Geauga County 4-H Online Livestock Project Judging Packet 2026 

Beef, Dairy, Dogs, Goats, All Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine

Project judging will be open from July 1 through 4:30pm, Wednesday, July 15.

Do not wait until the last minute.

Animal Project Judging Links

Online Skillathon Test Project Judging

Important Reminders
1. Tests links will open 12:01am on Wednesday, July 1st.
2. Members must complete their test(s) by 4:30p m on Wednesday, July 15th to complete their 4-H project.
3. Links will automatically open/close, so plan accordingly.
4. Do not wait until the last minute to complete judging. Failure to complete project judging, whether technology related or not, results in an incomplete project.
5. Tests are 4-H ages. The members age as of January 1, 2026.
6. Tests do not follow previous county score sheets.
7. Tests can be taken from a computer or smart phone. If a member needs computer access, please contact the Extension Office to set up a time to come in and take the online skillathon.
8. If a member is no longer taking a project, please let the Extension Office know.
9. Tests have various maximum scores.
10. Youth must correctly enter their first and last name, and an email address to have their score emailed to them. Please print a copy of the email for your records and to share with your club advisor.
11. Clubs advisors must review each member’s project book by signing and dating the front cover.
12. Clubs will receive a roster completion list after judging has ended.
**The Ohio State Fair Skillathon will not be accepted for completion. **

Scenario: Dakota’s 4-H age is 16. This is his second year in Market Ducks, fifth year in Market Turkey, and first year in Beef Breeding. To complete project judging, Dakota’s club advisor will review his books and he will complete the Poultry Senior Test and Beef Senior Test.

Skillathon Challenge

Show off your knowledge by participating in the Skillathon Challenge. This is open to all 4-Her’s and will count as completion for your animal project judging. Skillathon Challenge is a hands-on
event that will test your knowledge on topics such as parts of your animal and types of feed.

Participants can arrive anytime between 9:00am and 12:00pm to start their skillathon.
Register by June 24, 2026. To register, please use the registration link  https://go.osu.edu/geaugaanimalprojectjudging 

Questions? Contact Abbey at averill.10@osu.edu or call 440-834-4656 

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