4-h TEEN EXPO

Hocking County Junior Leaders are hosting a 4-H Teen Expo on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Youth Center from 5-7 PM.

Discover the variety of opportunities available to youth to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for success through Ohio 4-H. JL members will share their personal experiences and have more information about what additional opportunities 4-H has to offer youth.

All youth, parents, and 4-H Volunteers are welcome to attend.

RSVP is requested but not required.

blackford.74@osu.edu / 740.385.3222

We hope to see you there!

4-H Teen Expo. Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Youth Center located at 150 N Homer Ave Logan, OH 43138 from 5 to 7 PM. Ohio 4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities for teens to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for success. Opportunities for teens begin at the local 4-H club level and expand to the county, state, national, and international levels through various awards, boards, travel experiences, and camping opportunities. Join the Hocking County Junior Leaders as they share information about the numerous opportunities available to Hocking County 4-H Teens. Contact Stephanie Blackford, 4-H Program Assistant for more information regarding this event at blackford.74@osu.edu. Pizza and drinks provided. RSVP requested but not required. 740.385.3222 or blackford.74@osu.edu

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Download the 4-H NOw app today!

4-H Now App –  Download the 4-H NOW App from your app store today! Type in "hocking" in the search bar on the mail screen. The app is simple to navigate and has items such as calendars, contact info, club resources, project help, info about joining 4-H, and so much more!

4-H Year-End Awards List

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Hocking County Fair Info:

  • 2025 Hocking County Fair Guide

  • Hocking County Fair 1st Year Exhibitor Helper Pamphlet

  • 2025 Hocking County Drug Use Notification Form - How to Guide - ; PDF

  • Hocking County Fair 2025 DUNF Form LINK - Must Be Completed by Sept. 5, 2025 by 11:59PM

  • 2025 Hocking County Fair Livestock Dates and Requirements - Chart available here

Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training

When engaged in programs/activities that include food preparation and/or service, Ohio State University Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers must follow local and state food preparation and service guidelines (when applicable); adhere to appropriate licensing procedures; and be knowledgeable of food safety guidelines. OSU Food Preparation and Service Policy

All 4-H Clubs or 4-H Groups participating in food preparation or conduct club activities such as bake sales, should have a minimum of one (1) 4-H Volunteer that has completed an OSU approved food safety course and have a Certificate of Completion on file with the Extension Office. 

OSU's Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training is in transition to a new platform and is currently unavilable.

Volunteers needing to complete a food safety training may take the Penn State Extension Cooking for Crowds Program. This course is approximately 4 hours of instruction and costs $25. Participants will receive a certificate upon completing the course. A copy of this certificate must be submitted to the Extension Office.