool or lamb more appealing to the consumer. e) Promoting sheep or sheep industry at the fair. f) Any other subject pertaining to the wool or sheep industry. 5. In addition to the essay, the judges will question each contestant relevant to subject matter contained in the talk. Judging will be based on the following criteria: Princess Poise, Personality - 40 points Understanding and Knowledge - 60 points Queen Poise, Personality - 20 points Essay Presentation and Poise - 40 points Understanding and Knowledge - 40 points RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE QUEEN AND PRINCESS: 1. Assist with all junior and senior fair sheep and Lead Classes. 2. Assist with information about the sheep industry and activities of the Sheep Association during Jr. and Sr. Fair Sheep and Lead Classes. 3. Assist with lamb and wool promotional activities year-round when requested. 4. Work in lamb stand (at least one shift). 5. Must be at Sale of Champions and market lamb portion of sale. 2