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Membership Information

Last modified 2008-06-18 08:23

clover with shadowsCloverbud 4-H Membership begins when a child has reached age 5 and is enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 of the current year.

Standard 4-H Membership to the 4-H club program begins when a child is at least age 8 and enrolled in 3rd grade as of January 1 of the current year.

Eligibility for Ohio 4-H ends December 31 of the year in which an individual attains the age of 19.


Membership begins when an eligible individual is enrolled in a club or group that is under the direction of a trained adult and within the scope of Ohio State University Extension.  Everyone enrolled in 4-H must take one project. Completion of a project is based on project activities and does not have to be exhibited at the county fair to be considered a completed project.

County fair exhibition is a privilidge and greatly encouraged! In order to exhibit at  the county fair and receive a premium, members must complete the 4-H enrollment process by April 1 and fulfill the county judging process.

If you have further questions concerning Richland County membership, please call 419-747-8755.