Geauga County 4-H Online Livestock Project Judging 2026 - TBA

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

Project judging will be open from July 1 through 4:30pm, July 11.

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 Monday, July 1st.
2. Members must complete their test(s) by 4:30p m on Friday, July 11th 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, 2025.
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.

New This Year - 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. Online project judging is still an option. Youth do not need to complete both online and in person.

Register by July 1 to allow us to arrange volunteers to help coordinate. Please use the registration link. https://go.osu.edu/geaugaanimalprojectjudging

Participants can arrive anytime between 4:30pm and 7:30pm to start their skillathon. Members must bring their current, up to date record books.
Top three scores in each division (Junior, Intermediate and Senior in each species) will receive an award.
Questions? Contact Abbey at averill.10@osu.edu or call 440-834-4656

Please let us know you are coming using the link. This will help with number of volunteers needed.
https://go.osu.edu/geaugaanimalprojectjudging

Skillathon Challenge Geauga County Schedule

Monday, July 7, 2025
Beef Projects
Dairy Projects
Goat Projects

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Sheep Projects
Swine Projects

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Poultry Projects

Friday, July 11, 2025
Dog Projects
Rabbit Projects

4-H Volunteers will be needed. Please let the Extension Office know if you would like to help.

Late Project Completion: July 14-18

• Youth who fail to complete their judging by the July 11th, 4:30pm deadline must contact the Extension Office.
• Youth wishing to complete late project judging, must complete their judging tests at the Extension Office during regular office hours by appointment only.
• There is a $25 per project late fee for completion after 4:30pm on July 11th.

Clothing & Textile Judging Registration

Clubs with members participating in clothing and textile judging should register their members and the project(s) they wish to have judged and submit a $5.00 registration fee. This registration fee helps the Style Review Committee cover the cost of the Style Show. Members pay the fee regardless of whether they are participating in the Style Show or Alternative Judging. Failure to pay will result in not being judged (projects not judged result in an incomplete and do not count towards members 4-H years or fair eligibility).

Registration fee is $5.00 per member (not per project). Clubs should collect the fees and write a club check to the Style Review Committee. Money and the registration form are due by July 1st to the Extension Office.

Clothing judging registration form can be found: HERE