Seneca East High School
Tuesday, March 25
Every member taking livestock (not horses or dogs) must attend Quality Assurance training. First year members taking a livestock project must attend a county wide Quality Assurance session put on by the OSU Extension office and Jr. Fair. A parent/guardian must be present the entire time for first year exhibitors.
The test out option will be offered only at the countywide Quality Assurance options listed below. Youth ages 15-18 who pass the Quality Assurance test can test out of their annual Quality Assurance program permanently. These ages are as of January 1, 2025 – a youth’s 4-H age.
- February 24 – New Reigel School 6:00 PM
- March 25 – Seneca East School 6:00 PM
- April 27 – Sentinel Career Center 1:00 PM
- May 1 QUALITY ASSURANCE DEADLINE
Other options for Quality Assurance:
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training with/in your club. Certified Assistant Instructors will be able to teach Quality Assurance at the club level. If they choose to open it up to others to attend, we will compile a list and you will be notified. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training in another Ohio county- fees may apply. You can call the Extension office for dates and times. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training at an Ohio 4-H approved event. These could be at a clinic, Junior Swine Day, Ohio Beef Expo, Dairy Palooza, Champions Choice Lamb Camp, Ohio 4-H Conference, etc. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
Quality Assurance must be completed by a county deadline of May 1, 2025.
Sunday, April 27
Every member taking livestock (not horses or dogs) must attend Quality Assurance training. First year members taking a livestock project must attend a county wide Quality Assurance session put on by the OSU Extension office and Jr. Fair. A parent/guardian must be present the entire time for first year exhibitors.
The test out option will be offered only at the countywide Quality Assurance options listed below. Youth ages 15-18 who pass the Quality Assurance test can test out of their annual Quality Assurance program permanently. These ages are as of January 1, 2025 – a youth’s 4-H age.
Other options for Quality Assurance:
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training with/in your club. Certified Assistant Instructors will be able to teach Quality Assurance at the club level. If they choose to open it up to others to attend, we will compile a list and you will be notified. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training in another Ohio county- fees may apply. You can call the Extension office for dates and times. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
• Attend a qualified Quality Assurance training at an Ohio 4-H approved event. These could be at a clinic, Junior Swine Day, Ohio Beef Expo, Dairy Palooza, Champions Choice Lamb Camp, Ohio 4-H Conference, etc. **These do not qualify for first year members. **
Quality Assurance must be completed by a county deadline of May 1, 2025.
Feeder calves must be born and in possession.
Rabbits must be in possession by May 1
Goat and Sheep tagging will be Saturday, May 3 from 9:00-11:00AM at the Attica Fairgrounds. Â
Anyone wanting to exhibit market goats or market sheep at the Attica Fair MUST have the animals tagged. Â Please have the tagging form filled out completely prior to bringing your animals to the fairgrounds for tagging. (Download form) The entire scrapies 10-digit tag number (ex: OH12345678) MUST be included on the form. This tag is state mandated and we have to have an accurate record of this.
A scale will be available for you to weigh your animal if you wish but a weight is not required when tagging the animal.
Hogs must be in possession by May 15
Feeder calves must be vaccinated on or around June 1 & July 1.
Duck hatch date is February 26 or later.