older youth

Ohio 4-H & FFA Hockey Night

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Hosted by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) on Thursday, February 27 from 4:30-6:30pm in Columbus, this unique event connects 4-H and FFA Members with CFAES!

Pre-game Activities and tours include:

  • CFAES Campus Tour from student ambassadors.
  • Academic Program Fair, Majors & Careers Game: Connect with campus-based students and staff.

Grab some supper before the Buckeyes face Michigan at 8pm!

Space is limited, so register early! Use the following link to sign up: Register Now!

 

Ohio Beef Youth Council Saturday February 1, 2025

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The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet is scheduled for February 1 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus. This event will launch the new Ohio Beef Youth Council (OBYC.) The council is a youth education initiative created to serve the families and youth of Ohio’s beef industry and invest in the next generation of industry leaders. Funded by Beef Checkoff and OCA, this initiative will equip youth with the tools to become effective industry leaders and inspire them to continue their engagement in the beef industry.

Registration will open at 9am and the program begins at 10am. The council and its programs are open to all youth between the ages of 8 and 21 years old. No cost is involved to participate in the council, although educational contests and events may have registration fees.

FMI – https://www.ohiocattle.org/events-programs/annual-meeting-awards-banquet

4-H Teen Horse Committee Meeting

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Sunday, December 1st at 2pm at the Extension Office!
Teens enrolled in the 4-H Horse Project are invited to participate in this planning meeting for the 2025 Horse Project and Fair. Updates and information regarding the 2025 Horse Show Schedule, Educational Opportunities, Rules, and Communication conversations are on the agenda.

FMI – Contact Megan.

See you there!

National Ignite by 4-H Summit 2025

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Application Deadline for the Ignite 4-H is November 1st, 2024.

What it is: A national summit designed to explore the best 4-H has to offer in Agriscience, Healthy Living, and STEM.

Ohio 4-H Teens (13 to 18 years old) interested in the above projects are eligible. Roughly 15 delegates will be selected to attend this summit, conducted in Washington DC, March 12-16, 2025. Successful applicants will have their fees covered!

Apply at Apply at go.osu.edu/4Hignite

Interested Ohio 4-H members must complete an online application via Qualtrics at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must be high school aged (between 13-18 as of January 1, 2025) and enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member. Any questions or concerns may be emailed to Cynthia Canan at canan.20@osu.edu Interested Ohio 4-H members must complete an online application via Qualtrics at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must be high school aged (between 13-18 as of January 1, 2025) and enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member.
Any questions or concerns may be emailed to Cynthia Canan at canan.20@osu.edu

 

Ohio 4-H Capital Day

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What is Ohio 4-H Capital Day?

This one-day event will give current high school students an opportunity to will join discussions covering current issues youth face, learn about advocacy, gain an understanding of the legislative process, and have the opportunity to meet with individuals involved with State Government.

When is Ohio 4-H Capital Day?

Join us in Columbus, our state capital, on Wednesday, June 15! Programming will begin at 9:00 AM and the day will conclude by 5:00 PM.

What is included in registration?

The day will include programming hosted at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, followed by a visit to the Ohio Statehouse, including a tour! Transportation for students will be provided from the 4-H Center to the Statehouse and back. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

How can I register?

Registration is open through June 6! The cost is $10.00 to attend, which can be paid via credit card or by check – see these details in the online registration. Visit go.osu.edu/4Hcapital to get signed up!

Who can I reach for questions?

Contact Kayla Oberstadt, 4-H Older Youth Leadership Specialist at 614-292-3758 or Oberstadt.1@osu.edu.

Farm Forum Scholarship Available

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The Greene County Farm Forum will award $6000 in scholarships to deserving current year graduating high school students or college freshmen pursuing higher education in a field related to agriculture.  Applications are due April 15, 2021.

The Farm Forum is an organization promoting fellowship among citizens of Greene County with programs emphasizing subjects pertinent to agriculture.

Here is the application.

Take the Leap Career Readiness Day

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Thanks to a grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation, we will again be hosting “Take the Leap: Career Readiness Day” on Saturday, April 2, 2022 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center! This event is open to any 4-H member – ages 13 to 18 – and is completely FREE! Several Teen Leadership Council members have been planning this event and are excited to facilitate this opportunity for their peers.

 

This day is jam-packed full of opportunities for participants with some highlights listed here:

  • Learn about 4-H opportunities at the state level
  • Rotate through career preparation workshops covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, entrepreneurship, goal setting, and more
  • Network with peers who are also interested in preparing for their future

 

Participants can register at go.osu.edu/taketheleap. Registration is due by March 19.

Greene County Farm Bureau Scholarship 

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The Greene County Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship.

The Greene County Farm Bureau is proud to announce that they will be awarding a $1,500 scholarship for those pursuing higher education, with a preference given to those majoring in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. More information regarding the scholarship is in the attached document.

 

https://greene.osu.edu/sites/greene/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/CountyTeenForms/2022%20GC%20Scholarship%20Announcement_.pdf