Ohio State University Extension - Morrow County

08/21/2026

‼️ATTENTION 4-H EXHIBITORS‼️
The DUNF link is now open and will close August 30th at 12:00 PM.
You MUST have a DUNF form to show at the morrow county fair! DUNF Forms are required for ALL MARKET Projects and Lactating animals.

The only species that has an accepting to the August 30th due date is poultry! That is because they receive their leg bands at weigh in on Monday!
Poultry has until 7:00 PM on August 31st to turn in their DUNF forms.

Failure to complete your DUNF form by the appropriate deadline will result in NO participation in the morrow county fair. Animals must be drug free by the first day of fair to enter the grounds.

Reminders:
-Horses do not need a DUNF form unless actively receiving medications.
-All rabbit tattoos need to be on one DUNF form. So pens of three and single fryers should only have 1 form for the whole pen!
-Goats and Sheep need to list the full scrapie tag on your DUNF.
-Feeder animals need a DUNF form because they are considered a market animal!
-List the correct tag numbers for each animal! If they are incorrect, you will be asked to fill another one out again!

DUNF Link:

ODA Drug Use Notification Form (DUNF)

08/19/2026

As harvest approaches, Ohio landowners and tenants should also keep an important legal deadline in mind. Under Ohio law, a year-to-year verbal farm lease, or a written lease with no termination provision, automatically renews unless the landlord gives notice of termination by September 1.

Robert Moore tells us what we need to know: https://farmoffice.osu.edu/blog/wed-07292026-940am/your-farm-lease-enforceable

08/17/2026

Help Needed!
The Morrow County Dairy Association is needing help in their Ice Cream Stand on Tuesday, September 1st, from 11:00-3:00 p.m.

They need 6 workers and at least one adult Advisor.

If you are interested, please contact Eddie Lou Meimer at:
419.768.1368.

08/17/2026

By Melanie L. Lewis Ivey Flooding can cause more than short-term crop losses. When water remains in an orchard or vineyard for an extended period, trees and grapevines may decline or die, creating …

08/02/2026

Don't forget our Write to Invite: Buyer Letter Program this week! It's going to be a great opportunity for youth to learn how to write effective buyer letters, practice proper letter formatting, and leave with letters ready to send to potential buyers before fair.🐷🐰🐮🐔

**Registration is required!**
Be sure to sign up using the link below to reserve your spot.

🔗go.osu.edu/writetoinvite26

✉️ Buyer Letter Writing Workshop✉️

Writing a thank-you letter to your livestock buyer is an important part of the 4-H experience, and we're here to help!

Join us for our Write to Invite: Connecting 4-H Members with Livestock Buyers Event, where members can work through the letter-writing process with guidance!

Stations will include:
📬 Envelope Addressing
📝 Letter Formatting & Writing
🤝 Handshake & Thank-You Etiquette

We'll provide supplies and examples to help you write a thoughtful letter that shows your appreciation to the buyers who support our 4-H youth and livestock program.

Registration is required.
Sign up here: go.osu.edu/writetoinvite26

We look forward to helping you create a meaningful thank-you letter!

08/01/2026

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

07/29/2026

Skillathon Help!
Hello-
We are once again asking for help with this year's Skillathon. It is August 10th and 11th, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. If you would like to help us, please let me know. It takes a Village!!

07/28/2026

✉️ Buyer Letter Writing Workshop✉️

Writing a thank-you letter to your livestock buyer is an important part of the 4-H experience, and we're here to help!

Join us for our Write to Invite: Connecting 4-H Members with Livestock Buyers Event, where members can work through the letter-writing process with guidance!

Stations will include:
📬 Envelope Addressing
📝 Letter Formatting & Writing
🤝 Handshake & Thank-You Etiquette

We'll provide supplies and examples to help you write a thoughtful letter that shows your appreciation to the buyers who support our 4-H youth and livestock program.

Registration is required.
Sign up here: go.osu.edu/writetoinvite26

We look forward to helping you create a meaningful thank-you letter!