- Test Out Options
- April 27, 2024 9:30a-11:30a (4-H Hall Kitchen)
- By appointment email neal.331@osu.edu or kassay.4@osu.edu
- Click Quality Assurance Test Study Guide to view and download a Quality Assurance Test Study Guide
- Online YQCA Training
- Use this link to access YQCA Training directions. Start your session at this link. https://yqcaprogram.org/You must download and send your certificate to neal.331@osu.edu to receive credit. The certificate must include the name, date, and certificate number. If we can’t see all the information, no credit is given.
4-H Youth Development
Assuring Quality Care for Animals (QA) Test Out Option
To test out come to the OSU Extension Office on February 19th, 2024 from 9am to 3pm.
- 12-14-year-old and 15-18-year-old 4-H and FFA members may test out of their annual quality assurance (QA) program
- Test are given based on age group and large or small animal shown
- These ages are as of January 1, 2024 – a youth’s 4-H age.
- Youth ages 12-14 who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years.
- Youth ages 15-18 years who pass the QA test can test out of their annual QA program permanently.
All exhibitors in the following categories must complete an approved QA program in an Ohio County before June 1 of the current year to compete at the Clermont County Junior Fair or the Ohio State Fair.
- lactating dairy cattle (cows NOT heifers)
- lactating dairy goats (goats that are producing milk, even if they are in their dry phase)
- market beef (steer or heifer) NOT feeder calves
- market goats
- market hogs
- market lambs
- market poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese)
- market rabbits (NOT breeding or fancy)
Youth Quality Assurance
Quality assurance is a pledge or promises to 1) provide a food animal product preferred by consumers, and 2) provide a safe, wholesome food animal product. Food animals are those whose products (meat, milk, and eggs) have the potential to become part of the food chain.
Food safety is paramount to animal agriculture, assuring consumer acceptance and confidence in a market where competing proteins and other alternatives are emerging, rivaling food products of animal origin. Furthermore, issues surrounding animal welfare in agricultural livestock production have surfaced that must be addressed at all levels of food animal production, including youth participation in food animal projects.
Youth involved in food animal exhibitions, by definition, are food animal producers. Youth food animal producers, at the culmination of the project, will sell their animal(s) and food products which are intended for human consumption.
Knowledge and mastery of the science of genetics, nutrition, management, handling, and environment in relation to the youth’s food animal projects play a critical role in the success of producing safe and wholesome food products for consumers. Therefore, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) mandates that all youth exhibiting food animal projects participate annually in quality assurance programming. OSU Extension provides the leadership for implementing quality assurance programs, in partnership with agricultural education and agricultural societies.
Youth who take food animal projects, by participating in science-based experiential learning activities, learn how to ensure that the products from their 4-H food animals are safe for consumers and that their actions inspire the general public and consumer confidence in assuring well-cared-for animals and quality products.
Camp Graham is Hiring Camp Staff
Join Us in Welcoming Amber Kassay!
Hello, my name is Amber Kassay, and I’ve recently taken on the 4-H Youth Development Educator role in Clermont County. I grew up on a small dairy operation in Northeast Ohio and was a 13-year 4-H member in Trumbull County. While in 4-H, I exhibited Guernsey cattle and a horse project and attended 4-H Camp Whitewood almost every summer. Although I loved all aspects of my 4-H career, I was especially drawn to the dairy industry and have been involved with Guernsey’s at the county, state, and national levels. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to attend many National Guernsey Conventions, where I broadened my connections to the breed I love.
Through 4-H, I developed a passion for agriculture, ultimately leading to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications at The Ohio State University. During that time, I had the excellent opportunity to become an intern at the Mahoning County Extension Office over the duration of two summers, where my desire for youth development and community involvement flourished. I aided in all aspects of the office and cultivated my understanding of Extension’s impact in its area. For that experience, I will forever be grateful.
Since then, I’ve continued to grow my knowledge in Extension Education and look forward to positively impacting Clermont County. Although I’ve just started, I can already tell we have a wonderful group here and have a common desire to better our program year-to-year. I’m excited to bring my expertise to Clermont County and plan on being an effective role model in the community. I plan on soaking in a lot of knowledge in the upcoming months to understand the county dynamic better and collaborating with other Educators to create a course of action that will make Clermont County thrive!
I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all, as I’m excited to take on this new adventure.
The Regina Howerton Memorial Scholarship
Clermont County Junior Fair Livestock Exhibitors are eligible to apply for The Regina Howerton Memorial Scholarship.
Applications are due by Monday, April 5.
Click the link below to learn more or to apply.
The Regina Howerton Memorial Scholarship 2024
Logo Design Contest
Landowner Conservation Series
2024 Club Packet
Below are the links to all of the forms included in the club packet. All forms should be completed by the 4-H Club head advisors and are due to the Extension Office (or emailed to burdsall.9@osu.edu) by 4:00 p.m. on March 1.
2024 Club List– DUE: January 31
Please verify that the information listed for your club is accurate. Thank you to those who have already responded to her email! Please contact Meghan Burdsall (burdsall.9@osu.edu) with edits.
Club Packet Contents – DUE: March 1
Annual Financial Summary (online version or printable version)
Proof of Insurance -Policy Flyer
Proof of Insurance -Policy Application
Additional Helpful Forms
4-H Project Book Order Form
We keep an inventory of 4-H project books in the office. If we need to order books, orders are placed on Friday afternoons.
Winning 4-H Plan
Request for accommodations due to the Extension Office by May 1.
Club Fundraiser Request
Fundraiser requests are due 45 days prior to the event and must be approved by the Clermont County 4-H Committee. The 4-H Committee meets the second Monday of each month.
Club Transfer Form
Requests are due by March 1.
Across County Lines Policy and Request Form
Requests for 4-H Membership Across County Lines are due by February 15.
4-H Enrollment – Deadline: March 15
Instructions for returning 4-H members
Instructions for returning 4-H volunteers
Instructions for new 4-H members
As a reminder, it is very important that returning members and volunteers do not create a new profile in 4-H Online. If they have trouble registering, please contact the office at 513-732-7070.
2024 Campership Application
The Clermont County 4-H Committee is offering “camperships” (camp scholarships), to Clermont County 4-H members to attend Clermont/Hamilton County 4-H Camp. Camperships are awarded for up to 50% of the base registration fee. Camp will be held June 12-15, at 4-H Camp Graham, located in Clarksville, Ohio and is open to all youth, ages 8 – 14 (as of January 1). Applications are due to the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1. Click the link below for more details on how to apply!