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Temporary Changes for Ohio 4-H

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As you may be aware, The Ohio State University announced the suspension of face-to-face instruction and the move to virtual instruction for the remainder of the semester. Events deemed nonessential are postponed between now and at least May 15, 2020. Based on these guidelines, all in-person meetings of 4-H clubs, committees, advisory groups, and Extension are postponed or canceled until at least May 15. Activities are encouraged to continue virtually when possible.

These actions are in alignment with necessary precautions recommended by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Ohio Department of Health.

Thank you for your patience with your county 4-H staff, the state 4-H office and OSU Extension as we navigate the process. Although this has caused a disruption, 4-H professionals are still working remotely, and many club members are working on their projects.  We’re committed to doing our part to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. We also know that when we choose to act together, we can have incredible positive impacts. 

If you would like to learn more about the coronavirus and the university’s response, read more here.

The calendar of events at the end of this newsletter lists virtual events you can easily participate in from your home. Would you like to share with us what 4-H activities you have been doing virtually?  Please send us an email at ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu and we will share them in our next newsletter!