Union County Friends of 4H

10/14/2026

❗4-H Members: A new opportunity to check out!

For the first time EVER, a statewide Drone Camp is available!

When: November 10, 2026
Time: 5:30PM-9:00PM
Fee: $375 that includes a drone kit and dinner
Registration deadline: November 2, 2026 or until full

Register at go.osu.edu/bcdrone or if you have questions, reach out to Kate Krouse at [email protected].

10/13/2026

Union County Fair Livestock Exhibitors‼️

Check your email for information about Fair Check pick up. Look for an email from 4-H Online on behalf of the Union County Jr. Fair.

10/08/2026

Today is Thankful Thursday during so we want to share that we are SO THANKFUL for our adult volunteers, parents, grandparents, and other adults who make 4-H happen and make it successful! Give a shout-out to your favorite 4-H adult and let them know how you appreciate them!

10/08/2026

Ohio 4-H Celebration of Youth Online Auction is Open!

You don't have to attend the Ohio 4-H Celebration of Youth to participate in the auction. The online auction is now live and features a variety of unique items and experiences, from autographed sports memorabilia to unforgettable family adventures.

Proceeds support Ohio 4-H youth development programs across all 88 counties, including Ohio 4-H Foundation grants that benefit local county programs. The auction closes on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m.

Browse items and place your bids at: https://go.osu.edu/COYauction

Be sure to bid early and bid often while supporting Ohio 4-H!

10/06/2026

Happy National 4-H Week! Here is some more information about some questions you might be curious about 😉

What are 4-H projects?
4-H projects are specific areas of planned experiences, such as training pets 🐾, making clothing, growing plants, and building rockets. 4-H projects are in-depth learning experiences for 4-H members. Approximately 200 projects are currently available, including livestock projects such as dairy feeders 🐄

What does the green clover mean?
4-H has an official emblem, a green four-leaf clover with a white “H” on each cloverleaf. The name and emblem are copyrighted - very official!

Any other questions you might be curious about? Let us know!

10/05/2026

Happy National 4-H Week! We are wearing green today and we'd love to check out your green too! 💚 Here are some photos from over the years... any familiar faces? 👀

10/04/2026

See you in green!

💚 Don't Forget to Wear Green Tomorrow! 💚

National 4-H Week begins tomorrow, and we want to see Ohio turn green in support of 4-H!

Show your 4-H pride by wearing your favorite green shirt, jacket, hat, or 4-H gear on Monday. Be sure to snap a photo and share how you're celebrating National 4-H Week.

🍀 Let's kick off the week in green!

10/01/2026

The countdown is on! Camp Counselor Applications are due November 1. 🍀

Additional requirements are within the application.

Apply online at https://union.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/forms-and-applications

10/01/2026

National 4-H Week is October 4-10. In order to celebrate, on Monday, October 5, we encourage you to wear green! 💚

Over the next several weeks, we will be sharing different information that you may have always wanted to ask about 4-H but haven't had the chance to! Let us know any questions or topics that you would like to know more information about. 📝