June 2018 Swift County 4-H Clover Update
Here's what's new on the Swift County 4-H website this month!
Time is running out to register for fair using FairEntry!

Pre-fair registration, done using FairEntry needs to be completed by July 15! Failure to preregister by the deadline results in the loss of champion/reserve, State Fair trips, as well as rate of gain, and auction for livestock participants.

Mark your calendar for 4-H pre-fair clean up!

Pre-Fair clean-up is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7 from 2pm until finished.

Check out the July summer 4-H activities and library adventures

Remember to sign up for all of the exciting activities Swift County 4-H is offering this summer! Pre-registration and advance payment is required for all activities. Brochures were sent home from school with all youth in Swift County schools.

Agronomy opportunities coming your way

Make plans to participate in 4-H Agronomy opportunities being offered in your county.

Have you signed up for 4-H Trap Shooting?

All 4-Hers 7th grade and up are invited to participate in summer trap shooting!

Do you have your calendar marked for Clothing & Presentation Day judging?

4-H Clothing, Textiles & Presentation Day will be the official judging day for Swift County 4-H members participating in: All Clothing (including Fashion Review), Non-Garment, Quilting, Demonstrations, Livestock Demonstrations, Illustrated Presentations, Youth in Action, Performing Arts - Live Performances and Exhibits, and Food Review.

4-H All Board meetings will be held on July 31 

Each of the Swift County 4-H Boards will be meeting on Tuesday, July 31 at the fairgrounds in Appleton to prepare for this year's County Fair.

More 4-H news this month
Associate dean and state 4-H director Dorothy Freeman encourages youth and the adults who support them to explore an agrisciece project this year. It's a great way to build skills, connect with mentors and find real solutions to challenges in your community!
 
Powerful things happen for youth when they're in a positive relationship with caring adults. The 2018 annual volunteer training, "4-H Grows Relationships," will ready youth and adult volunteers to connect to young people in meaningful ways. Watch for dates and locations across the state this fall and plan to bring a team of youth and adult volunteers.
 
Congratulations to the 2018 Minnesota 4-H scholarship recipients! These eight outstanding 4-H youth and alumni from across Minnesota stood out among over 100 individuals who submitted applications.
 
Again in 2018 the Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association will be providing $30 cash awards to all 4-H members who complete a livestock demonstration during 4-H livestock weekend at the Minnesota State Fair. Start planning your livestock demonstration today!
 
These scholarships are available for college-bound 4-H youth
Two scholarships are being offered for Minnesota 4-H youth pursuing post-secondary studies at accredited colleges and universities. Over $58,000 is awarded annually through a competitive application process.
Calendar

Check out all of the upcoming events in Swift County on our website.  The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.
Janelle Negen | 4-H Program Coordinator | 320-843-3796 | [email protected] | 
http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/swift

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