Andrew Houseman of Clarksville was one of 25 youth recently recognized with an Ohio 4-H Achievement Award for their outstanding efforts in Woodworking projects.

Houseman, 18, is the son of Tim and Amy Housman. He has been a member of 4-H in Clinton County for 10 years and has taken woodworking and market hog projects.

Woodworking is his true passion and he’s obtained a job at Thirey Cabinet Makers. He will be attending The Ohio State University ATI to obtain a degree in Agricultural Systems Management in the fall.

Houseman will attend the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta this fall with youth from all over the country. His award and trip sponsor is The Honorable Fred and Dr. Kathy Pepple.

The Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards are hosted annually by the Ohio 4-H Foundation at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.

Ohio 4-H is the youth development program of Ohio State University Extension, part of the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. More than 156,000 young Ohioans participate in 4-H clubs, groups and special interest programs.