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Hydroponics/Aquaponics Field Night August 5th
A special event aimed at aquaponics and hydroponics farmers is coming to The Ohio State University South Centers in early August. Aquaponic/Hydroponics: Impacts and Opportunities will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. This is a free event made possible by a USDA grant, and a light meal will also be provided.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Anyone wishing to attend will need to preregister no later than August 1, 2021. We encourage everyone to early as soon as possible, as we believe there will be a high demand for this field night and space will be limited.
To register for this FREE event, visit the link below and fill out the short registration form:
Master Gardener Volunteers Weekly Garden Update
The Master Gardeners are continuing to have success with their many gardens located here on the fairgrounds. Bountiful harvests continue for the MGV’s. You will see pictured a recent harvest from this week containing: Banana Peppers, Parsley, Radish, and Rosemary. The squash growing in the garden is growing rapidly and producing long and strong roots. The potato blooms are full and open and showing that the potatoes are growing. Many creatures/bugs/insects have been spotted around the gardens such as: Japanese Beetles, Monarch Butterflies, Dragonflies, Gardener Snakes, and more! The gardens continue to be a great success this year. The rain this weekend will surely create more beautiful harvests for next week.
Small Animal and Companion Animal Project Judging Registration
Small Animal and Companion Animal Judging registration is now available!
Small Animal and Companion Animal Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge. Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project. Those who participate in Small Animal and Companion Animal Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1st – 5th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.
The registration link is for projects being judged on Tuesday, July 27th during the fair. You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to project judging. Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews.
Please use the link below to register for Small Animal and Companion Animal Project Judging on Tuesday, July 27th, 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Tuesday, July 27th REGISTRATION
- 215 4-H Cavy (Guinea Pig)
- 216 Cat 1 – Purrr-fect Pals
- 217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up
- 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward
- 220 Pocket Pets
- 227 Pet Rabbits
- 365.01 Reptiles and Amphibians Idea Starter
- 365.01 Hedgehogs Idea Starter
- 365.01 Ferrets Idea Starter
- 365.01 Chinchillas Idea Starter
- 365.01 Pigeon Idea Starter
- 365.00 Self-Determined Companion Animal, for youth taking a companion animal not listed as a project above, such as caged birds, pot-bellied pigs, hermit crabs, pet chickens, etc.
Helpful tips and Project Completion Requirements
Members who want to receive credit for completing their project but do not want to participate in project judging, can review their project with their club advisor. Projects must be reviewed by September 30, and will count for completion only. Projects will not be eligible for county or state awards. As as reminder, completing one project is a requirement for being a member in good standing. Advisors can use the sheet below to assist with the project review.
If you have any questions or problems registering please contact Kelly Royalty – 4-H Youth Development Educator at royalty.9@osu.edu or 513-732-7070.
2021 Precision Ag Day
On August 11th, OSU Extension Henry County and Northwest State Community College Agricultural Department will be hosting the 2021 Tri-State Precision Agriculture Conference. Registration and Trade Show exhibits will open at 8:00 am. The conference will be held at Northwest State Community College, 22600 OH-34, Archbold, OH 43502. Registration is $20 if submitted by August 2, 2021 or $30 the day of the event; FFA members get in free. For more information and to register see the link below for event flyer and registration. Contact Alan Leininger, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, OSU Extension Henry County – (419) 592-0806, leininger.17@osu.edu for any questions you may have.
Growing Plants in Unique Places
It is time for the weekly Clermont County Master Gardener Volunteers Garden Update. Did you know that you can grow plants almost anywhere? Lumber has drastically sky rocketed, making it hard for people to afford to purchase. There are alternatives to using wood for your raised bed gardens. The Clermont County Master Gardeners have used several unique alternatives in their demonstration gardens here on the fairgrounds. Some of the things used are: tires, logs, straw bales, and even a sink! The MGV’s have continued their amazing teamwork to ensure that their gardens flourish. Many of the plants on the fairgrounds are blooming nicely and are creating vegetables to be harvested. The MGV’s have created a schedule amongst themselves to care for the gardens daily and they continue to take notes of their findings, duties, and observations. Pictured below you will see many of the different unique planting options and the abundant growth of all the vegetables and flowers located in the different gardens located on the fairgrounds. The MGV’s also had a big harvest this week of Radish, Lettuce, and Zucchini.
2021 Clermont County General Project Judging Registration
General Project Judging registration is now available!
General Project Judging consists of a one-on-one interview with a project judge. Members will have 15 minutes to share their 4-H project with a judge, answer a few questions and receive feedback regarding his/her project. Those who participate in General Project judging have an opportunity to receive awards for placing 1st – 5th and be selected to represent Clermont County at the Ohio State Fair.
There are two different links to register; one link is for projects being judged on Wednesday, July 7th and the other link is for projects being judged on Thursday, July 8th . You will need to fill out the survey separately for each project you are bringing to pre-fair project judging. Do not select the same time for more than one project and be sure to give yourself 15 minutes between interviews. If you are planning to have your project judged virtually, you will use the same registration links. Please use an email on the registration that you check frequently. Zoom links for your judging interview will be sent 24 hours in advance.
Please use the links below to register for General Project Judging on Wednesday, July 7th and Thursday, July 8th:
Wednesday, July 7th REGISTRATION
- About 4-H
- Animal Sciences
- Communication
- Healthy Living
- Home Living
- Leadership and Citizenship
- Natural Resources
- STEM
- Self-Determined
- Workforce Preparation
Thursday, July 8th REGISTRATION
- Clothing and Textile Science
- Creative and Leisure Arts
- Food and Nutrition
**The only project that will be pre-judged is the Writer in You. One writing sample must be submitted by 8a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, for pre-judging. In order to keep track of entries, the member’s full name, club and class name should appear on the cover page. The member’s last name and page number should appear on the bottom right corner of each page. Entries should be emailed to Shelby Schelling at schelling.4@osu.edu.
Helpful tips and Project Completion Requirements
REMINDER! The following projects are judged as part of the Companion Animal Show, held on Tuesday of fair week. Exhibitors will be required to register for an interview time for the Companion Animal Show. Registration will be available at a later date.
- 215 4-H Cavy (Guinea Pig)
- 216 Cat 1 – Purrr-fect Pals
- 217 Cat 2 – Climbing Up
- 218 Cat 3 – Leaping Forward
- 220 Pocket Pets
- 227 Pet Rabbits
- 365.01 Reptiles and Amphibians Idea Starter
- 365.01 Hedgehogs Idea Starter
- 365.01 Ferrets Idea Starter
- 365.01 Chinchillas Idea Starter
- 365.01 Pigeon Idea Starter
- 365.00 Self-Determined Companion Animal, for youth taking a companion animal not listed as a project above, such as caged birds, pot-bellied pigs, hermit crabs, pet chickens, etc.
Members who want to receive credit for completing their project but do not want to participate in project judging, can review their project with their club advisor. Projects must be reviewed by September 30, and will count for completion only. Projects will not be eligible for county or state awards. As as reminder, completing one project is a requirement for being a member in good standing. Advisors can use the sheet below to assist with the project review.
If you have any questions or problems registering please contact Kelly Royalty – 4-H Youth Development Educator at royalty.9@osu.edu or 513-732-7070.
2021 4-H Cultural Immersion Project in Puerto Rico
There will be a third youth 4-H Cultural Immersion Project experience to Puerto Rico from November 23 – December 1, 2021.
Below is a preliminary application for the Project. There will be a follow up applicant zoom interview before selecting participants. The experience is for 4-H youth ages 15-19. The cost is $500 plus airfare (approx.. $600). Participants will be staying in two locations – Castaner and a small mountain town in the center of the island and San Juan.
One of the goals for this project is to join 4-H youth from Puerto Rico for several service projects and local events. Please contact Steve Brady – Warren County 4-H Youth Development Educator for more information: brady.111@osu.edu
State Shooting Sports Clinics July 18-21
Ohio 4-H Seeking to Fill Young Alumni Positions
The Ohio 4-H Foundation Board has recently voted to add 3 young alumni positions to the Foundation Board beginning January 1, 2022. Attached is the application for alumni to apply that is due by August 1, 2021.
The positions they are looking to fill are for 4-H alumni ages 21-30. The board will be looking for diversity in all aspects for the 3 candidates they choose. It will be important that these members have time to devote to a new alumni pen pal program, and can advocate from the young alumni perspective to the board.
See application and details below: