Ohio State - 4-H Youth Development

We're so excited to kick off summer with Ohio 4-H State Leadership Camp this week at 4-H Camp Ohio! Campers are engaging in hands-on leadership development experiences that enhance and expand their knowledge and potential. They will then return home prepared to make a difference in their clubs, counties, and communities.

Thanks to Nationwide, Rural 1st, and the Dorothy Long Miller 4-H Leadership Camp Fund for their support of this important program!

🔪 Ready to sharpen your skills in meat processing?

Join CFAES for the 2026 Buckeye Fresh Mini Meat Cutting Workshops at The Ohio State University! This hands-on, two-day experience is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence in food animal processing and better understand meat quality, yields, and safety.

📅 July 14–15
⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM
📍 Columbus, OH

Learn from OSU Extension meat specialists and gain real-world experience with cutting guidelines, anatomy, labeling, and more.

✅ Open to anyone 18+
💲 $150 for both days

👉 Register by July 7: https://go.osu.edu/meatcuttingwkshp

On Thursday, May 21, Michaela Willsey, OSU Extension- Preble County 4-H Educator presented at the Business First meeting, highlighting how 4-H is shaping the future workforce.

She shared how programs like YouScience, Buckeye Next, Spark Expo, and Beyond Ready are helping youth discover their strengths, build essential life and career skills, and explore pathways to in-demand careers.

The presentation emphasized that 4-H is not just about youth development—it’s about preparing confident, capable young people who are ready to contribute meaningfully to today and tomorrow’s workforce.