Note to Ada area 4-H leaders: Please send 4-H information to [email protected] We have a page devoted to 4-H and want to provide as much information as we can.

Hardin County 4-H is ready to kick off the 2021 season with in-person club meetings. 

Ohio State University Extension has released that 4-H clubs may meet in person in 2021 if they follow all the health guidelines from both OSU and their local county health department. 

These guidelines include:
• All members, volunteers, and guests wear masks at all times (indoors and outdoors)

• Social distancing of 6 feet between family units is maintained

• No food or beverages served at meetings

• Sanitation stations are set up in the meeting space

• Signage is posted in the meeting space about COVID protocols and sanitation

The Hardin County OSU Extension Office has completed 4-H volunteer kick off meetings for 2021 and is ready for 4-H members to begin enrolling. 

Each 4-H Club will hold their own sign-up meeting by April 15.  All Hardin County youth from Kindergarten to age 18 can join 4-H. 

Kindergarten through 2nd graders can join a Cloverbud Club and will participate in group activities, but not complete project books. 

Youth who are 8 years old as of January 1, 2021 AND in 3rd grade can join a 4-H Club to take projects, go to camp, and participate in fair. 

For more information on how to join 4-H, visit http://hardin.osu.edu, download the Hardin County 4-H app, or contact the OSU Extension Office at 419-674-2297.