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SE Invitational 4-H Project Bowl
Here’s a chance for you to practice and learn about 4-H Project Bowls. The SE Invitational 4-H Project Bowl will be held Saturday, February 22 in Byron. This will be a double-elimination contest following MN 4-H Project Bowl rules (www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/events/project-bowl).
Apply Today to be a Minnesota 4-H Regional Camp Counselor!
SE MN 4-H Camp Counselor applications are now open for youth in grades 9 and older. Serving as a camp counselor is a key leadership activity for many 4-H youth. Camp counselors learn important leadership skills like persistence and teamwork. Camp counselors support younger youth in their learning and help them have an affirming and fun experience. Counselors work with staff to create and lead camp activities.
Apply to represent Minnesota 4-H at the National 4-H Conference!
Apply by Nov. 15 to be one of Minnesota's delegates to the National 4-H Conference, March 28 - April 2, 2020! This is a fantastic experience open to sophomores and above.
BLU registration opens Nov. 1
Registration for the 2020 Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) regional leadership workshops will open Nov. 1. BLU is open to youth in grades six and up. Five BLUs will be held at locations across the state - registration deadlines vary by location. Meet youth from across the region and build leadership skills at this event!
Visit Washington, D.C. with Minnesota 4-H
Minnesota youth in grades 9-13 - Travel to Washington, D.C. this summer to visit our nation's capital and learn more about civic engagement at the national level! Watch our website after Nov. 1 for more details - registration will close on Dec. 10 and space is limited.
Order from the Clovermart Winter Sale beginning Nov. 1!
It’s that time of year again -- the Clovermart Winter Sale is here! Orders will be accepted Nov. 1 - midnight on Dec. 12.
Watch for 4-H agronomy opportunities!
Attention all 4-H members, parents and volunteers! We are excited to announce 4-H agronomy opportunities coming your way on Nov. 1!
Check out these tools to support new 4-H families
Discover these new tools designed to engage and support new families and volunteers.
Sign-up for the 2020 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge!
Registration for the 2020 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge is now open for youth in grades 3 - 12. The challenge season begins in November and finishes in August of 2020. Taking part in this challenge is a fun, hands-on way to learn communication, decision making and problem solving skills.
Keep youth safe when participating in winter activities
Winter activities and outings require planning ahead to avoid risk. Utilize the “keeping youth safe” guidelines and policies before including them in the program plan of activities and outings for the year.
Plan and develop the club budget
It’s time for 4-H clubs to develop their annual budgets. Budgets provide a written plan for raising and spending money to accomplish club goals. Sharing budget reports with your club throughout the year is a great way to help all 4-H members understand where and how funds are being used.
It’s time to enroll!
4-H enrollment is required for 4-H participation and is easy to do. Has your family enrolled yet? If not, please take a few minutes to enroll and/or update your family's information.
Free "How-To" GATEway Science Fair Workshop
Would you like to learn how to do a science fair project? Come to a free workshop that will show you how. Find out what makes a good science fair project, based on the scientific method of inquiry. Scientists will work with you in small groups to conduct and gather data for two experiments.
SE Region 4-H Annual Volunteer Leader and Officer Training
The 2019 annual volunteer training will ready youth and adult volunteers to connect to young people in meaningful ways.
New title for our local 4-H staff
Minnesota 4-H State Director Jennifer Skuza announces a title change for local 4-H staff.
Coming Nov. 1: 4-H agronomy opportunities
Attention 4-H members! Discover new 4-H agronomy opportunities starting November 1st. Continue to check Clover Update for exciting new opportunities coming to this program!
Check out our revamped Minnesota 4-H website
Improvements to the Extension 4-H website are being rolled out this month.
Use the Cloverbud information sheet to determine age appropriate activities
The 4-H Cloverbud program supports the positive development of 4-H members in kindergarten – 2nd grade. Use the resource in this article to ensure the activities for this group are age appropriate and follow the safety measures and policies described.
Keep youth safe when participating in 4-H programs
The beginning of the 4-H year is an important time to plan for risk and keeping youth safe as they participate in a variety of programs, activities, and events. Use these tools to help volunteers plan their programs.
Minnesota 4-H crop scouting team moves on to regionals!
Congratulations to the Swift County 4-H crop scouting team! They will be representing Minnesota at the upcoming regional crop scouting event in Iowa!
Plan ahead to manage risk for fall activities: Hayrides, campfires and potlucks
4-H clubs and federations/councils plan and offer a variety of fun activities and outings for 4-H members during the fall months. Utilize the risk management policies and practices to minimize risk.
Follow the policies and practices for activities and outings
4-H members participate in a wide variety of activities and outings to encourage teamwork, hands-on learning and fun. These activities carry varying levels of risk which must be addressed in advance of 4-H member’s participation.
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.
Friends of 4-H - Boosters
This is a group that works at raising funds for 4-H project development and program support for Houston County 4-H.
The personal benefits of volunteering
Have you ever wondered if adults gain anything from 4-H? Dr. Jennifer Skuza shares findings from our recent survey of 4-H volunteers. It's not just youth who benefit from 4-H participation.
Keep youth safe – have emergency plans in place
Planning in advance to be prepared for a variety of 4-H activities is an important key to keeping all participants safe. Utilize the “keeping youth safe” website for resources and information, and make sure to develop and have in place an emergency plan for all 4-H programs, activities and outings.
Follow the medication policy and procedures
4-H medication policy and procedures are designed to help keep all youth safe. Utilize the information sheet to understand the policy and how it works. Complete an authorization form before day or overnight activities occur when a parent/guardian is not present.
Utilize Cloverbud policies and practices when planning programs
The 4-H Cloverbud program supports the positive development of kindergarten – 2nd grade 4-H members. This requires safety measures, policies and rules that are age appropriate. A resource for parents, guardians and mentors provides information needed to plan safe and age appropriate programs and activities for this age group.
How to talk with youth about violence
Acts of violence are all around us. As caring adults, how do we help youth to process tragedy and maintain a sense of safety? Dr. Jennifer A. Skuza offers suggestions.
Congratulations 2019 Helping Hands Grant recipients!
Extension Development and Minnesota 4-H are happy to announce the 2019 Helping Hands Grant recipients. Of the 31 applications we received, 24 projects totaling $30,300 were awarded to 4-H clubs from 16 counties across the state.
Use the keeping youth safe Google site when planning 4-H activities
Minnesota 4-H Volunteers - utilize the “keeping youth safe” risk management planning tool, policies and practices to help keep youth safe when participating in 4-H programs, activities and events.
Plan ahead to reduce risk when serving food to the public
4-H clubs, federations and councils serve and/or sell food to the public in a variety of ways. Follow best practices to minimize risk to the public involving food.
Keep your 4-H teams safe
Before 4-H teams gather, make sure all youth are enrolled and at least two Minnesota 4-H volunteers are designated to lead the team.
Sheep - Fleece Workshop
Have you ever wondered how to get wool from a sheep to yarn? Have you ever wondered how to use a spinning wheel?
What’s your spark?
A spark is very special. Read Jennifer Skuza’s reflections on why finding your spark, and encouraging its discovery in our youth, is one of the best ways a 4-H volunteer can spend their time.
Use 4HOnline as a club or project leader
4-H club and project leaders can use 4HOnline for management and communication. Learn more on the “Using 4HOnline” web page.
Keep youth safe when participating in summer activities
Summer activities and outings require planning ahead to avoid risk. Utilize the “keeping youth safe” risk management planning tool, guidelines and policies before activities and outings are offered to 4-H members.
How do we inspire youth to understand, relate and connect to other people?
4-H State Director Jennifer Skuza offers tips for building critical interpersonal skills into club meetings and other 4-H learning experiences. There are ideas you could use today!
2019 animal science lease information is now available
Minnesota 4-H allows the leasing of animal science projects to ensure that all members have the opportunity to experience the showing of livestock projects. Animal science lease information has been updated for 2019 and is available on our website.
Welcome To Houston County 4-H!
Provide the link to this page to new or potential Houston County 4-H families!
Houston County 4-H Dog Project
Join the Houston County 4-H Dog Project! Join the fun!
Food Review & Cake Decorating Contest
The 3rd annual Food Review & Cake Decorating contest is coming up soon!
Food Review & Cake Decorating Contest
The 3rd annual Food Review & Cake Decorating contest is coming up soon!
4-H Beef ID 2018
This article is a good go-to location to get the Animal ID information that has been sent out to Houston County 4-H families. We also include information about livestock weigh-ins.
Sign Up For A Houston County 4-H Committee!
We need your help and ideas to make Houston County 4-H grow and flourish!
Houston Co 4-H Fall Awards
Information about the Fall Awards Ceremony and links for the awards that can be nominated and applied for.
Become A Federation Officer
Elections for the Federation Officers will be held at the August Federation Meeting.
4-H Fashion Review & Performing Arts Contest
Information for Fashion Review and Performing Arts participants to sign up for judging day on July 17th.
Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) Training
Houston County Information
Food Review & Cake Decorating Contest
It’s that time of year again!! Time to plan some meals and decorate some cakes!
Houston County Calendar
Click to view our NEW Houston County 4-H Calendar and all the current 4-H events!
4-H Regional Camp: Counselors
If you are in 9th grade or above and would like to have an opportunity to utilize your leadership skills this summer, make friends and work with youth...then we need you as a camp counselor!
National 4-H Week
#4HGROWSHERE in Houston County!
4-H Graduation Information
Attention 4-H Graduates!...
Treasurer/Secretary/Historian Books
Please read for more information about upcoming due dates and award opportunities in regards to your Treasurer, Secretary and Historian Books.
Houston Co 4-H Federation Meeting Minutes
Information and minutes from each Federation Meeting.
Fashion Review & Performing Arts Contest
The Fashion Revue and Performing Arts contest will be judged on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Caledonia. Judging will begin at 10:00am.
Attend Gopher Dairy Camp this summer!
Gopher Dairy Camp, presented by the Gopher Dairy Club and the Minnesota State 4-H Dairy Committee will be held on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus June 12-14, 2016.
Fair Entry Instructions - Houston County
Fair Entry.com is the software that all of Minnesota 4-H is using now for County Fair registration.
2019 Houston Co. Fair Packet - Fair Entry
The Houston County Fair is right around the corner! Which means that it's time for 4-H'ers to sign up all the projects they want to bring to the County Fair!
