Murray County 4-H Messenger
June 1, 2022
Check out what Murray County 4-H is offering this summer
Murray County Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) Training will be held June 9
Murray County 4-H members requiring renewal or initial training will receive a notice from the Extension Office. For complete policy details: https://z.umn.edu/LQAEpolicy
Register through 4-H Online (go to Events) Sign In (4honline.com)
Youth Exploration of Emergency Management
Not sure of a career path? Join us in the Exploration of Emergency Management. Did you know that the field of emergency management has grown so fast that employers can't find qualified employees? Emergency managers are needed at city, county, state, and federal levels as well as private companies. Did you know that there are programs that will help pay for the education required to encourage placements? Guest speakers will include National Weather Service, Homeland Security, Private and Public Emergency Management.
All students grades 7 - 12 are invited to learn about this exciting new career path and options within emergency management on June 27, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; lunch will be provided. Still not sure you want to attend? Kim Hause will answer questions; call 507-836-1144. Presented by Murray County 4-H and Murray County Emergency Management
Register at https://z.umn.edu/4honlineeventregistration or https://z.umn.edu/emergencymanagement
4-H Engineering Design Challenge
In the 4-H Engineering Design Challenge, youth develop critical thinking, creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills, and have fun at the same time! Each year, teams of youth in grades 3 and up and family teams solve a theme-based engineering challenge.
While working with caring adults, teams apply engineering principles to plan and build a machine that completes a task. Minnesota 4-H supports volunteer coaches every step of the way with curriculum, project ideas and learning activities. No expertise is required.
This year, youth will use principles of engineering to create a machine that completes a 2-step task designed to solve an issue connected to energy.
Participants will also have the option to showcase their designs in-person on August 8 at St. Cloud State University, or virtually on August 15.
Registration for the 4-H Engineering Design Challenge is due June 24.
More information on this year’s challenge can be found at z.umn.edu/4hedc.
Where can science take you in 2022?
JOIN US July 27, 2022
University on the Prairie is back! Join us for an
exciting day of exploring science-based careers.
U of M Southwest Research & Outreach Center
23669 130th St., Lamberton, MN 56152
Explore science-based career opportunities in environmental & agricultural science, chemistry, engineering, food science and health science! University on the Prairie immerses students entering 7-13 in hands-on activities that show you what you can do with a science education. Students will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs, and learn new skills from professionals working in science fields. You will increase your understanding of science and find out what potential career options interest you most! All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center facilities.
Each career track is led by enthusiastic faculty from the Univ. of MN, SDSU, SWROC staff, graduate students and
industry professionals who are highly skilled in their field. The instructors gladly share stories about their own experiences and answer questions on how to get into certain career fields.
REGISTER TODAY! The cost to attend University on the Prairie is $25.00. For an application or
more information, contact Crystal Reith at mohrh002@umn.edu or 507-831-4022. Check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/CottonwoodCounty4H/. Register early to save your spot! application available at https://z.umn.edu/UonthePrairie
Sheep Showmanship Clinic
Monday, June 27, 2022
5 - 7 pm
Nobles County Fairgrounds, Worthington, MN
Come and join us for a hands-on sheep showmanship clinic. Matt Wiebe, from Bingham Lake, will teach you everything that you want to know about showing sheep and much more. Matt was a 2021 4-H and FFA Sheep Showman Champion at the MN State Fair. He also received Reserve Champion Sheep Showman at the MN Youth Livestock Expo. You will learn training techniques and good showmanship practices.
This clinic is FREE for any 4-H youth in Grades 3rd - 13. And open to any Nobles, Rock & Murray County 4-H members.
*Bring your own lamb to practice with during the clinic.*
Please register by June 6th to Sheep Showmanship Clinic
Brought to you by the Nobles County Sheep Committee &
Nobles County 4-H Extension
315 10th Street
Worthington, MN 56187
For questions?
Call Nobles County Extension office at 507-295-5314
Ag Academy: Passion to Career
Are you ready for an awesome ag experience? 4-H and FFA are hosting Ag Academy: Passion to Career, a three-day, two-night camp for youth in grades 5-8 at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. Youth will have an opportunity to explore careers in agriculture while experiencing a college campus! This camp will provide fun hands-on experiences with animals, communication, food and more - all taught by college professors and industry leaders.
Mark your calendars! Ag Academy will take place June 28-30.
Audience
Youth in grades 5-8.
Cost
$100
Registration
Registration opens on May 1 and closes on June 17 in 4-H Online. For registration assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact Katie Johnson at kwending@umn.edu.
New Murray County 4-H Volunteers
Join the Extension staff in welcoming new volunteers to the Murray County 4-H Family. Dennis Doeden, the Doeden family are members of the Slayton Shooting Stars, the Exchange Club and the Ambassadors. Emil and Juli Pagel, the Pagels are members of the Lakers 4-H Club as well as the Exchange Club. Joel Kruse, the Kruse family are part of the Cameron Club and the Exchange Club. James and Teresa Gleis, who are part of the Lakers 4-H Club and the Exchange Club.
Murray County Ambassador Events for June
Kim Hause
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
Email: hausek@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/murray
Location: 2848 Broadway Avenue, Slayton MN USA
Phone: 507-836-1144
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/murraycounty4h