Ohio 4-H Awards Banquet

In early June, dairy 4-H individuals were recognized at a special awards banquet for their outstanding achievement.  These individuals were selected based on written 4-H report forms that were submitted and evaluated earlier in 2008.  Chosen to represent Ohio at the National 4-H Dairy Conference held in Madison, WI were Paul Gordon and Eilleen Gress. Attending this (in the fall) is an exciting opportunity to encourage career interest in the dairy industry and also to experience World Dairy Expo. 

Another award recipient was Laura Gordon, an entering Freshman at Ohio State University  She was presented the State 4-H Dairy Award.  All hail from Wayne County and each has been active in every statewide 4-H dairy program from judging to quiz bowl, and exhibiting at the state fair.

From left: Karen Corcoran, President of the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board; Eileen Gress and Paul Gordon, Outstanding Achievement Award winners; and Ryan Schmiesing, Co-Interim State 4-H Leader and Associate State 4-H leader.

From left rear: Ryan Schmiesing and Howard Warner, donor From left front: Judy Warner, donor; Laura Gordon, award winner; and Karen Corcoran.

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People Behind the Product <back to top>

The following items of information deals with the People Behind the Product program sponsored by Ohio Dairy Milk Producers Association and ADA. It will be held at various locations and they would welcome a few 4-H'ers at each workshop. I will be attending the one held at the 4H center. Click below for more information and let me know if you are attending one.  This is an excellent learning opportunity for 4-Hers and any adult volunteer who works with dairy youth.

Letter of Invitation

People Behind the Product

 

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Dairy Quiz Bowl - 2008 <back to top>

Quiz Bowl news release

Quiz Bowl photos

Quiz Bowl Quizzes and Questions:

Junior Questions and Quizzes Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Extra Questions Written Quiz Written Quiz Answer Key Junior Quiz Sources

Senior Jeopardy Questions and Quizzes Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Written Quiz

Dairy Judging <back to top>

2008 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest Results

High Individuals - Reasons

High Junior Individuals

High Senior Individuals

High Teams - Junior

High Teams - Senior

Open Contest Rules

 

The Ohio State Fair offers many educational opportunities for youth in the dairy project. The 2008 Ohio State Fair was July 30 to August 10 at the fairgrounds in Columbus, OH. During the course of the fair, many youth will show their projects, participate in showmanship contests, compete in skillathons, and attend dairy judging clinics. For more information about the Ohio State Fair, visit their website: www.ohiostatefair.com.

Showing at the Ohio State Fair

Youth may participate in a number of breed shows during the course of the fair. The Jr. Exhibitor Handbook may be downloaded here for the open dairy cattle handbook and the livestock dairy cattle handbook.

OSF Dairy Cattle Skillathons

08 Overall Dairy Skillathon Winner:
Eileen Gress, Wayne County

For more photos of the dairy skillathon: click here!

To view the results: click here!

The Dairy Skillathon was held on Friday, August 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the southeast corner of the Gilligan Complex.

2008 OSF Dairy Skillathon Stations

Nutrition and Digestive Physiology

Reproduction

Management    

Health

 

OSF Dairy Judging Clinics

The Dairy Judging Clinics were held on August 1 and August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Cooper Arena.

For more photos of the dairy judging clinic: click here!

Results of Judging Clinics:

Senior Results

Junior Results

Dairy Goats <back to top>

OSF Goat Skillathon

For more photos of the goat skillathon: click here!

To view the results: click here!

This Skillathon was held on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the O'Neill Swine Swine Barn at the Ohio State Fairgounds.

2008 OSF Goat Skillathon Stations

Anatomy
Management
Products
Quality Assurance