Due to circumstances related to COVID-19, the deadline to enroll in the Darke County 4-H program in 2020 has been extended to May 1.  4-Hers who were members in 2019 can register online.  First year members will need to complete a paper enrollment form.  Enrollment help for registering online or a copy of the enrollment form can be found here

4-H is the Youth Development program offered by Ohio State University Extension.  Membership in the 4-H program is based on a child’s age and grade as of January 1 of the current project year. Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is enrolled in Kindergarten and is five years old. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in the 3rd grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level.

4-H members participate in community clubs, do community service, and exhibit projects at the Great Darke County Fair.  4-H offers over 200 different projects in a variety of subject matter categories.  To view 4-H projects, check out the 4-H Family Guide.

To learn more about how to Join 4-H in Darke County go here.

If you have questions about the enrollment process, or about 4-H in general, please email williams.418@osu.edu or call 937-569-5003.

Don’t be left out in the cold – enroll today!