2025 Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
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Study and Preparation Resources
- Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Rules (Posted 03.26.2025)
- Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Instructions (Posted 03.26.2025)
- OSU General Livestock Webinar Recordings 2024:
- Let’s Start a Team
- Beef 101
- Swine 101
- Sheep 101
- Goats 101
- EPDs & Scenarios
- Reasons, Part 1
- Reasons, Part 2
- Example oral reasons videos by The Ohio State University Livestock Judging Team
- Lesson on note-taking and oral reasons by Jenna Siegel
- Excerpts from The Ohio State University 2014 Livestock Selection and Evaluation Manual written by Kyle Culp:
- Fundamental Concepts of Evaluating Livestock - Includes: Function of Livestock, Evaluating Livestock, and Note Taking (including a sample format on page 162 and examples)
- Growth and Development of Livestock
- Oral Reasons
- University of Idaho Livestock Judging and Oral Reasons Manuals (free to download):
- Beef, Sheep, and Swine Selection and Evaluation Project Book ($11)
- Livestock Judging Guide Project Book ($6.95)
- Pennsylvania 4-H Livestock Judging Manual (free)
- JudgingPro.com
- LivestockJudging.com
2025 Ohio 4-H State Livestock Judging Teams
Ohio 4-H All-Star Judging Team
The Ohio 4-H All-Star Judging Team traveled to NAILE to compete in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. We are so proud of their success!
Team Results:
- 7th high team swine
- 18th overall team
Marking Team Members:
- Abby Isler (Marion)
- Owen Osting (Marion)
- Riley Burtchin (Wood)
- Emily Reeves (Fayette)
Coach:
- JoAnn Fogle
We would also like to thank the programs that helped them prepare for the contest:
- OSU Judging Team
- OSU ATI Judging Team
- Criswell Club Goats- Katie and Levi Criswell
- McCurdy Club Lambs
- Bona Vista Farms- Ryan Michael
If you are interested in becoming a part of the future All-Star Teams, you must place in the top 20 senior individuals at the Ohio State Fair 4-H Judging Contest.
Our 1st place team in the Ohio State 4-H Judging Contest from Wood County earned a trip to the Keystone International Livestock Exposition in Harrisburg, PA. Way to represent Ohio!
Team Members:
- Gavin Richards
- Jocelyn Belleville
- Anna Ayers
- Claire Lampe
Alternates:
- Ali Meek
- Isaac Cordonnier
- Sarah Britton
Coaches:
- Kirsten Kemner
- Ivan Belleville
Congratulations Wood County!
Our 2nd place team in the Ohio State 4-H Judging Contest from Marion County earned a trip to Aksarben in Grand Island, NE where they competed against 40 teams. We are so proud of their dedication and success. Way to represent Ohio!
Team Results:
- Reasons 11th
- Sheep/Goats 18th
- Swine 18th
Team Members:
- Abby Isler
- Sydney Stirm
- Owen Osting
- Braelyn Miller
Coaches:
- JoAnn Fogle
- Katie Criswell
- Levi Criswell
Congrats Marion County!
Our 3rd place team in the Ohio State 4-H Judging Contest from Ashland County earned a trip to the American Royal 4-H Judging Contest in Kansas City, KS. We are so proud of their dedication and success. Way to represent Ohio!
Team Results:
- 9th overall
Team Members:
- Maci Atterholt
- Kelsey Kaeser
- Clare Hahn
- Bria White
Coach:
- Andy Sloan
Congratulations Ashland County!
Our 4th place team in the Ohio State 4-H Judging Contest from Wyandot County earned a trip to the Purdue Boilermaker Contest in West Lafayette, IN. We are so proud of their dedication and success. Way to represent Ohio!
Team Results:
- 10th overall
Team Members:
- Kelsy Frey
- Trevin Redd
- Brodie Atkins
- Bradyn Wolf
Coach:
- Megan Frey
Congratulations Wyandot County!
The 5th place Wood County 4-H Judging Team traveled to the Purdue Boilermaker Contest in West Lafayette, IN. They were honored with the following awards:
Team 1:
- 6th overall
Team 1 members:
- Claire Lampe
- Jocelyn Belleville
- Ali Meek
Team 2 members:
- Anna Ayers
- Isaac Cordonnier
- Sarah Britton
Coaches:
- Ivan Belleville
- Kirsten Kemner
Congratulations Wood County!
Congratulations to these 4-H'ers on their outstanding achievements!
If you have an interest in supporting future trips for 4-H youth, please consider supporting them today through this fund: https://go.osu.edu/donate4hlivestockjudging