Lac qui Parle County 4-H Clover Update

LqP County 4-H Clover Update

August 2019

Here's what's new on the Lac qui Parle County 4-H website this month!

August Entry Day...What you need to know!

Entry Day is scheduled for Thursday, August 1 from 2:30-7:30 p.m.

Help wanted/needed!!

Let us know if you are willing to volunteer!

Livestock Achievement Night is August 6th

Youth planning to attend the Minnesota State Fair with livestock MUST attend on Tuesday, August 6th.

State Fair Orientation

The Livestock Encampment is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21 - Sunday, August 25th. The General Encampment for Lac qui Parle County is scheduled for Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2nd.

Remember to write thank you notes

Please make sure you write a thank you note to the sponsors of the trophies, awards and ribbon auction monies that you may receive at the County Fair.

Tips for conference judging

Judging is based on what you know, as well as the quality of the project exhibit created. Here are some helpful hints to help you prepare for the 4-H Judging Events.

Notify the office of missing ear tags

If a 4-H animal loses it's 4-H ear tag, you must immediately report the missing tag to the Extension Office for documentation.

We are in NEED of Livestock Photographers

We need picture takers so the youth can have pictures - please help out if you are going to be at the show anyway.

More 4-H news this month

Foodstand News!!!

This is the major fundraiser for our 4-H program and helps raise funds to send our 4-Hers to many events.

Make sure you know the Herdsmanship rules

All LqP 4-H livestock exhibitors should read and follow the Herdsmanship rules.

Reminder to parents of Cloverbuds showing livestock

Please review the Cloverbud livestock policy prior to the LqP County Fair.

Auction information

4-H'ers are to bring ONLY a blue, red or white ribbon that they received on the animal that they bring through the auction.

Upcoming Office Closure date

Find out when the Extension Office is closed for holidays.

Summer is a great time to get on campus and explore careers

4-H State Director Jennifer Skuza talks about the many youth who have visited her at the University of Minnesota this summer. Visiting college campuses is a fun and valuable experience. Learn why!

Staff and volunteers must report suspected child neglect and abuse

Staff and 4-H volunteers have an important role to keep young people safe. All 4-H volunteers and staff, no matter their role or job duties, must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to local law enforcement or to the appropriate social services agency.

New - An exciting opportunity to participate in video production!

4-H members in grades 6-12 who are interested in learning how to make a video or learning more about videography are invited to attend a 4-H video discovery project at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 21-25.

Calendar

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

MaryAnn Anderson | 4-H Program Coordinator | 320-598-3325 | ander071@umn.edu |

http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/lac-qui-parle

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