Ohio State University Extension and Richland County 4-H

11/01/2026

🍂🍀 November Richland County 4-H Update🍀🍂

📬 The November 2026 Richland County 4-H Update is here! Check out this month’s newsletter for all the latest news, upcoming opportunities, important deadlines, and ways to get involved!

🍀 Here’s what’s inside:
📅 November Events & Deadlines
🏢 November Office Hours Changes
🙋 New Advisor Applications
🏕️ Camp Counselor Information
🚗 4-H CARTEENS
🐄 4-H Livestock Judging Team
🇺🇸 2027 National 4-H Conference
💚 4-H Foundation Board
🐐 Livestock Breeder List Updates
💬 Feedback Opportunities
📌 Volunteers Only: TEA Form Updates & Volunteer Spotlight

📢 Don’t miss out! Take a few minutes to read the update, mark your calendars, and share the opportunities with your 4-H friends and family!

🔗 Read the November Update here: https://go.osu.edu/richlandupdates

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, RICHLAND COUNTY! 🧡🍀

Wishing all our 4-H families, volunteers, and friends a spooktacular Halloween filled with sweet treats, fun memories, and plenty of fall fun! 🍬🕸️

👻 Have a safe and happy Halloween, and don't forget to show off those amazing costumes! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🎃

💚 From all of us at Richland County 4-H, have a BOO-tiful Halloween! 🍀🎃

🎨 A big THANK YOU to Illinois Extension for the cute graphic! 🧡

10/30/2026

🍀🌱 DID YOU KNOW OSU EXTENSION IS MORE THAN JUST 4-H? 🌱🍀

Did you know OSU Extension offers research-based education, resources, and programs to help individuals, families, farms, and communities THRIVE? 🌻🏡

🍀 OSU Extension has FOUR main program areas:

🍀 4-H Youth Development – Helping youth build skills, confidence, and leadership for a lifetime!

🚜 Agriculture & Natural Resources – Supporting Ohio’s farms, gardens, landscapes, and natural resources.

🍎 Family & Consumer Sciences – Sharing practical information to help individuals and families make informed decisions.

👥 Community Development – Building stronger communities through education, partnerships, and local engagement.

🌿 AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES SPOTLIGHT: BUCKEYE YARD AND GARDEN LINE (BYGL)! 🌱

🌼 Have a question about your lawn, garden, trees, or landscape? The Buckeye Yard and Garden Line (BYGL) is a great resource!

BYGL shares timely, research-based information and updates to help Ohioans make informed decisions about their yards and gardens. 🌳🌷 Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there's always something new to learn!

🔎 Explore BYGL and discover helpful resources: https://bygl.osu.edu/

🍀 OSU Extension has something for everyone! From growing better gardens to supporting local farms, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for youth, we're here to help Ohio communities grow and thrive.

💬 Tell us in the comments: Which OSU Extension program area would you like to learn more about — 4-H, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer Sciences, or Community Development?

10/29/2026

🍂📣 NOVEMBER OFFICE HOURS & CLOSURE DATES 📣🍂

As we wrap up the year, our team will be participating in end-of-year trainings, observing holidays, and taking time to enjoy the season with our families. 💚 Please take a moment to review our planned November office hour changes before stopping by!

📅 NOVEMBER CLOSURES & SCHEDULE CHANGES

🚫 Wednesday, November 4 – Closed for Training
🚫 Thursday, November 5 – Closed for Training
🗽 Wednesday, November 11 – Closed for Veterans Day
🚫 Thursday, November 12 – Closed; Kristen Out of Office
🚫 Friday, November 13 – No appointments available due to Kristen Out of Office
🦃 Thursday, November 26 – Closed for Thanksgiving
🍁 Friday, November 27 – No appointments available due to Thanksgiving

🕘 REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

📞 Need to meet with someone on a Friday or outside our regular office hours? Appointments are available! Call us at 419-747-8755 to schedule a time that works for you.

📬 Just dropping something off? Our drop box is available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., regardless of whether the office is open.

💚 Thank you for your patience and understanding as we balance our programming, professional development, and family time. We appreciate our Richland County community and look forward to continuing to serve you!

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10/28/2026

🎓🌱 Scholarship Opportunity with the OPHio soybean Council Foundation🌱🎓

Are you pursuing a degree in agriculture, science, or a related field? 🌾 The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is offering a total of $47,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2027–2028 academic year! 💰

🍀 Undergraduate Scholarships
- Seven scholarships of up to $3,000 each
- $3,000 Robinson W. Joslin Scholarship recognizing leadership potential
- $5,000 Bhima Vijayendran Scholarship supporting science, technology, and soybean research
- $3,000 Thomas Fontana Scholarship recognizing agricultural education, teaching, and leadership

🔬 Graduate Scholarships
- Three scholarships of up to $5,000 each for students conducting research in eligible fields related to advancing the soybean industry.

📚 Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate applicants must meet Ohio residency, enrollment, class standing, GPA, and eligible major requirements. Graduate applicants must be full-time graduate students at an Ohio college or university conducting qualifying research and meet U.S. legal residency requirements.

📅 Application Deadline: January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET

🔗 Apply here: https://www.soyohio.org/scholarship

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your education and future in agriculture! Share with a student who could benefit! 🌱💚

10/27/2026

🏆 PUT YOUR LIVESTOCK KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST! 🏆🐐

📣 Calling all 4-H members and livestock enthusiasts! Join us for the First Annual Wilmington College Aggies & Collegiate 4-H Skill-A-Thon! 🍀

💡 This is a great opportunity to practice your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and see what you know in a fun, competitive environment!

📅 When: Thursday, November 19, at 5:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Center for the Sciences & Agriculture, Wilmington College campus
📝 Registration Deadline: Monday, November 16

⚠️ Registration is limited, so don't wait! Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register.

Gather your knowledge, bring your competitive spirit, and get ready to put your skills to the test! 💪🐮

10/26/2026

🍀🐶 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT🐾❤️

🎡 This week, we're featuring Project 202 – Dog Achievement Program (DAP)! 🐕🏅

Love dogs but don't have access to a dog club or want to learn without competing? This project could be the perfect fit for you! 🐾 The Dog Achievement Program lets you explore hundreds of activities at your own pace while building your knowledge and confidence as a responsible dog owner.

🐶 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
🐾 Basic training
🏃 Exercise and activity
❤️ Dog health and wellness
🦴 Safety and responsible dog care
🎯 And so much more!

🏅 Earn pins and certificates as you complete activities and reach your goals! You don't have to compete to enjoy learning about man's best friend. 🐕💚

🏆 STATE FAIR ELIGIBLE: ❌ NO

📚 PROJECT RESOURCE: Pair this project with the 201R Dog Resource Handbook. The handbook is a one-time purchase you can use every year you take the project!

💻 GOOD NEWS! The Dog Achievement Program is also available as a FREE downloadable PDF!

🔎 Explore the Dog Achievement Program:
https://ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/dog/dog-achievement-program

📖 Dog Resource Handbook:
https://extensionpubs.osu.edu/dog-resource-handbook/

💬 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! If you could teach your dog one new trick or skill, what would it be? 🐕👇 Share your answer in the comments!

🍀 Stay tuned for more Richland County 4-H Project Spotlights. You never know which project we'll feature next! 👀

10/23/2026

🍀🌱 DID YOU KNOW OSU EXTENSION IS MORE THAN JUST 4-H? 🌱🍀

Did you know OSU Extension offers research-based education, resources, and programs to help individuals, families, farms, and communities THRIVE? 🌻🏡

🍀 OSU Extension has FOUR main program areas:

🍀 4-H Youth Development

🚜 Agriculture & Natural Resources

🍎 Family & Consumer Sciences

👥 Community Development

🏡 DID YOU KNOW EXTENSION HELPS FUTURE HOMEOWNERS? 🔑

In 2025, OSU Extension’s homebuyer education team worked with nearly 2,000 families, providing resources and information to help them work toward homeownership! 🎉 The Ohio Housing Finance Agency recently recognized the team as a top partner for its work.

Interested in learning more? Contact your local OSU Extension office to ask about homebuyer education workshops near you!

💬 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU! Which of these resources would you be most interested in learning more about: gardening 🌱, youth programs 🍀, family finances 🏡, or community development 👥?

👇 Drop your answer in the comments!

10/22/2026

🍀🎉 WE HIT 1,700 FOLLOWERS! 🎉🍀

Richland County 4-H is growing, and we’re getting closer to our 🎁 GIVEAWAY GOAL! We need just 298 MORE FOLLOWERS to unlock our giveaway! 🤩💚

Help us spread the word and grow our 4-H community by inviting your friends and family to follow our page! 👇

💚 4-H Parents & Families
🍀 4-H Alumni
🐄 Potential 4-H Families
🌟 4-H Supporters
🌱 Anyone interested in keeping up with Richland County 4-H and OSU Extension!

Every follow helps us share more opportunities, celebrate our amazing 4-H members, recognize our volunteers, and show our community what 4-H is all about! 🙌

📣 Let's reach 2,000 followers together! Invite your friends, share this post, and help us unlock that giveaway! 🎁

10/22/2026

🌟 CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE YOUNG LEADERS! 🌟

We are so proud of these outstanding young people for stepping up, taking on leadership roles, and making a difference in their community! 💚👏

Drum roll please...

The following youth make up the 2027 Richland County Junior Fair Board 🤩
Natalie Adkins
Marissa Barciz
Bryson Bays
Shelby Bays
Kaley Bowman
Paytan Byrd
Rylie Davidson
Gunnar Dill
Kilynn Ebersole
Grace Fry
William Fry
Maylanna Gamble
Emma Kleman
Kassie Kleman
Reagan Kleman
Isabella McMillen
Brylee Oyster
Westen Rehberg
Trent Rodman
Fin Rowlands
Abigail Secriskey

It's gonna be a GREAT year!