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Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors: 2020 team selected

Congratulations to these Minnesota 4-H’ers on being selected as 2020 Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors! This is a new opportunity for youth in the 4-H agronomy and livestock project areas.

Seeking youth and adults passionate about photography

The Minnesota 4-H photography sub-committee is looking for youth and adults who are passionate about photography to serve on the state 4-H photography project development committee.

Keep youth safe: Ensure all programs are publicly scheduled

All 4-H programs must be publicly scheduled on University of Minnesota Extension branded resources like the county web page, Facebook or calendar. This ensures that all youth, Minnesota 4-H volunteers and parents/guardians are aware of and have access to 4-H programs, activities and trainings.

Peterson named Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Meeker County 4-H volunteer Pam Peterson has been named the 2020 Minnesota 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer.

Big Stone County’s Greger receives Volunteer of the Year honor

Cara Greger of Big Stone County has received the 2020 Minnesota 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.

Sign up for 4-H agronomy related project areas!

Are you are re-enrolling in the 4-H program? Now is a great time of year to sign up for project areas related to agronomy -- projects like vegetable gardening, crop science, plants, soil science and even potatoes! New opportunities are on the way for those signing up in these areas.

Check out these tools to support new 4-H families

Discover these new tools designed to engage and support new families and volunteers.

Murray County 4-H Clubs - Contacts, Leaders, Meeting Information

Interested in joining a Murray County 4-H Club? Which one should I join? Click on the club list in the download section for details on the clubs.

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.

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.