Here is what is happening this week! Links below.
Making eXtreme Counselors Workshop (MXC) Info
Contact 4-H Educator Joy at bauman.67@osu.edu to Register
Contact 4-H Educator Joy at bauman.67@osu.edu to Register
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This Week in Pike County 4-H: August 24-30, 2025
Here is what’s happening this week! Links below.
New Club Start-up Packet go.osu.edu/Pike4HClubStart
Pike County Junior Fair Board Application go.osu.edu/pikejfbapp
Pike County 4-H Advisory Committee Application: go.osu.edu/pike4hcommitteeapp
New Volunteer Application: go.osu.edu/pike4hvolunteer
This week in Pike County 4-H: August 17-23, 2025
Here is what is happening this week! See links below.
Pike County Junior Fair Board Application: https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/PCJFB%202025%20app.pdf
Pike County 4-H Advisory Committee Application: go.osu.edu/pike4hcommitteeapp
New Volunteer Application: go.osu.edu/pike4hvolunteer
New Club Start-up Packet: https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/How%20Start%20a%204-H%20Club%20Pike%20County%209.8.23.pdf
Ride Night Schedule for July 22-23-24
See the updated Ride Night Schedule below. Please let us know if you will be attending Thursday so we know how much pizza to order.
This week in Pike County 4-H – July 20-26, 2025
We are in the final days before the start of the 2025 Pike County Fair! Here’s what’s happening! Links below.
Pike County Fair Book
https://www.pikecountyfairground.org/fair
Pike County Fair Website
https://www.pikecountyfairground.org/
Pike County Fair Schedule
https://www.pikecountyfairground.org/fair/fullschedule
DUNF for all Market Livestock Projects
Honor Club Score Sheet
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2025%20Honor%20Club%20Score%20Sheet.pdf
This week in Pike County 4-H – May 25-31, 2025
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
Online Quality Assurance training – $12 non-refundable fee
yqcaprogram.org
Pike County Fair Royalty applications due June 16
go.osu.edu/pikeroyalty
Ohio State Fair Livestock Entries (Due June 21 by 1 p.m.)
https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
Senior Shooting Sports Camp, July 13-18 for those who will have completed grades 7-12 by July 13. Registration due June 16.
https://go.osu.edu/senior25sscamp
Pike County Cloverbud Fun Day June 18
go.osu.edu/PikeCloverbudFunDay
Cloverbud Overnight Camp at Canter’s Cave June 20-21
https://go.osu.edu/CantersCloverbudCamp
Teen Camp at Canter’s Cave
https://go.osu.edu/TeenCamp
STEM Camp – open to any Ohio 4-H youth completing grades 5-7 this spring
go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
Deadline June 15
Poultry Clinic and Quality Assurance
This week in Pike County 4-H: April 20-26, 2025
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
Adams – Lawrence – Pike 4-H Camp for grades 3-8
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
South Central Ohio Horse Clinic Camp June 5-8 – Register by May 1 at go.osu.edu/25scohorsecamp
STEM Camp – open to any Ohio 4-H youth completing grades 5-7 this spring
Deadline June 15
EquiSTEP for Year 2+ Equine Members https://cfaesosu.catalog.instructure.com/…/equistep-2025
This Week in Pike County 4-H – April 13-19, 2025
Here’s what’s happening this week. Links below.
Adams – Lawrence – Pike 4-H Camp for grades 3-8
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
STEM Camp – open to any Ohio 4-H youth completing grades 5-7 this spring
South Central Ohio Horse Clinic Camp June 5-8 – Register by May 1 at go.osu.edu/25scohorsecamp
EquiSTEP online for equine members in years 2+
https://cfaesosu.catalog.instructure.com/courses/equistep-2025
https://cfaesosu.catalog.instructure.com/courses/equistep-2025
Rabbit Clinic April 15
Join is Tuesday, April 15 for the Pike-Scioto 4-H Rabbit Clinic at the Pike County Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building. The Portsmouth Rabbit Breeders Association is sponsoring the event, with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6 p.m. Quality Assurance training will be incorporated into the clinic by the presenter, Travis West, Vinton County 4-H Educator and American Rabbit Breeders Association Judge. Youth must be present and signed in by the 6 p.m. start time. Bogan Cage Supply will be set up for the purchase of cages, carriers, and other small animal supplies.
This week in Pike County 4-H – April 6-12, 2025
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
Adams – Lawrence – Pike 4-H Camp for grades 3-8
STEM Camp – open to any Ohio 4-H youth completing grades 5-7 this spring
Deadline June 15
South Central Ohio Horse Clinic Camp June 5-8 – Register by May 1 at go.osu.edu/25scohorsecamp
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
https://go.osu.edu/4hsparkexpo
This Week in Pike County 4-H
Links:
Forestry and Wildlife Camp
Adams – Lawrence – Pike 4-H Camp for grades 3-8
STEM Camp – open to any Ohio 4-H youth completing grades 5-7 this spring
Deadline June 15
Spring Fling for grades 3-6
Chick Order Form
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
4-H Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Register at go.osu.edu/4HLunchNLearn to receive the link via email
Reminder: Hands-on Project Clinic registration due March 24
Want some help jump-starting your 4-H non-livestock projects? If so, this hands-on clinic is for you!
The project books and completion requirements can certainly intimidate members and their parents. We are here to help! Pike County 4-H is hosting a 4-H Project Workshop on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The event will feature a lunch-time general session that all will participate in with information that will benefit all 4-H members. Elective sessions will be offered in the morning and afternoon.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. You do not have to be enrolled in a particular project to be in a session, but those who are enrolled in those projects will be given priority. Please note, this clinic is not open to Cloverbuds or non-4-Hers.
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 29 from 9:00am – 3:30pm
- Location: Grace United Methodist Church, 104 S. High Street, Waverly, OH 45690
- Cost: FREE for Pike County 4-H youth – (includes program materials and lunch)
Youth have three options to choose from:
- Participate in a full day of sessions, choosing both a morning and an afternoon session.
- Morning and general session
- General and afternoon session
Participants in the 4-H Project Workshop will come away with new project-related skills and knowledge; with increased understanding of the project completion requirements and pre-fair judging expectations; with increased understanding of the 4-H project interview process and increased communication skills; with new 4-H friends; and having had a positive, fun experience. Cost is FREE! (However, if you register but do not attend, you will be billed $15).
Register for one or two of our electives, get supplies to help you with your project, learn about pre-fair judging requirements, and make new friends!
Register at: go.osu.edu/PikeProjectClinic
Agenda:
9:00-9:15 a.m. – Sign-in and get acquainted
9:15 a.m. – Welcome and overview
9:30 a.m. – Session 1 Options (Choose 1 project area)
- Food and Nutrition
- Natural Resources
- Creative & Leisure Arts
- Photography
- First Aid & Healthy Living Projects
12 noon – Lunch
12:20-12:35 p.m. – Activities led by our 4-H Camp Counselors
12:35 p.m. – General session: Interviewing skills
1:00 p.m. – Session 2 Options (Choose 1 project area)
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- Self-Determined
- Companion Animals
- Cake Decorating
3:15 p.m. – Evaluations and Adjourn
We want to thank our friends from the Beaver VFW and Waverly American Legion for helping to sponsor this clinic!
OSU Extension Contact:
Joy Bauman, Pike County
P: 740-289-4837
E: bauman.67@osu.edu
Here is what’s happening this week – March 16-22, 2025
Check out the links below.
Hands-on Project Clinic March 29
Chick Order Form
Forestry and Wildlife Camp
go.osu.edu/25ForestryWLCamp
Spring Fling for grades 3-6
go.osu.edu/SpringFling
4-H Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Register at go.osu.edu/4HLunchNLearn to receive the link via email
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
Register now for Spring Fling Camp open to grades 3-6
Registration for Spring Fling is now available! Find the registration link and more details at the Canter’s Cave Camp Website.
This is the perfect camp for 3rd-6th graders interested in coming to summer camp, but want to get a taste of what camp is about before they do.
Questions? Reach out to Highland County 4-H Educator, Dani Combs, at combs.311@osu.edu or at (937) 393-1918.
This Week in Pike County 4-H March 2-8, 2025
Here is what is happening this week! Links below.
Project Book Order form for Club Advisors
Counselor College Registration
4-H Spark Expo for grades 8 and 9
Forestry and Natural Resources Camp Registration (Due April 1)
Virtual Livestock Judging Contest
Wes Fout Memorial Scholarship (Due March 15)
This Week in Pike County 4-H February 23-March 1, 2025
Teen Ambassadors Monday Feb. 24
Any teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to become involved with Pike County 4-H Teen Ambassadors. We focus on leadership development, community service, preparing teens tor life after high school, and just having good, clean fun!
Our next event is Monday, February 24, 6 p.m. at the Pike County Extension Office, and you are welcome to join us. We will be wrapping up our “My Hometown is Cool” series that we have been doing as part of a grant we received in collaboration with 4-H teen groups in Scioto, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties. We will also be planning some upcoming fun activities.
This Week in Pike County 4-H February 16-22, 2025
Here is what is happening in Pike County 4-H the week of February 16-22, 2025. Links are shown below.
Quality Assurance Test-out
https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2025/02/16/quality-assurance-test-out-opportunity/
Ohio 4-H Virtual Livestock Judging Contest
https://go.osu.edu/judgingprocontest
Forestry and Natural Resources Camp Registration due April 1
hhps://go.osu.edu/25ForestryWLCamp
Wes Fout Memorial Scholarship due March 15
Anthony Thomas candy bar fundraiser packet and order form for club advisors
Quality Assurance Test-Out Opportunity
Youth livestock exhibitors with beef, sheep, swine, goat, rabbit, poultry, and dairy projects who are age 12 and up have the opportunity to test out of the annual youth livestock quality assurance training. Youth ages 12-14 who pass the test with a score of 70% or higher can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years. The passing of this test only exempts attendance at QA until the member reaches a 4-H age of 15. At that time, they would take the 15-18 year-old test.
Youth ages 15-18 years of age who pass the QA test with a score of 70% or higher can test out of their annual QA program permanently.
All ages are based on a member’s 4-H age (the age that they are as of January 1 of the current year).
You can find study materials at the bottom of this webpage: https://pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/quality-assurance-qa
Here is what is happening this week! Have you completed your 4-H enrollment yet? The deadline is February 15th!
Links:
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Virtual Livestock Judging Contest
https://go.osu.edu/judgingprocontest
Wes Fout Memorial Scholarship
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Wes%20Fout%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20Applcation%20FILL%20IN.pdf
Ohio 4-H Scholarships
https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships/ohio-4-h-scholarships
4-H Forestry and Wildlife Camp Registration is Open
The Ohio 4-H Forestry and 
Wildlife Camp is May 2-4 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp and is open to campers in grades 7-11. Registration and $115 camp fees are due April 1. Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more! Registration can be found online at http://go.osu.edu/ForestryWLCamp25
Wildlife Camp is May 2-4 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp and is open to campers in grades 7-11. Registration and $115 camp fees are due April 1. Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more! Registration can be found online at http://go.osu.edu/ForestryWLCamp25They will also need experienced camp counselors to assist at this camp. Counselor fees will be covered with our Ohio 4-H Foundation grant funds. The link for camp counselors to apply is http://go.osu.edu/25forestrycampcounselorapplication . Forestry and Wildlife Camp Counselor applications are due March 21.
Reminder: 4-H Welcome Night Event February 6
Has someone in your family just joined 4-H, are you or someone you know thinking about joining 4-H in Pike County? Not sure what it’s all about? Come to the Pike County 4-H Welcome Night on Thursday, February 6, 6 p.m. at the Art Hall at the Pike County Fairgrounds. Learn about all things 4-H and how you can get involved. 2025 4-H enrollment is due February 15. If you need to find a club to join, we can help you! Come get all your questions answered! Current 4-H Families — be sure to invite anyone you think would benefit from being in Pike County 4-H! Call 7404-289-4837 for more info.
This Week in Pike County 4-H – January 19-25, 2025
Here is what is happening this week! Links below.
January 21 ZOOM Scholarship and Achievement Form Open Office Hours 1-6 p.m.
https://go.osu.edu/4HOpenOffice
Password: 2025
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
2025 MXC Info
2025 MXC Registration for Pike County Counselors
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Member Sales Form
Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Informational Flyer
Pike County 4-H Scholarships
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2025%20Updated%20Scholarship.pdf
Teen Winter Retreat
Info: https://Go.osu.edu/TWRinfo
Register at: https://go.osu.edu/TeenWinterRetreat
This Week in Pike County 4-H – January 5-11, 2025
Here’s what’s happening this week! Links below.
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
2025 MXC Info
2025 MXC Registration for Pike County Counselors
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Member Sales Form
Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Informational Flyer
Pike County 4-H Scholarships
Online application: go.osu.edu/scholarships25
This week in Pike County 4-H – December 29, 2024-January 4, 2025
Here is what is happening this week! Links below.
Volunteer Background Check
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/updated.pdf
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
2025 MXC Info
2025 MXC Registration for Pike County Counselors
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Member Sales Form
Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Informational Flyer
Pike County 4-H Scholarships
PDF Version – https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2025%20Updated%20Scholarship.pdf
Online Version – go.osu.edu/scholarships25
Pike County 4-H Clover Connections
Please see the most recent Clover Connections 4-H newsletter at this link, There are lots of important dates included.
Also, remember you can always access the full and most up-to-date Pike County 4-H calendar on our website at this link: go.osu.edu/pike4Hcalendar
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season! We look forward to your involvement in our 2025 4-H program year!
This week in Pike County 4-H: December 22-28, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! Check out the links below.
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
2025 MXC Info
2025 MXC Registration for Pike County Counselors
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Member Sales Form
Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Informational Flyer
Pike County 4-H Scholarships
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2025%20Updated%20Scholarship.pdf
Volunteer Background Check
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/updated.pdf
This week in Pike County 4-H: December 15-21, 2024
Here’s what is happening this week! Links below.
Ohio 4-H Project Guide
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser Member Sales Form
Volunteer Background Check
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/updated.pdf
Market Steer Tagging Sat., Dec. 14
Market steer tagging and weigh-in will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 8:00 – 10:00 am at the beef barns on the fairgrounds. (A “bad-weather” date has been set for Monday, December 16 from 5 – 7 pm.)
This year, all forms will be completed ON-SITE!
All steers must be weighed and identified on this date to be eligible to show and sell. Members may weigh in three beef steers and may show and sell two market steers at the fair, provided they do not bring any other market animal to the fair.
All youth must indicate on the weigh-in form if they are participating in the “Farm to Fork” program. This is the only time for entries to be submitted.
Mark your calendar for the 2025 4-H camps you want to attend
This Week in Pike County 4-H: December 8-14, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! Links below.
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
Ohio 4-H Project Guide – Choose your 2025 projects!
https://ohio4h.org/projectguide
Volunteer Background Check
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/updated.pdf
Camp Counselor Application
https://go.osu.edu/alpcounselorapp
This week in Pike County 4-H – December 1-7, 2024
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
New 4-H Volunteer Packet
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
New 4-H Club Start-up Packet
Volunteer Background Check
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/updated.pdf
Join 4-H
https://pike.osu.edu/news/4-h-enrollment-deadline-approaching
This Week in Pike County 4-H: November 10-16, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! See links below.
New Club Start-Up Packet
New Volunteer Packet
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
4-H Online Enrollment
Volunteer Training Registration
Vote for 2025 Fair Booth Theme
This Week in Pike County 4-H: November 3-9, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week! Links below.
OSU Campus Career Bus Trip
https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/10/20/osu-campus-career-bus-trip/
New Club Start-Up Packet
New Volunteer Packet
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
4-H Online Enrollment
Volunteer Training Registration
This Week in Pike County 4-H: October 20-26, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week! Links below!
Growing Ag Leaders Day Camp
Youth are invited to the Growing Ag Leaders Camp Wednesday, November 13 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, hosted by the Scioto County Farm Bureau.
OSU Campus Career Bus Trip
Campus Career Bus Trip
Who: Adams, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike and Scioto County High School Students
Where: Ohio State University
When: November 21, 2024
The six-county area has received a grant to take a group of 4-H members from
southern Ohio on a n official tour of the College of Food, Agricultural and
Environmental Science and The Ohio State University. The tour will include meeting
with ambassadors and staff to talk about potential majors and careers, admissions,
university life, lunch in the Ohio Union, and a tour of labs, facilities, possibly dorms
and other parts of campus.
One bus will pick up students from the Scioto County Fairgrounds at 7:30 a.m., a nd
then make a stop at the Pike County Fairgrounds at 7:45 a.m., on the w ay to
Columbus. A second bus will begin at the Gallia County Extension Office at 7:30 a.m.
and make a stop at the Jackson County Office around 8 a.m. Buses will return
between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Registration due November 8, 2024 – go.osu.edu/24bustrip
4-H Teen Ambassadors Meeting October 24
Any 4-H teens in grades 7 and up are welcome to join Teen Ambassadors! 4-H Teen Ambassadors focus on leadership, citizenship, and community service! Join us on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. at the Pike County Extension Office. Refreshments will be served!
We will recognize Ambassador accomplishments for 2024, and kick off a new program called “My Hometown is Cool!” where we will engage in hands-on community development and entrepreneurial thinking exercises. The program includes lessons that guide youth through the process of reflecting on the positive attributes of their community, brainstorming ideas that build upon strengths, and developing and sharing an elevator pitch in a contest with 4-H youth from Scioto, Jackson, and Lawrence Counties. Contact 4-H Educator Joy Bauman with your questions. Email bauman.67@osu.edu.
Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University Presents Carving New Ideas Teen Workshop
Carving New Ideas (CNI) is a camping opportunity that focuses on critical thinking and program facilitation for 4-H members in grades 8-12. The workshop is held at the scenic 4-H Camp Ohio in St. Louisville, Ohio. Campers develop their leadership skills while making new friends from across Ohio and participating in fun activities. Camp counselors are college students at The Ohio State University. Adult staff members providing risk management, nursing services, and meals are staff and volunteers from Franklin County 4-H.
Registration Fee: $95.00 (includes t-shirt and all meals)
Check-in: Friday, November 22, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Check-out: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 10:00am
All registrations are due by October 31, 2024.
Your registration will not be considered complete until:
~ this online camp registration form is complete and submitted
~ payment is submitted in full
To register visit the link below:
This week in Pike County 4-H – September 22-28, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week!
New Volunteer Application:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
4-H Advisory Committee Application:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2022-23%204-H%20committee%20app.pdf
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2022-23%204-H%20committee%20app.pdf
New Club Start-up Packet:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/How%20Start%20a%204-H%20Club%20Pike%20County%209.8.23.pdf
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/How%20Start%20a%204-H%20Club%20Pike%20County%209.8.23.pdf
Junior Fair Board Application
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/PCJFB%202025%20app.pdf
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/PCJFB%202025%20app.pdf
This week in Pike County 4-H: August 25-31, 2024
Here is what is happening this week:
4-H Advisory Committee Application (Due Sept. 30):
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2022-23%204-H%20committee%20app.pdf
New Volunteer Application (Due Nov. 30):
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
New Club Start-up Packet (Due Nov. 30):
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/How%20Start%20a%204-H%20Club%20Pike%20County%209.8.23.pdf
Junior Fair Board Application (Due Sept. 30):
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/PCJFB%202025%20app.pdf
This week in Pike County 4-H: August 18-24, 2024
Here is what is happening this week:
4-H Advisory Committee Application:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2022-23%204-H%20committee%20app.pdf
New Volunteer Application:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/23-24%20Binder.pdf
New Club Start-up Packet:
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/How%20Start%20a%204-H%20Club%20Pike%20County%209.8.23.pdf
Junior Fair Board Application
https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/PCJFB%202025%20app.pdf
This week in Pike County 4-H: August 11-17, 2024
Farm to Fork Carcass Contest
https://www.facebook.com/share/S4aDH78BEHybzW7b/
Clubs invited to Honor Club Pool Party:
Gold Level Clubs:
Beyond the Clover
Newland Ridge Runners
Country Pride
Buchanan Buccaneers
Farm N Friends
Legendary Livestock
Barn Outlaws
Pike County Beef & Breeders
Silver Level Clubs:
Boots, Barn, & Britches
Town and Country
Country Clovers
4-H 4-Ever
This week in Pike County 4-H – July 14-20, 2024
Here is what’s happening this week!
Communications Contest Info
Communications Contest Registration
Livestock and Equine Book Check Interviews:
This Week in Pike County 4-H – July 7-13, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week! Links below!
Communications Contest
Horse Show Entry Forms and Patterns
Livestock and Horse Book Check Interview Sign-up
Livestock Judging Webinar Link
Non-livestock Project Requirements
Non-Livestock Project Judging July 9
Non-livestock project judging is Tuesday, July 9, 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Waverly Grace United Methodist Church, 104 S. High Street, Waverly.
As you are putting the final touches on your non-livestock projects, be sure to double-check your project requirements at https://pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/project-requirements
Also, for your Food and Nutrition Projects, these are the interest areas you need in your portfolios. https://ohio4h.org/sites/ohio4h/files/imce/Families/state_fair/2024%20Food%20State%20Fair%20Interest%20Areas.pdf
4-H Communication Contest
Build your communication and leadership skills! Enter the 4-H Communications Contest on July 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pike County Fairgrounds Art Hall. We have a 4-H Pledge contest for first and second year 4-H members ages 8-10, Illustrated Talk/Demonstration Contests for Individuals and Teams, and Marketing Contests for Individuals. Get links to all the details and make your entries here: https://go.osu.edu/pikecommunicationcontestinfo
This Week in Pike County 4-H: June 30 – July 6, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week in Pike County 4-H. Click the links below for more info!
Market Livestock and Equine Project Book Check Interview Sign-up
Pike County Fair Horse Show Entries
4-H Communications Contest
Sign up for Market Livestock and Equine Interviews
Schedule your appointment time online! go.osu.edu/pikelivestockbooks
Find your livestock project book requirements here: go.osu.edu/pikelivestock
Find your equine project book requirements here: go.osu.edu/pikehorse
Pike County Fair Royalty Contest apps due June 25
Reminder! The 2024 Royalty Contest application is available at go.osu.edu/PikeCoFairRoyalty. Click to download the application as well as rules and regulations. Completed apps are due to the Fair Board office by JUNE 25. Interviews will be held on Friday, June 28.
Schedule your non-livestock project judging appointment NOW
Non-livestock project judging is TUESDAY, JULY 9 at Grace United Methodist Church (104 S. High Street, Waverly)
Appointment Required!
https://go.osu.edu/STILL2024
Visit this link by Friday, June 28 to make your project judging appointment. Project judging will take place based on your appointment time. Once registered you should receive an email verification (be sure to look in your Spam/Junk email if you cannot find it!).
This week in Pike County 4-H – June 23-29, 2024
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
Non-Livestock Project Judging
Project Judging on July 9 at Waverly Grace United Methodist Church is coming quickly. Be sure to get signed up for your interview time at this link: https://go.osu.edu/still2024
Royalty Application
Applications for Pike County Fair King and Queen are due to the Pike County Extension Office by Tuesday, June 25. Download application at this link: https://go.osu.edu/PikeCoFairRoyalty
Market Chick Pick-up Wednesday, June 12
This week in Pike County 4-H – June
Here is what’s happening this week. Links below.
Senior Shooting Sports Camp: https://go.osu.edu/24SrShootingSportsCamp
Beef Production Field Day at OSU ATI: go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
4-H Teen Camp: https://go.osu.edu/teencamp
Register for Pike 4-H Cloverbud Fun Day at go.osu.edu/PikeCloverbudFunDay
Cloverbud Overnight Camp at Canter’s Cave: go.osu.edu/canterscloverbudcamp
Ohio State Fair Livestock Entries and Info:Ohio State Fair Livestock Entries and Info: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
Reminder: Teen Ambassadors and Camp Counselor Outing
Teen Ambassadors and Camp Counselors, don’t forget to come join us for an outing to Buckeye Dairy Bar and Putt-Putt to kick off the summer! Call the Extension office at 740-289-4837 or email bauman.67@osu.edu to let us know you are planning to attend! Carpools will leave the Extension office by 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Cloverbud Overnight Camp at Canter’s Cave June 28-29
The 2024 Canter’s Cave 4-H Cloverbud Overnight Camp will be held 6:00pm Friday – 12:30pm Saturday at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH. This camp is open to youth completing kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade in the 2023-2024 school year. An adult must attend Cloverbud Overnight Camp with their Cloverbud for the duration of camp. Registration is due Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Register at: go.osu.edu/canterscloverbudcamp.
Cloverbuds and their adult will spend time exploring Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp including hiking, fishing, camp songs, games, crafts and more! A t-shirt for your Cloverbud is included in the registration fee of $60 for a Cloverbud and their adult. Each additional camper (Cloverbud or adult) will be an extra $40.
You should receive a confirmation email with important details about camp at the email address that you provide in this survey. Please make sure it is accurate. Any additional information or reminders will be sent to the email address provided during registration. Cabins will be selected at check-in, so be sure to arrive with your friends. If you have questions feel free to contact your county 4-H Educator or Camp Directors Erin Dailey (dailey.108@osu.edu) or Mackenzie Lowe (lowe.468@osu.edu).
Pike County 4-H Cloverbud Fun Day set for June 18
Youth who have enrolled in the Pike County 4-H Cloverbud program are invited to an action-packed fun day! Cloverbud Fun Day will be held on Tuesday, June 18 with sign-in from 8:45 – 9:00 a.m. The program lasts from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building on the Pike County Fairgrounds. The camp fee is $25.00. This covers the cost of a camp t-shirt, a camp portrait, lunch, and crafts.
Please wear tennis shoes and clothes that are comfortable! If you take any medication during the day, please bring it with you to the Fun Day. Should a participant need medication administered, a parent or guardian will need to be available.
Visit go.osu.edu/PikeCloverbudFunDay for the Cloverbud Fun Day Registration Form, Health History Form, Photo/Video Release Form, and Restricted Release Form. Please return ALL FORMS AND THE $25 PAYMENT to the Pike County Extension Office, 313 Mill Street, Piketon, Ohio 45661, on or before Wednesday, June 5.
Feel free to call the Extension Office, 740-289-4837, if you have any questions.
Teen Camp registration is open
The 2024 Southern Ohio 4-H Teen Camp will be held June 21st – June 24th at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH. This camp is open to youth from any county completing 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades in the 2023-2024 school year; youth do not have to be in 4-H to attend.
The fee for Camp is $170 for 4-H Members and $180 for Non-4-H Members.Registration is due Thursday, June 4. Register at go.osu.edu/teencamp.
You should receive a confirmation email with important details about camp at the email addresses that you provide in this survey. Please make sure they are accurate. Any additional information or reminders will be sent to the email addresses provided during registration. Cabins will be selected at check-in, so be sure to arrive with your friends. If you have questions feel free to contact Erin Dailey, Gallia County 4-H Educator at dailey.108@osu.edu or 740-688-5026.
This week in Pike County 4-H – May 19-25, 2024
Here is what is going on the week of May 19-25. Links below.
Livestock Judging Webinar Monday, May 20, 7 p.m.
Online Quality Assurance Training ($12 fee)
Senior Shooting Sports Camp
STEM Camp
Adaptive Adventures Special Needs Camp
4-H Teen Camp at Canter’s Cave
Pike County 4-H Cloverbud Fun Day at Pike County Fairgrounds June 18
Cloverbud Overnight Camp at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp
Beef Field Day
Ohio State Fair Livestock Competition Info
https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions
This Week in Pike County 4-H: April 28-May 4, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! Links to info below.
Horse Camp: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/14/2024-south-central-horse-clinic/
Spring Livestock Tag-in Market and Breeding Livestock Forms: https://go.osu.edu/pikespringtagging
Market Chick Order Form: https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Tagging_Forms/market%20chick%20order%20form%2024.B.pdf
Horse Forms: https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/Tagging_Forms/horse%20binder%2024.pdf
EquiSTEP: https://go.osu.edu/equistep2024
Farm to Fork Meat Marketing Workshop: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/21/farm-to-fork-meat-marketing-workshop-thurs-may-9/
Adams-Lawrence-Pike 4-H Camp for grades 3-8: http://Go.osu.edu/alp4hcamp
Stem Camp: https://go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
Sea Camp: go.osu.edu/seacamp
Junior Shooting Sports Camp: https://go.osu.edu/24JrShootingSportsCamp
Senior Shooting Sports Camp: https://go.osu.edu/24SrShootingSportsCamp
Beef Production Field Day at OSU ATI: go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
Spring Livestock Tag-in Saturday, May 4
SPRING LIVESTOCK TAG-IN IS SATURDAY, MAY 4 FROM 8:00-10:00 AM
At/around the beef barn and multi-purpose building.
Carefully read the following information regarding spring tagging/identification procedures.
- Youth can download their tagging/weigh-in forms HERE!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
1. All breeding livestock, feeder calves, and dairy must have one of the following:
- 840 tag
- EID tag
- scrapie tag
- tattoo w/purebred paperwork
- if your breeding animal ALREADY has been identified with one of the above, you do not have to bring your animal to tagging on May 4. BUT you must have your paperwork on file with the Extension Office by May 4
- if your breeding animal DOES NOT have one of these identifiers, YOU MUST bring your animal on May 4 between 8-10 am at the beef barn for tagging
2. For market hogs:
- Tagging date: Saturday, May 4 at the fairground between the MPB and hog barn
- Tagging time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
- All swine projects must be tagged at this time in order to be eligible for fair judging.
- Youth does not have to be present at the tagging, but need to make arrangements for hog to be tagged on this date.
What to bring: Market Hog Tag-in Form
3. For market lambs and market goats:
- Tagging date: Saturday, May 4 at the fairground between MPB and beef barn
- Tagging time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
- All market lamb and goat projects must be tagged at this time in order to be eligible for fair judging.
- Youth does not have to be present at the tagging, but need to make arrangements for lamb or goat to be tagged on this date.
- All goats and lambs are required to have scrapie tags in place
What to bring: Market Goat Tag-in Form / Market Lamb Tag-in Form
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MARKET CHICKS & FANCY POULTRY FORMS
- Market Chicken Order Form and Payment due: Saturday, May 4 by 10:00 AM – box will be located in the MPB
- Cost of chicks: $20.00 – the Jr. Fair exhibitor will receive 6 chicks and a 5 lb. bag of feed
FANCY POULTRY forms due at office by June 20.
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HORSES & DOGS
Regarding Jr. Fair exhibitors taking horse and/or dog projects,
the following are due May 4 by 10 a.m.:
All horse forms are included in the Horse Spring ID Forms Packet.
- Horse Identification Form
- Permission Forms to Participate in the Horse Project
- Lease Agreements
Dog forms
- Dog Project Release Form
This week in Pike County 4-H: April 21-27, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! (See links below.)
Goat Webinar:http://go.osu.edu/allaboutgoats
Poultry Clinic and Quality Assurance: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/14/poultry-clinic-tuesday-april-23/
Farm to Fork Meat Marketing Workshop: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/21/farm-to-fork-meat-marketing-workshop-thurs-may-9/
Adams – Lawrence – Pike 4-H Camp: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/21/4-h-camp-registration-is-open/http://go.osu.edu/alp4hcamp
South Central Ohio 4-H Horse Clinic: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/04/14/2024-south-central-horse-clinic/
Sea Camp: go.osu.edu/seacamp
Junior Shooting Sports Camp: https://go.osu.edu/24JrShootingSportsCamp
Senior Shooting Sports Camp: https://go.osu.edu/24SrShootingSportsCamp
Stem Camp: https://go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
Beef Production Field Day at OSU ATI: go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
Market Chick Order Form: go.osu.edu/pikemarketchicks
Livestock Forms: go.osu.edu/pikeforms
EquiSTEP Online Training for equine project youth in years 2+: https://cfaesosu.catalog.instructure.com/courses/equistep-2024
4-H Camp Registration is Open!
The 2024 Adams, Lawrence, Pike 4-H Camp will be held June 3 – 6th at the Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, OH. This camp is open to youth completing 3rd through 8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year; youth do not have to be in 4-H to attend. Camp will cost $165 for 4-H members and $175 for non-4-H members. Additional information will be sent to the email address provided during registration including camp health forms, a camp letter, and other important information. Register at: http://go.osu.edu/alp4hcamp
If you have questions feel free to contact your county 4-H Educator:
Adams – Kristy Watters.92@osu.edu
Lawrence – Rachael Fraley.171@osu.edu
Pike – Joy Bauman.67@osu.edu
Farm to Fork Meat Marketing Workshop Thurs., May 9
All are invited to the Farm to Fork Meat Marketing Workshop that will be hosted by Joy Bauman, the Pike County 4-H Educator, and Dirk Dempsey, the Pike County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, with special guest, Dr. Lyda Garcia, Extension Meat Specialist and Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Ohio State University. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Art Hall at the Pike County Fairgrounds.
Youth who are entered or planning to enter the Farm to Fork carcass contest should plan to attend this event, but all youth and adults are welcome! This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of carcass yield and value and how to price your freezer meat for customers. At the end of the session, youth will have the opportunity to create a marketing flyer or video to market their Farm to Fork project! There is no charge for this workshop but we do ask that you register online at: go.osu.edu/MMWorkshop
Poultry Clinic Tuesday, April 23
Come learn about 4-H poultry projects and hear from Vicki Pennington. on Tuesday, April 23. This event will be in the Art Hall at the Pike County Fairgrounds and include annual Quality Assurance training during this event.
Registration opens at 5:30pm. Event begins at 6:00pm.
Event provided by: Pike and Scioto County 4-H
Rabbit Clinic and Quality Assurance April 16
Join us on Tuesday, April 16 at the Pike County Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building for a Rabbit Clinic and Quality Assurance program. Guests will hear from Jennifer Kephas as well as receive their 2024 Quality Assurance training.
Registration from 5:30-6 p.m.
Clinic and QA 6-8 p.m.
Door prizes, Concessions, and Bogan Cage Supply will be available.
Event provided by: Portsmouth Rabbit Breeders Association and Pike and Scioto County 4-H
This week in Pike County 4-H: April 12-20, 2024
Links to info:
Rabbit Clinic
Spring Fling
Stem Camp at Canter’s Cave
Spark Expo
Cloverbud Engineering Advanture
Livestock Judging Webinar
South Central Ohio 4-H Horse Clinic
Jr. Shooting Sports Camp
go.osu.edu/24JrShootingSportsCamp
Sea Camp at Kellys Island
Beef Production Field Day at OSU ATI
go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
2024 South Central Ohio 4-H Horse Clinic
The 2024 South Central Ohio 4-H Horse Clinic will be held June 6-9 at the Adams County Fairgrounds, West Union Ohio. The clinic is open to 4-H equine project members in Adams, Lawrence, Pike, and Scioto Counties. Cost is $60 per participant, with a $5 discount for each additional 4-H or FFA family member. Registration closes May 1, or once capacity is met. Space is limited, so register early. Registration fee is due by May 7, or a $15 late fee will be assessed.
Camping is available for $25 per night, and must be paid upon arrival at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
Visit go.osu.edu/horsecamp to register.
2024 Spring Newsletter
Be sure to check out the Spring 2024 issue of the Pike County 4-H Clover Connections Newsletter at our website. Lots of information and important dates.
CLICK to see the ENTIRE newsletter.
This Week in Pike County 4-H: April 7-13, 2024
Here is what is happening this week. Links below.
Goat Management Webinar: go.osu.edu/allaboutgoats
Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp Service Day: https://.osu.edu/cantersserviceday
Spring Fling Camp at Canter’s Cave: https://go.osu.edu/cantersspringfling
Cloverbud Engineering Adventure: u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/engineering-adventure/
Sea Camp at Kellys Island: go.osu.edu/seacamp
Junior Shooting Sports Camp at Canter’s Cave: https://go.osu.edu/24JrShootingSportsCamp
STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave: https://go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
Beef Production Field Day: go.osu.edu/2024youthbeefday
This Week in Pike County 4-H – March 17-23, 2024
Here is what is happening this week!
Links to information:
Hands-on Project Clinic: https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/03/08/registration-open-for-2024-hands-on-project-clinic/
Livestock Judging Webinar: go.osu.edu/livestockevaluation
Spark Expo at Ohio State University: https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/4-h-spark-expo
Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp at Canter’s Cave: https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp
STEM Camp at Canter’s Cave: go.osu.edu/4HSTEMCamp
Junior Shooting Sports Camp at Canter’s Cave: https://go.osu.edu/24JrShootingSportsCamp
Sea Camp at Kellys Island: go.osu.edu/seacamp
Cloverbud Engineering Adventure: u.osu.edu/cloverbudconnections/engineering-adventure/
This Week in Pike County 4-H – March 10-16, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! See the links below.
Quality Assurance Training
https://pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/quality-assurance-qa
Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Register at https://go.osu.edu/LunchNLearn
Hands-on Project Clinic
http://go.osu.edu/PikeProjectClinic
Ohio 4-H Space Adventure Camp at Marietta College
https://spaceadventurecamp.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/home
Ohio 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp at Canter’s Cave
https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kellys Island
https://ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp
Ohio 4-H Spark Expo at Ohio State University
https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/4-h-spark-expo
Registration open for 2024 Hands-on Project Clinic
We are so excited to once again offer a hands-on project clinic for non-livestock projects! Join us on Saturday, March 30 to dive into your 4-H projects! Choose from four morning sessions and four afternoon sessions. THANK YOU to the First Presbyterian Church for a grant to help fund this year’s clinic! Thanks to that sponsorship, the cost is only $5 per member. (If that amount is cost-prohibitive for your family, please reach out to our office.) Besides learning about your project requirements, and completing learning activities, each participant will take home something to help them with their project completion! See session details on the flyer below.
Space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible, before the sessions fill up! Register by Friday, March 22 at: go.osu.edu/pikeprojectclinic
Please note, we only have space for the 4-H members, so parents should plan to drop off their children for the clinic and pick them up at the conclusion. This clinic is not open to Cloverbuds or non-4-H members.
Also, a separate Cake Decorating Project Clinic is being planned this year as well. Watch for details coming soon!
This Week in Pike County 4-H – March 3-9, 2024
Here is what is happening this week! Links are below.
Volunteer Lunch and Learn
Register at go.osu.edu/LunchNLearn
Pike County Fair theme online voting ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 8. Visit this link to vote: https://go.osu.edu/piketheme
Ohio 4-H Space Adventure Camp at Marietta College
https://spaceadventurecamp.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/home
Ohio 4-H Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp at Canter’s Cave
https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp
Ohio 4-H Sea Camp at Kellys Island
https://ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp
Ohio 4-H Spark Expo at Ohio State University
https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/4-h-spark-expo
Teen Ambassadors March 4
Teens in grades 7 and up are welcome to join us for 4-H Teen Ambassadors on Monday, March 4, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Extension Office. Teen Ambassador activities focus on leadership, citizenship, community service, and having fun! Bring a friend and join us!
Pike County Fair Theme Voting
Voting is now open for this year’s fair theme and will end next Friday, March 8!
Visit this link: https://go.osu.edu/piketheme
This week in Pike County 4-H – February 25-March 2, 2024
Here’s what is going on this week!
Links:
Volunteer Lunch and Learn Registration: go.osu.edu/4HLunchNLearn
Apply for the Forestry and Wildlife Camp here: http://go.osu.edu/24ForestryWLCamp
Forestry and Wildlife Camp Scholarships are limited. Apply at this link by March 1: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewVWQ5vl9bBvyS2
Ohio 4-H SPARK Expo: https://ohio4h.org/workforce-development/4-h-spark-expo
Club Project Book Order Form: https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/2024%20Volunteer%20Order%20Form%20number%20order_0.pdf
This Week in Pike County 4-H – February 18-24, 2024
Here’s what’s happening this week in Pike County 4-H! Links are below the weekly calendar graphic. Be sure to visit our website to see the calendar for the full 4-H program year.
4-H Volunteer Lunch and Learn Registration
Quality Assurance and Test-Out information
Ohio 4-H Animal Science Virtual Judging Contest
Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp
This Week in Pike County 4-H February 11-17, 2024
It’s 4-H ENROLLMENT DEADLINE WEEK! If you haven’t done so yet, get your 4-H Online enrollment submitted today!
Clickable links below:
4-H Volunteer Lunch and Learn Registration
Club Order Form for Anthony Thomas Candy Bar Fundraiser
Club Record Keeping Form for Anthony Thomas Candy Bar Fundraiser
Ohio 4-H Animal Science Virtual Judging Contest
Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp
Livestock Quality Assurance Opportunities
All youth who plan to exhibit a food animal at the Pike County Fair or the Ohio State Fair must annually attend or complete a quality assurance program, or they may pass a test based on the appropriate skill level for their age (twelve to fourteen or fifteen to eighteen) under the supervision of Ohio State University Extension or Ohio agricultural education before exhibiting terminal or partial terminal market livestock, including Market beef, market swine, market lambs, market goats, market poultry, market rabbits, lactating dairy cattle and lactating goats in a junior livestock show. Youth who pass the test will be exempt from annual quality assurance re-certification until they move to the next age bracket or they are no longer a junior exhibitor (nineteen years of age or older on January 1).
Attend one of these FREE in-person trainings held at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 311 Mill Street, Piketon
- Thursday, December 28, 2023: IN-PERSON starting at 3:00 p.m. at Art Hall
- Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. at Art Hall
- Thursday, March 12, p.m. 6:00 p.m. at Art Hall
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:00 p.m. at Rabbit Clinic and QA at Multi-Purpose Building
- Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 p.m. at Poultry Clinic and QA at Art Hall
Can’t make it to one of the above Quality Assurance trainings?
You can complete your Quality Assurance training online by May 31 at the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) website. YQCA is a national multi-species quality assurance program. There is a $12 fee for the online QA training that is payed online when enrolling in the YQCA training. The fee is not refundable and not reimbursable. After completion of the online YQCA program, you must download your completion certificate submit it to the Pike County Extension Office by June 1. You can print your completion certificate and bring it to the Extension Office, or you can attach the pdf of the completion certificate to an email and send to Julie Evans at evans.1243@osu.edu.
QUALITY ASSURANCE: TEST-OUT OPTION
Monday, February 19, 1-6 p.m. at Extension Office (Come any time during that time frame)
Guidelines:
- Youth ages 12-14 who pass the test with a score of 70% or higher can test out of their annual QA program for up to 3 years. The passing of this test only exempts attendance at QA until the member reaches a 4-H age of 15. At that time, they would take the 15-18 year-old test.
- Youth ages 15-18 years of age who pass the QA test with a score of 70% or higher can test out of their annual QA program permanently.
- All ages are based on a member’s 4-H age (the age that they are as of January 1 of the current year).
If you would like resources to study for the QA test, visit the Quality Assurance Section of our webpage.
4-H Enrollment Deadline is Thursday, February 15
Important Reminder!
The 2024 Pike County 4-H Enrollment deadline is February 15, 2024 for all new and returning members and volunteers. Click this link to renew your 4-H enrollment. If you are returning 4-H member or volunteer, please DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Contact Julie Evans during regular hours at the Pike County Extension office at 740-289-4837 if you need more information or assistance.
New families with children wanting to join 4-H should visit go.osu.edu/JoinPike4H for detailed instructions and a list of clubs.
Remember, youth age 5 AND at least in Kindergarten can be Cloverbud Members, and youth at least age 8 AND at least in 3rd grade can be Youth Members and take 4-H projects. 4-H eligibility ends the year the member turns 19 years old. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of the one of the best youth organizations there is!
This week in Pike County 4-H February 4-10
This Week in Pike County 4-H – January 28-February 3, 2024
Lots of important things happening this week! See links below.
Links:
4-H Enrollment
Virtual Livestock Judging Contest
https://go.osu.edu/judgingweek1
Club Financial Summary
Teen Winter Retreat
For more info, visit: go.osu.edu/TWRInfo
To register, visit: go.osu.edu/TeenWinterRetreat
Achievement Awards and Scholarships
https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/01/08/4-h-achievement-award-and-scholarship-opportunities/
Camp Counselor Application
Being a camp counselor is an excellent way to build leadership skills while making new friends! Pike County teens, ages 14-18, are encouraged to apply!
http://go.osu.edu/pikecounselorapp
Volunteer Lunch & Learn
https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/01/21/312/
Ohio 4-H Conference for Volunteers and Teens 13+
https://ohio4h.org/events/ohio-4-h-conference
Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp
https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp
Welcome to Pike County 4-H event February 8th
If you are a new 4-H Family that recently joined 4-H and are wondering what to expect, or if you are still considering joining 4-H but haven’t done so yet, please come to our Pike County 4-H Welcome Night! Join us Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Art Hall at the Pike County Fairgrounds. You’ll learn about 4-H requirements, resources available to you, and opportunities to be involved. Youth age 5 AND at least in Kindergarten can be Cloverbud Members, and youth at least age 8 AND at least in 3rd grade can be Youth Members and take 4-H projects. 4-H eligibility ends the year the member turns 19 years old.
The 2024 Pike County 4-H Enrollment deadline is February 15, 2024. See details below about Pike County 4-H Clubs.
Contact the Pike County Extension office at 740-289-4837 if you want more information.
Volunteer Lunch & Learn Opportunities
4-H Volunteers are invited to join our zoom series of Wednesday Lunch & Learns: bite-sized training and support for busy volunteers.
We recognize that 4-H Volunteers have a full plate. We’re here to help! Grab your lunch and log on each Wednesday at noon beginning February 14 through March 13 as we cover a different topic to help support you in your club work.
Register at go.osu.edu/4HLunchNLearn and join us for one or all five!
Pike County 4-H Calendar on Website
Be sure to check the Pike County 4-H Calendar on our webpage for important dates and deadlines!
Visit: http://go.osu.edu/Pike4HCalendar
Calendar is updated periodically as new events and details are added. Use the calendar to check important dates so you can plan your family schedules!
This Week in Pike County 4-H – January 21-27, 2024
Links:
Join 4-H!
https://pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/4-h-online-enrollment
Camp Counselors
https://pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/pike-county-4-h-camp
Achievement Awards and Scholarships
https://u.osu.edu/pikecounty4h/2024/01/08/4-h-achievement-award-and-scholarship-opportunities/
Teen Winter Retreat
Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp
https://bit.ly/3Hg5Gkv
Volunteer Lunch & Learn Registration
https://go.osu.edu/4HLunchNLearn
4-H Achievement Award and Scholarship Opportunities
February 1, 2024 is the deadline to submit applications for Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards and Pike County 4-H Scholarships. Applications and information can be found at the following links:
Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards – go.osu.edu/ohio4hachievementawards
Ohio 4-H Scholarships – go.osu.edu/ohio4hscholarships
Pike County 4-H Scholarships – go.osu.edu/pike4hscholarships
Information and applications for the Pike County 4-H Alumni Scholarship and the Ron Pennington Scholarship will be available soon at go.osu.edu/pike4hforms
Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are awarded in 27 project area categories in which to apply, such as individual animal projects, citizenship, community service, clothing, creative arts, woodworking, food and nutrition, photography, leadership, and more! 4-H members can submit multiple achievement records in different categories based on their 4-H involvement. State winners in each category win a trip to national events such as National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. These events encourage members to expand their skills, engage with
other 4-H members, and inspire them to make an impact in their communities! To be eligible to apply for a state 4-H Achievement Award, the member must have at least reached their 14th birthday and not have reached their 19th birthday before January 1, 2024.
Any members who would like guidance with completing an Ohio 4-H Achievement Award Application or their 4-H scholarship application are invited to Open Office Hours at the Pike County Extension Office on Monday, January 15. Come anytime between 1-6 p.m. Bring your own laptop or other device. Joy will be available to answer questions and offer guidance.
4-H Teen Ambassadors January 11, 2024
2023-24 Pike County 4-H Calendar available on website
Did you know you can see the 2023-24 Pike County 4-H Calendar on our webpage?
Click this link to see the details and get important dates on your family calendar. While we want you to plan ahead, please note that this calendar may be updated from time to time with additional dates and/or necessary updates. Always double-check the calendar and watch our Facebook page weekly for updates.
Check it out to get important dates for Quality Assurance trainings, clinics, camps, project judging, and lots of other events on your calendar!
November 20, 2023 4-H Ambassadors Meeting
4-H Teens — We would love to have you participate in Pike County 4-H Teen Ambassadors. Our first meeting for the new program year is Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. Teen Ambassadors is an opportunity for you to meet and hang out with teens from across the county, develop leadership skills, participate in community service activities, and simply have fun. Anyone in grades 7 and up is invited to participate.
At our November 20 meeting, we will be learning about opportunities for teens, exploring a new program called BuckeyeNext, that can be used to track all of your 4-H and other activities and will be a helpful tool when you go to filling out college, job, and scholarship applications. We will also learn about an exciting recent announcement from the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
We hope to see you Monday! We will have snacks! Bring a friend!
Teen Ambassador Haunted Barn Outing Reminder
Pike County 4-H Teen Ambassadors Outing!
New teen ambassadors welcome!
4-H Teen Ambassador Outing to Fright at the Fairgrounds Haunted Barn at Jackson County Fairgrounds
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023Cost: $15 for admission, dinner will be provided at Brennan Family Pizzeria in Wellston.
Time: If driving yourself, be at Brennan Family Pizzeria, 216 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wellston at 7 p.m.
If you need a ride/want to carpool, meet at the Pike County Extension Office at 6:15 p.m.
New teen ambassadors in grades 7-12 are welcome! You are welcome to bring a friend.
Please let us know if you will be attending, and if you are driving yourself or need a ride. Call 740-289-4837 or email bauman.67@osu.edu
Here is the link to the Haunted Barn info: https://www.facebook.com/FairgroundsHauntedBarn
Livestock Sale Check Pick-up Info
Livestock exhibitors who sold market animals at the fair can pick their checks up this weekend at these times:Friday, September 15 from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Fair Board office
OR
Saturday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Fair Board office.
QUESTIONS are to be directed to the Fair Board; they can be reached at 740-289-9194. The Extension office is NOT aware of any other arrangements.
REQUIREMENTS to pick up checks:
1. youth must be present
2. must bring “Thank You” cards that are STAMPED and PROPERLY ADDRESSED (or) show a picture of cards already mailed
You can come to the lobby of the Extension and Fair Board offices to see your buyer list in the binder any time during normal business hours 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. You may take a photo of your list to use when writing thank-you notes. Our office cannot send out the buyer list.
If your child does not know how to properly address an envelope, please see below.
2023 Pike County 4-H Program and County Fair Survey
As the 2023 Pike County 4-H program year winds down, it is time to reflect on the 4-H program and the Pike County Fair. The Pike County Extension staff, 4-H Advisory Committee, and the Pike County Junior and Senior Fair Boards are always working to make the best better. We want to hear from you! What were the highlights of 2023, what are we doing well, and what things can we work to improve? Please take a few minutes to respond to our survey to share your thoughts for us to review as we plan for 2024. Thank you for your time!
Complete the survey here: go.osu.edu/pikeannualreview
Sale buyer list available for viewing
Youth needing a list of livestock sale buyers for their thank-you cards can come to the Extension office between 8am – 4:30pm and TAKE A PICTURE of their list. Extension staff will NOT be sending out this information. Please do not call or the office asking staff to look up your buyers for you.
A date for check pick-up has not yet been set. Exhibitors will b notified when checks are available. When checks are available, the exhibitor will need to bring their ADDRESSED AND STAMPED THANK-YOU NOTES to the Fair Board Office to pick up their check.
Drug Use Notification (DUNF) form
All Pike County Junior Fair participants exhibiting Market Steers, Market Hogs, Market Goats, Market Lambs, Market Rabbits and Lactating Dairy animals can go online to complete the required Drug Use Notification Form. Please complete your online form by the time of your species weigh-in. If, for any reason, a medication must be given between the time you submit the form and the time of the sale, you must contact the 4-H Educator so your DUNF can be updated.
Access the DUNF here: http://go.osu.edu/pikedunf
Or, scan this QR Code:
For Market Chickens, you will need to wait until the weigh-in when your birds will receive a leg band number that must go on your DUNF form. We will have iPads available to complete the DUNF form during the weigh-in. All Market Chicken DUNFs must be completed by 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30.
Barnyard Olympics and Parade of Clubs
We are changing things up a bit this year and hope our members have FUN!!! The Pike County Junior Fair Board and the Pike County 4-H Advisory Committee invite your club to participate in the Barnyard Olympics and have loads of fun competing and cheering on your teammates. The Barnyard Olympics will be held in front of the Grandstand, Sunday, July 30, immediately following the Pie Auction.
Events:
- Bale Toss – Game needs one club member
- Corn Cob Toss – Game needs two club members
- Wheelbarrow Relay Race – Game needs two club members
- Milk Bottle Chug – Game needs one club members
- Relay Sack Race – Game needs four club members
- Egg Race on Rails – Game needs four club members
- Hobby Horse – Game needs one club member
- Cow Milking – Game needs one club member
Rules:
- A total of 16 separate club members are needed for your club to compete in all eight events
- Smaller clubs – Recruit members from another club to join your club’s team
- No one member can participate in more than one event, ex: if Johnny 4-H’er is the club member to be the player in corn cob toss event he cannot participate in any other event.
- Don’t forget your Cloverbuds! We want them to participate as a team member also!
Points:
Point are awarded for the top three clubs in each event.
1st place – 10 points 2nd place – 5 points 3rd place – 2 points
Overall Winners: Top five clubs will receive prizes!!! What are those prizes?????
Come play and find out what those prizes are; could be wacky, might be yummy, but full of surprises!
Please note, the line-up for the Parade will be at 8 p.m., after the Barnyard Olympics. If the Pleasure Horse Show is still going on at the time of the parade, those horse exhibitors are excused. If a member is in the process of bringing in beef or dairy cattle at the time of the parade, those members may be excused. All other members should plan to participate in the Parade of Clubs. Line-up will be on the racetrack on the side of the grandstand toward Blaum Arena. Look for your club sign on the racetrack fence to know where to line up. The parade route will be a little different this year (see attached map). We have some fun surprises planned to turn up the fun for the parade!
2023 Pike County Fair Instructions
It is a 4-H member’s responsibility to read and be aware of all notices, rules and schedules pertaining to the Pike County Fair. An email will be sent to all 4-H families with this information as well. To read final instructions regarding the fair, visit https://pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/finallivestockletter%2023.Edited.pdf?fbclid=IwAR18moRJE8TQHLazIvZFEWOSyif9a-xVHbn02zEt8AEzsItuONLnejjNCZw
Project Book Checks and Skillathon
Market livestock and equine project book check interviews and skillathons are next week!
If you don’t have your livestock and horse project records up-to-date, it’s time to be getting them done.
Find the guidelines for livestock records as well as the market livestock feed record/book supplement at this link: pike.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/livestockprojects
Find the horse project record book guidelines at this link: pike.osu.edu/sites/pike/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/EQUINE%20BOOK%20CHECK%20rubric.pdf
The best way to prep for the skillathon is to study your species resource book. You can also do a skillathon practice test here: wayne.osu.edu/skillathon-study-materials
Hopefully, you have already signed up for your interview time. If not, get signed up as soon as possible. Market livestock interviews are Monday, July 17, Tuesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 19 from 3-7 p.m. in the art hall at the Pike County Fairgrounds. Please only sign up for ONE time spot, even if you have more than one project. Equine project members can sign up for an interview time on Wednesday, July 19 from 7-9 p.m. or Thursday, July 20 from 7-9 p.m. If an equine project member also has market livestock projects, they are welcome to do their equine book check at the same time as their other projects.
Sign-up for Livestock Book Check Interviews here: http://go.osu.edu/pikelivestockbooks
Sign-up for Equine Book Check Interviews here: http://go.osu.edu/pikeequinebooks
