Advisors

REMINDER: 2026 New 4-H Advisor Applications Are Now Available

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If you are interested in becoming a Licking County 4-H advisor for 2026, you can find the application HERE. Completed applications are due to the Licking County Extension Office by January 1, 2026. Please note that all applicants must be at least 20 years of age as of 01/01/2026 – allowing for at least one year between enrollment as a member and stepping in to an Advisor role. Applications can also be emailed to Lisa McCutcheon at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu. If you are interested in starting a new club, please turn your advisor application in as soon as possible so we can get that process started as well.

Shooting Sports Winter Workshop

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Registration is now open for the Shooting Sports Winter Workshop! Join Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports February 20-22 at 4-H Camp Ohio for an exciting and educational experience. To secure your spot, visit the link below and clock the red register button. Don’t wait— registration closed January 15 at 5:00pm. Learn more by visiting the Ohio 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor (State) Training Workshops webpage!

Please note:

  • Participants must be an APPROVED volunteer in 4-HOnline. If you are interested but have not yet gone through the Licking County 4-H Volunteer process, please plan to submit your advisor application by January 1, 2026 and then plan to attend the spring training in April.
  • If you are already an approved volunteer and plan to either renew an existing certification or to add a new certification, please let Lisa know of your plans to attend and which discipline in which you will be participating.

SAVE THE DATE: Ohio 4-H Conference

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Mark your calendar for the 2026 Ohio 4-H Conference, held March 21, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, where 4-H volunteers and teens (ages 13 and up) from across the state will come together for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. With a wide variety of educational sessions designed for all interests and experience levels, this event is a chance to grow, share ideas, and strengthen Ohio 4-H programs. Registration will open by the first week of January and must be completed through your county office—don’t miss this opportunity to help make the best better! Learn more at the Ohio 4-H Conference webpage.

 

 

REMINDER: 2025 4-H Achievement Night

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We are excited to recognize our members and advisors at the annual Licking County 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at C-TEC. Refreshments will be served starting at 6:00pm and the program will begin at 6:30pm. We are thrilled to recognize individuals who fall into the list below. While we look forward to recognizing these youth and volunteers, please know that everyone is welcome to attend this event, even if you are not getting recognized. Come cheer on your fellow 4-H members and club advisors. If you plan to attend please RSVP by visiting http://go.osu.edu/4HBanquet. Once there you will complete a very quick and simple survey that will help us gauge the number of people who will be attending. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Areas/Groups Being Recognized:

  • Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Livestock & Skillathon Winners
  • Ohio State Fair Still Project Awards: Clock Trophy, Honorable Mention, Outstanding of the Day
  • Dairy Judging Contest Award Winners
  • 4-H Band Leadership
  • Commodity Royalty Representatives
  • Licking County Teen Leadership: Camp Counselors, Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board, Food & Fashion Board, 4-H CARTEENS
  • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership: Teen Leadership Council, Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistant
  • 4-H Achievement Record Awards: Project Area Awards, State and National Trip Recipients, and Scholarship Recipients
  • “I Dare You” Award Recipients
  • Honor Clubs
  • Club Charter for New Clubs
  • Licking County 4-H Committee
  • Licking County 4-H Advisors
  • 4-H Volunteers: Quality Assurance Instructors, Hartford Fair Senior Fair Board, 4-H Camp Volunteers, Skill-a-thon Facilitators, Project Interview Judges
  • Friend of 4-H Announcement

2026 New 4-H Advisor Applications Are Now Available

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If you are interested in becoming a Licking County 4-H advisor for 2026, you can find the application HERE. Completed applications are due to the Licking County Extension Office by January 1, 2026. Please note that all applicants must be at least 20 years of age as of 01/01/2026 – allowing for at least one year between enrollment as a member and stepping in to an Advisor role. Applications can also be emailed to Lisa McCutcheon at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu. If you are interested in starting a new club, please turn your advisor application in as soon as possible so we can get that process started as well.

2025 4-H Achievement Night

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We are excited to recognize our members and advisors at the annual Licking County 4-H Achievement Night on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at C-TEC. Refreshments will be served starting at 6:00pm and the program will begin at 6:30pm. We are thrilled to recognize individuals who fall into the list below. While we look forward to recognizing these youth and volunteers, please know that everyone is welcome to attend this event, even if you are not getting recognized. Come cheer on your fellow 4-H members and club advisors. If you plan to attend please RSVP by visiting http://go.osu.edu/4HBanquet. Once there you will complete a very quick and simple survey that will help us gauge the number of people who will be attending. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Areas/Groups Being Recognized:

  • Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Livestock & Skillathon Winners
  • Ohio State Fair Still Project Awards: Clock Trophy, Honorable Mention, Outstanding of the Day
  • Dairy Judging Contest Award Winners
  • 4-H Band Leadership
  • Commodity Royalty Representatives
  • Licking County Teen Leadership: Camp Counselors, Hartford Fair Junior Fair Board, Food & Fashion Board, 4-H CARTEENS
  • Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership: Teen Leadership Council, Ohio 4-H Event Youth Assistant
  • 4-H Achievement Record Awards: Project Area Awards, State and National Trip Recipients, and Scholarship Recipients
  • “I Dare You” Award Recipients
  • Honor Clubs
  • Club Charter for New Clubs
  • Licking County 4-H Committee
  • Licking County 4-H Advisors
  • 4-H Volunteers: Quality Assurance Instructors, Hartford Fair Senior Fair Board, 4-H Camp Volunteers, Skill-a-thon Facilitators, Project Interview Judges
  • Friend of 4-H Announcement

Tractor and Machinery Safety In-Service

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TRACTOR and MACHINERY SAFETY IN-SERVICE 

for EXTENSION, HIGHSCHOOL AG TEACHERS, and OTHER TRACTOR ENTHUSAISTS & VOLUNTEERS

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2025

10AM – 3PM

LOCATION: MOLLY CAREN AG CENTER – GWYNNE CONSERVATION CABIN, LONDON, OHIO

This in-service program is designed for instructors who would like to offer tractor safety courses for a variety of audiences: young workers, new & beginning farmers, and women in agriculture.

Learn the federal regulations for hiring youth and how to issue a Department of Labor training certificate for students wanting to work (for hire) on farms before age 16. This credential is also a great resume builder for any age.

Panel sessions will identify agricultural-friendly partners to help you teach and sponsor a tractor course in your area.

PROGRAM AGENDA 

9:30-10 AM – Registration with light breakfast snacks 

10:00AM – Welcome, Introductions & Overview 

  • The Why’s of Teaching Tractor Safety
  • Youth Labor Laws for Agriculture
  • Resources for Teaching Safe Tractor Operation

11:30AM – Lunch, with Panel Discussion 

  • Working Together: school & community courses
  • Women in Ag trainings
  • New & beginning farmer programs

1:00PM – Hands-On Training:

  • Written test and issuing training certificates
  • Skills and pre-operation stations Driving courses

2:55PM – Q & A, Wrap-up and Evaluation 

3:00PM – Adjourn 

REGISTRATION: $25 includes lunch

Payment can be made online with credit card or by check made payable to The Ohio State University.

Registration LINK: https://web.cvent.com/event/54059015-dd60-4106-8283-ca6f42b6b702/summary

Registration deadline: Nov 7. 2025

National 4-H Week 2025

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National 4-H Week will take place October 5-11, 2025. Show your 4-H pride throughout the week and join other 4-H members, volunteers, alumni, and families as we celebrate 4-H and the impact it has. Check out two ways that you can participate below…

Monday, October 6th – Paint the Nation GREEN! Wear green on Monday!

Let’s paint the nation green! We’ll be kicking off National 4-H Week with a bold splash of Ohio 4-H spirit. Whether it’s a green hat, shirt, face paint, or even green socks—show the world you’re Beyond Ready with 4-H! Snap a pic in your best green gear, tag @national4H, and help us flood social media with the power of Ohio 4-H. Let’s light up every feed with your boldest green!

 

 

Thursday, October 9th – 4-H For Good! Make a difference in Licking County!

Let’s shine a light on the good! Thursday, it’s all about celebrating the impact Ohio 4-H’ers are making in their communities—and the volunteers, leaders, and mentors helping us grow. From leading service projects to lending a helping hand, we’re showing what it means to be Beyond Ready with 4-H. Know someone making a difference? Or are you making change happen? Post a shoutout, share your story, and tag @national4H using #National4HWeek. Let’s fill every feed with positivity and the power of 4-H!

REMINDER: 2025 Fall Horse Banquet

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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

Honor Club Application

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Honor Club Applications are due September 1st.  We challenge each and every club to complete the form this year… You’re all doing great things – so allow us to recognize you and your members! You can find the form online: 4-H Club Advisor Resources  > Club Resource Book Information and Materials > Tab 4 (https://licking.osu.edu/sites/licking/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/4HClubAdvisors/2025%20Honor%20Club%20Application.pdf)