Ohio State Extension - Ashtabula County 4-H

10/06/2026

4-H Families!
Be sure to RSVP at go.osu.edu/RSVPsoup for the 4-H Souper Stars Awards event November 14 ! In the survey, you will be asked to let us know how many from your family plan to attend and if you plan to bring any food items to share. End of the year volunteer, youth and club awards will be presented. Additional food items will be provided by the 4-H Advisory Committee and Extension Office. RSVP by November 1.

09/21/2026

FREE for our friends! 4-H fall clean out! Stop by our office 8:30 am -4:30 pm this week to check out the display of items available. Take what you need. Make a donation if you’d like! Anything left on Friday afternoon will be donated.

09/18/2026

Help us turn pages for Ohio’s 4-H youth. 🍀 📖

Inspired by Dolly Parton’s commitment to putting books in the hands of young people, we’re introducing a new opportunity to give while increasing access to 4-H project books.

Now through September 25, your gift helps Ohio 4-H members explore new skills, passions and career paths. Give here: https://bit.ly/4reg5n2

09/15/2026

Today is the Deadline!!!

Lots of fun awards nominations are due on September 15.

County 4-H Hall of Fame: An outstanding 4-H Volunteer who has committed over 10 years of service. You cannot nominate yourself.

Outstanding 4-H Advisor: An exceptional 4-H Volunteer who has less than 10 years of service. You cannot nominate yourself.

Ashtabula County Top 4-Her: An outstanding youth who exhibits What Makes the Best Better! Junior ages are 8-13 and Senior ages are 14-18 as of January 1st. You cannot nominate your own child or yourself.

Ashtabula County 4-H Letter Application: Youth must complete one requirement from the “Involvement,” “Leadership” and “Recognition” categories as well as both requirements from the “Growth” category. Please list the year of completion for at minimum one item in each category.

Ohio 4-H Clover Award applications.

The winners will be announced at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in November

Link:

County Award Forms - due Sept. 15 County 4-H Hall of Fame Nomination Form Online Hall of Fame Nomination Form Ashtabula County Top 4-Her Nomination Form Online Top 4-Her Nomination Form County Outstanding 4-H Advisor Nomination Form Online Outstanding Advisor Nomination Form Youth 4-H Letterman Awar...

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

A favorite for us with the Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities!

JEFFERSON - Green may be the color that’s most associated with 4-H, but “Hearts of Gold” were shining through on

08/26/2026

Join us Wednesdays for Snack & STEM, a fun, hands-on program featuring exciting activities, a STEM project, and a snack to enjoy!

Presented in conjunction with Angel Martin from the OSU Extension Office and 4-H.

📅 September Topics:
🐝 September 2: All About Bees https://henderson-lib.libcal.com/event/17206876
🌸 September 9: A Flurry of Flowers https://henderson-lib.libcal.com/event/17206877
♻️ September 16: Recycling https://henderson-lib.libcal.com/event/17206878
🍂 September 23: Seasonal Science https://henderson-lib.libcal.com/event/17206879

For ages 5–12. Each week features a new topic, so there’s always something new to explore!

08/26/2026

Congratulations to those that achieved 100% on their skillathon!

08/24/2026

Kudos to the Best of Class winners for Food & Nutrition, Sewing and General/Miscellaneous Projects!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Ohio State Fair winners representing Ashtabula County!