How do I get travel information for visitors to Sherman County?
Visit the travel section of this website to access to brochures, agri-tours, recreational permits, and overnight accommodations.
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Where did 4-H get its start?
Read about 4-H’s Oregon-born history at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/release/2017/10/national-4-h-week-celebrates-country%E2%80%99s-largest-youth-organization.
Where do I send my donation to the 4-H and FFA livestock auction?
Donations can be mailed to the Sherman County Youth Livestock Auction Association, PO Box 94, Moro OR 97039.
When is the Sherman County Fair, what is the schedule, and how do I enter open class?
The Sherman County Fair is generally held the third week of August. Check the fair website for details, shermancountyfairfun.com. Fairbooks are available in the Extension office and post offices in the county during the summer.
When does my 4-H member need to enter for Sherman County Fair?
Sherman County 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) entries are usually due by the third week of July. See http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/4h-youth.
Is there a 4-H newsletter, how can I get a copy or get on the mailing list?
Yes, Sherman County 4-H has a newsletter that comes out six to eight times per year. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list call the OSU Extension Office at (541) 565-3230, or simply view the newsletters from our online https://extension.oregonstate.edu/newsletter/sherman-county-4-h-newsletter or by contacting cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu to be put on a mailing list.
I’m interested in volunteering as a 4-H leader, what do I need to do?
Stop by the Sherman County Extension office, at 66365 Lonerock Road in Moro, and visit with us; we’re excited to have you be part of 4-H! Let us know what projects you are interested in, and we’ll get you the office hours. The Sherman 4-H Association (formerly 4-H Leaders Association) then meets monthly at the … Continued
What 4-H clubs are available in Sherman County?
Currently, Sherman County 4-H clubs help area youth nurture their skills with live animals including: Cows, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Rabbits, Dogs and Horses. Static: Sewing, Cooking, Outdoor Cooking and Food Preservation, and Photography. (See the current Sherman County Club Projects list at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman/4h-youth.)
When is 4-H camp and how much does it cost?
Sherman County 4-H camp is held the third week of June at the Camp Morrow lakeside facility outside of Wamic. Youth in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade may attend, and attendees do not need to be 4-H members. 4-H Day camp is for 2 days at teh cost of $50. Please contact cindy.brown@oregonstate.edu for more … Continued
How do I apply to become a 4-H Leader?
The 4-H Leader forms are at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/sherman/volunteers. A background check is required. The Sherman 4-H Association (formerly 4-H Leaders Assn) meets monthly at the OSU Extension Office at 66365 Lonerock Rd. Moro, OR 97039.