Special thanks for county fair support
By
John Grimes-
Another Highland County Fair is officially in the record books. The 2010 edition of the fair will certainly be remembered for the nearly ideal weather conditions that we experienced during the entire week. Special thanks to all of the junior members, parents, advisors, and volunteers that helped to make the Highland County Fair possible. Believe it or not, planning for the 2011 Highland County Fair is already under way.
Special thanks to the entire community
Through my position as Extension educator, I have been directly involved in the Highland County Fair since 1998. At the end of every fair, I tend to have the same evaluation of the event. I am always impressed how well this community supports the youth of this county. As I said earlier, a successful county fair is a prime example of how a large group of people can work together for a common goal. Yes, every fair brings its own special set of difficulties and issues. But in general, the county fair gives us an annual reminder of what is special about 4-H and our other youth programs.
I believe our business community deserves a huge thank you for their continued support of our youth. The livestock sales at the 2010 Highland County Fair were very successful as gross sale receipts topped the previous year. Numerous businesses and individuals sponsor trophies, rosettes, and other awards. In light of the current economy, that is no small feat.
From an Extension perspective, it was a humbling experience to see the strong support from the community towards the fundraising efforts for Highland County Extension. This support came in many ways. Roughly 25 percent of the youth participating in the livestock sales pledged a portion or all of the proceeds of the sale of their animals to the Highland County Extension Support Committee. Buyers and families also contributed to the effort through the sales. In summary, over $21,000 was generated at the fair for future support of Extension and 4-H operations.
The fundraising accomplished at the fair combined with earlier donations from local businesses has given the Highland County Extension Support Committee an excellent start towards their stated goal of raising at least $50,000.
Everyone involved with OSU Extension – Highland County is very appreciative of the support and we will do our best to continue to provide educational opportunities for the entire community.
2010 Southwest Ohio Grazing School
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming 2010 Southwest Ohio Grazing School. It is scheduled for Oct. 19, 26, and 30. The school consists of two classroom sessions on Oct. 19 and 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Eastern Brown High School and the Oct. 30 session will be on-farm for hands-on learning.
Topics to be covered in the school include the following: Grazing Management, Goals, Evaluate Resources, Plant Physiology, Paddock Design, Livestock Nutrition, Species and Fertility, Economics, Hay Storage and Feeding, Stockpiling to Extend Grazing, Fescue/Frost Seeding, Forage Quality, Timely Harvest of Hay, Annual Forages, Crop Residue, etc. The cost for the entire program which includes materials and meals is $50 for the first person and $25 from each additional family member. Please make checks payable to: OSU Extension, Brown County and send order form and money to : OSU Extension - Brown County, 325 W. State Street Bldg. B, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.
We want to recognize our sponsors that helped to make this program possible. They include: Trupointe, Southern States Maysville Co-Op, Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Winchester Ag. Services, W.C. Milling, Seaman, Ohio Farm Bureau, United Producers Inc., Cahall Brothers, Inc., The Union Stock Yards Co., Inc., Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Spectrum Analytic Inc., Tractor Supply Company, Lerch’s Barnlot Ltd., Carney’s Feed Mill, Inc., Five Points Implement Co., Inc., Brown County Cattlemen’s Association, Equipment Super Store, Bethel Feed and Supply, Inc., Riverside Tractor & Equipment LLC, Blue Grass-Maysville Stockyards, LLC, Carrington Farm Supply, Inc., and Crop Production Services. Farm Science Review.
Farm Science Review attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada. Farm Science Review pre-show tickets are now on sale for $5 at all OSU Extension county offices until the review opens.
Tickets are $8 at the gate. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21-22 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23.
John Grimes is the Ohio State University Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Highland County.[[In-content Ad]]
Special thanks to the entire community
Through my position as Extension educator, I have been directly involved in the Highland County Fair since 1998. At the end of every fair, I tend to have the same evaluation of the event. I am always impressed how well this community supports the youth of this county. As I said earlier, a successful county fair is a prime example of how a large group of people can work together for a common goal. Yes, every fair brings its own special set of difficulties and issues. But in general, the county fair gives us an annual reminder of what is special about 4-H and our other youth programs.
I believe our business community deserves a huge thank you for their continued support of our youth. The livestock sales at the 2010 Highland County Fair were very successful as gross sale receipts topped the previous year. Numerous businesses and individuals sponsor trophies, rosettes, and other awards. In light of the current economy, that is no small feat.
From an Extension perspective, it was a humbling experience to see the strong support from the community towards the fundraising efforts for Highland County Extension. This support came in many ways. Roughly 25 percent of the youth participating in the livestock sales pledged a portion or all of the proceeds of the sale of their animals to the Highland County Extension Support Committee. Buyers and families also contributed to the effort through the sales. In summary, over $21,000 was generated at the fair for future support of Extension and 4-H operations.
The fundraising accomplished at the fair combined with earlier donations from local businesses has given the Highland County Extension Support Committee an excellent start towards their stated goal of raising at least $50,000.
Everyone involved with OSU Extension – Highland County is very appreciative of the support and we will do our best to continue to provide educational opportunities for the entire community.
2010 Southwest Ohio Grazing School
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming 2010 Southwest Ohio Grazing School. It is scheduled for Oct. 19, 26, and 30. The school consists of two classroom sessions on Oct. 19 and 26 from 6-9 p.m. at Eastern Brown High School and the Oct. 30 session will be on-farm for hands-on learning.
Topics to be covered in the school include the following: Grazing Management, Goals, Evaluate Resources, Plant Physiology, Paddock Design, Livestock Nutrition, Species and Fertility, Economics, Hay Storage and Feeding, Stockpiling to Extend Grazing, Fescue/Frost Seeding, Forage Quality, Timely Harvest of Hay, Annual Forages, Crop Residue, etc. The cost for the entire program which includes materials and meals is $50 for the first person and $25 from each additional family member. Please make checks payable to: OSU Extension, Brown County and send order form and money to : OSU Extension - Brown County, 325 W. State Street Bldg. B, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.
We want to recognize our sponsors that helped to make this program possible. They include: Trupointe, Southern States Maysville Co-Op, Cherry Fork Farm Supply, Winchester Ag. Services, W.C. Milling, Seaman, Ohio Farm Bureau, United Producers Inc., Cahall Brothers, Inc., The Union Stock Yards Co., Inc., Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Spectrum Analytic Inc., Tractor Supply Company, Lerch’s Barnlot Ltd., Carney’s Feed Mill, Inc., Five Points Implement Co., Inc., Brown County Cattlemen’s Association, Equipment Super Store, Bethel Feed and Supply, Inc., Riverside Tractor & Equipment LLC, Blue Grass-Maysville Stockyards, LLC, Carrington Farm Supply, Inc., and Crop Production Services. Farm Science Review.
Farm Science Review attracts upwards of 140,000 visitors from all over the United States and Canada. Farm Science Review pre-show tickets are now on sale for $5 at all OSU Extension county offices until the review opens.
Tickets are $8 at the gate. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21-22 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23.
John Grimes is the Ohio State University Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Highland County.[[In-content Ad]]