United Suffolk Sheep Foundation Grants

The United Suffolk Sheep Foundation will award up to twenty-five $1,000 grants to youth ages 8-16 to purchase a Suffolk ewe. The ewe grant program is designed to help youth get started in raising registered Suffolk sheep and is limited to youth who currently do not own Suffolks. The youth must pay the first $250 of the purchase price and the balance up to $1,000 will be paid by USSF.

This is an excellent opportunity for youth who are interested in Suffolk sheep. Youth must submit an application for the program
by February 1. Full details on this great program and the application can be found at https://suffolks.org/ewe-lamb.html.

College Scholarships

If you’re a high school senior, a continuing college student or an adult seeking higher education to advance in your career, scholarships are available through the Ashland County Community Foundation.

With only one application to fill out, you get access to hundreds of scholarships that meet the needs of a variety of academic interests and abilities. Apply by March 1 at ashlandforgood.org/scholarships/.

Quality Assurance Test Out Option

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. These ages are as of January 1 – a youth’s 4-H age.

If you would like to try and test out of QA, make an appointment HERE.

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Ohio 4-H Horse Volunteer Training: Optional

Optional training for 4-H Horse volunteers by the Ohio State 4-H Horse Program in Columbus

Registration is now open for the 2026 Ohio 4-H Horse Volunteer Training!

 January 31, 2026 at  Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, Columbus, Ohio
 Registration is limited to 175 participants
 Registration closes January 16 at 11:59 PM or when full
Cost $40
 No online or make-up options are available
Register here: go.osu.edu/horsevol26
Spots are limited — don’t wait to secure yours!

Schedule

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