Month: September 2025

Ignite by 4-H

by

Ignite by 4-H is a national summit designed to bring high school youth (between 14-18) together from across the country and give them the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer in different tracks including Agriscience, Animal Science, Community Accelerators, Healthy Living and STEM. (CWF at Ignite is not included in this application process, please contact your county 4-H professional to learn more). A hallmark of Ignite is the Lead to Change campaign which empowers youth to be Agents of Change where you (as a delegation) will create and present a proposal to address issues within your community. The best proposals are then awarded funding for implementation. In 2026, Ignite by 4-H returns for youth to attend in-person in Washington D. C. during March 25-29, 2026.

Who:                         High School Aged Teens (14-18) interested in Agriscience, Animal Science, Community Accelerators, Healthy Living and STEM

Where:                    Washington, DC (Washington Hilton – 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC)

When:                      Wednesday, March 25th – Sunday, March 29th

Application:          Apply online at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by September 19th at 8:59pm

Cost:                         Selected delegates will have summit registration and travel expenses covered

For more information, please visit go.osu.edu/4HIgniteOhio

4-H Tractor Clubs for 2025-2026

by

Licking County 4-H Tractor Clubs are starting up for the 2025-2026 season. Learn more about large equipment, engines, petroleum power, and ATVs in a hands-on, experiential setting. Youth ages 14 and older can complete the Tractor Operator’s Certification Program which will allow them to operate large equipment on family farms or as an employee. Licking County has two tractor clubs. Review the flyer HERE or below to see when/where each club meets and who to contact to join.

All About Goats Webinar

by

The Fall 2025 series of the All About Goats! webinar will take place starting on September 22nd. Each webinar will take place from 7:00-8:00pm and features a different topic. Register at go.osu.edu/AllAboutGoats25.

September 22 – Goat Health and Care

October 6 – Farm Business and Management

October 20 – Goat Processing

November 3 – Livestock Marketing

November 17 – Hay and Grain Production

December 1 – Coyote Management

December 15 – Open Forum: Ask Me Anything

 

4-H Achievement Form Virtual Workshop

by

The Ohio 4-H Achievement Record is a 4-H members’ path to national trips and opportunities! Join us virtually on October 12 to learn more about what the 4-H Achievement Record is and how to get started! RSVP today at go.osu.edu/AchForm2025 or find more information at https://ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarships.

PLEASE NOTE: This virtual workshop falls AFTER our achievement form deadline. This can still be a helpful session to sit in on for ideas on how to improve your forms in the future.

2026 Food and Fashion Board Application

by

The application for the 2026 Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board now available and is due by November 15, 2025. To be eligible to apply, members must at least 14 years old as of January 1, 2026. Members are NOT required to take a foods or clothing project in the current year that they are serving on the board, but should show an interested in 4-H foods and clothing projects and have taken those projects at some point during the 4-H career. Members will serve in a leadership role to support the food and clothing project areas. Members will plan and host workshops, help with judging, plan and run the style revue, and host other events to support our Licking County 4-H members. The application is due by Interviews will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 3:00-4:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm. Please reach out to Adrienne Anderson (anderson.1410@osu.edu) to schedule and interview time.

2025 Fall Horse Banquet

by

The Licking County 4-H Horse & Pony Council will host their annual Fall Banquet on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Horse project members and advisors are encouraged to attend.

When: 3:00-5:00pm

Where: Broad Peak – 6623 Summit Rd, Pataskala, OH 43062

Agenda:

Refreshments
Club Introductions
State Fair & 4-H Year Recognition
Beeson Award
Scholarship Awards

Please RSVP to Laura Tyler: cmteamlt@gmail.com or 614.619.2900

2025 Farm Science Review

by

The 2025 Farm Science Review will take place September 16-18, 2025 in London, OH. The Farm Science Review is open 8:00am-5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8:00am-4:00pm on Thursday. The Farm Science Review is packed full of programs, demonstrations, activities, and vendors. You can purchase tickets online at the link above or tickets can be purchased at our office and several other businesses in the county. Pre-sale tickets purchased through our office or one of the other local business must be purchased by Monday, September 15th, otherwise, you can purchase tickets online or when you arrive to the Farm Science Review.