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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/ 

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

Livestock Clinics 2024

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Rabbit Showmanship Clinic
Thurs., July 25 at 7:00 pm
Extension Office
Single Fryer Tattooing 6 – 7:30 pm
May bring your rabbit to practice

 

Poultry Showmanship Clinic
Thurs., July 25 at 7:00 pm
Extension Office
Pullorum Testing 6 – 7:30 pm
May bring your poultry project to practice

 

Defiance Co 4-H Goat Clinic
Thurs., August 8, 2024
7:00 pm at Fairgrounds – Strausbaugh Arena

Members may bring their goat if they feel they need help with showmanship

Topics:

  • What should I be doing at home with my goat?
  • Getting ready for the fair.
  • What happens at the fair.
  • Show day
  • Show ring
  • After the show
  • Rest of fair week
  • Livestock Sale
  • Cleaning pens and going home

 

 

 

Livestock Record Books

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LIVESTOCK SUPPLEMENTAL PAGES (Livestock Record Book)

The Defiance County Livestock Committee is requiring “Supplemental Pages” for skillathon. Use one set of pages/species

  • Ohio State Fair:  Exhibitors are required to take a current/completed Ohio 4-H project record book.

SKILLATHON

  • Skillaton is Monday, July 8th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
  • TWO STATIONS: Parts and Meat Cuts or Conformation
  • Click on page in left column for study guides
  • Request (Defiance Co, Ohio only) a Skillathon Study CD: click here  
  • Contact your 4-H Club Advisor for the NEW 2024 password

4-H Demonstration Contest

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

GENERAL RULES:

  • Please pre-register by calling the Extension Office by June 21st 419-782-4771

  • Each demonstrator will compete against others in his/her age division. *Divisions: Junior Division (9 -13 years) and Senior Division (14-19 years)

  • The demonstrator may use note cards.

  • All forms of visual aids and props are permitted for this contest.

  • Presentations should be 6 – 9 minutes in length.

  • Members must set up presentation on their own without outside assistance.

  • Participation is worth 10 points towards Honor Club & Star Member

DEMONSTRATORS WILL BE JUDGED ON:

  • Members will be evaluated on ability to convey information and teach on a particular topic.

  • Appearance – clean and neat

  • Organization – logical order

  • Presentation Summary – review of points

  • equipment – suitable arrangement

  • Charts and Visuals – neat Subject Matter suitable, creative, informative

  • Grammar and vocabulary

 

Awards:

All participants will receive a participation ribbon.

Junior Division Winner will receive $25 (Sponsored by 4-H Advisory Council)

Senior Division Winner will receive $25 (Sponsored by Shake Rattle-n-Roll Spin Club)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defiance Co. 4-H Camp

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Scholarship Applications due June 15th
Scholarships Application Form:  due June 15th – click here

General 4-H Camp Information:

Dates:  Defiance Co. 4-H Camp is July 18-22, 2024
Theme: Home on the Range

Forms:

 

Camp Fees: (Must receive registration form/health form w payment) 

Early Bird 6/21/24 (Defiance Co 4-Hers only) $215
4-H Member  (Received by 7/5/25 ) $240
Non 4-H Member Fee $275
Late Fee (after 7/5/24 ) $+20
  • May pay with cash, check or credit card.
  • Checks payable to OSU Extension
  • Scholarships Application Form:  due June 15th – click here

2024 Livestock Tagging

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Central Tagging – NEW UPDATE (4/11/2024):

  • Central Tagging will be June 8th from 7:00 am – 10:00 am in the Ext. Office Parking Lot.

  • NEW: Families with market animals not present at Central Tagging on June 8th will be charged a $50 farm visit and $10/tag which is payable up front.

  • Feeder Calves:Your feeder calf must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Feeder calves will also receive a vaccine – cost is $2.00.

  • Swine: Your animal must be present at tagging, EVEN if your animal already has an EID tag. Pig Catch must attend tagging.

  • Rabbits:  All rabbits in possession (breeding and roasters) will come to Central Tagging.

  • Sheep & Goats: Only market sheep and market goats.  Essay Lambs must attend tagging.

  • Poultry: Poultry does not come to tagging