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2016 Dates Page Available For Download

Mar. 30, 2016

A list of important dates for the 2016 4-H Year is now available to download.

Click HERE to download a PDF copy

Mandatory 4-H Volunteer Training is January 19 at Canter's Cave; register now

Jan. 13, 2016

ALL volunteers need to plan to attend the annual mandatory 4-H Volunteer Training on Tuesday, January 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp. This is a state mandated training again this year for all 4-H volunteers.

Any 4-H volunteers who can not attend this training should contact the Extension Office about scheduling a makeup training. Pizza will be served at the event compliments of the 4-H Advisory Council. Please have someone RSVP to the Extension Office for your club so we have an idea of how much pizza to order.

Get a head start on the new 4-H year at the Winter Project Fair

Dec. 30, 2015

It’s 4-H project season, once again.

Returning 4-H youth and volunteers, or anyone interested in joining the program, can get a head start on the new year by taking part in the first-ever Winter Project Fair, which is set for 3-6 p.m. January 11 at the Jackson County OSU Extension Office.

Ohio Department of Agriculture lifts bird exhibition ban

Dec. 17, 2015

REYNOLDSBURG – With no confirmed cases in Ohio and no immediate threat of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza  (avian flu) outbreak, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey today rescinded the order prohibiting bird shows in Ohio.  Officials urge poultry and bird owners, however, to remain vigilant and cautious in order to protect the health of their flocks during migration seasons.  Please see the department’s fact sheet on precautions that can be done to prevent the spread of avian flu.