Ohio State University Extension- Fulton County

08/31/2026

🚨Attention Fulton County Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitors!🚨

Drug Use Notification Forms are available to be completed August 31-September 2. Each exhibitor must complete one form for each animal that will be brought onto the fairgrounds.

Animals requiring a DUNF to be completed:
- Dairy Cows (lactating animals)
- Market Steers
- Market Hogs
- Market Poultry (Broilers, Market Turkeys)
- Goats (Dairy Market, Boer Market, Lactating Goat, Pygmy Goats - only if in milk)
- Market Rabbits (Fryer and Roaster)
- Market Sheep

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Forms can be completed at go.osu.edu/FultonDUNF

08/30/2026

The fair board is pleased to announce that Rayne Kinsman of Kinsman Creations Photography will serve as the official livestock photographer for the 2026 Fulton County Fair. Rayne and her team will capture special moments throughout the Junior Fair livestock events.

Thanks to the generous support of North Star BlueScope Recycling, all photos will be available for FREE download so families and exhibitors can enjoy and share their fair memories. (Photos will be available to view/download a few days after each show). Just scan the QR code or visit https://www.fultoncountyfair.com/jr-fair to view photos

08/28/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the support our community has shown the Showman’s Closet so far! Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference for our Junior Fair exhibitors.

There’s still ONE WEEK left until the fair, which means there’s still time to donate. Every donation counts!

Don’t forget to stop by and check out the Showman’s Closet in the Junior Fair Building during fair week!🍀

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Food Preservation - That's Our Jam! 🍓

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Food Preservation Workshop on Saturday! This class covered various aspects of home canning including instructions on water bath & pressure canning methods with hands-on experience. We hope that participants left with more confidence in their canning skills and ready to start preserving their own foods.

Check out some pictures from the class!

08/25/2026

Join us in congratulating the 2026 Fulton County Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees: Curtis Jones, Jon Lugbill, Paul Pelton, and Terry Rufenacht🌽🚜🎉

08/21/2026

Interested in producing food in your home to sell?

One of our food safety specialists hosted a series of virtual webinars aimed at answering some commonly asked questions about important considerations.

While the webinars were previously recorded, the information is still important and relevant. These recorded webinars focus on:

1. What foods can be produced in-home?
2. Who can be a home baker or cottage food producer?
3. Where can home-produced foods be sold?
4. When should I reach out for help?

The answers to these questions and much more can be found in the respective recordings shared here:https://foodsafety.osu.edu/cottage-foods-home-bakeries/food-safety-webinars?utm_campaign=faes_marketing-activity_fy27&utm_content=1785244501&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawTrBkpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU1ZcW1JbWVHRjdOSnVDTFFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeb297QHwcxH4tcIEOgqMhh2OyOX9w_x_EjYUrlBjAnoiEsHMEAdT0fh7YOyc_aem_yqbtAi2kb4Ds7TRVcrZ5gw

08/19/2026

Fulton County was well represented at the 2026 Ohio State Fair by so many of our youth members! We are incredibly proud of each individual who earned the opportunity to compete, exhibit, and represent our county.

Please join us in congratulating the following youth on their achievements at the Ohio State Fair:
- Etta Brown: Outstanding, Cavy
- Stella Ruhl: Clock Trophy, All About Dogs
- Anna Stirn: Outstanding, Party Planner
- Breah Teal: Outstanding, Makeover My Space
- Violet Skolmowski: Outstanding, Beekeeping
- Ryan Stirn: Clock Trophy, STEM Self-Determined
- Lucas Riquelme Maldonado: Outstanding, Science Fun with Flight
- Keagan (Blaylock) Huddy: Outstanding, Arcs & Sparks
- Brantley Rupp: Outstanding, Nailing it Together
- Ali Genter: Grand Champion, Meat Chickens
- Alec Genter: Reserve Champion, Meat Chickens; Grand Champion, Tamworth Barrow
- Ames Genter: 5th Overall, Meat Chickens
- Ava Genter: Champion Barrow Senior Showman; Champion Overall Barrow Showman
- Cooper Stambaugh: Champion, Hampshire Barrow; 3rd Overall, Chester Barrow
- Ally Chase: Reserve Grand Champion, Single Fryer
- Maddy Chase: Best Opposite S*x of Breed, New Zealand
- Riley Slawinski: 1st Intermediate Dairy Goat Showmanship; Reserve Champion, Junior Lamancha; Champion, Senior Lamancha; Grand Champion, Lamancha Overall; Reserve Champion, Senior Nubian; Reserve Grand Champion, Nubian Overall
- Victoria Bergstedt: Rally Sunday Intermediate B- 8th; Rally Monday Intermediate B- 4th; Rally Tuesday Intermediate B - 2nd; 15 Year sold Skillathon -5th; Obedience Beginner Novice B - 9th; Advanced AKC trick dog - gold medal
- Maggie Blake: Rally Sunday Intermediate B Tucker -9th; Rally Sunday Novice B Dodger -12th; Rally Monday Intermediate B Tucker - 12th; Rally Tuesday Novice B Dodger- 7th; Intermediate Showmanship - 11th; Intermediate You and your Dog - 7th; 13 Year Old Skillathon - 6th; Intermediate Poster - 7th; State Fair title
- Charlie Grieser: 10 yer old Skillathon - 1st; Junior Showmanship - 1st
- Maybelle Grieser: 12 year old Skillathon - 2nd
- Ella Mishka: 17 year old Skillathon - 1st; Rally Tuesday Intermediate B - 11th; State Fair Title
- Jacob Mishka: Junior Showmanship - 8th; 10 year old Skillathon- 6th; Novice AKC trick dog - gold medal
- Alivia Matthews: Pleasure Driving, 6th; Driving Reinsmanship, 5th
- Juliana Griggs: Easy-Gaited English Pleasure, 7th; Easy-Gaited English Equitation, 8th; Easy-Gaited Western Pleasure, 2nd; Easy-Gaited Western Horsemanship, 8th
- Dani Cogan: Easy-Gaited English Equitation, 5th; Easy-Gaited Western Pleasure, 4th; Easy-Gaited Western Horsemanship, 5th
- Brookelynn Miller: Barrels, 2nd; Pole Bending, 2nd; Keyhole Race, 1st; Stakes, 1st
- Macie Hartman: Barrels, 1st; Keyhole Race, 4th; Stakes, 3rd
- Marissa Hartman: Pole Bending, 4th; Keyhole Race, 8th
- Moriah Hartman: Pole Bending, 2nd; Keyhole Race, 5th; Stakes, 6th
- Madison Doughty: Pole Bending, 2nd
- Quinn Oliver: Western Showmanship, 10th; Hunter Under Saddle, 8th
- Nicole Stevenson: Ground Roping, 9th
- Maysa Schaffner: Western Pleasure, 2nd; Western Pleasure Grand Championship, 8th; Hunter Under Saddle Grand Championship, 10th; Hunter Under Saddle, 1st
- Avery Oliver: Western Pleasure, 10th
- Alyssa Marvin: Best Fleece Merino; Best Headed Natural Color Merino Ram; 3rd Place, Merino Ram & Ewe Fleeces; 4th Place, Fine White Hand Spinning Fleece; 3rd Place, Sheep Lead Line; 6th Place, 17 year old Sheep Skillathon
- Dylan Marvin: Champion Natural Color Merino Ram; Best Headed Natural Color Merino; 2nd Place, Merino Ram, Ewe, and Fine White Hand Spinning Fleeces; 6th Place, 15 year old Sheep Skillathon

Congratulations again to everyone who was able to participate at the Ohio State Fair!

08/18/2026

Join the Live Healthy Live Well team in September for the Wednesday Wellness Webinar Series: The Ripple Effect: How financial choices shape your wellness.

Sessions are FREE! Registration is required. Register today at go.osu.edu/lhlwwebinars

Webinars will be every Wednesday in September, Noon - 12:30 PM

08/17/2026

Saturday's Skillathon was a great morning full of learning and competition! Participants had the opportunity to test their knowledge across eight species, showcasing the hard work and dedication they put into their projects.

Thank you to everyone who participated. Results will be announced during the respective species shows.

A huge thank you to the coordinators and volunteers who helped make Skillathon a success!