Month: January 2022

USDA Farm Service Agency Youth Loans Available to 4-H Members

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes operating loans of up to $5,000 to eligible individual youths ages 10 to 20 to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects. The project must be of modest size, educational, and initiated, developed, and carried out by youths participating in 4-H clubs, FFA, tribal youth organizations, or similar agricultural-affiliated groups.

More information: Youth Loan Fact Sheet

Local Contact:

Tina Mellinger, Farm Loan Officer

Muskingum/Morgan County Office

tina.mellinger@usda.gov

740-454-2824

Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship Applications – Due January 31

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Muskingum County Junior Fair Large Animal Sale Committee Scholarship

Due January 31, 2022

Eligible applicants will receive up to $500, based on available scholarship dollars and the number of applicants.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to 4-H/FFA members who graduated high school in 2021 and exhibited a market goat, hog, lamb or steer at the 2021 Muskingum County Junior Fair.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2021. Fall 2021 grades must be submitted with the application.
  • Applicants must have earned at least a 2.50 grade point average.

Application: Large Animal Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship Application

 

Muskingum County Junior Fair Small Animal Sale Committee Scholarship

Due January 31, 2022

One applicant will be selected from each species (poultry and rabbits) to receive a $250 scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Open to 4-H/FFA members who graduated high school in 2021 and exhibited a market poultry or rabbit project at the 2021 Muskingum County Junior Fair.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2021. Fall 2021 grades must be submitted with the application.
  • Applicants must have earned at least a 2.50 grade point average.

Application: Small Animal Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship Application

4-H Camp Ohio is Hiring for 2022!

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Warm, out-going, authentic, passionate and inspiring? Raise your hand if that’s you! 4-H Camp Ohio is HIRING PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS for their seasonal positions (March-November). If you have a passion for youth development and the outdoors, we want you.

Some of the prerequisites include:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School graduate, additional education preferred.
  • Experience and interest in program development and education.
  • Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
  • CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and AED training to be completed by the first day of employment.
  • Lifeguard certification is highly preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
  • Must love camp!!!

What we offer:

  • 4-H Camp Ohio pays a competitive rate and specific salary is based on qualifications and experience.
  • Room, Board and Meals provided during program times.
  • Laundry facilities provided.
  • All necessary adventure, recreation and outdoor education training will be provided in house.

Head to https://www.4hcampohio.org/employment-opportunities.html for more information about this role and the adventure that awaits. APPLY TODAY! Applications are open now through February (unless filled prior).

Please contact Jaymie Dumican at programs.campohio@gmail.com with any questions regarding the Program Instructor position.