Virtual Opportunity

Still Project Help Session

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The Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board will be hosting a virtual Still Project Help Session on Monday, June 5, 2023 from 2:00-4:00pm. Hop on the Zoom any time during those hours to get your questions answered about your Still Projects (clothing, food, and special interest). Not sure how to complete your project book? Have a question about your sewing pattern? Need ideas for your foods table setting? You can join at this link: https://osu.zoom.us/j/95930383113?pwd=bWs0UU9Ud2NKM1NBREVHSFJvajRVQT09

They will also be hosting a Project Judging Workshop (in-person) on Wednesday, June 28th and will have a Virtual Question and Answer session on Thursday, July 6th for any last-minute questions before judging. More details to come!

2023 Ohio State Fair Virtual Skillathons

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Virtual livestock skillathons will be available for youth to complete between May 30th and October 20th. These virtual skillathons will not be scored. They are intended as a way for youth to practice for the Ohio State Fair other skillathon contests. No pre-registration is required. Please visit https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-skillathons for more information.

Youth Poultry Webinars

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Attention poultry project members! There will be a series of poultry webinars geared specifically towards youth taking poultry projects. Experts from Ohio State University Extension will present on different topics on poultry health and well-being during the months of April and May. All session will take place from 6:00-7:30pm and since it’s virtual, you can join from anywhere!

Virtual Clothing and Textile Trainings

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The Ohio 4-H Master Clothing Educators will be hosting a series of virtual trainings for 4-H members taking clothing projects. There will be three dates, which each date focusing on a skill level.

Beginner Level:

Intermediate Level:

Advanced Level:

 

Ohio 4-H Photo Contest

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Help recognize the 4-H members, Cloverbuds, volunteers, or educators in your life who embody This is Ohio 4-H! by submitting your photos. Any 4-H member may submit photos for the This is Ohio 4-H! Photo Contest. There will be two divisions, Junior (4-H age 8-13) and Senior (4-H age 14-19). All entries must be submitted by May 17. Winners will be featured in a special Ohio 4-H Highlights newsletter and used to promote 4-H around the state. Please see attached guidelines for full details.

Submission:

Please submit a JPEG file for each photo. One photo may be submitted per category.

If you have any questions, please email ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu.

REMINDER: Virtual Club Officer Training

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Ohio 4-H is hosting a virtual 4-H Club Officer Training On Monday, February 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about holding a 4-H club office. There will also be a session for 4-H Club Advisors! Register online by Friday, February 24, 2023 by visiting http://go.osu.edu/officer. Once you register, an email confirmation with the Zoom link will be sent to the email address with which you registered.

And don’t forget, we’ll also have a county-wide officer training this year! We are happy to bring back the Club Officer Training Workshop and New Family Orientation in 2023! This event is a great opportunity for members who will be serving in an officer role to learn more about their officer role and gain hands-on experience and helpful resources so they will be better prepared to serve as an officer in 2023. Members who maybe aren’t serving in an officer role yet, but would like to learn more are also encouraged to participate!

We will also have a session for New Family Orientation to help new families learn more about what 4-H has to offer and to have their questions answered.

  • Thursday, April 20, 2023
  • 6:30-8:00pm
  • Granville High School (248 New Burg St, Granville)
  • No registration is necessary
  • Prizes offered to the 4-H clubs with greatest number of members in attendance!

Ohio 4-H Virtual Livestock Judging Contest

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How would you like to participate in a judging contest and gain judging experience from your phone? The contest began on Thursday via Facebook. Each week a class will be posted on the Ohio State – 4-H Animal Sciences Facebook page with a link to fill out your information and placing selections. It is open to participants of all ages and states. The species will include cattle, swine, sheep, and goats.

The rules are simple:

  • It is 100% FREE
  • Participate each week before results are posted
  • The contest is open to all ages
  • Results will be posted at the beginning of each week
  • The contest will run for 6 weeks

Division champions will be selected and are divided as follows:

  • Novice (0-7)
  • Junior (8-11)
  • Intermediate (12-14)
  • Senior (15-18)
  • Advanced (19+)
Check out judgingpro.com for additional species and resources.

Participate every week for a chance to be named the Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Virtual Judging Champion!

All About Sheep and Goats Webinars

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All members taking sheep and goat projects are encouraged to participate in three Zoom webinars during the month of February that focus on sheep and goat well-being. These Zoom sessions are free to attend and will feature a variety experts. Click HERE for more information and Zoom login information.

  • Thursday, February 2, 2023 – 6:00-7:30pm: Sheep and Goat Nutrition
  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – 6:00-7:30pm: Sheep and Goat Health
  • Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 6:00-7:30pm: Sheep and Goat Handling and Welfare

2023 Ohio 4-H Virtual Club Officer Training

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Ohio 4-H is hosting a virtual 4-H Club Officer Training On Monday, February 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:30pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about holding a 4-H club office. There will also be a session for 4-H Club Advisors! Register online by Friday, February 24, 2023 by visiting http://go.osu.edu/officer. Once you register, an email confirmation with the Zoom link will be sent to the email address with which you registered.