There’s a new group of 4-H World Changers getting ready to meet virtually–all about Film Making! It’s every Wednesday from May 12-June 2. Register at go.osu.edu/4hworldchangerssignup
State Opportunity
2021 Cloverbot Challenge
It’s time for the 2021 4-H Cloverbot Challenge! All clubs with Cloverbuds are encouraged to participate!
This year we’re going to space and the challenge happens on Mars! Cloverbuds will design a place to live on the Red Planet and create a model featuring their method of transportation. The 4-H Cloverbot Challenge will be virtual via Zoom on Monday, July 12 or Thursday, July 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. All teams must register by June 30 and new teams can order a kit to help them get started at a reduced rate thanks to support from the Ohio 4-H Foundation.
Find all the details here and blast-off for your Cloverbot Challenge!
REMINDER: 2021 Virtual Swine Day Registrations Due
Registrations to attend the 2021 Virtual Junior Swine Day are due February 16, 2021. The event will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021. The agenda for the day as well as registration information can be found here: www.go.osu.edu/jsd2021
Ohio 4-H Virtual Horse Communication Contest
Attention 4-H horse project members! Please consider participating in the Ohio 4-H Virtual Horse Communication Contest. Winners selected at this contest will represent Ohio 4-H at the national contest. For rules and registration, please visit the Ohio 4-H Horse page here. Deadline to register is March 1, 2021 and the contest will be held by Zoom on March 13, 2021.
Ohio 4-H Scholarship Application Due
Ohio 4-H recognizes and rewards individual excellence, whether it is in project work, leadership, citizenship or community service. Ohio 4-H Scholarships were established in 1976 in order to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. There are currently 36 statewide 4-H scholarships being offered. The application is due by February 15, 2021. You can review criteria as well as complete the application here.
Last Chance to Register for the 2021 Virtual Ohio 4-H Conference
There’s still time to register for the 2021 Ohio 4-H Conference – it’s virtual and it’s free! Great sessions for adults and teens with all the details at go.osu.edu/O4HC. Registrations due February 12, 2021!
2021 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees is once again sponsoring the 2021 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition.
The essay competition is open to active 4-H Club members only.
2021 Essay Topic: Immunity: Threats to Bee Colonies and Methods to Defend Against the Threats
Deadline for submission to the Ohio 4-H state office is March 29, 2021. Submit essays to Lisa Jinks, jinks.2@osu.edu by midnight. Each submitted essay will be reviewed by a panel of writing professionals and the top essay selected will be submitted for national competition. Be sure to see important requirements and guidelines on the Foundation’s website. Click here for rules and overview.
Ohio Youth Capital Challenge
There’s still time for youth interested in government and public policy to apply to be part of the Ohio Youth Capital Challenge. High School students from 4-H, FFA and the Ohio Farm Bureau work in teams to research local issues, create a policy and learn more about state and local government. Find the details and apply by Feb. 1 at https://ohio4h.org/…/just…/ohio-youth-capital-challenge
2021 Virtual Ohio 4-H Conference
The 2021 Virtual Ohio 4-H Conference will bring together 4-H volunteers and teens (age 13 and older) from across Ohio. You can participate in a variety of educational sessions that offer something for everyone! Join us as we learn from one another to make the best better for Ohio 4-H programs.
Virtual sessions will start at 9:00 am on February 20 and 7:00 pm on February 23 & 25.
Information on the conference as well as how to register can be found here.
Ohio 4-H Dairy Achievement Program
Once again, the Ohio 4-H Dairy Program will be recognizing members for their achievements throughout 2020. Participants will be recognized as Gold, Silver, or Bronze winners and will be listed on the Ohio4h.org website and Facebook page.
Information on the program can be found here. The applications spreadsheet can be found here.