Month: January 2025

NEW Fulton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program Open House

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NEW THIS YEAR! Shooting Sports Projects will be available for youth in ANY Fulton County 4-H Club! The project is still required to be taken under the supervision of a certified 4-H shooting sports instructor, but youth will no longer be required to join a “shooting sports club” to take the project. Intead, there will be a county program where youth in the project will receive instruction from certified shooting sports instructors in the county.
There are two open house opportunities scheduled for advisors, parents and youth to learn more about the projects and how this will work. Shooting will also be offered at these open houses so the youth can try out the equipment and have a little fun hitting some targets!
There is NO COST for youth to participate in the open houses or the project. All equipment and ammunition is provided. Projects available include Archery, Hunting and Wildlife, Living History, Muzzleloader, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun.
Please share this information out! If a youth isn’t currently in 4-H, we will help direct them to a local club.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kim Baker at 419-699-4166 or kim@hoppinandtrottin.com.

2025 Livestock Quality Assurance Opportunities **NEW COMPLETION DEADLINE**

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As outlined in the announcement shared on December 15, 2024, there is a new completion deadline (THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025) for all youth intending to exhibit livestock at the 2025 Fulton County Junior Fair.

2025 NW Ohio Livestock QA Flyer

Registration and Other Instructions

QA registration and additional neighboring county dates and info can be found at go.osu.edu/NWOhioQA. All of these sessions will be accepted as QA certification, some are in-person, some are virtual. IF YOU ATTEND QA OUT-OF-COUNTY, IT IS THE EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THEIR CERTIFICATE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN May 15, 2025 TO THE FULTON COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE.

QA requirements can also be completed through your community club, or local FFA advisor, if eligible.

Date  Type  Time  Location  Presenter 
January 21
Tuesday 		 Zoom  6:30 pm  Zoom  Megan Schulte Williams County  
February 12
Wednesday 		 In Person  3:30 pm   Fairview Elementary
Sherwood 		 Teresa Johnson
Defiance County 
March 27 Thursday   Zoom  6:30 pm  Zoom  Morgan Parcher
Henry County 
April 9 Wednesday  In Person  3:30 pm  Ayersville HS Commons   Teresa Johnson
Defiance County  
April 10
Thursday 		 Zoom  6:30 pm  Beginner’s Guide to Livestock Projects  General Session followed by breakout sessions by county 
April 17
Thursday 		 Zoom  6:30 pm  Zoom  Sara Lewis
Fulton County 
April 21
Monday  		 In Person  6:30 pm  Gillette Building
Williams Co Fairgrounds 		 Megan Schulte Williams County 
April 24
Thursday April 24
Thursday 		 In Person

 

In Person  

 6:30 pm

 

7:30 pm 

 Henry County Crossroads Church (Napoleon)  

 

Pettisville Jr. High School

Gymnasium

 Morgan Parcher
Henry County Pettisville 4-H & FFA Advisors

Fulton County
May 10
Saturday 		 In Person  10:00 am  Henry County Crossroads Church (Napoleon)  Morgan Parcher
Henry County 
May 13
Tuesday 		 In Person  6:30 pm   Fulton Co Extension Wauseon  Sara Lewis
Fulton County 
May 14
Wednesday 		 In Person  3:30 pm  Tinora Elementary
Cafeteria 		 Teresa Johnson
Defiance County 

2025 Fulton County 4-H Calendar

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2025 Fulton County 4-H Calendar

  1. Please see the above linked 2025 4-H Calendar. NOTE: other dates may be added, subject to change; notification of changes and updates will be emailed to members and volunteers.
  2. The calendar has been, and will continue to be updated and available 24/7 through the blog website here for the most up-to-date information. Again, we will provide communicated changes to the schedule as soon as possible if/when those instances arise.
  3. You can also integrate the Google calendar on the website with your personal calendar to have all Fulton County 4-H dates seamlessly added to your everyday calendar. For questions, contact Sara for assistance.

Ohio 4-H Scholarships are due February 15

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Ohio 4-H recognizes and rewards individual excellence, whether it is in project work, leadership, citizenship or community service. Please check with your county Extension office for information about county scholarships or visit the Ohio 4-H Scholarships webpage for more information. Scholarship applications are due by Saturday, Feb. 15.

Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp

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Are you interested in growing as a leader alongside your peers? Consider attending Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp (held June 1-5 at 4-H Camp Ohio)!

This camp is a premiere leadership development opportunity that offers participants engaging sessions in topics such as motivation, communication, teamwork, and more! While at camp, participants are actively learning AND teaching their peers! This opportunity is open to Ohio 4-H members ages 14-18 – contact your county 4-H professional for more information on cost, scholarships, and registration or visit go.osu.edu/leadershipcamp for additional information! County commitment forms are due March 15 and must be submitted by county 4-H staff.

Beyond Ready

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Ohio 4-H is building a ready generation in a world of change.

We equip youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. Through 4-H, we offer opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future.

Learn more about Beyond Ready here or by watching our informational video:

 

2025 Fulton County Older Youth Opportunities

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The leadership experiences listed below are opportunities for teens wishing to learn and grow their skills as leaders. Determined by a selection committee, delegates who are selected from the pool of applicants for each camp or workshop will receive a scholarship–full or partial–to attend through support from the Fulton County 4-H Endowment Fund. Specific details, including dates, descriptions, eligibility and cost, are outlined in the Opportunity Menu found below. Interested applicants should complete the 2025 Fulton County OYO Interest Form and submit no later than January 15, 2025. Delegates will be selected by a committee during a review process of all applications.

Making eXtreme Counselors
Ohio 4-H Conference
Buckeye Leadership Workshop
State Leadership Camp
Camp Canopy
4-H Shooting Sports Camp
Citizenship Washington Focus
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp
Carving New Ideas

Opportunity Menu

2025 Fulton OYO Interest Form – Should be emailed to fulton4h@osu.edu OR mailed/dropped off at the Fulton County OSU Extension Office (8770 State Route 108, Suite A, Wauseon, OH 43567).

 

Due: January 15, 2025