The Fairfield County Beekeepers Association invite youth and adults to their Beginner Beekeeping Class. For more information, view the flyer below.
Source: FCBA January Newsletter
Youth Opportunities
New 4-H Families: Save the date, 4-H Day on March 1st
New 4-H families who need assistance with choosing projects and/or clubs are invited to attend 4-H Day on Saturday, March 1st from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the AAA Building at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. We ask that all prospective 4-H families complete our 4-H interest survey to pre-register for the event. This will assist us with club placement tracking on the day of the event.
4-H members will be set up with various 4-H project displays to share their experiences in the program. Additionally, 4-H advisors will be attending to assist with answering any questions and club placement. For more information, visit: u.osu.edu/fairfield4h/join4h
LAST CALL: Junior Achievement Award Forms (ages 9-13) due 1/10/2025 (paper copy)
Fairfield County Jr. Achievement Form (pdf) or Jr. Achievement Form (Word)
A hard copy of this form is due January 10, 2025 to OSU Extension, Fairfield County.
For 4-H members ages 8-13 as of January 1, 2025 to complete. This form provides a start towards completing the Ohio 4-H Achievement Award form. There are three levels of awards: White Clover for members in the first and second year, Green Clover for members in their third and fourth years, and Gold Clover for members in the fifth and sixth year of Traditional 4-H.
Happy New Year! The 2025 4-H Project Guide is available!
The 2025 Project Guide is now available online. Both the PDF and flip book versions are posted here: ohio4h.org/projectguide.
For those who are new to Extension and Ohio 4-H, here are some other Project Guide distribution details:
- Copies of the Project Guide will be mailed directly to 4-H families and volunteers that were active in 2024.
- Thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation and Kroger for making this possible again.
Treasurer Book Contest – Books Due January 31st
Officer Book Contest
All books are due to the Extension Office by: January 31st. Completed books can be dropped off during office hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Additional information can be found in the 4-H Member Handbook.
For a copy of the rubric utilized to score the books, please visit:
- Treasurer Recommended Audit Procedures
- Treasurer Yearly Summary
- Treasurer Book contest information and rubric
4-H Club Treasurer Book Contest- The Friendly Bremen Banking Center sponsors the annual contest. Prizes include CASH awards for you, the treasurer, not the club! To be eligible, you must complete your book and turn it in by the deadline. Employees of the bank will review the books and choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner. Resources are available on the website that may help you complete your role as treasurer. Please submit a stamped thank you note to the sponsor of this award with your entry for Jodi Motta, Vinton County National Bank, 521 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH 43130.
Things the judges look for:
- Complete information, Neatness Club Roster
- Record of Club Expenses & Receipts Checkbook Balancing/Reconciliation
- Treasurer’s Annual Report Annual Audit Certificate
- Financial Planning Meeting (Budget)
Resources available on our website:
- Treasurer Budget Form Treasure Recommended Audit Procedures
- Treasurer Responsibilities Treasurer Check Balancing Reconciliation Form
- Treasurer Report Treasurer Yearly Summary
Save the Dates: Ohio 4-H Horse Program Events
Make sure and mark your calendars for this year’s State Horse Events!
Secretary Book Contest – Books Due January 31st
Officer Book Contest
All books are due to the Extension Office by: January 31st. Completed books can be dropped off during office hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Additional information can be found in the 4-H Member Handbook.
For a copy of the rubric utilized to score the books, please visit:
- Secretary Book contest information and rubric
4-H Club Secretary Book Contest- The Contest is proudly sponsored and funded each year by the family of Robert L. Hillman who was a 4-H advisor for many years in Pickaway County. Mr. Hillman believed strongly in teaching and practicing quality record keeping within the structure of the 4-H program. He continued to support his grandchildren, Adam, Milea, and Sarah Maxwell, in their 4-H endeavors in Fairfield County until his death in 2003. To continue his long-standing commitment to the tradition of record keeping and the 4-H program, his family is proud to sponsor this competition in his memory. When the Secretary’s Book is complete, it should document the activities by its members for one year. It becomes a historical document to be enjoyed for years to come as individuals review it with fondness and memories. Please submit a stamped thank you note to the sponsor of this award with your entry for The Maxwell Family, 7495 Eversole Rd NW, Carroll, OH 43112.
4-H Secretary Book Award Schedule:
- Three-star book ratings: First place $100 Second place $75 Third place $50
- Two-star book ratings: First place $50 Second place $35 Third place $20
- One-star book ratings: No cash prize
Only 3 cash awards will be distributed in a given year.
Ohio 4-H & FFA Hocking Night – Explore CFAES at Ohio State – Register by 2/20/25
Passing along an exciting opportunity from CFAES Undergraduate Admissions at The Ohio State University. Please see the attached document for additional details about Ohio 4-H & FFA Hockey Night, happening on Thursday, February 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Registration closes on February 20.
This event is a wonderful chance for groups to:
- Explore CFAES: Take a guided tour of classrooms, labs, and facilities.
- Engage with Faculty and Students: Meet academic staff and student leaders, discover CFAES majors and student organizations, and participate in a fun careers game to win prizes!
Groups are welcome to bring dinner to enjoy on campus before attending the hockey game against Michigan at 8 PM.
Space is limited, so register early! Use the following link to sign up: Register Now!
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact CFAES Undergraduate Admissions at stein.575@osu.edu or 614-247-6685.
4-H & FFA Hockey Night Invite Email – 2025
Fairfield County 4-H Members – Evelyn Hill and Reagan Thomas selected to attend the National 4-H Conference!
Congrats to Fairfield County 4-Hers, Evelyn Hill and Reagan Thomas, who were selected to represent Ohio 4-H at the National 4-H Conference in March. They will attend this event with six additional Ohio 4-H members.
Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The nationally recognized event is developing the next generation of leaders. Experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with 4-H’ers from around the world. During the Conference, delegates will become familiar with the government and future career opportunities and share their voice with federal agencies and congressional committees. For more information on the National 4-H Conference, click here.
Youth Opportunity: Ohio Beef Youth Council
Please see the attached message from Elizabeth Harsh with Ohio Cattleman’s that includes a press release about the Ohio Beef Council & OCA’s new Ohio Beef Youth Council opportunity and an invite to the launch. Please forward to youth members who may be interested in this opportunity!
Note there is no cost to attend, but attendees must register for the launch event.