The Dairy Beef Feeder queen contest in open to all girls 14 years and older (as of January 1), that are currently enrolled in 4-H or FFA with a dairy beef feeder project.  To be eligible to compete for this honor, a member must fill out the application, complete the essay and participate in an interview.  Applicants will also be given a test over breeds, body parts, and general questions that pertain to the project.

The winner will represent the dairy beef feeder youth and also be recognized at the crowning of the Hardin County Fair King and Queen Ceremony in front of the grandstand on Tuesday night at the fair.  It is also the Dairy Beef Feeder Queen’s responsibility to attend the Dairy Beef Feeder show and assist with passing out awards on Thursday morning at the fair and be at the sale on Saturday at the fair to appear in pictures with the Grand and Reserve Champion winners.  The Dairy Beef Feeder Queen also has the option to participate in summer parades.

Applications are available at the Extension office or online at hardin.osu.edu.  If members have questions, they should contact Jolene Buchenroth at 419-673-9805. Once the applications are in, applicants will be notified of the interview date.  The Dairy Beef Feeder Queen application and essay deadline is June 21, 2015. (must be postmarked by this date, no exceptions)  Mail completed application and essay to: Jolene Buchenroth, 11740 Township Road 180, Kenton, Ohio  43326.

For more information about OSU Extension, Hardin County, visit the Hardin County OSU Extension web site at hardin.osu.edu, the Hardin County OSU Extension Facebook page or contact Mark Badertscher, at 419-674-2297.