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Cooper Farms will once again be offering 5 free turkey poults! Deadline February 16th

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Cooper Farms will once again be offering 5 free turkey poults to each 4-H & FFA member to take as a 2026 Shelby County Fair project.

4-H Youths taking this project must enroll in 4honline under Market Turkey.

Orders must be called into the office at 937-498-7239 by February 16th at 4:30 pm.

Pick up date is tentatively set for March 2nd at the Shelby County Extension Office and members will be contacted for exact dates and time for pick up.

Please click the link to see the order form. Turkey Project Order Form

Please print/sign the biosecurity form and return it to the office.

No chicks are to be released without the signed form. Cooper Farms Biosecurity

Information on how to be ready: Turkey Brooding Guidelines

2026 Junior Horse Show T-Shirt Design Needed! Deadline February 27th!

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🎨 2026 Junior Horse Show T-Shirt Design Needed!

We are looking for a design for the 2026 Junior Horse Show t-shirt!
Design Requirements:
• Must be one color
• Must fit on the back of a t-shirt
• Must be submitted by February 27
• Email designs to seitner.2@osu.edu
• AI-generated content will not be accepted
We can’t wait to see your creativity!

Sew Ohio is back! Register by February 27th!

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🧵✨ Sew Ohio is back! ✨🧵

We invite Ohio 4-H youth members to join us Saturday, April 4 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center for a hands-on sewing workshop taught by Master Clothing Educators.
📍 Columbus, OH
⏰ 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
💲 $15 per person
Choose your sessions the day of the event, connect with others, and visit the Fabric Fair for free fabric and supplies.
🔗 Register by Feb. 27, 2026: go.osu.edu/SewOhioReg
Perfect for 4-H members looking to build their sewing skills!

Annual EquiSTEP Program Required for All Horse Project Members

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It’s a great time to complete your 2026 EquiSTEP requirement!

Horse Project Members…

The 2026 EquiSTEP program is now up and running! Please remember that all Shelby County 4-H Horse project members must complete the online training by no later than June 1st in order to show in county state 4-H equine shows.

SPECIAL NOTE: Those members competing in Horse Bowl, hippology, etc. must complete the training at least one week prior to the state contest for which they are entered.

Complete the EquiSTEP program by visiting http://go.osu.edu/equistep2026

Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp, June1-5

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Ready to Grow as a Leader?

Join us for Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp, June 1–5 at 4-H Camp Ohio!

This premier leadership experience brings together teens for hands-on learning in motivation, communication, teamwork, and more.

At camp, you’ll learn AND teach alongside your peers—building skills that last a lifetime!
 Open to Ohio 4-H members ages 14–18
Contact your county 4-H professional for details.

Learn more: go.osu.edu/leadershipcamp
County commitment forms are due March 15, 2026

Sullivan Supply offering 20-$1,000 scholarships!

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We’re giving away twenty $1,000 scholarships to students who are passionate about the livestock show world or livestock production.
No ag major required—just genuine commitment to staying involved in our great industry.
These scholarships are fully funded by Sullivan Supply and selected by an independent, confidential panel of five respected industry leaders.
To keep the process fair, the Sullivan family, Sullivan Supply employees, and their immediate family members aren’t part of the committee and aren’t eligible to apply.
Winners will be announced on our website in May 2026.
Who Can Apply:
• College students (21 or younger) and high school seniors
• Residents of the U.S. or Canada
• Past Sullivan Scholarship winners aren’t eligible to reapply
Kick things off and apply today:

The Shelby County Beef & Dairy Association is proud to offer 1 – $1000.00 scholarship!

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The Shelby County Beef & Dairy Association is proud to offer

1 – $1000.00 scholarship.

Please review the scholarship requirements below:

Must be attending a 2 or 4 year college in the fall of 2026.
All applicants must complete the attached application, essay question, submit a letter of recommendation, and participate in a personal interview.
Applicant must have attended a Shelby County, Ohio school.
This scholarship is open to all Shelby County high school seniors and current Shelby County college students.
Must submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, advisor, coach, or current or past employer.
Preference given to children of members of the Shelby Co. Beef & Dairy Association.

If you are interested in membership or have questions about the scholarship please email: rumpjaysen@gmail.com

Click here for Scholarship Application