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

Download from our website: https://muskingum.osu.edu/4hcalendar

Muskingum County Junior Fair Large Animal Sale Committee Scholarship

• 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

• 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

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.

Congratulations to our 2021 Tenured Volunteers!

This is not a complete 2022 Calendar.

The complete calendar will be released in January.

January

• Early January – 2021 4-H families will be mailed a 2022 Family Guide by the State 4-H Office
• The Extension Office will notify organizational volunteers when enrollment materials are available.

31        2021 Club Year End Paperwork Survey Due, sent directly to organizational volunteers in January. Submission is required to get 2022 enrollment materials.

31        New 4-H Volunteer Application Due

31        Muskingum County 4-H Scholarship Application Due

February 1 – March 1

Volunteers returning from 2021 must complete Mandatory Volunteer Training during this time frame. More details will be sent in mid-late January. There will be two options for completing:

• Complete Required Online Modules in Scarlet Canvas
• Complete In-Person Training Session on February 21, 6-8 p.m. at the Extension Office. Only one session will be offered. This training will require pre-registration and will be first-come, first-serve.

February

15        4-H Online opens for enrollment

March

1          Cross County Lines Request Forms Due

1          Deadline to Complete New Volunteer Application Process, Returning Volunteer Training Requirements

6-13     Ohio/Muskingum County 4-H Week

9          4-H Kick-Off

24        Livestock Committees

April

1          4-H Enrollment Deadline

15        Club Constitution (New Clubs Only), Club By-laws, Club Information Sheet, Club Calendar and Club Charter Due

15        Winning 4-H Plan Request Forms Due

15        Campership Applications Due

18        QA Test-Out Opportunity, 2-4 p.m.

28        QA Test-Out Opportunity, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

28        Livestock Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m.

May

7          Livestock Quality Assurance, Horse Education Program, All Species Livestock Clinic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

9          Livestock Quality Assurance, 6-8 p.m.

12        Junior Camp Registration Deadline

26        Livestock Committees

June

2          Cloverbud Camp Registration Deadline

6          Market Goat & Lamb Registration, 4-7 p.m.

6          Breeding Rabbit Registration, 6-8 p.m.

9-13     4-H Junior Camp, 4-H Camp Ohio

18        PAS Show, Horse Arena

22        Early Still Project Judging by appointment

24        Cloverdude Camp @ KD Guest Ranch

28        Early Judging by appointment

July

6          Still Project Judging, Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks Contest

13        Livestock Skillathon

18        Cloverbud Night with Junior Leaders

20        Royalty & Ambassador Contests

21        Market Rabbit Registration

28        Livestock Committees

August

14-20   Muskingum County Fair

September

22        Livestock Committees

28        4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet

November

15        Youth Opportunities Applications Due

December

1          New Camp Counselor Selection Night, 6-8 p.m.

7          Youth Opportunities/Junior Fair Board Interviews, by appointment

TBA     Steer Weigh In

OCTOBER

4                 4-H Committee Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m.

TBA           Junior Fair Liaison Committee, if needed

NOVEMBER

1                New Volunteer Applications Available – you can already find it online: muskingum.osu.edu/join

11              Office Closed – Veteran’s Day Observed

15              Youth Opportunities Applications Due – find them online: muskingum.osu.edu/olderyouth

15              4-H Committee Applications Due – find it online: muskingum.osu.edu/4hcommittee

25-26       Office Closed – Thanksgiving

DECEMBER

1                New Camp Counselor Selection Night, 6-8 p.m. New Camp Counselor Selection Night is rescheduled for January 13.

6               4-H Committee Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. The next 4-H Committee Meeting will take place February 7.

8              Youth Opportunities Interviews, by appointment Youth Opportunities Interviews for State Trips & Camps and 4-H Ambassadors is rescheduled for January 24.

8              Junior Fair Board Interviews, by appointment at the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, Senior Fair Office

13            Market Steer Weigh-in, 6-8 p.m., Muskingum Livestock Auction Company – 2022 Market Steer Weigh-In Details

23 & 24 Office Closed – Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Observed

31           Club Reorganization Survey Due These questions will be asked on the 2021 Year End Paperwork Survey, which includes the Financial Summary and Club Participation Form. This survey will be sent directly to organizational volunteers in early to mid-January and is due January 31. The year-end paperwork survey will be required to receive enrollment materials. 

2022 Market Steer Weigh-In is scheduled for December 13, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Muskingum Livestock Auction Company. Junior Fair Livestock Committee is asking that you complete the registration form for each steer BEFORE weigh-in. It is available online: go.osu.edu/musksteer. The form must be completed by December 12 at 11:59 p.m.

Please review the following information in preparation for the event: 2022 Market Steer Weigh-In Details. This information can also be found on our website: https://muskingum.osu.edu/juniorfair. Youth enrolled in a 2021 market steer or feeder calf project who are eligible to exhibit in 2022 will also receive a letter in the mail in November.

There are great leadership opportunities available for teens involved in 4-H!  

Applications for the 2022 program year are due to the Extension Office by November 15 at 11:59 p.m. 

Opportunities include: 

• 4-H CARTEENS Volunteer 
• Junior Fair Board 
• 4-H Camp Counselor 
• 4-H Junior Leaders
• County Awards and State Award Nomination 
• State Trips and Camps – State Leadership Camp, Citizenship Washington Focus 

Find details and links to the applications on our website: https://muskingum.osu.edu/olderyouth.