Author: TyAnna Miles

Market Turkey Order Form Available

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🐔 Market Turkey Order Time!

It’s time to place your Market Turkey Orders for the upcoming project year!

✅ Orders Due: December 17th
🐣 Pick-Up: January 22nd from 2–4 PM
📍 Location: The Paulding County Extension Office

We’re excited to share that Cooper Farms is once again showing their support for our youth by donating 5 poults per 4-H or FFA member!

Need a few extras? Additional poults can be purchased:

  • Hens – $3.50 each

  • Straight Run – $3.88 each

  • Toms – $4.25 each

Please note that extra poults must be paid for at the time of pick-up.

A huge thank you to Cooper Farms for their continued support of youth programs here in Paulding County!

Order here → Turkey Order Form

Still Accepting Camp Counselor Applications

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Calling All Future Camp Leaders!
 
Do you have what it takes to make summer 2026 unforgettable? We’re looking for awesome teens to join our 4-H Camp Counselor Team! 🎉
 
If you love campfires, games, laughter, and being a positive role model, this is your chance to shine! 🌞
 
📅 Camp Dates: July 9–13, 2026
📝 Applications Due: December 5th, 2025
🎓 Requirements: Must be 15 years old and a sophomore in high school
 
As a counselor, you’ll help lead activities, create lifelong memories, and make camp the best week of the year — for you and your campers! 💚
 
👉 Don’t miss out — apply today and be part of the magic that makes 4-H Camp so special! ✨

4-H Club Officer Training

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All club officers are expected to attend our upcoming Officer Training! This is a great opportunity to learn more about your role, strengthen your leadership skills, and connect with other 4-H members.

When: Monday, November 10th at 5:30 PM
Where: Paulding County OSU Extension Office
Food will be provided.

Registration is required — don’t wait! The deadline to register is Friday, November 7th.

We look forward to seeing all our 4-H leaders there and kicking off another great year together!

Register here → https://go.osu.edu/pcofficertraining25

Livestock Clinic

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Livestock Clinic — Learn, Lead, and Level Up!
Calling all youth completing livestock projects — this one’s for YOU!  Join us for a hands-on Livestock Clinic to help you prepare for a successful year in the barn and in the show ring!
📅 When: Saturday, November 8th
🕐 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Paulding County Fairgrounds — Extension Hall
This species-specific clinic will cover:
✨ Animal care and showmanship tips
📚 Skillathon expectations
✅ What Quality Assurance is all about
🔍 How to find helpful livestock info on the 4-H blog
Whether you’re new to livestock projects or a seasoned showman, this is the perfect chance to sharpen your skills, ask questions, and get a head start on the year!
👉 Don’t miss it — come ready to learn and grow with your fellow 4-H members!

4-H Camp Counselor Applications Now Available

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Become a 4-H Camp Counselor!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and fun teens to join our 2026 4-H Camp Counselor Team! If you love working with kids, enjoy the outdoors, and want to grow your leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

📅 Camp Dates: July 9th – 13th, 2026
📋 Application Deadline: December 5th, 2025
🎓 Eligibility: Must be at least 15 years old and a sophomore in high school by camp time

As a camp counselor, you’ll help plan activities, lead campers, and make unforgettable summer memories — all while building teamwork and leadership experience that lasts a lifetime.

👉 Don’t wait — apply today and be part of something special in summer 2026!

Camp Counselor Application – PDF Fillable

Camp Counselor Application – Printable

All About Goats!

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Are you interested in learning more about goat production? Join Ohio State University Extension Small Ruminant Team for the 2025 All About Goats! Whether you raise goats for dairy, fiber or meat production or as pets- this webinar is for you! All youth livestock exhibitors are encouraged to attend.
Register Here → go.osu.edu/allaboutgoats25

 

Paulding County Junior Fairboard Application Available

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🚨 Join the 2025-2026 Paulding County Junior Fairboard! 🚨

Are you ready to take a leadership role and make a difference at the Paulding County Fair? We’re now accepting Junior Fairboard applications!

Application Deadline:
📅 September 9th, 2025

Who Can Apply?
✅ Youth ages 14+ (as of January 1, 2025) and/or a Freshman in High School
✅ Must be actively involved in a Paulding County youth organization (4-H, FFA, Scouts, etc.)

As a Junior Fairboard member, you’ll help plan and run Junior Fair events, gain leadership experience, and work behind the scenes to make the fair a success!

Applications are available at the Extension Office or online.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved, have fun, and build your leadership skills!

For more information, contact the Paulding County Extension Office.

Paulding County Junior Fairboard Application

Paulding County Junior Fairboard Application – PDF Fillable

Paulding County Junior Fairboard Advisor Application