4-H

Ohio 4-H Conference: March 21

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Equipping teens and adult volunteers with resources, information, and skills to meet the ever-changing needs of youth, the Ohio 4-H Conference is a day-long event held in March in Columbus.

Attendees have the opportunity to receive training in more than 125 different topics such as career exploration, risk management, camping, leadership, cake decorating, dancing, animal sciences, and much more.

Greene County 4-H is now offering accepting eight (8) free registrations to this dynamic 4-H event! These free registrations will be given to current 4-H Volunteers and teens to attend with the expectation they return with new ideas and new information!

To claim your *free* registration, please complete the registration form and return it to the Extension Office ASAP. Email your completed form to Megan – brittingham.3@osu.edu

Deadline for all registrations submitted to the Extension Office: February 19, 2026

Learn more here – https://ohio4h.org/about/ohio-4-h-conference

Speak to Lead Contest

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The Wilmington College Agricultural Education Society annually hosts Speak to Lead public speaking contest that open to 4-H Members of all ages.

This is a great opportunity for members to build confidence, leadership skills, and public speaking experience in a supportive environment.

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Name: Speak to Lead

Date: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Time: Starts at 4:00 pm

Location: Wilmington College Center for Science and Agriculture

Cost: $5 per member

Registration Deadline: February 6th, 2026

Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp

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4-H Leadership Camp Commitment Forms are now available by visiting: go.osu.edu/LCcommit

Forms are due by March 15 to attend Leadership Camp June 1-5, 2026.

We’re currently seeking Staff applications (due March 24th!)  Learn more at go.osu.edu/leadershipcamp

*Funding may be available for Greene County 4-H Members to attend*

Leadership Camp Info:

  • Date: June 1-5, 2026 (camper check in at 2:00 p.m.; Dismissal at 10:30 a.m.).  Full time attendance is required.
  • Location: 4-H Camp Ohio, St. Louisville, Ohio
  • What: The Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp is a premier leadership development opportunity that offers participants engaging sessions in topics such as motivation, courage, teamwork, and more! While at camp, participants are actively learning AND teaching their peers!
  • Who: Teen 15-18 as of January 1, 2026 and mature 14 year olds (as determined by the county 4-H professional) who have significant leadership potential or experience in their home county’s 4-H program.
    • Camp is designed for participants to attend one time.  However, individuals may attend for 2+ years, if space is available.  Scholarship dollars are only to be used for first time in-person attendees.  Contact Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu) regarding this opportunity.
  • What do they do? Participants will develop concrete peer leadership skills that will enable them to have an immediate impact in their home 4-H club, county, community, or school. Participants will leave camp ready to take on new challenges.
  • Cost: Counties have a credit thanks to Nationwide, Farm Credit Mid America, and the Dorothy L. Miller 4-H Leadership Camp Endowment Fund.  This amount can be used for an entire campership, or divided among participants. Each county is allotted $400.  Cost is $345/person.

 

Process of What Happens: 

  • Counties identify individuals to attend based on county process.
  • Counties nominate individuals by the state deadline (March 15, 2026) and include email addresses/contact information and how payment is to be billed. In 2026, this will be done via a Qualtrics Survey.
  • A list of those who are nominated are sent to county professionals to check for accuracy.
  • Individuals who are nominated receive a congratulatory email and are requested to complete the online registration with more information, including determining group preference.
  • Counties are invoiced. Payments are due by April 30, 2026.  Checks and Workday (submitting worktags) as payments are accepted.
  • Staff applications are collected (due by March 15, 2026), interviews conducted, background checked, selections made, training weekend, early arrival to camp.
  • Camp participants receive final correspondence regarding supplies to bring to camp and what to expect.
  • Camp happens!

 

Staff/Counselor Information:

  • Must be 18+ years of age by June 1, 2026.
  • No prior counseling experience is required, but leadership experience is helpful to be selected.
  • Submit application by March 15, 2026.
  • Phone interviews the week of March 30.
  • Successfully complete/pass background check.
  • Attend mandatory staff training weekend May 8-10, 2026, at 4-H Camp Ohio.
  • Attend additional training May 31-June 1, along with the entire camp June 1-5, 2026.

 

 

Greene County 4-H’er at National 4-H Congress

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After Thanksgiving, Greene County 4-H member River Demmy-Stover traveled to the 2025 National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia with the Ohio delegation of teens who won Achievement Awards this year. River won the Ohio 4-H Achievement Award for STEM. 🍀✈️🍀

Throughout the event, delegates had the opportunity to meet 4-H youth from all across the nation, participate in impactful community service projects, and grow their leadership skills through a variety of hands-on workshops and inspiring keynote speakers. It was a week filled with learning, experiences, and friendships that will stay with our 4-Hers for years to come. 🍀🌟🍀

  A heartfelt thank you to the sponsors that made this life-changing opportunity possible for River and the other Ohio 4-H delegates! 🍀❤️🍀

To learn more about National 4-H Congress, please reach out to River 🍀📣🍀

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4-H Animal Science Career Night

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Hey 4-H’ers in grades 7 and above! Join us for National 4-H Animal Science Career Night! 
📅December 18, 2025

🕖7–8pm EST / 6–7pm CST
💲FREE
Join us for an exciting evening with two incredible guest speakers from the animal science industry! Hear real-world career insights, ask questions, and explore future pathways in animal science.
🙋Register by Dec 17 by visiting –  bit.ly/National4HAnSci
❓Questions? Contact mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu

National4-H Animal Science Career Night

Chick Quest 2026

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Fast Facts:

  • Reservations Being Accepted Now on the first-come, first-serve basis!
  • Choose your session:
    • Session #1 begins with incubator pick-up on February 26, 2026
      • March 3: Add Eggs
      • March 20: Lock Down Day (Day 18!)
      • March 23: Hatch
    • Session #2 begins with incubator pick-up on April 9, 2026
      • April 14: Add Eggs
      • May 1: Lock Down Day (Day 18!)
      • May 3: Hatch Day
  • Most eggs will come from local producers willing to accept the chicks at the end of the session.
  • Chicks may stay longer at your location but supplies may need returned sooner.
  • 4-H Educator may be available to add eggs, candle eggs, and share egg-spertise with students!
  • Classroom chickens will be displayed at the Green County Fair on Saturday, August 8 for students to visit. Each classroom will be assigned a unique leg band that their chick will wear for easy identification.
  • Cost is $50

More Information:

Chick Quest Flyer

Reserve Your Spot: go.osu.edu/gcchickquest

Call the Extension Office at 937-372-9971 or email brittingham.3@osu.edu

 

 

 

Fall 4-H Recognition Event

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4-H Committee is looking forward to celebrating the 4-H Year by giving out some awards on October 19 at 3pm. Recognition and awards will be given to:

  • 4-H Volunteers (recognition)
  • Honor Clubs
  • Community Service
  • Outstanding Members (Previously Known as Outstanding Boy & Girl)
  • I Dare You Award Winners
  • Friend of 4-H

Please use this link to RSVP your attendance https://go.osu.edu/fallawards by October 13.