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
State Opportunity
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
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.
Take the Leap Career Readiness Program
On behalf of the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, we would like to introduce you to the 2021 Take the Leap Year Program. Thanks to the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board, Take the Leap Year is a teen-led, five-month free program available to Ohio 4-H Teens ages 13-18. The goal is to help teens from Ohio gain leadership skills, career development skills, and learn how to establish and maintain goals. They will learn these skills through programming, journaling, and working with their peers.
Registration is now open at go.osu.edu/taketheleap and due January 24, 2021.
More information about the program:
The program will be meeting virtually on the third Wednesday of each month February-May. There will be two meetings in June, with one on the second Wednesday of the month and on the fourth Wednesday. These workshops will be held in the evening. Each session will have different themes taught by teen leaders. Prior to beginning in February, registered participants will receive a package in the mail with supplies for the program.
Below are the following plans with the corresponding months:
- February: This meeting will be an introduction to the program. Throughout the program, we are challenging teens to pick one word to apply to all aspects of their life. This word can help them reach their goals.
- March: Working with teens to develop a 5-year plan to help them determine what they would like to accomplish in the near future.
- April: Teens will learn professionalism skills that will benefit them in their later careers. They will learn about resume building, elevator pitches, business cards, and much more!
- May: Participants will learn about state opportunities within the Ohio 4-H program.
- June (2nd Wednesday): Q& A with 4-H alumni and the opportunity to learn about several career paths.
- June (4th Wednesday): Closing Ceremony
If you or any of your teens have questions please contact TLC Officers Avalon Havan (ava.havan@gmail.com) or Nat Kresic (natkresic@gmail.com), or TLC Advisors Kayla Oberstadt (oberstadt.1@osu.edu), Frances Foos (foos.61@osu.edu), or Sarah Longo (longo.79@osu.edu).
January is Ohio 4-H Mental Health Month
January is Mental Health Month and we encourage you to check out what Ohio 4-H is offering. The following activities are happening live (virtually) throughout the month. Registration is required to receive the link.
- January 6th, 6:00pm: Volunteer Training: Mental Health 101
- January 12th, 5:30pm: Mindful Wellness Activity
- January 13th, 6:00pm: Volunteer Training: Typical Adolescence vs. Emerging Mental Health Problems
- January 19th, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#1 in series)
- January 20th, 6:00pm: Volunteer Training: Trauma Informed Approaches
- January 26th, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#2 in series)
- January 27th, 6:00pm: Volunteer Training: Suicide and Non-Suicidal Self Injury
- February 2nd, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#3 in series)
- February 9th, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#4 in series)
- February 16th, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#5 in series)
- February 23rd, 5:30pm: Youth Special Interest Club: Healthy Body Healthy Mind (#6 in series)
You can also access Mental Health tip sheets, a review of the Your Thoughts Matter: Navigating Mental Health 4-H project book, and an activity card for you to complete during January.
All these dates, links, and resources can be found at go.osu.edu/MentalHealthMonth.