The 2nd Annual Cutting Edge Classic Cattle Show will be held May 9 & 10 at the Barlow Fairgrounds. Here is the online registration link and information about the show and scholarship.
Show registration link: https://showman.app/shows#/cutting-edge-classic-first-annual-cattle-show-7f46
Questions: Contact Jon or Brianna Mitchem 740-516-9921
With the help of many community volunteers who staffed 14 business booths, sophomores at the Waterford High School recently participated in a Real Money Real World simulation. Students were assigned a career for the simulation. They also spent their monthly salary visiting the various booths making spending choices based on their family situation hoping they would have enough money to make ends meet at the end of the month.
The program is a product of OSU Extension and was organized for the school by Bruce Zimmer, 4-H Extension Educator in collaboration with Waterford High School teacher Beth Morris. Here are some pictures of our volunteers that helped out!
1. Chance – MG Volunteer – Sharon Dye
2. Child Care – OSU Extension, Morgan County – Alivia Mock
3. Clothing – 4-H Volunteer – Joyce Kronberg
4. Communications – MG Volunteer – Ron Leisure
5. Donations – MG Volunteer – Juanita Baker
6. Credit – Citizen Bank – Skylar Hesson & Lois Morris
7. Entertainment – OMJ – Melissa Fernandez
8. Financial Advice – OMJ – Kellie Jeffers & Sherri Nolen
9. Food – OSU Extension – Amanda Bohlen
10. Housing – Washington Co. Commissioner Charlie Schilling
11. Auto Insurance – Newton Insurance – Keith Allen
12. Student Loans – OSU Extension – Bruce Zimmer
13. Transportation – MG Volunteer – Marcia Holschuh
14. Health Insurance – OSU Extension – Kathryn Hartline
The Washington County Student Reporter Program offers students the opportunity to build communication, interviewing, and public speaking skills while promoting local agricultural activities and FFA/4-H achievements.
Participants will:
– Attend a planning and training meeting ahead of the fair season
– Be expected to submit short audio reports or interviews from events.
Each student should expect to file at least one report throughout the fair season.
Provide coverage of events such as:
Application: Student Reporter 25 BOE (1)
Saturday, May 17 at 4-H Camp Hervida
Experience The Outdoors is:
● an educational program in which to learn various outdoor skills.
● designed primarily for women and an opportunity for anyone 14 years of age or older.
● held in a nurturing environment to foster success and develop camaraderie.
● $40 for registration, t-shirt, refreshments and lunch.
● an exciting, informative, fun-filled day! . . . . . . . Rain or shine!
Flyer: ETO Flyer 2025
All Day Country Store open! Tickets, available all day.
8:00 am Registration & Light Refreshments
8:20 Welcome & Program Overview
8:30 Group Picture
9:00 Session 1 (check flyer for descriptions)
10:45 Session 2
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 Session 3
3:15 Session 4
5:00 Country Store Drawing & Evaluation
Babysitting Safety Training is back at The Washington County Career Center – Adult Technical Training! This class is designed for individuals 11 years and older who are interested in providing safe, reliable childcare and building their babysitting skills.
Flyer: BabysittingSafetyTrng2025
Training Topics Include:
✔ The business of babysitting
✔ Proper supervision techniques
✔ Basic caregiving skills
✔ How to respond to ill or injured children and infants
Class Details:
Friday, May 10 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM or
Saturday, June 14 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: $45 per participant
Location: The Washington County Career Center
Limited Availability: Each class is capped at 10 participants, so early registration is encouraged!
To register or learn more, please call us at 1.800.648.3695 or training@thecareercenter.net.
If you are in a group or organization that would like to have a customized Babysitting Safety Training class, we can bring training right to your doorstep! Give us a call to learn more.
This position is in Marietta, Ohio in Washington County.
The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, region, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Extension Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to: Provide guidance and/or leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources programming targeted to local and regional needs including but not limited to current and future needs in farm management, production agriculture, agronomy education, livestock and crop production, consumer horticulture, commercial horticulture, food security, innovative agricultural business opportunities, estate planning, and leadership of Master Gardener volunteer program. Utilize appropriate methods, both informal and formal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Establish methods of effective communication with clientele using newsletter, county blog, Facebook, and/or combination of methods. Maintain a high level of visibility with a wide range of clientele to promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resource issues. Educator will work with county team members collaboratively and participate in shared programming efforts. Teach educational programming, based on needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on needs and/or emerging issues. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community or eliminate programming that is not effective or can be better served by ANR volunteers. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of program goals. The Educator evaluates educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as utilizes existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding. May be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. The Educator will further the overall mission, vision, and values of both Ohio State University Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources.
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL AG NIGHT, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Adam Sharp, Director of Ohio Farm Bureau
Agriculture Under the New Administration
FOUR BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1 Pasture Management
2 2025 Cost Projections
3 Exploring Opportunities: Programs and Funding for Success
4 Mental Health on the Farm: Why it’s important and what we can do to help each other.
Flyer: 2025 Ag Night_
Older youth and adults are needed to help with the Washington County 4-H Open House on Thursday, February 27
The event will be held from 6:00 – 7:30 at the Jr Fair Building on the Washington County Fairgrounds. All volunteers are asked to arrive by 5:30. Everyone will be notified where your help is needed.
The 4-H Open House is a fun-filled evening of games, prizes, and learning about 4-H membership and opportunities. Each of the stations will provide interactive and hands-on activities to engage the children and adults as they visit the open house.
Print a Helper Form Here: 2025 Open House Helper Request Form
or Click Here on this survey to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-54434486-washington
Where do we need help? Here is a list of areas where you can help. Please indicate on the printed helper form or online survey where you can help.
Ohio State University Extension is offering two private recertification sessions in 2025. Session 1 is February 17 at the OSU Extension Office, 1115 Gilman Ave, second floor, Marietta OH, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. Session 2 is February 17 at the Marietta High School, 208 Davis Ave., Marietta OH from 5:30 – 9 :30 pm. Learn the latest on crops and pesticides. All certifications can be acquired at each meeting. The first hour of each session will cover Fertilizer Recertification (Category 15).
Three hours of pesticide recertification credits are given for categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Core. Please let us know in advance of the meeting if you need recertification credit in other categories. The $30 Ohio Department of Agriculture license fee should be sent directly to ODA. These license renewals have been mailed to the private applicators in Washington County whose license expires in 2025.
You must call 740-376-7431 to reserve a spot in the recertification session (1 or 2) you would like to attend here in Washington County. The $35 registration fee for pesticide recertification or the $10 registration fee if you are only attending fertilizer recertification are different fees from the ODA license fee. Please make your check payable to OSU Extension in the amount of $35 or $10, put which session you would like to attend in the memo line, and mail to OSU Extension, Attn: Peggy, 1115 Gilman Ave., Marietta OH 45750. A registration flyer for Washington County applicators and a list of all recertification opportunities in Southeast Ohio are available on our website at washington.osu.edu/events. Call 740-376-7431 for more information.
Flyer 2025 Pesticide & Fertilizer Recertification Meetings Flyer
Join us on December 23rd from 9am till 12noon for a holiday crafting event. All are welcome to attend, come learn more about 4-H and make a few crafts and stocking stuffers for the holidays. The event is for children ages 5 to 19 and staff and volunteers will be present to assist attendees with their crafting items. We will be making pillowcases, ornaments, wreaths, gingerbread houses, coloring pages and more. We will have a snack and sweet treat during the event. Please RSVP at the following link so we can plan for our supplies and treats. This event is always a fun kick off for the holiday season. For more details please contact Kathryn at 740-376-7431. Here is the link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094EADA72CA1FD0-46485833-holiday