Ohio 4-H Centennial
1902-2002
"Celebrating 100 Years of Youth Development"

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Ohio 4-H History
1912-1921
(Second Decade)

1916
The first four 4-H Club agents were hired in four counties.

W.H. Palmer became the first State Leader of Ohio 4-H Club Work.

126 boys traveled to the Ohio State University Campus in Columbus to receive recognition as livestock judges.  This event was called “Club Week” and evolved into "Club Congress" and then into the "Ohio 4-H Youth Expo" which is currently still being held at OSU.
 

1917
Ohio Governor Cox transferred the contests of the Agricultural Commission to the 4-H Club office of the Extension Service.
 

1918
The first 4-H clubs participated at the Ohio State Fair exhibiting poultry, pigs, canning, and demonstrations.


A young boy prepares his 4-H livestock exhibit for the state fair.


1919
Summit County 4-H Agent, R. Bruce Tom, conducted the first 4-H camp.

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