OSU Extension- Lorain County

10/14/2026

We are excited to see our 4-H Volunteers that RSVP’d to tomorrow’s Lorain County 4-H Awards and Recognition Dinner!

Doors open at 6pm and the program starts at 6:30

10/08/2026

📣 Lorain County 4-H Volunteers: Check Your Inbox!

Voting is now open for the Lorain County 4-H Advisory Board Election.

If you are an official Lorain County 4-H volunteer, you should have received an email with a link to your electronic ballot. This is your opportunity to help select the volunteers who will provide leadership and guidance for the county 4-H program.

✅ Check your email
✅ Review the candidate biographies
✅ Cast your vote before October 13 at 11:59 p.m.

Your voice matters, and every vote helps shape the future of Lorain County 4-H!

10/05/2026

Please join us for the Lorain County 4-H Fall Open House this Wednesday from 6-7:30PM at The Lodge of New Russia Township!

10/02/2026

Check out this powerful gun safety and su***de prevention public service announcement featuring several Lorain County 4-H Shooting Sports members. This inspiring project highlights the impact of community collaboration and youth leadership. Click to watch and help share this important message.

The Lorain County Su***de Prevention Coalition Safe Storage PSA cre...

10/02/2026

Join our neighbors in Medina for this great program! Ohio State Extension of Medina County is hosting a hands-on and on-farm Growing Berries Workshop at Cartersville Farm in Lodi. OSU Extension Specialist Gary Gao will join us to discuss growing blueberries and brambles. We will answer your questions whether you are a home gardener, market gardener, or farm scale producer of berries. Join us to learn the ins and outs of producing berries.

Northern Ohio Berry School will be held October 29, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Cartersville Farm located at 8876 Congress Rd., Lodi, OH 44254. Cost is FREE but please RSVP. Program will be held outdoors rain or shine so dress for the weather. Call 330-725-4911 to reserve your spot today!

10/01/2026

Attention 4-Hers! The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District is once again holding their annual calendar contest! They are asking students to create a picture with a Recycling, Litter Prevention or Sustainability
theme. Winning entries will make up the 2027 Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Calendar!

All entries must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026

If you are interested and need a form to submit or have questions, you can email [email protected].

09/30/2026

Our amazing youth are making a difference through the power of youth voice!
Join Caroline, Lily, and their peers at tonight’s panel to hear how they’re creating change, inspiring others, and leading the way. We’d love to see you there!

09/26/2026

Congratulations to all of our livestock judging team members who competed at the Ashland County Livestock Judging Contest today!

A big thank-you to everyone who helped put on a great contest and provided a great opportunity for our youth to learn and compete!

Results

Reserve Senior Individual
Callie Finnegan

Reserve Junior Individual
Abby Krone

4th Overall Junior Team
• Abby Krone
• Ellie Keets
• Parker Mauer
• Jackson Denes

Congratulations to everyone who competed today! We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship you continue to show. Keep up the great work!