4-H plans April quality assurance events

Quality Assurance is a state required training program for any 4-H or FFA member who is exhibiting livestock at the junior fair (excluding rabbits). The Ohio State University Extension is hosting a total of two more events at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds in 2011! The next of those events is Sunday April 3, starting at 2 p.m. The gate on Washington Street will be closed and members will be asked to enter at the gate off of Balyeat Avenue. Members must register at the Junior Fair Building or the Extension Office upon arrival the day of the event. Further instructions will be provided at this time.

Members eligible for test out it will be offered starting at 1:00pm at the Jr. Fair Building. The last date for Quality Assurance is Thursday, April 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. Test out is offered an hour prior to the start of event. For a list of regional quality assurance dates or for questions, contact The Ohio State University Extension at 419.238.1214 or email Heather Gottke at Gottke.4@cfaes.osu.edu.