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4-H Judging Preparations
Judging
July 6 Summer Make-Up Judging 9am- By Appointment Only
This is for members who know ahead of time that they will be unable to attend Summer Judging, members that participate are not eligible for awards
July 12 Summer Judging Day 1 9am- 4pm Poultry and Rabbit Barn
July 13 Summer Judging Day 2 9am- 4pm including Swine Breeding Judging & Special Interest Judging (for State Fair) Poultry and Rabbit Barn
The judging schedule is released in June, please pay close attention to the day in which your project will be judged.
August 20 Pre-Fair Judging 9am- 4pm Jr. Fair Building
Animal Sciences
Looking for more information about animal sciences?
Avian flu got you down?
Need to know when state fair skillathons are?
Just want more resources?
Visit https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences for your Ohio 4-H State Animal Sciences resources!
Reminder for 2022
Skillathon OR a Project Interview is a requirement for ALL animal projects to be shown at fair-this is for project completion only. Exhibitors must bring a 2022 up-to-date project book.
3 options for completion :
1)Project Interviews for 4-H will be on Entry Day on July 15, 3-6 p.m.
2)OME/OEE Skillathon August 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
3)Last Chance skillathon for 4-H August 27
Stay current on the latest 4-H news
STAY CURRENT
Important please check your emails and social media outlets for more updates.
Facebook: Highland County 4-H (Ohio) https://www.facebook.com/HighlandCounty4H/
Twitter: OSU Extension Highland County https://twitter.com/OSUExtHighland
Website: https://highland.osu.edu/home > 4-H Youth Development >Highland Happenings
Ohio 4-H Foundation Newsletter
Looking to stay up on state events through the Ohio 4-H Foundation check out the latest newsletter at https://ohio4h.org/newsletter/ohio-4-h-highlights.
4-H Youth Opportunities
FCS Board
FCS Board applications are due April 28, 2022. Applications are available at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-applications-resources
Have a passion for Livestock judging?
Apply to be on the Highland County 4-H Judging Team. Deadline is June 1 at 4:00 p.m. to apply.
Complete your applications at:
https://go.osu.edu/4-hlivestockjudging
4-H Spring Fling and Camps
Camp scholarship applications are due, May 1.
4-H Scavenger Hunt
4-H Clothing Clincs
4-H Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance
In Person
April 20 at Leesburg High School (6:30 p.m.)
May 21, Rabbit (8:30 a.m.) Large Meeting Room in the basement of the County Administration Building
Sign up for Virtual and Rabbit Quality Assurance at: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SINzE9UD1pOipM
If you took or are taking Quality Assurance through YQCA (https://yqcaprogram.org) make sure to send a copy of your competition certificate to bruynis.5@osu.edu. We will not be getting reports from the state level and without the certificate your participation will not be counted.
Junior Fair Board Applications are DUE
Jr. Fair Board Applications – Due November 1, 2021
Encourage your teens to apply for this opportunity, to be eligible for Junior Fair Board, teens must be 15 as of January 1, 2021, or a sophomore in high school. 4-H and At-Large Junior Fair Board applications are available at the Extension Office and online at:
Applications are due by Monday, November 1, 2021, by 4:00 p.m. to the Extension Office.
Want to become a camp counselor?
4-H Camp Counselor Applications – Due January 6, 2022
The 4-H Camp Counselors are a group of 4-H teens selected to assist in being responsible for campers during 4-H camp. As a result of participation, counselors will develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for adult success, and the Highland County 4-H program will be strengthened and expanded.
Applications are available in the Extension office or online at: https://highland.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/camp
The deadline to apply for 2021 is before January 6, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. in the Extension Office.