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4-H

Complete Your 4-H Records by October 15

All 4-H members are encouraged to complete and submit a 4-H record. There are many formats available so you can choose the best option for you. Give it a try!
Club Officer Training Held October 19

Have you recently been elected as a club officer? If so, mark your calendars for Monday, October 19!
Junior Leader Workshop (JLW)

Are you in grades 6-9 and ready to take your leadership skills to the next level???
Are You Interested In Joining Douglas County 4-H?

From science to citizenship, agriculture to the arts, there's endless opportunities! Did you know 4-H is Minnesota's largest youth development organization?
2020 4-H Achievement Days Slideshow

Want to see who exhibited at this year's 4-H Achievement Days and what they exhibited? Check out this video!

Using Your Garden's Bounty Safely This Fall

If you are lucky enough to have a surplus of produce this fall, you might think about donating it to a food shelf, church or other hunger-relief organization. Remember some basic food safety considerations when you are donating produce to others.
Plant Bulbs in Fall for Colorful Spring Blooms

Fall bulb planting is an easy way to jump-start the spring gardening season, and the best time to plant bulbs is mid-September to mid-October, so bulbs can establish roots before the soil freezes.
September Gardening Tips

With our first frost, and the red winged blackbirds gathering to fly south, Autumn has officially arrived in our neck of the woods. It is the ideal time to get out in your garden and plant, divide and get ready for the winter to come. Here are a few tips for garden chores this month.

Choosing the Type of Tomato You Will Enjoy VIDEO

Before planting tomatoes, learn about the different varieties.

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