Jackpot Show for Lamb/Goat sponsored by the Washington County Livestock Committee! June 28th, check graphic for more information.
Upcoming Opportunity
Shooting Sports Camps 2025
There is an opportunity for 4-H members to attend a Shooting Sports Camp at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp. Here is a link to the State 4-H website to learn more about the twoo different camps.
https://ohio4h.org/families/members/events-opportunties/shooting-sports/4-h-shooting-ed-camp
The 4-H Advisory Committee is offering scholarships for the camps. The first step to getting a scholarship is to complete and submit Scholarship Application form by April 18th. It is a fillable PDF but it needs to be submitted via a hardcopy to our office. Everyone that submits an application will be notified about whether or not they received the scholarship in time to meet the registration deadlines. Below is the link to the application.
https://morgan.osu.edu/news/ohio-4-h-junior-shooting-sports-camp
Women in Agriculture Conference
Registration is now open for the 2025 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference on Friday, March 21 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Shisler Event Center on The Ohio State University’s Wooster Campus, 1880 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691. This is a very special year as we celebrate our tenth year together with our biggest conference yet!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Women and young women (high school age) interested in or involved with food, agriculture, natural resources, or small business are invited to attend. This one-day conference offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, share, and network with others. Connect with women who are navigating similar challenges, experiences, and opportunities in the world of agriculture and business.
This year’s program will feature 24 break-out sessions in 6 tracks including: Plants, Animals, Business & Marketing, Home & Family, Special Interest, and Personal Development. These informative and interactive sessions are presented by Ohio State University Extension educators, farmers, industry professionals, and partner agencies.
We are thrilled to have international speaker, author, and farm coach, Elaine Froese, at our conference this spring. She’s on a mission to guide farm families, across North America, to get unstuck, communicate better, find harmony through understanding, and secure a profitable farm legacy. Elaine is traveling from her home farm in Manitoba, Canada to speak with us! She will share a special keynote about Living an Intentional Life, will teach a breakout session to help tackle tough family conversations, and will have Coach on Call individual sessions available throughout the day. Every participant will also get a copy of Elaine’s book, “Farming’s In-Law Factor.” You can learn more about Elaine Froese at elainefroese.com .
Registration information can be found at go.osu.edu/eowiareg25 and you can learn about sponsorship opportunities at go.osu.edu/eowiasponsor25 .
Ohio 4-H Conference — March 8, 2025
Join 4-H volunteers and 4-H Teens from across the state for the annual conference at the Great Columbus Convention Center on March 8, 2025. Learn more about opportunities by reviewing the registration booklet at https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/events_calendar/O4HC%20Reg%20Booklet%20FINAL%202025.pdf
The Morgan County 4-H Committee covers the cost for teens (13+ years old) and 4-H Volunteers if you submit a paper registration to the Morgan County Extension office by 4:30 PM February 4th. Here a registration form to complete and get to the office. https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/events_calendar/O4HC%20Registration%20Form%202025%20Fillable%20Form.pdf
You can register later than February 4th but the 4-H Committee would not cover the cost and if you register after February 7th the cost increases.
Final Reminder— Last day to register for Make it/Take it 4-H Pillowcase
Join one of your 4-H Educators and a 4-H Volunteer that once was a 4-H Fashion Board member and learn some basic sewing skills. You will take home a 4-H pillowcase at the end of the evening.
Date: November 18th
Time: 5:30-8 PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of McConnelsville, OH
183 Liberty Ave.
Registration Deadline: November 13th via online survey at https://go.osu.edu/makeittakeit2024
No Supplies needed (if you want to bring you own sewing machine you are welcome to)
Minimum number of participants 5
Maximum number of participants 14
Awards Night and Celebration October 28th -REMINDER
If you plan to attend you need to register by October 21st at 9:00 AM. Please complete this survey https://go.osu.edu/awardsnight. We hope a number of you can attend. The 4-H Committee has planned a great event for us.
Virtual Career Night
Take advantage of this awesome opportunity put on by Wyoming 4-H. Learn about what it takes to do different careers such as; midwife, wildlife refuge manager, wildlife firefighter, fly fishing guide, wildlife biologist, film producer and many more! March 19th at 8pm get your questions answered about what degree you would need for careers and other advice for those soon to be joining the workforce!
Join our team as an Extension Educator – Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sew Ohio Event April 27th at the 4-H Center
Deadline to register is March 29th. You can make payment for the event and complete a registration form at the Extension Office starting February 7, 2024.
Plowboy Prom
All,
Here is an event coming up for anyone interested in attending!
The Plowboy Prom is set for March 9 from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Nationwide & Ohio 4-H Center. This event takes place in the evening after the Ohio 4-H Conference. For those of you unfamiliar with Plowboy, it is an evening of games, dancing, food and fun. It’s a long-standing tradition hosted by Collegiate 4-H for all ages – current 4-H members, alumni and students. This year you can break out your 80’s gear and disco the night away.