February 2018 Nobles County Clover Update
Here's what's new on the Nobles County 4-H website this month!
2018 Fruit, Cheese, Frozen Foods & Puffins Fundraiser

You will be submitting your fundraiser information to a club representative by Monday, February 5th. When selling products, please have your customers write a check to your family. Your family will then deposit the customer checks, and write one check to the club. The club will then deposit the one family check and total up all sales. The clubs will write a check to Nobles County 4-H & turn in information at the Skating party on Sunday, February 11th, 2018.
 
Please remember that we aim to have this be our ONLY fundraiser throughout the year, besides the Foodstand at the County Fair. This money helps pay for a summer intern, and all of the programming that is happening throughout the county! It is very important we do our best to provide the youth with experiences!


New Vision Co-op Calf Program-10 years & Counting

The New Vision Co-op Calf Program is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary of this programmatic opportunity. Click read more to read more information about this program!



New Vision Co-op Swine Program

The New Vision Co-op Swine Program allows youth have the opportunity to learn more about the swine industry by working with New Vision Co-op & Dr. Andrew Bents (Nobles County 4-H Alumni) to provide experience in swine production through a swine sponsorship program. Click read more for more specific information about this program!



February Cloverbud Meeting

The February Cloverbud Meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 in the Farmers Room (Basement of the Government Center), the door code is 873060. The Cloverbud Meeting will take place from 6-7:15 PM.   
 
Please wear some clothes & shoes you can move around in! You can RSVP by February 9th


February Engineer It! Challenge Workshop!

Come to the February Engineer It! Challenge Workshop! At this workshop, you will be challenged by learning more about the six simple machines, creating machines, learning more about the Rube Goldberg machine and the Rube Goldberg Challenge offered by the Minnesota 4-H Program. This a FREE event will be held Saturday,February 10th from 9 AM-12 PM in the Farmers Room. This will be for 3rd-8th graders! A snack will be provided for participants! RSVP by Tuesday, February 6th.


Enrollment Incentive Skating & Pizza Party

This Skating & Pizza Party is for ALL who were enrolled by November 30th, families will receive an invitation in the mail. This party is made possible by the Nobles County 4-H Federation! This party is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 11th at the Worthington Hockey Arena from 4:30-6:30 PM. Pizza will be served at the conclusion of the skating party! Please RSVP to the office by Feburary 7th with how many people from you family plan to attend!


2018 Ambassador Calendar

Here's the calendar that the Ambassador Group set for their meetings. Please put them on your calendar, click Read More for the dates!



Market Beef/Dairy Steer ID Deadline February 15th!

The ID Deadline for Market Beef/Dairy Steers is February 15th, 2018. ID's must be entered into 4-H online by the family. If you need help, please let us know. Ear Tags are available in the office for $2.25.


More 4-H news this month
Link to Nobles County Web Site

Please take note of the NEW LIVESTOCK SHOW SCHEDULE for the 2018 Fair. This schedule was determined at the Livestock Committee meeting, brought to the Fairboard and Federation and was motioned to approve.
 
The next Advisory Board & Federation Meeting will take place in March, find out the date and which club is responsible for pledges by clicking the article title!

There are several Fair Committees beginning & starting to meet! Click the article title for the information!
 
Thanks for volunteering with Nobles County 4-H! Please help Katie organize your stregnths by filling out a google form. Click article title for more details
 
The 2018 Southwest Animal Science Challenge will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Wabasso, Minnesota. This event will include horse and livestock project bowl competitions, hands-on skill-a-thon stations, and workshops on a variety of topics. 4-H'ers can attend as a project bowl team, or as an individual .
 
This scholarship is for high school seniors and first-year college students currently enrolled in 4-H. Applicants must be from one of the following nine counties: Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock or Watonwan. 
 
Associate dean and state 4-H director Dorothy Freeman encourages young people to be bold and build their self-confidence.
 
In February, make a $4 donation at your local JOANN register. You'll support 4-H and get $4 off your next purchase. And join a special Valentine's Day community service event on Feb. 3.
 
Register by April 6 for the April 21-22 training to be held at the Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisades. This training is for Minnesota 4-H adults and youth (9th grade and older) that lead or would like to lead training in shooting sports or wildlife.
 
Minnesota 4-H is now accepting applications for 2018 summer internships with 4-H programs in counties across Minnesota. The application deadline is open until positions are filled with a preference for candidates who apply by Feb. 15.
 
4-H youth in grades 8 and up are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Explore Careers in Ag Day being held at  Riverview LLP .  It's time to discover the opportunities awaiting you in the world of agriculture!  Topics will include resume writing and job interview skills along with hands-on activities in the fields of animal nutrition, agronomy and animal science.  Busing will be available from various locations. Parents are welcome to attend. Jump on board as we discover the opportunities awaiting 4-H youth in the vast field of agriculture!  February 19  - 10 am to 3 pm 


Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events  in Nobles County on our website.  The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.


Katie Klosterbuer | Program Coordinator | 507-295-5313 | [email protected]| www3.extension.umn.edu/local/nobles

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