Message from Associate Dean and Minnesota 4-H Director University of Minnesota Extension has extended its cancellation of in-person events until the end of June. 4-H educators are hard at work creating meaningful learning and leading experiences young people can access from their homes.
Animal identification deadline extended to June 1, 2020 Extension 4-H educators are working on plans to distribute ear tags as required for project animals. If 4-H youth require livestock quality assurance certification for this year's state fair 4-H shows, please use the YQCA online training.
What's growing? We are challenging 4-H members to get up, get out and see what's growing! We're asking you to apply science strategies as you observe plants and how they grow.
Check out Extension's Coping with COVID-19 resources website Are you looking for resources to get you through the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you stressed from being at home? Worried about finances or about having enough food? Extension and each of its Centers have resources compiled on one website.
Are you a county website user? We want to hear from you! The Extension web team is conducting a survey of staff, volunteers and website visitors to learn more about how people are using the Extension county websites-submit your feedback today!
Sign up to explore science through University on the Prairie Registration is now open for University on the Prairie! Youth entering grades 7 - college freshman will learn about science and career opportunities from college faculty and industry professionals. University on the Prairie will be held July 21-23 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton, Minn. Apply by June 15.
Start your crop scouting team in time for the 4-H Crop Scouting Competition Now is the perfect time of year to start your 4-H crop scouting team! Teams should include 3-5 youth (grades seven and up) and two adult coaches. Teams will participate in the 4-H Crop Scouting Competition on July 27 at the Bayer research plot in Benson, Minnesota.
Sign-up to meet a NASA engineer! All ages of youth and adults interested in learning about NASA and the Mars rover program are invited to participate in this exciting learning opportunity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited-Sign-up today!
Minnesota 4-H is offering 4-H livestock day camp at two different locations in July. The trainings will focus on youth grade 6 and up, but younger members will be welcome if they bring a parent or adult chaperone. Event and registration due dates vary by location.
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upcoming events in Big Stone County on our website. The events are in chronological order and can be filtered by subtopic at the top of the web page.
Suzanne Souza |
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Big Stone County |
