OSU Extension is hosting an educational webinar focused on the health, nutrition, and economics of Dairy Beef Feeders. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm. Register to participate at go.osu.edu/dbf2025.
Virtual Opportunity
Explore Maine’s Aquaculture Industry with Virtual Field Trips from Maine 4-H
Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are an innovative way for youth to explore and learn about places and people that would otherwise be infeasible! These immersive, online experiences bring Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry to life—no travel required.
Accessible at no cost, the Virtual Field Trips are designed to break down geographical and financial barriers, making high-quality, hands-on learning available to all. Register online to receive a link to the VFTs. Each field trip also comes with complimentary 4-H activity guides and lesson plans to help facilitate meaningful engagement with youth.
The first VFT currently available features the University of Maine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a large-scale, land-based aquaculture facility in Franklin, Maine. Additional virtual field trips are in development and will be rolled out throughout 2025 and 2026. These experiences offer insight into seafood production, workforce development, career exploration, and STEM concepts related to aquaculture technologies.
To register for a virtual field trip, visit extension.umaine.edu/hancock/aquaculture/vft.
For more information: contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional at carla.scocchi@maine.edu.
Explore Maine’s Aquaculture Industry with Virtual Field Trips from Maine 4-H
Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are an innovative way for youth to explore and learn about places and people that would otherwise be infeasible! These immersive, online experiences bring Maine’s thriving aquaculture industry to life—no travel required.
Accessible at no cost, the Virtual Field Trips are designed to break down geographical and financial barriers, making high-quality, hands-on learning available to all. Register online to receive a link to the VFTs. Each field trip also comes with complimentary 4-H activity guides and lesson plans to help facilitate meaningful engagement with youth.
The first VFT currently available features the University of Maine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a large-scale, land-based aquaculture facility in Franklin, Maine. Additional virtual field trips are in development and will be rolled out throughout 2025 and 2026. These experiences offer insight into seafood production, workforce development, career exploration, and STEM concepts related to aquaculture technologies.
To register for a virtual field trip, visit extension.umaine.edu/hancock/aquaculture/vft.
For more information: contact Carla Scocchi, 4-H Youth Development Professional at carla.scocchi@maine.edu.
Meet the Authors of Mentoring: Leadership in Action!
Are you a 4-H member looking to lead, or do you know one who is? If so, register for National 4-H’s Meet the Authors Webinar on October 30, 2024! Authors Gwen Soule and Lisa Brenner will showcase the Ohio 4-H project, Mentoring: Leadership in Action. In this project, youth can refine their skills as a mentor and be the one a younger member looks up to for reassurance and guidance. This project is for youth 13 or older with at least two years of 4-H experience.
Register for the webinar and mark your calendar today!
4-H Achievement Form Virtual Workshop
The Ohio 4-H Achievement Record is a 4-H members’ path to national trips and opportunities! Join us virtually on October 20 to learn more about what the 4-H Achievement Record is and how to get started! RSVP today at go.osu.edu/AchForm2024 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.
All About Goats Fall Webinar Series
The Ohio State University Extension Small Ruminants Team is hosting a 6-part All About Goats! Fall Webinar series. This webinar series is going to answer producers burning questions concerning their own herd and help new producers start their herds. Whether you are thinking about or currently raising Dairy or Meat goats- this webinar is for you! All youth livestock exhibitors are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/allaboutgoatsfall
CareerNext: Are You Ready?
Ohio 4-H proudly announces the debut of CareerNext: Are You Ready?, an innovative online course designed to equip young individuals with the skills and confidence needed to excel in the dynamic landscape of tomorrow’s workforce.
As the career landscape evolves rapidly, Ohio 4-H recognizes the importance of preparing youth for forthcoming challenges and opportunities. CareerNext stands as a comprehensive program integrating practical knowledge, interactive modules, and real-world scenarios to empower participants to explore various career paths, hone critical skills, and make informed decisions about their future.
Key features of the online course include interactive learning modules covering resume building, interview techniques, post-secondary education, and financial literacy. Participants also benefit from expert guidance, flexible learning options, hands-on activities, and resources for career exploration.
For more information about CareerNext: Are You Ready?, visit: https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/careernext-are-you-ready-0
General Livestock Judging Webinars – Sheep 101
Want to learn more about General Livestock Judging? The Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Design Team has worked with OSU Livestock Judging Coaches to provide a series of monthly webinars throughout the year so both coaches and members can learn more about General Livestock Judging.
The March webinar is focused on Sheep!
General Livestock Judging: Sheep 101
April 15, 2024
7:00-8:00pm
Join the Zoom by visiting: http://go.osu.edu/LivestockEvaluation
In case you missed any of the previous month’s webinars, they can be found at: https://ohio4h.org/node/3429
Free Webinar on Cattle and Swine Care
Sunglo and Rural King have partnered to provide a free webinar for the care and management of cattle and swine that will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 7:00PM CT (7:00PM Central Time would be 8:00pm Eastern). The focus will include daily care and management, feeding, grooming, and showmanship. To participate, register HERE.
All About Goats Webinar
The Ohio State University Extension Small Ruminants Team is hosting a 6-part All About Goats! spring webinar series. This webinar series is going to answer producers burning questions concerning their own herd and help new producers start their herds. Whether you are thinking about raising Dairy or Meat goats- this webinar is for you! All youth livestock exhibitors are encouraged to attend. Registration is required and can be completed by visiting go.osu.edu/allaboutgoats
All webinars run from 7:00-8:00pm
March 11th- Getting Started with Goats
March 25th- Live Animal Evaluation
April 8th- Goat Management
April 22nd- Feeding Your Herd
May 6th- General Reproduction
May 20th- Estrus Synchronization & AI