Find a 4-H Club:
Membership for 2025 is now closed. Members can still join a club but they will not be eligible for project compition. Enrollment for 2026 will begin January 1, 2026 and end April 1, 2026.
- 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
2025 4-H Calendar of Events (Updated 3/31/2025)
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
Crawford County 4-H Family Handbook & Project Information:
General Member Rules & Guidelines
Specific 2025 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
- Livestock and Horse Project Handbook Section
- Table Setting Guidelines ( for 4-H Food & Nutrition Projects)
- Entire Project Requirement Handbook Section
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Fine Arts |
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| Money Management | Gardening/ Plant Science | STEM Engineering (Engine, Electricity, Solar, and Microgravity) |
Woodworking | Natural Resources/ Shooting Sports |
| Small Animals (Cats, Dogs, Pocket Pets) |
Self Determined | Leadership | Communication and Workforce Preparation |
| STEM Science (Rockets, Science Fun projects, Geology, Microscope, and Sustainability) |
Photography | Welding | STEM Other (Knots, Biking, Mowing, Tractors, Vet. and Robotics) |
2025 Fair Week Schedule & Fair Week Contest Entry Forms (Style Show/ Communication/ Favorite Foods)
Cloverbud Sharing Schedule 2025- Wednesday July 16 *Coming Soon
FULL VERSION 2025 Crawford Co Fairbook *Coming Soon
4-H Member Additional Information:
- 4-H Book Sponsors Information
- Club Officer Resources
- Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian Books are eligible for top awards- Due Annually Sept 1
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