Author: Adrienne Anderson

4-H Teen News!

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Ready to learn about 4-H opportunities, service ideas, and project spotlights? Check out the latest issue of the Ohio 4-H Teen News!

This month’s highlights include:

  • Project Spotlight: 4-H Around the Globe! Ever wonder what 4-H is like in other countries? This project encourages curiosity and respect for different cultures, traditions, and youth programs worldwide.
  • Community Service Ideas: Get inspired with easy ways your 4-H club can clean up local areas like parks, fairgrounds, or schools.
  • Scholarship Central: Learn about various statewide and county-level Ohio 4-H scholarships available to recognize your leadership and service. Many deadlines traditionally fall in mid-February, so check with your local Extension office now!
  • TLC Updates: See what the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council is planning for the Ohio 4-H Conference and find out when applications for TLC positions will open (Summer 2026).

Read the full update: https://buckeyemailosu-my.sharepoint.com/…/IQAwBedgTEeq…

National 4-H Animal Science Career Night

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National 4-H Animal Science Career Night!

  • December 18, 2025
  • 7–8pm EST
  • FREE for youth in grades 7–13 (ages 12–19)

Join us for an exciting evening with two incredible guest speakers from the animal science industry! Hear real-world career insights, ask questions, and explore future pathways in animal science.

Featured Speakers:

  • Mr. Jack Ward – Executive Vice President, American Hereford Association
  • Mr. Sam Cohen – Zoological Supervisor, Busch Gardens (Tampa, FL)

Register by December 17, 2025 at 11:59pm EST at this REGISTRATION LINK.

Questions? Contact: mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu

SAVE THE DATE: Adventure Training at 4-H Camp Ohio

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4-H Camp Ohio will hold their annual Adventure Training on May 2, 2026. This program is designed to train volunteers to lead the various Adventure Programs at 4-H Camp Ohio.

Adventure Tower – Must be 18 years or older.

  • Zipline
  • Climbing Wall
  • Rappelling

Flying Squirrel – Must be 18 years or older.

High Ropes – Must be 18 years or older.

Team Challenge – Must be 15 years or older.

To register to attend the training, please visit the Ohio 4-H Camp website.

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Ohio Youth Institute

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Ohio 4-H is excited to share information about the 2026 Ohio Youth Institute (OYI)—a signature youth leadership and global learning opportunity offered in partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation and The Ohio State University. OYI helps young people explore real-world solutions to food insecurity while strengthening their research, communication, critical thinking, and civic engagement skills.

The 2026 Ohio Youth Institute will take place on:

April 13, 2026

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

About the Opportunity

High school students (grades 9–12) who participate will:

  • Research a global challenge impacting food security
  • Develop and submit a 3–5-page Global Challenge Paper
  • Present their findings at OYI to peers and experts
  • Be recognized as a Borlaug Scholar

Paper submission and registration deadline: April 1, 2026. More information can be found at: http://worldfoodprize.org/ohio

Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application

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Current High School Seniors enrolled in 4-H are encouraged to apply for the Ohio 4-H Scholarship. Application information can be found HERE.

Application Opens: December 1, 2025

Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026

What Students Will Be Asked

  • Years of active Ohio 4-H membership
  • Counties of membership
  • Most impactful 4-H activities (service & leadership focus, 200 words or less)
  • 4-H achievements at club, community, state, national, or international levels (200 words or less)

 

Fall Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply Company

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Tractor Supply Company (TSC) is once again hosting their Paper Clover Campaign in all locations. The campaign runs from November 28th through December 14th. Make donations at any of the four Licking County TSC Stores. 80% of the funds raised at each store will stay in Licking County’s program to support 4-H leadership and scholarship opportunities. The monies raised helps Licking County 4-H send youth to state camps and national trips.

Heath: 2035 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056

Johnstown: 659 W Coshocton St., Johnstown, OH 43031

Newark: 315 Deo Dr., Newark, OH 43055

Pataskala: 11309 Broad St SW, Pataskala, OH 43062

2025 Achievement Night Results

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Licking County 4-H Achievement and Awards Night on Thursday, November 20th. We were so happy to celebrate our youth and volunteers for this year. Please take the time to see who all we celebrated!

2025 Achievement and Awards Night Program

2025 Achievement and Awards Night Results

2025 Licking County Friend of 4-H Recipients:

The Duzan Family: Stacy, Mel, and Kinsey Duzan

 

 

The Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Anna Jeffries and Hannah Goodwin

 

Carrie Lewis

REMINDER: 2026 Market Steer and Heifer Weigh-In Information

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4-H and FFA members planning to exhibit a MARKET STEER or MARKET HEIFER at the 2026 Hartford Fair… Please know that the online survey is now open that will allow you to register your steer or heifer for weigh-in! | https://go.osu.edu/2026HartfordWeighIn | The survey must be completed for each market steer or heifer coming to weigh-in by no later than noon on Friday, December 5.

WEIGH-IN will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 (8-10 a.m.) at the Hartford Fairgrounds (Grubb Arena). All steers must be castrated and dehorned prior to weigh-in, and all calves must have an 840 USDA tag, or be prepared to purchase one during weigh-in.

State 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp

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The Licking County 4-H Committee, in partnership with the Licking County 4-H Shooting Sports Committee, will be choosing two 4-H members, who are currently completing Grades 3-6, to participate in State 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp. State 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Camp is a residential camp, and will be held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio during June 12-14, 2026.

Please note that applicants do NOT need to be enrolled in a 4-H Shooting Sports project to apply.

Complete the APPLICATION and return to the Licking County Extension Office by Friday, January 17, 2026.

 

4-H Books / OSU Extension Publication Price Increase

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OSU Extension Publishing raised the cost of all publications (including 4-H project/resource books) on November 1st. Most 4-H project books will now be $12.00 with some of the larger books costing more. This is the price you will pay when purchasing books from our office. You can also purchase books directly from the OSU Extension Publishing website, however, the price is higher there plus there is a cost for shipping. We wanted to make our families and advisors aware of this change so that you can keep it in mind as you plan for the 2026 4-H year.

The 2026 Project Guide is now available online at https://ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/family-guide so that you can review which projects are continuing, discontinued, being revised, or are new. Families that had a member and/or advisor enrolled in 4-H in 2025 should receive a copy in the mail in January 2026. In the Project Guide, any book without a price listed is the new standard price of $12. Books that are a different cost will have the specific price listed at the end of the project description. Now is a great time to start looking at the project opportunities for next year!