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Event Veterans Day (Ag Center, Lancaster, from Nov 11, 2013 07:30 AM to Nov 11, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension Offices and Campuses will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Event Martin Luther King Day (Ag Center, Lancaster, from Jan 21, 2013 07:30 AM to Jan 21, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension Offices and Campuses are closed
Event Private Pesticide Recertification Class (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 19, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 19, 2013 09:30 PM)
We will be covering all categories for Private Pesticide Recertification
Event Private Pesticide Recertification Class (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 21, 2012 09:00 AM to Feb 21, 2012 12:30 PM)
We will be covering all categories for Private Pesticide Recertification.
Event Fairfield County Cattleman's Association Annual Banquet and meeting (Christ United Methodist Church, Baltimore, from Mar 02, 2013 06:00 PM to Mar 02, 2013 08:30 PM)
Join us for this 25th annual County Cattleman's Banquet
Event Farmers Market Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 26, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 26, 2013 07:00 PM)
Food safety, and GAP training is now becoming a requirement of growers to participate in some central Ohio farmers markets.
Event 4-H Horse Advisors' Open Horse Show (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, from May 08, 2010 09:00 AM to May 08, 2010 04:00 PM)
 
Event Christmas Holiday (from Dec 24, 2013 07:30 AM to Dec 25, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension offices and campuses are closed December 24th & 25th.
Event New Years Holiday (from Jan 01, 2013 07:30 AM to Jan 01, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension offices and campuses are closed
Event Thankgiving Holiday (from Nov 28, 2013 07:30 AM to Nov 29, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension offices and campuses are closed on November 28th & 29th.
Event Backyard Gardener Series Returns for 2013! (Keller Farms Greenhouse & Garden Center, 6470 Lithopolis Road, Carroll, from Mar 14, 2013 06:30 PM to Mar 14, 2013 08:30 PM)
"Our weather really is changing!"
Event Backyard Gardener (Keller Farms Greenhouse & Garden Center, 6470 Lithopolis Road, Carroll, from May 05, 2011 06:30 PM to May 05, 2011 08:30 PM)
"Focal Point Container Creation"
Event Fairfield County "State of the County's Agriculture" Breakfast (Farm Bureau Building, Fairgrounds in Lancaster, from Sep 01, 2011 07:30 AM to Sep 01, 2011 09:30 AM)
Attend this celebration of the county's agriculture industry
Event Schwan's Fundraiser for 4-H! (Fairfield County, from Apr 06, 2013 10:00 AM to Apr 06, 2013 03:00 PM)
A portion of the proceeds raised goes towards the 4-H Youth Development Program!
Event Ohio Beef Cattle School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster plus other Counties across Ohio, from Jan 26, 2012 07:00 PM to Jan 26, 2012 09:30 PM)
Live downlinks of each of the 4 Ohio Beef Cattle School classes will be hosted in several Extension office throughout Ohio
Event Ohio Beef Cattle School, class #2 (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster plus other Counties across Ohio, from Feb 09, 2012 07:00 PM to Feb 09, 2012 09:30 PM)
We will be hosting a "live" downfeed of each of the 4 Ohio Beef Cattle School classes in 18 locations around Ohio
Event Ohio Beef Cattle School, class #3 (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster plus other Counties across Ohio, from Feb 16, 2012 07:00 PM to Feb 16, 2012 09:30 PM)
We will be hosting a "live" downfeed of each of the 4 Ohio Beef Cattle School classes in 18 locations around Ohio
Event Ohio Beef Cattle School, class #4 (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster plus other Counties across Ohio, from Mar 01, 2012 07:00 PM to Mar 01, 2012 09:30 PM)
We will be hosting a "live" downfeed of each of the 4 Ohio Beef Cattle School classes in 18 locations around Ohio
Event Memorial Day (Ag Center, Lancaster, from May 27, 2013 07:30 AM to May 27, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension Offices and Campuses will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013
Event Independence Day (Ag Center, Lancaster, from Jul 04, 2013 07:30 AM to Jul 04, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension Offices and Campuses will be closed July 4, 2013
Event Labor Day (Ag Center, Lancaster, from Sep 02, 2013 07:30 AM to Sep 02, 2013 04:00 PM)
OSU Extension Offices and Campuses will be closed Monday, September 2, 2013
Event 4-H New Volunteer Orientation (Ag Center, from Mar 29, 2011 10:00 AM to Mar 29, 2011 12:00 PM)
 
Event Jr. Achievement Form Workshop (Ag. Center, from Dec 11, 2013 06:00 PM to Dec 11, 2013 07:00 PM)
For youth 13 and under (1/1/14) to assist in completing the Junior Achievement Form
Event Achievement Form Workshop (Ag. Center, from Dec 11, 2013 07:00 PM to Dec 11, 2013 09:00 PM)
To assist 4-Hers who are completing the Ohio Achievement Form (14-18 as of January 1, 2014)
Event Backyard Gardener (R & R Produce, 4340 Lithopolis Road, from Jun 28, 2011 06:30 PM to Jun 28, 2011 08:30 PM)
"A Visit to the Vegetable Patch"
Event Ag Economic Development Plan - PUBLIC HEARING (Courthouse, 210 E. Main Street, from Aug 02, 2011 07:30 PM to Aug 02, 2011 08:30 PM)
Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission will hold a public hearing of a proposed Ag Economic Development Plan for Fairfield County
Event Prawn (Shrimp) Farming, a local 'open house' (Maloney Farm, 7440 Coonpath Road, from Sep 15, 2011 07:00 PM to Sep 15, 2011 08:00 PM)
Join us at the Maloney Prawn Ponds for a look at how shrimp are grown
Event "Pesticide Use in Schools" seminar (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Nov 17, 2011 09:00 AM to Nov 17, 2011 03:30 PM)
OSU Extension Entomology is offering this seminar on the 2 new Ohio Rules, “Pesticide Use in Schools” and “IPM Standard”
Event Does Your Land Need a Checkup? (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Nov 22, 2011 04:00 PM to Nov 22, 2011 05:00 PM)
 
Event 4-H Junior Achievement Forms Due! (Extension Office, from Jan 11, 2013 04:00 PM to Jan 11, 2013 04:00 PM)
Turn in Junior Achievement Forms! For easy access, see link to forms by clicking on this link!
Event 4-H Older Youth Forms Due! (Extension Office, from Jan 11, 2013 04:00 PM to Jan 11, 2013 04:00 PM)
Turn in Counselor, Junior Fair Board, Achievement Forms, Scholarship Applications, and other forms for 14-18 Year Old 4-Hers. Click on the link for more information about the forms.
Event 4-H Tractor Maintenance Meeting! (Ag Center, from Jan 08, 2013 07:00 PM to Jan 08, 2013 09:00 PM)
For youth 8 & in the 3rd Grade-18 as of January 1st who have an interest in tractors & small engines!
Event 4-H Tractor Maintenance Meeting (ASK Powersports, from Jan 15, 2013 07:00 PM to Jan 15, 2013 09:00 PM)
For youth 8 & in the 3rd Grade-18 as of January 1st who have an interest in tractors & small engines!
Event 4-H Tractor Maintenance Meeting (Amanda Clearcreek Ag Room, from Jan 22, 2013 07:00 PM to Jan 22, 2013 09:00 PM)
For youth 8 & in the 3rd Grade-18 as of January 1st who have an interest in tractors & small engines!
Event Junior Day-Ohio Fair Managers Conference (Columbus Convention Center, from Jan 05, 2013 07:30 AM to Jan 05, 2013 04:00 PM)
For Junior Fair Board Members. Registration required
Event Horse Advisors Meeting (Ag Center, from Jan 22, 2013 07:00 PM to Jan 22, 2013 09:00 PM)
First meeting of the year for all clubs who have horse advisors
Event Applications due for International Programs (Extension Office, from Jan 18, 2012 04:00 PM to Jan 18, 2012 04:00 PM)
 
Event 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting (Donatos basement, W Fair Ave, from Jan 17, 2013 07:00 PM to Jan 17, 2013 09:00 PM)
For both off-going and newly elected members
Event Junior Leadership Club Meeting (Ag Center, from Jan 23, 2013 06:00 PM to Jan 23, 2013 07:30 PM)
For all 4-Hers 13-18!
Event Junior Fair Board Meeting (Ag Center, from Jan 23, 2013 07:45 PM to Jan 23, 2013 09:30 PM)
For Junior Fair Board Members
Event Counselor Selection (Ag Center, from Jan 26, 2013 09:00 AM to Jan 26, 2013 11:00 AM)
For past Counselors-In-Training and new (for 2013) counselors and CITs!
Event Junior Fair Board Selection (Ag Center, from Jan 26, 2013 12:30 PM to Jan 26, 2013 02:30 PM)
For all potential Junior Fair Board members (14-18 as of Jan 1)
Event Registration for Ohio Teen & Volunteer Conference Due (Extension Office, from Feb 05, 2013 04:00 PM to Feb 05, 2013 04:00 PM)
Volunteers and Youth must submit registration form to attend the event
Event Deadline to Request Hard Copy of Red Book (Extension Office, from Feb 15, 2013 04:00 PM to Feb 15, 2013 04:00 PM)
Advisors who want a hard copy of the Red Book need to indicate so by February 15th!
Event Sale Committee Meeting (Ag Center, from Feb 13, 2013 07:30 PM to Feb 13, 2013 09:30 PM)
For Current Sale Committee Members
Event 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting (Ag Center, from Feb 21, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 21, 2013 09:00 PM)
For current 4-H Advisory Committe Members
Event State MXC Counselor Workshop (Ohio 4-H Center, from Feb 23, 2013 01:00 PM to Feb 24, 2013 03:30 PM)
An event for counselors to learn new ideas!
Event Junior Leader Meeting (Ag Center, from Feb 20, 2013 06:00 PM to Feb 20, 2013 07:30 PM)
For 4-Hers 13-18!
Event Junior Fair Board Meeting (Ag Center, from Feb 20, 2013 07:45 PM to Feb 20, 2013 09:30 PM)
All JFB members (and newly appointed members!) attend
Event New Volunteer Orientation (Ag Center, from Feb 28, 2013 10:00 AM to Feb 28, 2013 12:00 PM)
For all new advisors
Event New Volunteer Orientation (Ag Center, from Feb 28, 2013 07:00 PM to Feb 28, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all new 4-H volunteers
Event New Volunteer Orientation (Ag Center, from Mar 12, 2013 07:00 PM to Mar 12, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all new 4-H Volunteers
Event Market Steer/Market Heifer Possession Deadline (Fairfield County, from Mar 01, 2013 12:00 AM to Mar 01, 2013 12:00 AM)
Youth showing market steers or market heifers must have animals by March 1st
Event Market Steer/Market Heifer Weigh In (Fairfield Cattle Company, Bowen Rd. Canal Winchester, from Mar 02, 2013 08:45 AM to Mar 02, 2013 11:35 AM)
All Jr. Fair market steers/market heifers must be weighed in and nose printed, show schedule has changed!
Event 4-H Day (AAA Building, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from Mar 02, 2013 01:00 PM to Mar 02, 2013 04:00 PM)
An open house for any person (youth or adult) that is interested in learning about the 4-H program
Event MANDATORY 4-H Club Update Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 07, 2013 10:00 AM to Mar 07, 2013 12:00 PM)
A meeting to give updates to 4-H Clubs for the upcoming year
Event MANDATORY 4-H Club Update (Ag Center, from Mar 07, 2013 07:00 PM to Mar 07, 2013 09:00 PM)
An event for 4-H clubs to learn about new events for the year
Event Ohio Teen Conference Overnighter (Ag Center, from Mar 08, 2013 05:00 PM to Mar 09, 2013 06:00 PM)
An optional event for all youth attending the Ohio Teen Conference
Event Ohio Teen and Volunteer Conference (Columbus Convention Center, from Mar 09, 2013 09:00 AM to Mar 09, 2013 04:00 PM)
For both youth and volunteers to gain training opportunities
Event Sale Committee Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 13, 2013 08:00 PM to Mar 13, 2013 10:00 PM)
For all Sale Committee Members
Event 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 21, 2013 06:00 PM to Mar 21, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all current 4-H Advisory Committee Members
Event Camp Counselor Overnighter Planning Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 14, 2013 06:00 PM to Mar 14, 2013 08:30 PM)
For counselors with 4+ years experience
Event Junior Leadership Club Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 20, 2013 06:00 PM to Mar 20, 2013 07:30 PM)
For all 4-Hers 13-18
Event Junior Fair Board Meeting (Ag Center, from Mar 20, 2013 07:45 PM to Mar 20, 2013 09:30 PM)
All off-going and on-coming members need to attend!
Event Camp Counselor Overnighter (Ag Center, from Mar 22, 2013 05:30 PM to Mar 23, 2013 03:00 PM)
REQUIRED for all counselors and counselors-in-training!
Event Facilitator Training for QA (Ag Center, from Mar 26, 2013 07:00 PM to Mar 26, 2013 09:00 PM)
For volunteers that will be assisting with Quality Assurance
Event Junior Camp Planning (Ag Center, from Apr 04, 2013 07:00 PM to Apr 04, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all Junior Camp Counselors
Event Cloverbud Camp Planning (Ag Center, from Apr 11, 2013 06:00 PM to Apr 11, 2013 08:00 PM)
For all Cloverbud Counselors & Counselors-In-Training
Event Intermediate Camp Planning Meeting (Ag Center, from Apr 11, 2013 07:00 PM to Apr 11, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all Intermediate Camp Counselors
Event 4-H Achievement Banquet (Shalom UM Church, from Apr 09, 2013 07:00 PM to Apr 09, 2013 09:00 PM)
For youth who completed the Achievement, Scholarship, Junior Fair Board, and Junior Achievement Applications, along with sponsors for the award winners.
Event Horse Advisor Meeting (Ag Center, from Apr 23, 2013 07:00 PM to Apr 23, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all advisors who have members completing horse projects
Event Junior Leader Meeting (Ag Center, from Apr 24, 2013 06:00 PM to Apr 24, 2013 07:30 PM)
For all 4-Hers 13-18
Event Junior Fair Board Meeting (Ag Center, from Apr 24, 2013 07:45 PM to Apr 24, 2013 09:30 PM)
For all Junior Fair Board Members
Event Enrollment Packets Due (Extension Office, from May 01, 2013 04:00 PM to May 01, 2013 04:00 PM)
Advisors must turn in 4-H Enrollment packets by May 1st
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Jan 16, 2012 06:30 PM to Jan 16, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #1 of 6
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Jan 23, 2012 06:30 PM to Jan 23, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #2 of 6
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Jan 30, 2012 06:30 PM to Jan 30, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #3 of 6
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 06, 2012 06:30 PM to Feb 06, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #4 of 6
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 13, 2012 06:30 PM to Feb 13, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #5 of 6
Event Central Ohio Agronomy School (Fairfield County Ag Center, Lancaster, from Feb 20, 2012 06:30 PM to Feb 20, 2012 09:00 PM)
"The nuts and bolts about corn and soybean production" - Session #6 of 6
Event Home Grown Rabbit Intent Forms Due (Fairfield County, from May 01, 2013 04:00 PM to May 01, 2013 04:00 PM)
For Exhibitors who plan to have 'home-grown' rabbits at the fair-can be turned in with enrollment packets
Event Junior Camp Planning Meeting (Ag Center, from Apr 16, 2013 07:00 PM to Apr 16, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all Junior Camp Counselors
Event REQUIRED Quality Assurance Training (Feeder Creek Vet Show Arena, Fairgrounds, from May 05, 2013 02:00 PM to May 05, 2013 04:00 PM)
Required for exhibitors (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats, rabbits, poultry) who plan to show at the county fair. Parents welcome, too!
Event REQUIRED Quality Assurance Training (Feeder Creek Vet Areana, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from Jun 08, 2013 09:30 AM to Jun 08, 2013 11:30 AM)
Required for exhibitors (beef, sheep, swine, dairy, goats, rabbits, poultry) who plan to show at the county fair. Parents welcome, too!
Event Premier Exhibitor Testing (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from May 05, 2013 03:00 PM to May 05, 2013 05:00 PM)
This is for exhibitors who want to compete in the Premier Exhibitor Competition at the County Fair
Event Premier Exhibitor Testing (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from Jun 08, 2013 10:30 AM to Jun 08, 2013 12:30 PM)
This is for exhibitors who want to compete in the Premier Exhibitor Competition at the County Fair
Event Premier Exhibitor Testing (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from Aug 25, 2013 01:00 PM to Aug 25, 2013 03:00 PM)
This is for exhibitors who want to compete in the Premier Exhibitor Competition at the County Fair
Event Deadline for Changes or Additions to Enrollment Packets (Extension Office, from May 08, 2013 04:00 PM to May 08, 2013 04:00 PM)
For Club Advisors to make changes/additions, if necessary
Event Additional Camp Planning Meetings (as needed) (Ag Center, from May 01, 2013 03:00 PM to May 01, 2013 09:30 PM)
For all camp counselors--need to schedule appointments
Event Horse Advisors Open Show (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from May 11, 2013 09:00 AM to May 11, 2013 05:00 PM)
 
Event Officer Training (Shalom UM Church, from May 14, 2012 06:00 PM to May 14, 2012 08:00 PM)
For 4-Hers who want to learn more about an officer position (either newly elected or something they are interested in)
Event Horse Advisor Meeting (Ag Center, from May 21, 2013 07:00 PM to May 21, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all advisors who have members carrying horse projects
Event Junior Leadership Club Meeting (Ag Center, from May 15, 2013 06:00 PM to May 15, 2013 07:30 PM)
For all 4-Hers 13-18
Event Junior Fair Board Optional Meeting (Ag Center, from May 15, 2013 07:45 PM to May 15, 2013 08:45 PM)
For all Junior Fair Board Members
Event 4-H Advisory Committee Meeting (Ag Center, from May 16, 2013 07:00 PM to May 16, 2013 09:00 PM)
For all 4-H Advisory Committe Members
Event Small Animal Clinic (Fairfield County Fairgrounds, from May 19, 2013 02:00 PM to May 19, 2013 04:00 PM)
For 4-Hers who have a small animal and want to learn more about project expectations!
Event 4-H Camp Round Up (Ag Center, from May 23, 2013 05:00 PM to May 23, 2013 07:30 PM)
An open house for campers to register for camp, meet counselors, and check out activities that will occur at camp
Event Possession Deadline for Horses & All non-livestock projects (Fairfield County, from Jun 01, 2013 12:00 AM to Jun 01, 2013 12:00 AM)
4-H Members must have horses and all non-livestock projects in their possession!
Event Horse PAS Registration, Horse ID, Horse Lease Form Due (Extension Office, from Jun 01, 2013 04:00 PM to Jun 01, 2013 04:00 PM)
All of the horse forms are due to the Extension Office
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