All About Sheep and Goats!

All About Sheep and Goats!
Webinars in February from 6-7:30 pm
Zoom Links are in the Flyer – Click here

Thursday, February 2nd: Sheep/Goat Nutrition
Nutrition best practices, how nutrition impacts meat quality

Wednesday, February 8th: Sheep/Goat Health
Protecting animal health at home and at the fair, common disease ID, and more!

Thursday, February 23rd:Sheep/Goat Handling and Welfare
Animal handling and welfare at home and at the fair, impact of handling and stress on meat quality

Application Deadline Approaching

County Awards:

Defiance County Silver Tray  (ages 16+)   are presented to 4-H members, who have excelled in the home economics project areas.  Home Economic Project Areas:  Family Life, Child Care, Citizenship, Leadership, Health & Safety, Home Decorating, Home Equipment, Food, and Clothing.


4-H Camp Counselor


Junior Fairboard & Auxiliary have been combined for 2023


Junior Fair Royalty

  • Must be a current Defiance County high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
  • Must be a member in good standing within their youth organization
  • Must have an exhibit at this year’s Junior Fair
  • Must appear for an interview
  • Due: June 1, 2023
  • Interviews: June 14, 2023  beginning at 6:30 pm
  • Form:  2023 Junior Fair Royalty

Award Trip Opportunities:

  • Form:  Achievement Record Form (fillable)
  • Due:  Jan 26, 2023

Citizenship Washington Focus (High School) Teens will learn about government, national events, national landmarks, citizenship and personal responsibility. Participants will stay at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda.


State 4-H Leadership Camp (ages 15+) Teens will participate in a wide variety of programs on leadership skills, communication, and culture at 4-H Camp Ohio.

  • Cost: Participant will pay $25. The rest of the costs are funded by the following sponsors: Nationwide, Farm Credit Mid-America and the Dorothy Long Miller 4-H Leadership Camp Fund.
  • Dates: Dates: June 1-5, 2023
  • Due Date: Application due Jan 26, 2023
  • Form:  2023 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
  • More details: ohio4h.org/camp/leadership-camp

State 4-H Sea Camp (ages 15+) Held on Kelleys Island. Campers learn about one of Ohio’s most important resources: Lake Erie! You’ll be in, on, and around the water as you explore the science of the lake, learn marine‐ related skills, and discover the history and recreational uses of our great lake.


State Achievement Awards:

These awards recognize achievements in specific 4-H project areas. Areas include: Beef, Citizenship & Community Service, Creative Arts, Clothing & Textiles, Communications, Companion Animals, Dairy, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Goats, Llama Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Woodworking, and Veterinary Science.  Award recipients receive a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.


Defiance County & Ohio 4-H College Scholarships

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS:

Defiance County 4-H Endowment & Teen Leader Scholarship: 
The Defiance County 4-H Advisory Council – Endowment Committee will select a recipient from the applications that meet the mandatory criteria.   The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially assist and reward a college-bound high school 4-H senior who intends to further his/her education.


Agricultural Scholarship: 
The Defiance County 4-H Advisory Council – Endowment Committee will select a recipient from the applications that meet the mandatory criteria.   The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially assist and reward a college-bound high school senior who intends to further his/her education in an agricultural field.: Applicant must be a current member of either Defiance County 4-H (enrolled in 2022)  OR enrolled in a Defiance County High School FFA Chapter.


4-H Alumni Scholarship:
Scholarship is for Defiance County 4-H Alumni who are currently enrolled in an accredited  college or university.  The 4-H Alumni Scholarship(s) is sponsored by the Defiance County 4-H Teen Leaders Club and will range from $250-$500.

  • Must be a Defiance County 4-H alumni (not in 4-H) at least one year post high school
  • Must be at least 19 years of age or older at time of application
  • Currently enrolled in accredited college, university or community college
  • Due: February 15, 2023
  • Form: 2023 4H Alumni Scholarship_Fillable

Ohio 4-H Scholarships:
Link:  https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships/ohio-4-h-scholarships

Ohio State Fair Scholarships:    https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/scholarshipshttps://ohiostatefair.com/ 

Enroll Now in 4-H for 2023

New and returning 4-H members have until March 30, 2023 to register and select projects through 4-H Online.  We ask that you register as soon as possible in order to help with communication.  You can register by visiting oh.4honline.com.

  • All returning families have an account so please use the e-mail address and password that was used last year.
  • Forgot Password???  DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE/ACCOUNT.  Call the office to have your password reset.
  • T-Shirts: Livestock project members – Don’t forget to put your correct t-shirt sizes for your Beck shirt.
  • New families will need to set up their account.  For help with registration, please call 419-782-4771  or e-mail Chris Comden at comden.1@osu.edu 

Enrollment Information

Winning 4-H Plan Request Form
This is an accommodation plan for 4-H members with any type of disability taking 4-H Project.

Ohio 4-H membership is based on a child’s age AND grade as of January 1 of the current calendar year. Eligibility for Cloverbud participation begins when a child is age 5 and enrolled in kindergarten. Eligibility for participation in 4-H projects and competitive events begins when a child is age 8 and in third grade. Any youth age 9 or above is eligible for project membership, regardless of grade level. A youth’s 4-H eligibility ends December 31 the year he/she turns 19.

General Information