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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 Project Judging Workshop Flyer

 

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:

Additional Resources:

Food, Clothing & Special Interest Projects:

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.

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.

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.

Public Speaking & Demonstrations Contests:

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