Mark your calendar to attend the 4-H Club Officer Training on Tuesday, March 26 at the Washington County Career Center at 7:00 pm. We will have sessions for:
The sessions will be taught by members of the Collegiate 4-H Club from OSU.
Attention high school students! Teens interested in agricultural careers don’t want to miss this amazing and FREE opportunity to spend a week on a college campus exploring the world of agricultural careers. The application to apply is March 30. Check out the four opportunities this summer at ExploreAg.org.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 30, 2019
ExploreAg will offer four camp sessions in 2019!
Session 1- June 9-14 at OSU Main Campus
Session 2-June 16-21 at OSU Main Campus
Session 3-June 23-28 at the OSU ATI Campus
Session 4- July 7-12 at Central State University
35th Gardening Road Show
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteers of Washington County are taking their 35th Gardening Road Show to Inniswood Metro Park, Westerville OH and Oakland Nursery, New Albany OH. Lunch will be on your own at Whole Foods in Columbus OH. The $65 registration fee includes bus transportation, snacks & drinks while on the bus, driver gratuity, & educational handouts.
For registration flyer with more information about the trip go to http://go.osu.edu/GRS35, or call the OSU Extension Office at 740-376-7431
There is still time to complete your County 4-H Award Application. If it is for a project pin or a trip, complete yours and return to the Extension Office by 4:30 on Monday, October 15.
2018 Washington County 4-H Awards Categories and Descriptions
2018 Washington County 4-H Awards Application – pdf
2018 Washington County 4-H Awards Application – in Word
2018 Honor Club Application (completed by club)
2018 Scrapbook Application/Score Sheet (completed by club)
October 15 – Member’s application due to Extension Office.
October 25 – Awards Selection Committee reviews applications and selects 4-H Project Pin and Special Pin Award Winners.
October 25 – Trip Committee interviews applicants and selects winners for 4-H Trips and Margaret Meredith award.
November 15 – 4-H Year Celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington County Career Center. Award Applications are returned to all applicants.
Club Advisors, don’t forget to send in your 4-H member completion report to request 4-H Year Pins (1, 5, 8, 10, 14) and certificates for your members.
4-H Member Completion Report-tzkx4a (Word version)
4-H Member Completion Report-16aap9o (Pdf version)
October 3-14
Donate $1 It’s time once again for the TSC Paper Clover Campaign at our local Marietta TSC. Clubs are encouraged to contact the store and have a bake sale or work the 4-H information table!! Please Call Maddie at Tractor Supply to schedule your time. See the following flyer for additional information.
Barlow 4-H Club Booths
Trash Can Painting Contest
Trash cans should include your group’s name and the year 2018. Trash cans will be judged on creativity, neatness, and overall appearance. This contest is open to all 4-H Clubs, FFA and FCCLA Chapters, and Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops.
Barlow Independent Fair: Go to the Barlow Fairgrounds and pick up a trash can in the horse barn. Painted cans should be dropped off at the Jr. Fair Building on September 26 by 8:00 pm with the completed entry form. Barlow Trash Can Contest form-2mh210r
This Contest allows 4-H members (ages 8-19) to show off their culinary skills. This contest is a spin off of the TV show. 4-H members will be given an ingredient (fruit for 2018) and they must make a food item with that ingredient. All ingredients must be brought by the teams. Teams can bring serving dishes, tableware, etc for presentation. There will be 3 different categories: Category one – Sweet, Category two – Savory, Category three – Spicy. Teams will make 12 servings of each recipe. Teams are limited to one entry per category, but may enter each category. Each team may consist of 2-3 junior fair members. Teams must pre-register by Thursday, August 30. The contest will be scored based on appearance, taste, creativity, and interview.
https://washington.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/washington-county-fairs
Wednesday, August 29
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Sunday, September 29:00 am Jr. Fair Goat Showmanship Show Arena
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Hervida Chicken BBQ – Please come support the Chicken BBQ Dinner at Hervida on Saturday, May 5. Meal served 4:30 to 7:00pm. This is also a great opportunity to volunteer for camp by serving, clearing tables, or donating a dessert! Donations for the Country Store are always welcome!! Contact Jane Lennox at 740-568-8044