Nobles County Extension Office

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.
New – An exciting opportunity to participate in video production!
4-H members in grades 6-12 who are interested in learning how to make a video or learning more about videography are invited to attend a 4-H video discovery project at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 21-25.
Nobles County 4-H important fair related dates
We've had several questions concerning fair related items! We have lots of updates & new processes this year, please stay tuned for more information, and things added to our Fair Updates!
2019-2020 Federation officer & Adult Advisory Board members needed!
We will be electing new Federation officers and Adult Advisory Board members for the 2019-2020 year at the September Federation meeting. If you are interested in continuing your 4-H leadership roles, please contact Katie for more information!
State Fair dates & chaperones REQUIRED
Without chaperones, we can't provide quality experiences for our youth!
What's your LQA&E status?
Attention for those youth whose LQA&E status expires in 2019. You must take LQA&E before the Nobles County Fair in order to be eligible for State Fair!
Inspirational service planning!
It's time to start planning for our youth and volunteer led inspirational service held at the Nobles County Fair!
Punch cards for sale!
Do you find yourself always giving your children money for food at the food stand? Here's an easy way to feed your family throughout the day, buy a 4-H food stand punch card!
Livestock Interview Contests
Nobles County is going to enhance opportunities for young people exhibiting livestock by offering animal livestock interviews at the Nobles County Fair! The interviews will emphasize many life skills such as communication, responsibility, decision making, and problem-solving.

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