Athens County 4-H

What is 4-H?

4-H is a youth development program supported by the land-grant university in each state (in this case Ohio State University) that encourages young people to reach their fullest potential through:

• Hands-on and experiential learning that facilitates learning by doing;

• Growth that encourages successes and challenges;

• Exploring a wide range opportunities;

• Providing supportive and nurturing environments and relationships that empower young people to voluntarily help themselves and each other.

The 4-H Motto:

"To Make the Best Better"

The 4-H Pledge:

I pledge:
My head to clearer thinking,
My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service,
My health to better living,
For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

The 4-H Colors:

Green and White

The 4-H Emblem:

• "H" represents one of the four "H's" - Head, Heart, Hands, and Health.

• The 4-H name and emblem is protected by Congress, and held in trust by the Secretary of Agriculture.

• In the county, the Extension educators delegate their use to 4-H groups.

The First Edition of the 2008 Athens County Junior Fair News is HERE!

Changes to 4-H Projects - Read on or LISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST!

New Projects that are Replacing a Current 4-H Project

135 - Goat Project and Record Book - Replacing 131
201 - Dog Project and Record Book - Replacing All Current Dog Projects, 200, 204, 206, 207, Assistance Dogs
441 - Revised Real Money, Real World Group Project
584 - Focus on Photography Level 1 - Replacing 579
585 - Controlling the Image Level 2 - Replacing 580
586 - Mastering Photography Level 3 - Replacing 583
752 - Revised Shotgun Member Record Book

Projects that are Brand New This Year and New Supplemental Guides

132 - Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book
132R - Llama and Alpaca Resource Handbook
135R - Goat Resource Handbook
201R - Dog Resource Handbook
561 - National Safe Tractor and Machinery Program, Student Manual

Projects that are Discontinued

90 - Discovering 4-H Series Advisor's Guide
91 - Discovering 4-H 1
92 - Discovering 4-H 2
93 - Discovering 4-H 3
94 - Exploring Animals
95 - Exploring Energy
96 - Exploring Me and My Home
97 - Exploring Plants
660 - Corn
661 - Small Grains
662 - Soybeans

Don't forget that this is also available as an MP3 PODCAST!

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 10 - Officer Advisor Conference
May 1 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline - Individual Enrollment Form (Required for Every Member and Volunteer); County Enrollment Quick Reference Card
May 3 - Horse Quality Assurance at the Extension Office- 6:00 p.m. (For those ONLY taking a horse to the fair)
May 9 - 11 - Champions Choice Camps - Goats $150; Lambs and Hogs $200; Steers $250 - Deadline for registration April 30
May 14 - Livestock Tag In - CLICK HERE FOR FORMS
May 17 - Food Animal Quality Assurance - 9:00 a.m. (Registration at 8:30) ANYONE ARRIVING AT 9:01 WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
May 17 - Horse Quality Assurance at the Extension Office - 9:00 a.m. (For those ONLY taking a horse to the fair)
May 17 - Showmaster Feeds Showing and Fitting Presentation - 11:00 a.m. on the Fairgrounds
May 17 - Food Animal Quality Assurance - 1:00 p.m. (Registration at 12:30) ANYONE ARRIVING AT 1:01 WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL JUNE 5
June 5 - Food Animal Quality Assurance - 5:30 p.m. (Registration at 5:15) ANYONE ARRIVING AT 5:31 WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL JUNE 21
June 5 - Horse Quality Assurance at the Extension Office- 5:30 p.m. (For those ONLY taking a horse to the fair)
June 18 - Skill-A-Thon at the Extension Office - 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
June 19 - Skill-A-Thon at the Extension Office - 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
June 21 - Food Animal Quality Assurance - 9:00 a.m. (Registration at 8:30) ANYONE ARRIVING AT 9:01 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHOW ANIMALS AT THE FAIR
June 21 - PAS State Fair Qualifying Horse Show at Albany Riding Club - 9:00 a.m.
June 24-27 - 4-H Camp at Tar Hollow
July 9 - Market Rabbit Tag-In at the Fairgrounds - 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
July 9 - Club Pass Sheet, King/Queen Application, Stall Drawing, Booth Reservation, Parade Reservation, and Parade Narration Forms DUE
July 13 - PAS State Fair Qualifying Horse Show at Albany Riding Club - 11:00 a.m.
July 17 - Stall Drawing for the Fair - 7:00 p.m. at the Junior Fair Building
July 19 - Clothing Judging and Style Revue at Athens Church of Christ
July 19 - Junior Fair Dog Show
July 20 - King/Queen Interviews - 2:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds
July 21 - Food and Nutrition Judging - 9:00 a.m. at the Extension Office
July 22 - Still Project Judging - 9:00 a.m. location TBA
July 26 - Skill-A-Thon - 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
July 27 - Skill-A-Thon - 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
August 1-9 - Athens County Fair

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER WITH ATHENS COUNTY 4-H??

HOW DO I GET MY CLUB ENROLLED???

HOW DO I REGISTER MY MEMBERS' ANIMAL PROJECTS???

WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF ALL THE 4-H DOCUMENTS ON THIS SITE???

For more information about 4-H programming in Athens County, contact Matt Davis at davis.1977@cfaes.osu.edu or Penne Smith at smith.57@cfaes.osu.edu.