The Shelby County Junior Fair Board will review the attached rule changes and suggestions at their Annual Rule Change Meeting on January 19th at 6 PM in the Extension Office Meeting Room. This meeting is open to the public, and we highly suggest you attend if you are particularly passionate about one of the attached rule changes and suggestions. We greatly appreciate your efforts to help improve the Shelby County Junior Fair!
Background: The Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn Agricultural Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime contribution that her parents made to the agricultural community of Shelby County. Mr. & Mrs. C.H. Ginn were farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, and they operated a well-known feed grain and agriculture supply business in Sidney for many years.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applications due to the Shelby County Extension Office no later than February 28, 2025!
For more information: Ginn Agriculture Scholarship
Buckeye Leadership Workshop Information:
Date: March 26-30th, 2025
Location: Recreation Unlimited- Ashley, OH
What: Buckeye Leadership Workshop is a learning and sharing workshop intended as a balanced program of social, physical, and mental activities. The workshop also benefits those who simply enjoy association with great people, experiencing new ideas, and learning new skills.
Who: Open for ages 14 to 114!!
Cost: $390 per participant (covers all meals, lodging, and basic workshop programming)
For more information about sessions and registration: Buckeye Leadership Workshop
Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp Info:
Date: June 1-5th, 2025 (full time attendance required)
Location: 4-H Camp Ohio- St. Louisville, OH
What: Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp is a premier leadership development opportunity that offers participants engaging sessions in topics such as motivation, courage, teamwork, and more! While at camp, participants are actively learning AND teaching their peers!
Who: Teens 15-18 as of January 1, 2025 and mature 14 years olds (determined by county 4-H professional) who have significant leadership potential or experience in the home county 4-H program
What do they do: Participants will develop concrete peer leadership skills that will enable them to have an immediate impact in their home 4-H club, county, community, or school. Participants will leave camp ready to take on new challenges.
Costs: Counties have a credit thanks to Nationwide, Farm Credit Mid America, and the Dorothy L. Miller 4-H Leadership Camp Endowment Fund. This amount can be used for an entire campership or divided among participants!
Interested in attending? Please email miller.11920@osu.edu ASAP for more information!!
Returning families: Visit https://4honline.com/#/user/sign-in and log in using your account information to re-enroll for the 2024 year! The enrollment deadline for returning families is February 1st! New families: Visit https://go.osu.edu/shelbyco4h to find a list of our 4-H clubs, eligibility, project areas, and how to get started! The enrollment deadline for new families is May 1st! Still have questions or need assistance? Our office is happy to help. You can reach us at 937-498-7239!
Ohio 4-H & FFA Hockey Night- Explore CFAES at OSU!
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