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Tractor Supply Company Clover Spring Campaign

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Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential.

100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 80 percent of donations directly support 4‑H youth in the county where the funds were raised, and the remaining210 percent supports the overall mission and growth of 4‑H at the state level and nationally.

Dates for the 2023 Paper Clover Campaigns are:
Spring: April 26th – May 7th

Heart of the Great Outdoors 4-H Project Day

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Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books.  4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.

HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY

Hosted by ODNR at ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm

Flyer with more details attached: NR 4-H Project Day

Workshops

  • Geology: Can You Dig It?
  • Why Trees Matter
  • Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
  • Ohio Birds
  • Insect Adventures
  • Explore the Outdoors
  • Photography Basics
  • Get Started in Art

RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by navigating to: https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.

2023 Ohio 4-H Dairy Palooza

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DairyPalooza registration is still available and you should reserve your spot soon to assure you get one of their souvenir t-shirts.  The registration form is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13GdLEkx2k2dkec5htxbMAT6pmKfihMeQ/view?fbclid=IwAR0Yy9ulWbrlxUitOHBFf5qEq6QVqdr6SKr_z232C4NkVpxLOKTfCxs9dYA and information is on the Ohio 4-H Dairy Palooza Facebook page or contact Bonnie Ayars (ayars.5@osu.edu).

We are anxiously awaiting your response and attendance for the 2023 version of Palooza.  Remember there is QA training available and many dairy related workshop sessions.  All takes place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Coliseum on April 22.

 

This is Ohio 4-H! Photo Contest

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Help recognize the 4-H members, Cloverbuds, volunteers, or educators in your life who embody This is Ohio 4-H! by submitting your photos. Any 4-H member may submit photos for the This is Ohio 4-H! Photo Contest. There will be two divisions, Junior (4-H age 8-13) and Senior (4-H age 14-19). All entries must be submitted by May 17. Winners will be featured in a special Ohio 4-H Highlights newsletter and used to promote 4-H around the state. Please see attached guidelines for full details.  Flyer: This is Ohio 4-H Photo Contest Guidelines

Submission:

Please submit a JPEG file for each photo. One photo may be submitted per category.

If you have any questions, please email ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu.

2023 State 4-H Event Youth Assistants Needed

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The Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistants (4HEYA) are a statewide group of 4-H teens that assist with Ohio State Fair events. In this process, members have an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and be involved in the State 4-H program. They develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for future success. 4HEYAs work in partnership with the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, but the experiences as a whole are different.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?: 4-H members who are 13-18 years old as of January 1, 2023 and have previously completed at least one year of 4-H

COMMITMENT: 

  • Term: June 1 -August 31(Applicants are still eligible to apply to be a member of TLC for the next term. Find more information about TLC here.)
  • Working Events: Members are required to work at least 3 events at the Ohio State Fair. They will have the opportunity to sign up for their particular events in June.
  • Number of Meetings/Events: In addition to working events, members are required to attend one of the training options (either July 11 or 17, 2023), both are held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
    • Please note, individuals MUST attend one of the training options. This is not negotiable. If you know you are unable to attend a training option before applying, it is best to wait another year before applying to serve in this capacity.

LOCATION: All meetings and events are held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. There are some Ohio State Fair events that are “off-site,” but members will be notified of the location prior to signing up for an event.

APPLICATION: Interested Ohio 4-H members are asked to submit by May 15:

  • completed application (go.osu.edu/4HEYAapp),
  • program fee ($25 submitted at go.osu.edu/4HEYA25 for new applicants, $15 submitted at go.osu.edu/4HEYA15 for returning applicants),
  • two references (one must be from a non-related Extension professional and one can be from non-related 4-H club advisor, coach, teacher, etc.)
  • DEADLINE: May 15 (no late applications will be accepted!)

YOUTH SELECTED RECEIVE: 

  • 4HEYA Polo
  • 4HEYA Nametag
  • State Fair admission and parking ticket(s) for the day(s) events are worked.
  • State Fair meal ticket(s) for the day(s) events are worked.
  • Optional state fair housing in the Rhodes Center Dormitory.
    • NOTE: This is not required, but is an option for youth to stay overnight, if they desire to do so due to event work schedules. While youth are not chaperoned after the event(s) worked, there are adults present in the dormitory on the fairgrounds who monitor curfew and security of the dormitory. Housing is in a gender-specific shared living space, with several bunk beds in one room. 4-H representatives will be housed with other youth participants (4-H members and non-members) of the Ohio State Fair.
  • Experience of working events at the Ohio State Fair.
  • An opportunity to enhance leadership skills and be involved in the state 4-H program.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact Frances Foos (foos.61@osu.edu; 614-247-9945) or Sarah Longo (longo.79@osu.edu; 614-688-2533)

Health & Safety Speaking Opportunity for Clubs

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Lynda Small with the American Red Cross Fire & Disaster Preparedness is offering her services to come and speak with our 4-H clubs about fire safety (grades K-2) or fire and tornado safety (grades 3-5).

Here are more details:

  • The K-2 lesson emphasis the importance of smoke alarms and other fire safety information through a fun character by the name of Pedro the Penguin.  Each child will receive a take home “story book” featuring Pedro.  This is an approximate 30 minute presentation.
  • The 3-5 lesson is called the Pillowcase Project.  The emphasis in this lesson is fire safety as well as tornado preparedness.  Each student will receive a pillow case and learn what items to place in it prior to an event where the family may need to evacuate.  The students have fun decorating the pillowcase with fabric markers.  This is an approximate 60 minute presentation.

If this is something that your club might be interested in please reach out to Lynda directly at 740-398-4112 or by email at lynda114@gmail.com.

Ohio 4-H Livestock, Horse, & Companion Animal Project Resources

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The Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences pages have several resources for our exhibitors to assist and help guide them in the project journey’s.  There are factsheets, webinars, resources, and videos for families to check out.  Below are the links for the respective pages.

 

Ohio Youth Livestock Webinar – Poultry Focus

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Wednesday, April 26th : Poultry Health
https://osu.zoom.us/j/98164067948?pwd=OWdqQ2dhTk95MDdwNzBZOW51Mzhjdz09 (Password: 682120)
Protecting animal health at home and at the fair, common disease ID, and more!

Thursday, May 4th : Poultry Nutrition
https://osu.zoom.us/j/92999680333?pwd=b2dyK0h3S1ljK2RkQlFHWmlaM1FzZz09 (Password: 870670)
Nutrition best practices, how nutrition impacts meat quality

Monday, May 15th : Poultry Handling and Welfare
https://osu.zoom.us/j/97491993463?pwd=bWVLNTZ5MVRDaUZDTCtZN1lzdzJUUT09 (Password: 231076)
Animal handling and welfare at home and at the fair, impact of handling and stress on meat quality

Flyer: Youth Poultry Project Webinar 2023

2023 Buckeye Young Shepherds’ Expo

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What are you doing April 22? Get yourself to Columbus for the first-ever Buckeye Young Shepherds’ Expo! Exciting, hands-on sessions around a variety of sheep and lamb topics. Complete your Quality Assurance requirements, take a look at a real lamb carcass and the cuts of meat, work on your ear tagging/tail docking/injection skills, and learn about careers in the livestock industry. Plus, visit with old friends and make new ones! The cost is $15 for kids and adults, which includes lunch. Youth participants receive a FREE t-shirt. Register by April 8 at http://ohiosheep.org/lead-buckeyeyoungshepherdsexpo.html Registration will be capped at 200 participants, so register early!

Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Leader Training

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Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer Leader Training will be held on Sunday, April 23, from 1:00pm – 7:00pm at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Registrations are due by Monday April 17. The registration fee is $45.00 for adults and $35.00 for youth (13+). Registration is online only and can be found at https://go.osu.edu/4-hpetpals2023.

Please note that this training is later in the 4-H year than we would like. It is the first training offered since 2020 and it took a little more to organize than originally thought. The goal was a quality training so please bear with us until we get back on a more regular schedule. This training will be offered every February in the future.

What is 4-H PetPALS?

4-H PetPALS is an intergeneration leader-directed project connecting youth and their pets with senior adults and other people in various types of health care facilities, hospices, as well as youth in school programs, libraries, etc. 4-H members learn to select, socialize and train appropriate pets to participate as youth pet teams in animal-assisted activities.

To be a 4-H member enrolled in 4-H PetPALS, there must be a trained adult Master 4-H PetPALS Volunteer giving leadership to this project. This can be in a separate 4-H PetPALS club or within an existing 4-H Club.

The training on April 23 will give volunteers the information needed to become 4-H PetPALS advisors. Older youth (13+) are also welcome to attend the training. They will engage in activities to help the adult advisors teach their members.

Information about 4-H PetPALS can be found at https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-petpals.

Interested volunteers contact Renee Clark clark.471@osu.edu or Sara Deakin deakin.5@osu.edu if they have questions.