4-H Zoo Apprentice Camp

The 4-H Zoo Apprentice Camp is a unique opportunity for 4-H’ers to explore the world of animals at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.

In this experience, the world’s largest zoological organization partners with 4-H to offer the opportunity for members to experience one-of-a-kind adventures in Busch Gardens’ 335-acre African-themed living classroom and SeaWorld’s 200-acre aquatic classroom.

4-H’ers become amateur zookeepers, assist zoo staff behind the scenes, and observe animal care sessions. In this learn-by-doing environment, members explore careers in the animal field and learn about animal conservation all while having fun in the park!

Two Camps are open to all 4-H Members 4-H Junior Zoo Apprentice Camp for youth ages 11-13 & 4-H Zoo Apprentice for youth 14+! Truly a great way to spend winter break! Register HERE.

REMINDER: Teen Awards & Opportunities Workshop

Apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences using the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. How do you know if you’re eligible?  If you are a current 4-H member who will have passed your 14th birthday (but not yet passed your 19th birthday) by January 1, 2025, you are considered to be eligible for these opportunities.  However, in order to compete for awards selection and recognition, you must complete and submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Form. Not sure how to get started or have you completed these forms in the past and would like help to make them better? Lisa will hold a Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 starting at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. Reach out to Lisa at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu to register!

Ohio Farm Bureau ExploreAg Camps

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is pleased to announce we will be hosting two free ExploreAg Camp experiences this fall! If you know of any students who would be interested in applying, please encourage them to do so by Sept. 30.

ExploreAg Overview
Purpose: Discover careers linked to agriculture and related STEM fields through a series of immersive and hands-on experiences and tours.
Who: Ohio students entering grades 9-12 in the fall, or recent high school graduates.
Cost: Free 

Learn more and apply by Sept. 30 at ExploreAg.org

2024 ExploreAg Fall Sessions

  • Oct. 11, COLT Electric Lineman Training, Mt. Gilead
  • Nov. 1, OSU Columbus Campus

ExploreAg is Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, offering free week, multi-day and day-long immersion programs for high school students. In ExploreAg, teens learn about agriculture and related STEM fields from industry experts, scientists and educators.

Questions or concerns? Contact info@exploreag.org.

Teen Awards & Opportunities Workshop

Apply for county and state achievement awards, scholarships, camps and conferences using the Ohio 4-H Achievement Record. How do you know if you’re eligible?  If you are a current 4-H member who will have passed your 14th birthday (but not yet passed your 19th birthday) by January 1, 2025, you are considered to be eligible for these opportunities.  However, in order to compete for awards selection and recognition, you must complete and submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Form. Not sure how to get started or have you completed these forms in the past and would like help to make them better? Lisa will hold a Teen Awards & Opportunity Workshop on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 starting at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. Reach out to Lisa at mccutcheon.46@osu.edu to register!

REMINDER: 4-H Project Judging Workshop

The Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board will be hosting at 4-H Project Judging Workshop on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. This workshop is designed to help members taking still projects (clothing, food, and/or special interest) know what they need to bring to project judging, what to expect when they arrive to judging, and give tips on making judging a positive experience. There will be sample projects available to view, and we will answer all of your questions. This workshop would be very beneficial to members who are new to taking still projects.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 24, 2024 at http://go.osu.edu/4HProjectWorkshop. This will allow us to know how many participants to expect for the program.

REMINDER: 4-H Project Judging Workshop

The Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board will be hosting at 4-H Project Judging Workshop on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Licking County Extension Office. This workshop is designed to help members taking still projects (clothing, food, and/or special interest) know what they need to bring to project judging, what to expect when they arrive to judging, and give tips on making judging a positive experience. There will be sample projects available to view, and we will answer all of your questions. This workshop would be very beneficial to members who are new to taking still projects.

Please RSVP by Monday, June 24, 2024 at http://go.osu.edu/4HProjectWorkshop. This will allow us to know how many participants to expect for the program.

REMINDER: Dairy Feeder Clinic and Preview Show

There will be a Dairy Feeder Clinic and Preview Show held at the Hartford Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The Clinic will begin at 11:30am with the show starting at 1:00pm. There is a $10 entry fee. This is a great opportunity for youth to receive experience showing their dairy feeder.

Show Clinic:

  • Ring Education
  • Clipping
  • Supplies
  • Nutrition

Showmanship:

  • Seniors – ages 15-18
  • Intermediate – ages 12-14
  • Beginners – ages 9-11
  • Overall Showman

Market Classes:

  • Weight classes will be determined at show
  • Championship Drive

Please contact BreAnna Laughlin at 740-755-3494 with questions.

 

REMINDER: 2024 Goat Workshops

The Goats R Us 4-H Club will be hosting two goat workshops at the Hartford Fairgrounds in Grubb Arena. The workshops will take place from 6:00-9:00pm on both Thursday, May 30th and Thursday, July 11. You can find out more about these workshops HERE.

FAMACHA© Training and Egg Floats/Counts in Small Ruminants

Learn about internal parasite issues in small ruminants and how to use FAMACHA© as a selective deworming tool.  You will also learn to do your own fecal egg counts at home.

When: Friday, June 21, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Program will start at the McCombs Farm (7780 Northridge Rd) and will end at the Licking County Extension Office

Cost: $40 (paid day of)

Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants. To register, reach out to Dean Kreager at kreager.5@osu.edu or 740-670-5315.