Marion County  4-H 

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We hope you enjoy exploring our site. The menu items at left will help you find quickly what you need. 4-H is the youth education program of Oregon State University Extension Service. It is a non-formal, community focused, experiential education program for today’s youth.  The program combines the cooperative efforts of youth and adult volunteers with community and Extension resources. The mission of the 4-H program is to help young people build competence, confidence, connection, compassion and character as they learn and grow.

Upcoming Events 2012-2013

Calendar Archives

May, 2013

1- Applications due for Klampe Livestock Memorial Grant, Ext. Office

3- 4-H Dog Judging and ID Contest (REQUIRED), 5:00pm-8:00pm, Meeting Rm 1A-C

4- 4-H Dog Judging and ID Contest (REQUIRED), 9:00-Noon, Meeting Rm 1C, 1B & 1A

3- Sheep, Swine & Goat Weigh-In, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Sublimity Harvest Fest Grounds

4- 3- Sheep, Swine & Goat Weigh-In, 6:00am-9:00am, Sublimity Harvest Fest Grounds

11- Horse, Gymkhana Clinic, 8:00am-12:00pm, Salem Saddle Club

11- Horse, Jumping Clinic, 1"30pm, Lucky Steps Ranch (must bring horse you will jump at County Fair)

20- 6:30 Dog Development- Meeting Room 1A

20- 7:00 Horse Development- Meeting Rm 1C & 1B

28- 7:00 Livestock Leaders- Meeting Rm 1C, 1B & 1A

31- All Day- 4-H Fair Entries and Record Books DUE- Meeting Room 1C

31- Scholarship Application Deadline for Market Animal Auction & Marion County 4-H Leaders Council

31- County Fair Stall/Pen Fees & forms Due, Ext. Office

31- County Fair RV Camping Fees/Forms Due, Ext. Office

June, 2013

18- Fair Superintendent Summer Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

24        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

26-29   OSU Summer Conference, Corvallis

July, 2013

11-14    Marion County Fair,  Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem OR

15-20    Wild West 4-H Camp, Oregon 4-H Center

22        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

29        State Fair Horse Exhibitor Meeting, 6:30 pm, Meeting Rm 1C & 1 B

August, 2013

15-20   State Fair 4-H Horse Show, Oregon State Fairgrounds

19        DUE: Static Exhibits Qualified for State Fair, 7-11am, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

20        DUE: Horticulture Exhibits,  6-8pm, Oregon State Qualified for State Fair Fairgrounds

23-Sept 2 Oregon State Fair

26        Horse Development Committee, 7:00 pm, Meeting Rm 1A, 1B, & 1C

NEW--4-H Volunteer e-Learning Training, 1-4 modules (mandatory for NEW leaders)

Latest News

Which has a more positive effect on youth – sports or 4-H?  A study by Tufts University shows 4-H is good for kids.