Carlton County 4-H
February 2023 Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
February:
- 5th - Rowdy Wrangler 4-H club meeting, 1:00 p.m. - Salem Lutheran, Mahtowa Hall
- 7th - 4-H Coding Group, 6:30 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
- 8th - Livestock PDC meeting, 6:00 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
- 11th - 4-H Cloverbud Project Day, 10 to 11:30 a.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
- 12th - Esko Cloverleaf Club meeting, 2 to 4 p.m. - Carlton County Transp. Bldg
- 12th - Nemadji Club meeting, 3 p.m. - Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Barnum
- 12th - Barnyard Buddies Club meeting, 6:30 p.m. - Barnum City Hall
- 12th - Sunshine Acres Club meeting
- 15th - Market Beef ID's are due in 4-H Online
- 13th - Federation meeting 6:30 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
- 20th - Carlton County Offices closed for President's Day
- 20th - Carlton County Agenda training 6 p.m. - Carlton County Transportation Bldg
- 23rd - USDA Youth Loan presentation 6 p.m. - Carlton County Transportation Bldg
For all of the latest 4-H news and information, please visit our website at www.extension.umn.edu/carlton and look under EVENTS.
Carlton County Livestock PDC Meeting
Carlton County Livestock PDC meeting will be held on February 8th at 6 p.m. at the Carlton County Extension office. We will be discussing the Carlton County Fair schedule and a fitting and showmanship clinic. All are welcome!
Cloverbud Project Day February 11th
Join us on Saturday, February 11th to explore the world of gross science focusing on your teeth and what leads to cavities. Learn more about how you can prevent dental issues by brushing, flossing, limiting sugary foods and going to the dentist regularly.
This session is available virtually with some in-person offerings. Please check with your local Extension office for in-person availability. If attending in person, please be sure to bring a water bottle. Note: Parents are welcome to attend with their children.
All Cloverbuds (grades K-2) in the Northeast region are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Project Days. We'll be offering an event once a month from November 2022 through March 2023. Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and give Cloverbuds the opportunity to explore, complete hands-on projects, make new friends and learn new skills.
Cloverbuds (grades K-2nd grade)
Registration opens in 4-H Online on Jan. 5 and closes on Feb. 8.
Carlton County Federation Meeting February 13th at 6:30 p.m.
Market Beef ID
The animal ID deadline for market beef (including beef steers, market heifers and dairy steers) is quickly approaching! Make sure to enter your animal ID information into our membership database, 4-H Online, by February 15th, 2023. Learn more z.umn.edu/beef-id.
Free ear tags are available for all species at the Carlton County Extension Office.
Carlton County 4-H Agenda Training
There is a training that is coming up I would encourage you all to attend! Jeremy Freeman will be here to talk about how to structure your club meetings and how to utilize your club agenda.
Please register for this training on 4-H Online. If you have any questions, please let me know!
Carlton County Care Packages
- non-perishable snacks (protein bars, gum, beef jerky, etc)
- individual drink mix packets
- small games or cards
- personal hygiene items (sunscreen, lip balm, powder, etc)
- high-quality socks
Please bring all donations to the Extension Office by February 13th (or bring to with you to the Federation meeting that night!)
Make an impact with the 4-H state ambassadors' service challenges
We will be collecting broken crayons at the Carlton County Extension Office throughout the month of February.
Carlton County offices observe President's Day
USDA Livestock Youth Loan Presentation
Join Kristy Lilienthal on February 23rd at 6 p.m. to learn more about the USDA Youth Loan options. These low interest loans could be used to buy the show heifer, goat, show supplies, feed etc. This could give kids the opportunity that they did not have before along with teaching them about financing and real life skills. https://extension.umn.edu/event/carlton-county-4-h-usda-youth-loan-presentation
Carlton County Explore 4-H Night!
Carlton County 4-H will be holding an Explore 4-H Night on March 20th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m p.m. All Carlton County youth and parents are invited to come and learn about all the possibilities 4-H has to offer!
Currently a Carlton County 4-H member? We need current members to display exhibits and share about their clubs. Please complete the INTEREST FORM.
Plat Books for Sale !
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Contact
4-H Youth Development: Katie Siltanen, silta006@umn.edu
Email: mnext-carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H