Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project – Greece | March 12-23, 2025
Who: Ohio 4-H Teens 15-18 (Teens are nominated by Ohio 4-H Professionals)
Where: American Farm School (https://www.afs.edu.gr/) – Thessaloniki, Greece. It was established in 1904, is renowned for its innovative approach to agricultural education. https://www.afs.edu.gr/afs-at-a-glance/
What: Participants will engage in a variety of educational classroom and field activities, including sensory analysis workshops with products such as feta cheese, honey, and olive oil. They will tour the school’s state-of-the-art facilities, including its experimental farms and research centers. Teens will be part of a “Work Internship” with AFS high school students working in cohorts focused on different program units that include: Animal and Plant Production, Food Science & Technology, and more. Youth will also participate in a cross-cultural and agricultural career field exploration program designed to help youth learn about careers in agriculture, cross-cultural interactions, workforce preparation and leadership skills.
In addition, youth will help facilitate teambuilding and problem-solving activities through a Leadership Workshop with Greek high school and Jr. high students. By engaging with these students, the teen leaders will expand their leadership skill development and gain insights into teaching an international audience.
Two off-site cultural experiences include hiking in the Enipea Canyon near Mount Olympus and a visit to UNESCO World Heritage site Meteora, which features monasteries built in the 11th century atop of limestone pillars. A Greek cooking class, city history tour, and local farmers market activity are included.
Cost: To be determined – based on Grants received (Estimate- $2,000 – $3,000 – includes airfare, all lodging, most meals, ground transportation, translation services, park entrance and program fees.)
Participant Selection: Ohio 4-H Professionals can nominate youth from their county to complete the short video application. Final selection will be based on geographic characteristics and the below criteria:
- Have an interest in pursuing a career in agriculture.
- Can embrace unique and different cultures beyond their local communities.
- Willing to share their experiences through presentations, newsletters, etc. at the local and state level.
- A good representation of the local 4-H program.
Contact Bruce Zimmer before October 1 if interested in being nominated. zimmer.2@osu.edu
unty Fair Results from the Jr Livestock Shows and Jr Fair Events:
Interested in traveling in 2025 or want to experience a fun camp? Now is the time to apply for a scholarship so you can make it happen! Applications are due October 10, 2024.
Each year, Collegiate 4-H at The Ohio State University organizes a weekend workshop called Carving New Ideas (CNI). It is held at 4-H Camp Ohio November 22-24 and is open to all teen 4-H members across the state. Please consider sharing this opportunity in your newsletters and on social media. It’s a fun weekend for teens to get to interact with college students who serve as the organizers, camp counselors, and session facilitators. (Franklin County staff and volunteers provide the administrative details, risk management, nursing services, and food preparation for the weekend.)
Congratulations Churchtown Busy Bunch for donating the most food for the Washington County Fair Stock the Trailer Food Drive. The club has received two pizza certificates to use at an upcoming club event. Thanks Papa Johns Pizza for supporting this effort too. Club advisor Joyce Kronberg is planning a party for her club!
PEN TEAR DOWN: will be Sunday, September 8 at 3:00. Washington County Fair Exhibitors: You must attend either attend setup or tear down. Any Washington County Fair exhibitor not signing out will forfeit 20% of their total sales.