OSU Extension - Portage County

05/22/2026

Our May 4-H Newsletter should be hitting your inboxes this afternoon! You can also find it on our website: https://go.osu.edu/portage4hnewsletter

This month features:
🍀Jenna Canale's 4-H Global Immersion Recap
🍀Camp Whitewood
🍀Junior Fair Corner - fair entry information and skillathon dates
🍀Life Skills Dates
🍀Cloverbud Events
🍀Equine and poultry clinic
🍀State 4-H Updates

05/22/2026

🐄🐖🐓 Ohio 4-H Animal Sciences Opportunities at the Ohio State Fair! 🐓🐖🐄

This summer, Ohio 4-H members have several exciting opportunities to showcase their animal knowledge and skills through educational contests and events at the Ohio State Fair.

Opportunities Include:
• Ohio 4-H Skillathons (Dates Vary)
• Outstanding Exhibitor (Breeding and Market) (Dates Vary)
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – July 26, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Poultry Judging Contest – July 11, 2026
• Ohio State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Contest – July 11, 2026

These experiences help youth build industry knowledge, confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while connecting with fellow exhibitors from across Ohio.

📌 Please note:
Registration for the Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, and Avian Bowl contests requires an Extension professional’s signature to verify current 4-H membership standing.

⏳In-Person/Breeding Skillathon station topics and resources will be posted very soon.

Find contest details, dates, study materials, and registration information here:
🔗 https://ohio4h.org/animalsciences/ohio-4-h-animal-sciences-program

We encourage all interested youth, families, and volunteers to get involved and participate this summer!

For questions, please contact [email protected]

05/20/2026

Excited to have Akron Childrens Hospital safe mobility team back with the Distract-A-Cart for CARTEENS tonight!

05/17/2026

Calling all youth livestock exhibitors near Washington, D.C! 🐏🐮🐷🐐

History is happening on the National Mall this summer, and we want you to be part of it. Join us as a Youth Agricultural Ambassador during the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation at this year’s Great American State Fair. You’ll represent the next generation of agriculture by showcasing your animals and engaging directly with thousands of fairgoers from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM each day.

When: June 25 – July 10
Where: Washington, D.C. on the National Mall

Space is limited! Apply no later than Friday, May 22, 2026, to secure your spot: https://airtable.com/appIwZN8eg5Fn9hPf/pagSIPn3pncjzn2iX/form

05/11/2026

🍑Get your FRESH, Southern peaches! The Peach Truck team is helping to raise funds for 4-H by selling peach boxes from The Peach Truck.

These peaches come straight from the orchard and are known for being incredibly juicy, sweet, and the freshest you can find anywhere.

Even better, $10 from every box purchased goes to support 4-H youth programs. Click below and order by 5/31 to purchase.

👉Order here: http://4hpeaches.com/

Thank you for supporting 4-H! 🍀

05/08/2026

🍀More exciting opportunities for our Cloverbuds!🍀
Portage County is hosting a Cloverbud Engineering Adventure Day!
When: June 27, starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Portage County Randolph Fair
We are inviting all Cloverbuds to join the fun! If you have a Cloverbud who did not register for a team this year, and would like to see what the Cloverbud Engineering Adventure day is all about, we will be offering opportunities for Cloverbuds to participate in the activities portion of the day and see projects from other Cloverbud teams.
🍀We welcome Cloverbuds from all counties, however, we are asking a $10 fee for all non-Portage County Cloverbuds! (This does not include Cloverbuds who have already registered for the Engineering Day Event with a team!)
🍀Registration is not mandatory but does help us plan for supplies: go.osu.edu/26cbengineeringday

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

🍀Registration is now open for our Cloverbud Day Camp! Portage County 4-H and the Portage Park District are teaming up to provide a fun day of activities celebrating nature and America's 250th birthday!
When: June 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Dix Park
Cost: $20
Registration closes June 1!
More information can be found here: https://go.osu.edu/portagecloverbuds

05/04/2026

The Portage County 4-H Advisory Comittee is holding its rummage sale this week at the Portage County Randolph Fair! All proceeds benefit the Portage County 4-H youth through awards and sponsorships to conferences, trips, and other leadership activities!
🍀4-H members and volunteers, we need your help to make this sale a success! If you are available this week, use this link to sign up for a shift: go.osu.edu/26rummagesale
🍀Support the sale by dropping off donations May 5 & 6, and shop the sale May 7-9!
We hope to see you there!

04/28/2026