Find a 4-H Club:
Membership for 2026 is now OPEN. Enrollment began November 1, 2025 and ends April 1, 2026. Members who join after April 1 can still join a club but they will not be eligible for project compition.
- To join 4-H, you'll need to start by choosing the right county club for you! Find a county club by:
- Completing a new member survey- CLICK HERE
- Call the OSU Extension Office 419-562-8731
- Email Allison at cooper.2360@osu.edu
- Contact a club advisor for meeting information
- Ohio 4-H Family Guide - Lists all 4-H projects available - Check it Out! Specific county requirements can be found under "4-H Handbook" section below.
- Once a club is found, you will use 4HOnline Website to offically enroll in the program as a member
Current 4-H Member Information:
As always, we want our 4-H youth to have a positive experience. If you have a disability and have questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact Allison Cooper, County Educator/ cooper.2360@osu.edu
2026 4-H Calendar of Events (Updated 2/27/2026)
Ohio 4-H Family Guide (Complete list of all 4-H projects & opportunties)
LOOKING FOR A 4-H PROJECT? OR, STILL, NEED HELP IN TRYING TO DECIDE ON WHAT PROJECT TO TAKE?
Project Central is an easy way for 4-H members and project helpers to preview Ohio 4-H project books and resources. Take a closer look at a book, find out what others have to say, and share your experiences. Visit Project Central Now
2026 Crawford County 4-H Family Handbook & Project Information:
General Member Rules & Guidelines
Specific 2026 4-H project guidelines:
- Livestock (Please refer to crawfordcofair.com for full list of rules)
- Horses (Please refer to the Ohio 4-H Uniform Rule Book or visit Ohio 4-H Horse for additional information)
- 173 Horseless Horse will be judged Thursday before fair unless other arrangements have been made
- Table Setting Guidelines ( for 4-H Food & Nutrition Projects)
- Entire Project Requirement Handbook Section
Click on the project area to find a quick link to 4-H project judging and fair display requirements
Discovering 4-H
Animal Reproduction
Dogs
Small Animals and Cats
Horseless Horse
Veterinary Sciences
Career Exploration
Clothing/Sewing
Communication
Creative Arts (Cake, Collecting, Quilting, Art, Graphic Design, Knitting)
Genealogy
Photography
Scrapbooking
Writing
Food & Nutrition
Healthy Living
Home Living
Leadership and Citizenship
Money Management
Natural Resouces ( Agromony, Gardening, Outdoor Nature, Sustainability)
STEM (Aerospace, ATV, Bicycles, Biology, Chemistry, Electricity, Energy, Food Science, Knots,Physics, Robotics, Small Engines, Lawn Care)
Tractors
Welding
Woodworking
Self Determined
Safe Use of Guns & Archery
Shooting Sports Projects (Rifle, Archery, Shot Gun, Pistol, and Shooting Sports Club projects)
2026 Contest Entry Forms
- Livestock Royalty
- Prince & Princess Royalty
- King & Queen Royalty
- Style Show
- Communication Contest
- Favorite Foods
Cloverbud Sharing Schedule 2026
Jr. Fair- Draft Week Schedule & Contest Information (Updated 6-12-26)
FULL VERSION 2026 Crawford Co Fairbook
4-H Member Additional Information:
- 4-H Book Sponsors Information
- For 2026, please thank a county comissioner for their ongoing support of 4-H (112 E. Mansfield Street, Suite 304 Bucyrus Ohio 44820)
- Club Officer Resources
- Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian Books are eligible for top awards- Due September 1 annually
- My 4-H Career Record Book- Keep track of your achievements each 4-H year
- Ohio 4-H Clover Awards- Due September 1 annually
- Older Youth Opportunities for 2027 4-H Year
4-H Member Scholarship Opportunities:
- Crawford County 4-H Scholarship
- State Wide 4-H Scholarships - Open to NON Ohio State Students! There is also one specific scholarship for Crawford County Youth - Vaughn Family Scholarship
- Ohio State Fair Scholarships