Registration is now open for the Fairfield County Draft Horse Clinic. Join us on May 6, 2023 from 1-3pm at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds for this hands-on clinic. Register online by visiting: go.osu.edu/drafthorseclinic. This free clinic is for any 4-H or FFA youth interested in learning more about draft horses! Thank you to the Fairfield County Senior Fair Board for sponsoring this event.
Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books. 4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.
HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY
Hosted by ODNR
ALUM CREEK STATE PARK
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10 am to 4 pm
Flyer with more details attached: 4-H Project Day
Workshops
RSVP Today! RSVP by scanning the QR code or by navigating to
https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg
If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.
Ohio 4-H is partnering with Tractor Supply Company (TSC) for the twice-annual Paper Clover fundraiser from April 26 to May 5. You can show your support by purchasing a paper clover at your local TSC store or adding a donation at checkout for all online orders made at tractorsupply.com.
In the past five years, TSC’s Paper Clover fundraiser has raised more than $400,000 to support Ohio 4-H youth programming. All proceeds from this
Show your support for Ohio 4-H by donating at the register at participating JOANN stores through May 1.
fundraiser goes to 4-H, with 90% of the donations directly supporting 4-H youth in Ohio and the remaining 10% supporting national 4-H programs. Visit tractorsupply.com/4h for more details.
You can also support Ohio 4-H this spring by rounding up your purchase at your local JOANN store. Donations for 4-H will be collected at checkout in participating stores, and special discounts are available for JOANN/4-H Rewards Card members until May 1.
The money raised through this partnership supports youth development programming across the state by offering mini-grant opportunities for county 4-H professionals.
Paper Clovers will be available at your local TSC stores between April 26 and May 5.
Show your support for Ohio 4-H by donating at the register at participating JOANN stores through May 1.
Source: Ohio 4-H Foundation Newsletter April 2023
Come support the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee by shopping at the Lancaster Greenhouse and Nursery, May 6 (9am-6pm) and May 7 (11am-5pm)
Read on for More Details….
This is a fundraising event for the 4-H Advisory Committee. The 4-H Advisory Committee supports county 4-H programming for all youth members and adult volunteers including, but not limited to: Awards and banquets, Trips and scholarships, Printing costs, Special programming costs, and more!
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In an effort to recognize the quality youth of Ohio, and to help those interested in furthering their education, the Ohio Expositions Commission has established a Scholarship Program for Ohio State Fair participants.
The purpose of these scholarships is to assist high school juniors and seniors and graduates who are continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study in any field.
The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to not issue a scholarship if no applicant fulfills the requirements.
The applicant must be a high school junior or senior or a graduate continuing their education at an accredited institution in an under graduate course of study. They must reside in the State of Ohio and must have been both eligible to be a participant in the Junior Fair (not older than 19 years of age as of January 1, 2023) and must have served as an active participant in both the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local county fair.
All questions on the application form must be answered to be considered for an award. High school and/or college transcript must be attached, along with copies of ACT and/or SAT scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Applications will be judged on the following basis:
Applicants may be required to be interviewed at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Previous winners are eligible to compete, as long as they meet the above requirements.
Scholarship winners will be notified by July 26. All scholarships will be awarded during the Sale of Champions at the Ohio State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 6.
The Hall of Fame Scholarship will be awarded during the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame Luncheon on Thursday, August 3.
Completed applications must be submitted by May 1, 2023. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted online. Visit this link to access scholarship information and application.
Check out these upcoming webinars for poultry families. This is a great educational opportunity to mark down in the front of your 4-H/FFA record books! Click here for the pdf document with access to direct URLs for the Zoom connections: Youth Poultry Project Webinar 2023
The 2022-2023 HPAI outbreak is ongoing and there are still detections of disease in neighboring states. We are heading towards peak migratory bird migration in the next month, so it is crucial that we practice our very best biosecurity in order to maximize our chances of a successful 4H poultry livestock season in 2023.
A great super short video to share on Facebook and social media is this one that update on how to keep your flock safe from HPAI:
Here is another helpful resource: Avian Influenza Trifold
Join an upcoming poultry disease and health webinar on Wednesday, April 26th from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
https://osu.zoom.us/j/98164067948?pwd=OWdqQ2dhTk95MDdwNzBZOW51Mzhjdz09 (Password: 682120)
Protecting animal health at home and at the fair, common disease ID, and more!
4-H members who completed the Ohio 4-H Achievement or Junior Achievement Forms were recognized on April 4th at the Fairfield County 4-H Achievement Awards Program. Scholarship winners were also announced and recognized. A sincere thank you to Fairfield Federal for their continued sponsorship of this awards program. A big thank you to the Fairfield County Commissioners, Senator Tim Shaffer, and Representative Kevin Miller for providing certificates to our members. And a special thank you Commissioner Fix, Commissioner Levacy, Senator Shaffer, and Representative Miller for attending this event!
Thank you to our scholarship donors: Fenstermaker Family, Park National Bank, Kiwanis Club of Lancaster, and Feeder Creek Veterinary Services.
Additionally, we would like to thank our trip sponsors: Sewing Shefs 4-H Club, KKEZ 4-H Club, OK and Judy Schurtz, Fairfield County Farm Bureau, Fairfield County Homemakers, Justin Marteney Memorial Shooting Sports Education Camp Fund, OSU Endowment Interest Fund, 4-H Advisory Committee and the Bertha Wilson Trust.
For photos from the event, click here. Congrats to all and keep up the great work!
For a complete listing of 2023 awards: 2023 Fairfield County 4-H Achievement Awards Program and 2023 County Scholarship Winners
It’s time to submit those 2023 – Goat MQP Forms (due May 1st).
Members must be enrolled in the Market Goat Project in 4-HONline by April 15th to be eligible for the Goat MQP Program.
Entries for the 2023 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Goat, Barrow, and Lamb MQP programs are now being accepted. Again this year all MQP entries will be accepted on-line.
Please note that some of the important MQP dates have changed as follows:
Applications for any of these contests must be received on-line by May 1, 2023. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https://go.osu.edu/mqp
It’s time to submit those Barrow MQP Forms (due May 1st).
Members must be enrolled in the Market Hog Project in 4-HONline by April 15th to be eligible for the Barrow MQP Program.
Entries for the 2023 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Goat, Barrow, and Lamb MQP programs are now being accepted. Again this year all MQP entries will be accepted on-line.
Please note that some of the important MQP dates have changed as follows:
Applications for any of these contests must be received on-line by May 1, 2023. Find more details about MQP and links to each of the application portals here: https://go.osu.edu/mqp