Union County Friends of 4H

Union County Friends of 4H Join us as we keep you up to date on what's happening!

Ohio State University Extension, Union County Teaching todays youth skills they will carry with them for a lifetime through their Head, Heart, Hands, and Health for a better tomorrow.

Richwood Exhibitors - this is your 24-hour reminder that your DUNF forms are due NO LATER than Friday, August 28 at 5PM ...
08/27/2026

Richwood Exhibitors - this is your 24-hour reminder that your DUNF forms are due NO LATER than Friday, August 28 at 5PM for the following species:

Dairy Feeders
Beef Feeders
Market Goats
Market Lambs
Market Poultry
Market Rabbits

See you at the Fair!🐄🐐🐑🐓🦆🦃🐇

Calling all artists to review and consider entering this contest!🎨For full contest details, visit our website: https://u...
08/26/2026

Calling all artists to review and consider entering this contest!🎨

For full contest details, visit our website:https://union.osu.edu/sites/union/files/imce/Hidden%20125%20Art%20Guidelines.pdf

In celebration of 125 years of Ohio 4-H, members are invited to create original artwork that highlights the impact and story of 4-H. Selected pieces may be featured in donor and outreach materials throughout 2027.

Things to Know:
Entries Due: September 15
Theme: 4-H Makes a Difference
Who Can Enter: All currently enrolled Ohio 4-H members (one entry per member)
Challenge: Artwork must creatively hide the number"125" at least two times
Mail to:
Ohio 4-H Foundation
Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2201 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

The Richwood Independent Fair is right around the corner, and these awesome Junior Fair Board members worked hard tonigh...
08/25/2026

The Richwood Independent Fair is right around the corner, and these awesome Junior Fair Board members worked hard tonight to prepare the barns, clean the Special Interest display area, and check out the Richard “Buzz” Sampson Livestock Pavilion. Thank you to them!

Members! Below is another GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Check out the details below:Ignite by 4-H is a national summit designed to ...
08/19/2026

Members! Below is another GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Check out the details below:

Ignite by 4-H is a national summit designed to bring high school youth (between 14-18) together from across the country and give them the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer. In 2027, Ignite by 4-H returns for youth to attend in person in Washington D. C. during March 17-21, 2027. For more information, please visit go.osu.edu/4hIgniteOhio


Who: High School-aged teens (14-18) interested in Agriscience, Animal Science, Community Accelerators, Healthy Living, or STEM

Where: Washington, DC (Washington Hilton – 1919 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC)

When: Wednesday, March 17th - Sunday, March 21st, 2027

Application: Apply online at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by September 15th, 2026

Cost: Selected delegates will have summit registration and travel expenses covered

Hannah Sullivan finished her 4-H career strong at the Ohio State Fair!Junior Fair 4th Overall Chester BarrowJunior Fair ...
08/10/2026

Hannah Sullivan finished her 4-H career strong at the Ohio State Fair!

Junior Fair 4th Overall Chester Barrow
Junior Fair 5th Overall Hampshire Barrow
13th in Swine Skillathon

Great job Hannah!

The Eades Family had a great week at the Ohio State Fair!Michaela - 1st Exhibition Showmanship, 4th Broiler Showmanship,...
08/10/2026

The Eades Family had a great week at the Ohio State Fair!

Michaela - 1st Exhibition Showmanship, 4th Broiler Showmanship, 3rd in Skillathon, Outstanding Record Book, Champion Large Fowl, Outstanding Market Exhibitor, 10th overall.

Danielle - 2nd Exhibition Showmanship, 3rd Skillathon, Outstanding Record Book, Champion Bantam Chicken

Jackie - 2nd in Showmanship, 2nd Skillathon

Continue to share your achievements with us!

In addition to our Special Interest Project Judging, we had several members participate in the Ohio State Fair Skillatho...
08/10/2026

In addition to our Special Interest Project Judging, we had several members participate in the Ohio State Fair Skillathons for their livestock and non-livestock projects. Skillathons are separated and ranked based on a member's age group. Here are the results for Union County. Let's celebrate how talented our members are!

DAIRY CATTLE
Christy Headings - 3rd Place
Stephanie Headings - 5th Place
Evie Reidman - 4th Place

DOG
Maddie Carter - 15th Place
Danielle Eades - 2nd Place
Jackie Eades - 3rd Place
Lily McFarland - 3rd Place
Hannah Niehaus - 6th Place
Aryna Vandegrift - 17th Place

GOAT
Chloe Dickey - 2nd Place
Tinlee Martino - 7th Place
Nathanial Watkins - 3rd Place

HORSE
Tegan Bobb - 3rd Place
Madaline Carter - 20th Place
Logan Cotterell - 5th Place
Lexi Doty - 8th Place
Baylee Emans - 7th Place
Kylee Emans - 12th Place
Paysen Fitspatrick - 18th Place
Lily McFarland - 11th Place
Hannah Niehaus - 4th Place
Kennedy Silcott - 1st Place

POULTRY
Rebecca Comstock - 4th Place
Cecilia Dean - 16th Place
Danielle Eades - 3rd Place
Jackie Eades - 2nd Place
Michaela Eades - 3rd Place
Bryer Miller - 6th Place
Chloe Nicol - 4th Place
Kyle Stacklin - 5th Place
Wyatt Stacklin - 7th Place

BREEDING SHEEP
Allison Poling - 1st Place

MARKEY LAMB
Dallas Krebehenne - 2nd Place
Allison Poling - 1st Place

SWINE
Barrett Boerger - 10th Place
Hannah Sullivan - 13th Place

RABBIT
Marla Chapman - 1st Place
Olivia Woodring - 12th Place

08/10/2026

Our final Ohio State Fair Special Interest Project Judging results are in!

Outstandings - top 20% of participants
Jacy Combs - Self-Determined, Sr
Craig Ervin - Finishing Up (woodworking)

Congratulations to all of our members who were able to participate and represent Union County! You all did an AMAZING job!

Help us congratulate Rebecca Comstock, our 2026 Union County Jr. Fair Queen, for winning 1st Place in Market Turkey Show...
08/08/2026

Help us congratulate Rebecca Comstock, our 2026 Union County Jr. Fair Queen, for winning 1st Place in Market Turkey Showmanship at the Ohio State Fair!

Continue to share your achievements so we can continue to highlight our awesome members!

08/08/2026

Wow! Our Shooting Sports representatives did an amazing job at the Ohio State Fair project judging!

Clock Trophy - highest award at OSF
Stephanie Headings - Hunting and Wildlife, Sr
Amelia Nicol - Rifle, Sr

Outstanding - top 20% of participants
Rachel Bates - Archery, Jr
Christy Headings - Archery, Sr
Carter Helmke - Shorgun, Jr
Cora Herriott - Basic Archery, Jr
Bella Nichols - Pistol, Sr
Isaac Predmore - Rifle, Jr

Address

18000 State Route 4, Ste E
Marysville, OH
43040

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

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(937) 644-8117

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