News

  1. 4-H and FFA Judging Schedules - Now available!

    May. 20, 2025

    Judging schedules have been posted!

  2. Jr. Fair Horse ID & Requirements

    Apr. 15, 2025

    There are certain requirements that all horse exhibitors, regardless of 4-H club or FFA chapter, must complete to participate in the 2025 Mercer County Jr. Fair. Please see complete details and deadlines here

  3. Jr. Fair Market Hog ID

    Apr. 15, 2025

    In 2025, there are two options for completing swine identificationCounty Tags: After April 1st and before your appointment with the veterinarian, you will need to pick up paperwork and tags from the OSU Extension Office. We encourage you to call or email ahead of time so that we can have your tags ready for you.  OR RFID 840 Tags: If your market swine has an official ear tag that is visually and electronically readable (ex: RFID 840), exhibitors can use that for identification. Exhibitors still must obtain official paperwork and signature by licensed veterinarian by May 30.

  4. Jr. Fair Market Goat & Sheep ID

    Apr. 15, 2025

    The identification clinic for market goat and sheep projects will be held at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in the sheep and goat barn on Friday, May 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. OR Saturday, May 3 from 9:00-10:00 am. You do not need an appointment. OR you may pick up tags and paperwork from the OSU Extension Office after April 1st and have a veterinarian visit your farm and tag your animals. Animals tagged on the farm will NOT be eligible for the rate of gain class and is at the member’s expense.

  5. 2025 Harbor Point 4-H Camp - Registration Available!

    Mar. 19, 2025

    2025 Harbor Point 4-H Camp Registration is available for Mercer County 4-H members!  Click here for for more information and complete registraiton details. 

  6. Outstanding Senior 4-H Member Scholarship - now available!

    Jan. 30, 2025

    The Mercer County 4-H Committee will be awarding a minimum of $1,500 in scholarships to Mercer County 4-H members. Any member who is currently enrolled and active in their 4-H club may apply the year in which they are graduating high school.  More details and the application can be found here - https://go.osu.edu/teengroups.

     

  7. 2025 4-H Online Enrollment - March 1 Deadline

    Jan. 07, 2025

    4-H online enrollment for the 2025 program year is open!  All new and returning members must enroll by March 1, 2025.  

  8. Jr. Fair Beef ID Clinic

    Oct. 15, 2024

    The identification clinic for market beef projects will be held at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, Beef Barn, on Friday, December 13, 6:00-8:30 p.m. OR Saturday, December 14 from 9:00-10:00 am.  Please see complete details here

     

  9. 2025 Camp Counselor and Junior Fair Board - Applications Now Available!

    Oct. 01, 2024

    The applicaiton deadline for teen members who are interested in applying to be a 4-H Camp Counselor or Junior Fair Board member is November 1st, 2024.  More information, including how to apply, can be found at https://go.osu.edu/teengroups. 

  10. Now is the time to join 4-H!

    Sep. 11, 2024

    Are you thinking about joining 4-H? Now is the time! Check out more information, club lists, advisor contact information and other helpful documents here - https://go.osu.edu/howtojoin.