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Jun. 17, 2026
OSU Extension in Hardin County will be closed on Friday, June 19 for the observation of Juneteenth.
Staff will return on Monday, June 22 for regular business hours. Voicemails and emails can be directed to any staff memmber and we will respond upon our return.
Have a great weekend.
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Jun. 16, 2026
Hardin County - May brought high rainfall totals across the county with some townships receiving over 7 and 8 inches. Complete rainfall data for the 2026 growing season can be found on this website under the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area tab.
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Jun. 12, 2026
Life Skills project judging is July 14, 2026 from 12:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Please note that the location has changed for 2026. Judging will be held at the Forbing Community Center, 122 N. Main St. in Kenton.
Please sign up for ONE appointment for each project. If you are not sure which judge to select, a list of projects for each judge is provided at each link. Double check that your project is listed before you select an appointment.
Life Skills Project Judging Appointments:
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Jun. 09, 2026
Project workshops are a great opportunity to learn together while completing part of your 4-H project.
On Wednesday, June 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., OSU Extension in Hardin County is hosting a FREE cake decorating 4-H project workshop for those members taking any level of the #492 Cake Decorating project.
Learn from an experienced cake decorator and practice new piping and design techniques. This workshop will count toward required Learning Experiences in your project book.
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Jun. 08, 2026
Project workshops are a great opportunity to learn together while completing part of your 4-H project.
On Friday, June 12 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, OSU Extension in Hardin County is hosting a FREE self-determined project workshop for those members taking any of the #365 self-determined projects
Receive help planning your project and filling the project book.
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Jun. 05, 2026
Project workshops are a great opportunity to learn together while completing part of your 4-H project.
On Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., OSU Extension in Hardin County is hosting a FREE scrapbooking workshop for those members taking #497 Scrapbooking: A 4-H Guide to Preserving Memories.
Receive help from experienced scrapbookers to learn the basics and create embellishments for layouts. This experience counts toward your required Learning Experiences.
Please bring your project book, a scrapbook, and any tools, supplies, and photos you would like to use.
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Jun. 04, 2026
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (June 2026) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) will be sponsoring three collection events for farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides. This year, the collections are available in Athens, Crawford, and Miami counties on the following days and locations:
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Jun. 01, 2026
Project workshops are a great opportunity to learn together while completing part of your 4-H project.
All workshops are FREE for Hardin County 4-Hers.
Sign up today at go.osu.edu/hardinworkshops
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May. 29, 2026
Market hogs, goats, and lambs must submit animal registration by Friday, June 5. This helps to prepare the committee for the weigh-in and tagging process.
The information you will need:
Exhibitor Name
Parents Name
Phone, email, address
How many animals are being tagged
Hogs - go.osu.edu/26hardinhogs
Goats - go.osu.edu/26hardingoats
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May. 29, 2026
Youth enrolled in 4-H sewing projects are invited to project workshops hosted by Jami Dellifield and volunteers. They will help you get your project started and through the planning and construction stages of your project.
Dates: June 1, 8, 22
Times: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
RSVPs are required. Please contact Jami with questions and to RSVP by emailing dellifield.2@osu.edu.
Please bring your project book, pattern, material, notions, thread, and machine.
