Upcoming Opportunities:

Project Judging Workshop

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 6:30pm | Licking County Extension Office

This workshop is designed to help members taking Clothing, Foods, or Special Interest projects be better prepared for project judging. Participants will learn about what they need to bring to judging, what to expect when they arrive, and tips to make their judging experience a positive one. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 24th so we know how many participants to expect for the evening.

RSVP at: https://go.osu.edu/4hprojectworkshop

 

2025 4-H Project Judging | July 8, 2025

2025 Project Judging Appointment Selection Survey - http://go.osu.edu/licking4hjudging

Use the link above to select a judging time for each project member/project. Use the two links below to find which judge(s) will be judging your child's project(s). You will need to complete the survey for each project that each child needs to have judge. If your child has more than one project to be judged, please pay attention to the times you select so that you don't double book your child for two judges at the same time. We encourage you to allow at least one judging slot between appointments (i.e. if your child is scheduled for their first project at 10:00am, then select 10:20am or later for the second project). This will allow time for your child to come back out from the judging room to get ready for their next project judging.

2025 Judges List by PROJECT NAME

2025 Judges List by PROJECT NUMBER

Project Judging Results can be found on the Awards, Results, and Recognition page.

 

Club Officer Resources:

Club Officer Handbooks & Materials:

• Click on the following link for downloadable files of officer books and additional useful forms: Ohio 4-H Club Officer Resources

Additional Resources:

• 4-H Club Parlimentary Procedure for Community Organizations and Boards
• 4-H Club Parliamentary Procedure Kit (Hardin County 4-H)- This kit will help clubs increase members' knowledge about parliamentary procedure and business meetings.

Food, Clothing & Special Interest Projects:

• Licking County 4-H Food and Fashion Board - Need help with a food or fashion project?  Food and Fashion Board members are available to come to your club to answer questions.
• Self-Determined Project Guide (A completed Self-Determined Project Guide is required for each self-determined project.    (This Project Guide and the Idea Starters are available on the State 4-H website at: Books and Resources  - Other Publications Available for Download on the State 4-H website: Master Projects and Additional Resources
• Robotics Project Resources  - Click on the link to be connected to online information regarding the Robotics projects.
• Genealogy Resources - Information on the Licking County Genealogy Society, local resources and many helpful links to genealogical resources around the country are available by clicking on the link above.
• Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Resource website:  Also, each species has their own Resource page with information that can help 4-H members decide if an animal project is right for them. There is also a home page and state calendar page for each species.  Click on the following individual species for the link to the Resource pages:  Companion, Dog, Rabbit, Dairy, Horse, Poultry, Livestock and Ohio 4-H PetPals.  Also, check out the State 4-H Skillathon website

Project Requirements & Supplements:

2025 Licking County 4-H Project Requirements (this booklet covers all 4-H projects and contains the 2025 Clothing & Food Supplements, as well as judging dates and awards.

• Cake Decorating supplement 492(b) Skills & Techniques Record Book
• Special Interest Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
• Clothing Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
• Food Project Score Sheet - updated for 2025
• MyPlate Web Site
• MyPlate - Color flyer of MyPlate

Companion Animal Projects/Resources:

Includes cavy, cat, and rabbit projects. Ohio 4-H Companion Animals state website -  click on the previous link for information on events, resources and acknowledgments for dogs, rabbits and companion animals.

•     4-H Pet Care Project Descriptions
•     4-H PetPals-Welcome Info  -  4-H PetPals-About  -  4-H PetPals-Resources

Dog Projects:

Dog Resource Handbook (201R) – Updates to this book have been added to our Books/Resource page under Publication Updates. There are two versions: 2016 edition and 2018 edition. Members can download one pdf with all the changes depending on which edition they own. Changes were made in these chapters: Breeds, Grooming, Communication and Behavior, Obedience, Judging, Showmanship, and Working Dogs.

• Dog Achievement Program - Our Mission: To offer a 4-H dog project that encourages youth to accomplish personal goals and master life skills with their dogs, without competing against other 4-H dog project members. 
• Ohio 4-H Dog Resource Information - find updates and information about 4-H Dog and Companion Animal projects, including Ohio State Fair Dog Show rules and score sheets. A calendar of events is also posted.
• Selecting Dog Projects - Click on the link for an explanation of dog projects, requirements and judging information.
• 2025 Licking County Dog Vaccination Certificate - to be used for the Hartford Fair

Public Speaking & Demonstrations Contests:

• Communications Days Information
• Health and Safety Team Talk/Skit Contest Information
• Health and Safety Individual Public Speaking Contest Information
• Shooting Sports Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest - Registration Form can be found here.

Tools for Public Speaking Member Guide

Preparing Your 4-H Demonstration - Sample demonstrations outline.

Encouraging Members to Demonstrate - Various ways advisors can encourage their members to present demonstrations.

4-H for Youth:

4-H is the ultimate youth development experience and is what you make it. Through trips, activities, projects, leadership roles, working in teams and new levels of responsibility, youth learn the skills necessary to be successful in an ever changing world. "Join the revolution of responsibility" and prepare yourself for greatness in 4-H! Click on the following link to the Ohio 4-H Youth Development - 4-H for Youth webpage

• Ohio State Fair - 4-H is the largest youth development program in Ohio!  Located in the Youth Center, a portion of the building is used as exhibit space for 4-H projects and judging activities during the State Fair. Fairgoers can learn about the 4-H program by talking with the 4-H members competing each day.

• Just for Teens -  more information about 4-H Ambassadors, CWF, Collegiate 4-H, Awards & Scholarships, CARTEENS, State Fashion Board, Teen Conference, and Teen Council

Additional Resources:

• Saying Thank You:  A lot of respect can be earned or lost by our ability to say thanks.  Thank you notes help our sponsors realize that the award sponsorship really means something to you.  It helps make them more interested in sponsoring next year. For help in writing that thank you note or letter click on the following link:  Thank you flyer