Ohio State - Hocking County 4-H

05/29/2026

Summer is here and the Hocking County 4-H Program is heating up!

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

June 6 - Sheep/Goat/Swine Tagging
June 14-17 - Beg/Jr 4-H Camp
June 19 - Office Closed in observance of Juneteenth
June 22-25 - Sew Fun Clinic
June 26 - Creative writing projects due to Extension Office
June 26 - Cloverbud Camp registrations due
June 26 - County Communications Contests registrations due
June 27 - Hocking Co 4-H Horse Point Show

July 11 - 4-H Project Judging
July 13 - Demonstration and Job Interview Contests
July 14 - 4-H Pledge/Health & Safety/Skit Contests
July 16 - 4-H Project Awards Program
July 20-22 - 4-H Project Make-up Judging
July 25 - Cloverbud Camp

Check out the complete calendar at go.osu.edu/hocking4hcalendar

Please contact the office with any questions or concerns.
740.385.3222
Stephanie Blackford, 4-H Prog Assistant - [email protected]
Angelia Seum, Office Associate - [email protected]

05/29/2026

Hocking County was represented by three youth, Saylor, Lydia and Timothy. Congratulations on being selected to participate in this wonderful opportunity!

🌍✨ Building Tomorrow’s Leaders ✨🌍

Twenty‑five Ohio 4‑H teens recently had the opportunity to experience Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)—growing their leadership skills, deepening their understanding of civic engagement, and connecting with peers from across the country. Check out the article to learn more about this impactful experience and the 4‑H’ers who participated. 💚🍀

👉 Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4cTe7BP

05/29/2026

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

05/28/2026

NOTICE:
Please be aware that information in the Hocking County 4-HNow app is NOT current.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

NOTICE: Due to the Family Fun Day event on the fairgrounds tomorrow, May 29, the main gates will be closed.
Our office will be open. If you plan to visit us tomorrow, please use the entry doors on the Homer Ave side of the building.

05/27/2026

PAS Clinic scheduled for tonight, May 27, has been cancelled due to weather.

05/21/2026

Interested in learning to sew or improving your sewing skills?
Register for Hocking County 4-H Sew Fun Clinic by this Friday, May 22.
See details below.

Hocking County 2026 Sew Fun Clinic for Beginners
June 22-25 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $15 per participant
@ Hocking County Youth Center

• For Beginners with 0 to 3 years sewing experience
• Open to all youth who have completed third grade and older
• 4-H Membership is not required
• Sewing 4-H Project is not required

Registration forms may be picked up during regular office hours at the Extension Office (M-F ; 8 AM - 4 PM) or download at go.osu.edu/hockingsewfun

Registration is due to the Hocking Co. Extension Office by 4 PM, Friday, May 22.

Space is limited to 10 participants.

Contact Stephanie ([email protected]) with questions or concerns.

05/19/2026

🐄🐖🐓 Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Opportunities at the Ohio State Fair! 🐓🐖🐄

This summer, Ohio 4-H members have several exciting opportunities to showcase their animal knowledge and skills through educational contests and events at the Ohio State Fair.

Opportunities Include:
• Ohio 4-H Skillathons (Dates Vary)
• Outstanding Exhibitor (Breeding and Market) (Dates Vary)
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – July 26, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Poultry Judging Contest – July 11, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Contest – July 11, 2026

These experiences help youth build industry knowledge, confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while connecting with fellow exhibitors from across Ohio.

📌 Please note:
Registration for the Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, and Avian Bowl contests requires an Extension professional’s signature to verify current 4-H membership standing.

⏳In-Person/Breeding Skillathon station topics and resources will be posted very soon.

Find contest details, dates, study materials, and registration information here:
🔗 https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program

We encourage all interested youth, families, and volunteers to get involved and participate this summer!

For questions, please contact [email protected]

05/19/2026

2026 PAS Requirements & Qualifying Scores/Times/Requirements 2026 PAS Patterns Ranch Trail requires a metal or wooden gate. NO rope gates are allowed in Ranch Trail. 2026 PAS Show Dates and Information-Updated 5/13 Horse Identification Form PAS Out-of-County Form 2026 PAS Scoresheets below ↓ Key: ...