Author: johnson.1389@osu.edu

Essay Lamb Contest

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Win a Free Lamb for your 4-H Project by writing about why you want to take a lamb to the Defiance County Fair.

Essay Sponsor:       Fairview Young Farmers
Essay Due Date:     April 1, 2025
Email essay:            Teresa Johnson: johnson.1389@osu.edu  OR
On-Line Application:  https://go.osu.edu/essaylamb

Essay Contest Guidelines:

 

2025 ESSAY LAMB

  • NEW: Must attend project clinic on Tuesday April 15th at 6:30 pm at Fairview Elementary.
  • This will also count for Livestock Quality Assurance requirement.
  • Siblings are welcome to attend for credit.
  1. Open to 4-H members when child is age 8 AND in third grade, or when child who is age 9 or above regardless of grade level.  Also open to FFA members.       
  2. New Sheep Projects Only: Entrants who have shown sheep at the Defiance County Fair in previous years are not eligible.
  3. Entrants must be able to provide facilities to house and feed a lamb.
  4. Entrants must be enrolled in a Defiance County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter and enrolled in a Lamb Project.
  5. Must complete Quality Assurance and a Livestock Skill-a-thon.
  6. Must show the lamb at the County Fair the same year. Essay winners from previous years are ineligible
  7. Essay Length:  Minimum of 100 Words  “Why do you want to take a sheep project to the Fair?”
  8. Essay must include member name and age. Essays must also be signed at the bottom by the entrant and parent/guardian.

General Information

  1. The Lamb Essay is under the guidance of the Fairview Young Farmers. A limited number of lambs will be given out.  Selection will be based on essay content.
  2. Fairview Young Farmers transfers all liability associated with the animal to the winner at the time of pick up. In the event the animal dies, Fairview Young Farmers will not replace the animal or allow the winner to re-enter the competition the following year.
  3. Winners will be notified in writing and given a date/location to pick up lamb.
  4. Members will enter the Lamb Essay class at the Defiance County Junior Fair and are eligible for all premiums. Must meet the minimum weight 90 pounds to be eligible to show at the Fair.
  5. The grand champion market lamb class will be comprised of the division winners from the market lamb and essay lamb classes.

2025 Applications & Scholarships 

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4-H Camp Counselor (Due Jan 17)

Shake Rattle-n-Roll Spin Club (Due Jan 17)

Mission: To empower, educate and inspire 4-H youth by giving back.
We support: Defiance County 4-H Defiance County Junior Fair Scholarships (camper and college) Local Families through food banks and Christmas sponsorships

Membership

  • Membership is open to any Defiance County 4-H youth entering the 6th grade in the current year.
  • Members must make a commitment to follow the values stated in the Ohio 4-H Club Member Pledge.
  • To become a member, individuals must complete an application process.

Application & Meeting Dates: Shake Rattle Roll Application_fillable

Junior Fairboard  (Due March 1)

Junior Fair Royalty (Due June 1)

  • Must be a current high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
  • Must be a member in good standing within their Defiance County youth organization
  • Must have an exhibit at this year’s Defiance County Junior Fair
  • Must appear for an interview
  • Due: June 1, 2025
  • Interviews: June 5 2025  beginning at 6:00 pm
  • Form:  2025 Jr Fair Royalty Application

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.

Award Trip Opportunities:

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.

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 7, 2025
  • Form: 2025 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/ 

2025 4-H Enrollment is OPEN

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New and returning 4-H members have until March 30, 2025 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.
  • 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

 

 

2025 Livestock Quality Assurance Dates

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2025 Livestock Quality Assurance Dates
Please make sure to get a date on your calendar. Youth in NW Ohio may attend any of the dates listed.

  1. You must register for the Zoom sessions and any session you are attending OUTSIDE of Defiance County.
  2. The 4-H Educator will verify your attendance with your county.

PIG CATCH & LAMB ESSAY
QA for these animals from Fairview Young Farmers will be April 15 at 6:30 pm at Fairview Elementary.  Siblings are also welcome to attend for the QA credit.

CANCELLED: Market Steer/Market Heifer Tagging

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Market Steer and Market Heifer tagging for Sat., Jan 11, 2025 has been canceled due to weather forecast.

NEED A TAG?

  • If your animal needs a tag, please contact the extension office at 419-782-4771.
  • Please call by Jan 17, 2025

ALREADY HAVE A TAG? – Register by Jan 31, 2025

  • If your animal already has a tag, please register the animal through this link.
  • https://go.osu.edu/defisteer
  • Photo is not required.
  • Member will only be able to show the animal that is registered with the 840# in his or her name.
  • May also register through the 4-H app.

2025 Applications & Scholarships

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4-H Camp Counselor (Due Jan 17)

Shake Rattle-n-Roll Spin Club (Due Jan 17)

Mission: To empower, educate and inspire 4-H youth by giving back.
We support: Defiance County 4-H Defiance County Junior Fair Scholarships (camper and college) Local Families through food banks and Christmas sponsorships

Membership

  • Membership is open to any Defiance County 4-H youth entering the 6th grade in the current year.
  • Members must make a commitment to follow the values stated in the Ohio 4-H Club Member Pledge.
  • To become a member, individuals must complete an application process.

Application & Meeting Dates: Shake Rattle Roll Application_fillable

Junior Fairboard  (Due March 1)

Junior Fair Royalty (Due June 1)

  • Must be a current high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
  • Must be a member in good standing within their Defiance County youth organization
  • Must have an exhibit at this year’s Defiance County Junior Fair
  • Must appear for an interview
  • Due: June 1, 2025
  • Interviews: June 5 2025  beginning at 6:00 pm
  • Form:  2025 Jr Fair Royalty Application

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.

Award Trip Opportunities:

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.

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 7, 2025
  • Form: 2025 4H Alumni Scholarship_Fillable