Shop the 4-H Vendor Sale this Saturday, July 30th!

Come out and support our vendors at the Fairfield County 4-H Craft & Vendor Sale this Saturday, July 30, 2022  from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. We’ll be in the Ed Sands & AAA Buildings. Get some early Christmas shopping taken care of or just shop for yourself, birthdays, and other special occasions coming up!

There are many activities to participate in that day in addition to shopping from 74 Vendors: the A Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive for Fairfield County Youth, Wreath Silent Auction, Pictures with Santa, Ice Cream Truck, and more!

The event, which will be held at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds in the Ed Sands Building 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH, will help raise funds for county activities like summer camp, state trips, awards, and so much more in the county.

Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathons – Dates are fast approaching!

In-Person 2021 Ohio Youth Skillathon Rules (posted 5.3.2022)

  • All Skillathons are open to any Ohio 4-H member, age 8 and in the 3rd grade, or 9 years old and older regardless of grade level, to age 18 as of January 1, 2022, and FFA members.
  • You do not have to exhibit a particular species to participate in that species Skillathon.
  • Any specific rules for an individual species will be outlined on the testing site.
  • In-person Skillathons will be held during the youth livestock shows at the Ohio State Fair
  • There will be 4 stations in each Skillathon that will make up 4 separate, timed modules.
  • Each station will have a time limit (typically 5 minutes per station).
  • If your child requires any testing accommodations, please contact us in advance at 4hanimalscience@osu.edu and we will work with you to make accommodation arrangements.
  • Results will be posted for each age category, age division, and overall after the Skillathon is completed. Participants will receive an email with a link to view the results.

Information on Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathons was copied from this source: https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons

Ohio State Fair In-Person Skillathon Dates, Times and Locations:

  • Wed., July 27 – Dairy Skillathon 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center
  • Wed., August 3 – Sheep Skillathon 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brown Sheep Building
  • Wed., August 3 – Poultry Skillathon 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion
  • Thurs., August 4 – Swine Skillathon 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center
  • Thurs., August 4 – Beef Skillathon 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center
  • Fri., August 5 – Rabbit Skillathon 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rabbit & Poultry Pavilion
  • Fri., August 5 – Goat Skillathon 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center

Cleaning Supplies Available!

Hello 4-H Families,

The 4-H Program has received a donation of cleaning solution from Abercrombie & Fitch to share if clubs/families are interested. There are 72 gallons of Peraspray available – This sanitizer is ready to use and can be used on many surfaces. More information & uses for Peraspray view the Peraspray Brochure.

Be sure to write a thank you note to our wonderful sponsor if you pick up cleaner:

Abercrombie & Fitch
ATTN: Rob Pasternak
6301 Fitch Path
New Albany, OH 43054

Please call the office (740-653-5419) to reserve your gallon(s) today! Please pick up by August 1st as we will start finding new homes after that.

 

   

FINAL Bottle Cap Weigh-In: Sunday, July 24th

The final weigh-in for bottlecaps this year is Sunday, July 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the #4 Beef Barn at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Please bring all clean plastic bottle caps in a trash bag and/or box! If you have questions, please contact Aubry (Fowler.443@osu.edu)

Reminder on the rules:

  • Work within your club to collect clean plastic bottle caps and lids.
  • Collect only caps that are approved – they must be ALL plastic and clean (no food residue please)
  • Store them during our “off” time in bags – inside a box – they will get heavy
  • Bring them to the Extension Office for the Club Weigh-In 
  • Fundraise to purchase a bench for your club Contact Aubry (Fowler.443@osu.edu) for more details (optional)
  • The club who collects the most caps by weight will receive a bench sponsored by the Junior Leaders and a personalized plaque for their bench.

Caps you should be collecting vs unaccepted caps:

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Cece Woods receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Cece Woods received the Food and Nutrition Achievement Award.

Cece Woods, 16, is the daughter of Luke and Patty Woods. She has been in 4-H for nine years and is active in food and nutrition, clothing and fashion, and market rabbit projects. She is a junior at Bishop Hartley High School. She plans to attend college studying biology and business administration.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Photo by Jay LaPrete

Alison Sponseller receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Alison Sponseller received the Rabbits Achievement Award.

Alison Sponseller, 16, has been in 4-H for 9 years and is active in rabbit and sewing projects. She is the daughter of Melissa and Andy Sponseller from Baltimore ,Ohio. She is currently a junior at Liberty Union High School and plans to attend college.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Photo by Jay LaPrete

Henry Hoisington receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Henry Hoisington received the Swine Achievement Award.

Henry Hoisington, 15, is the son of Amber and Ryan Hoisington of Baltimore Ohio. He is a freshman at Bloom-Carroll High School. Henry enjoys showing hogs as well as taking various summer projects. He also enjoys caring for the family Highland Cattle herd.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Photo by Jay LaPrete

Sofia Gugliemotto receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Sofia Gugliemotto received the Clothing and Textiles Achievement Award.

Sofia Gugliemotto, 18, has been a 4-H member for thirteen years and is active in sewing and horse projects. Sofia is the daughter of Janna and Gary Gugliemotto, from Carroll, Ohio and is currently a senior at Bloom Carroll High School. She plants to attend Ohio University Lancaster this fall majoring in Consumer Sciences Education.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Lily Dennis receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Lilian Dennis received the Sheep Achievement Award.

Lilian Dennis, 15, has been a member of 4-H for eight years. She has taken several summer projects, as well as beef, sheep, and poultry projects. Lilian is from Fairfield county and is the daughter of Brad and Shelly Dennis. Lilian attends Amanda-Clearcreek High School and later plans to attend The Ohio State University, where she would like to major in the agricultural field.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Photo by Jay LaPrete

Isabella Byrd receives State 4-H Award

The 2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards were presented in June at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. Local 4-H member Isabella Byrd received the Health & Safety Achievement Award.

Isabella Byrd, 19, is the daughter of Neilston and Christina Byrd. She is an eleven-year member of Fairfield County 4-H. Isabella is a freshman Future Scientist Scholar at Columbus State Community College, majoring in Natural Resources. Two projects she likes are First Aid in Action and Candy Making. She thinks 4-H is a great opportunity and hopes many other youths will get the chance to experience the things it has to offer.

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are presented annually to individuals for outstanding work in their project area. Twenty-nine youth received 2022 honors. The evening was hosted by the Ohio 4-H Foundation.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, with more than 84,000 young Ohioans participating in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.

Photo by Jay LaPrete