Carlton County 4-H
May 2023 Newsletter
Upcoming May Events:
- 1st - Carlton County Flower Basket Fundraiser Due
- 7th - Nemadji 4-H Club Meeting at 2 p.m.
- 7th - Sunshine Acres 4-H Club Meeting at 3 p.m.
- 7th - Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 7th - Esko Coverleafs 4-H Club Meeting at 2 p.m.
- 7th - Rowdy Wrangler 4-H Club Meeting at 1 p.m.
- 10th - 4-H Federation Roadside Clean Up starting at 5:30 p.m. - Carlton County Transportation Building
- 12th - YELLO Registration Due!
- 15th - ALL ANIMAL ID’s due by 11:59 p.m.
- 15th - Dog Training Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office
- 17th - Animal Nutrition Class at 6:30 p.m. - Carlton County Transportation Building
For all of the latest 4-H events and opportunities, please visit our website and look under Events and News for 4-H.
YELLO Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities- Registration Due May 12th!
The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors are excited to invite youth in grades 7+ to participate in Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) at Bemidji State University June 13 - 16!
YELLO is a 4-day, 3-night leadership development experience that is planned and facilitated by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors. YELLO includes messages from nationally recognized speakers, group networking experiences, field trips and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service. The cost to attend YELLO is $275, with an additional $50 fee for opting in to ride the bus. Youth will register via 4-H Online. Learn more about YELLO, registration, and bus routes.
Don't come to the May 4-H Federation Meeting
Make sure to submit your Animal ID's by May 15th!
It’s time to start working with your 4-H animal projects. We hope you find your projects both challenging and rewarding. You will need to identify all 4-H animal projects; breeding heifers, cow/calf pairs, prospect calves (steers and heifers), dairy, dairy goats, dog, horse, llama-alpaca, meat goats, poultry (doves and pigeons), rabbits, sheep, and swine. There are two ways to complete your Animal ID requirements:
- Submit all required information (based on species) electronically in 4-H Online by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 15th
- Pick up paper forms at the Carlton County Extension Office. Return the completed forms by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 15th
- Learn more on the 4-H Animal ID website
Calls for assistance should be directed to Katie Siltanen at the Carlton County Extension Office during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. An AFTER HOURS helpline is available for use if you are experiencing challenges with your identification process. Please use the Helplines during these dates and times only:
- Sunday, May 14 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Call: 218-232-5174
- Monday, May 15 from 4:30 to 11:59 p.m. Call: 507-369-6896
Carlton County 4-H Nutrition Class
Have you seen the May 4-H Clover Update?!
Fitting and Showmanship Clinic on June 18th
Printed Fair Premium Book
4-H Roadside Clean Up!
Calling all youth Dog Trainers!
Carlton County Fair Livestock Demonstrations
Interested in hands-on learning about small scale, minimum impact farming with a focus on specialty crops while earning some extra cash? Contact Brett from Farm Lola at 218-349-9013 or brett@locallylaid.com about part-time, seasonal opportunities.
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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