Developing relationships with and around young people is at the core of our strategy and program philosophy. Yet often we miss opportunities to express true caring because of the demands surrounding us.

Our youth want to try new things! Share your passion for any topic by planning a workshop or learning series for youth. Work directly with 4-H staff to plan the learning experience that fits your passion, availability, and preferred age audience.

Location: Crow Wing County

Project areas: your choice! Share your favorite hobby, or knowledge from your career, or try something new Project Day is planned for April 8 from 9:30-12:30 pm at the Land Services Building.

Number of roles available: 3

Preparation and training: 30-minute online learning module and direct staff support

Orders can be placed through February 13th with a delivery date of March 25th.

This is our largest fundraiser; Our county has set a goal to sell $35,000 in products this year!

Please reach out to the Extension office with questions.

Happy selling!

The Chick Chain Program is designed to give an opportunity for new and existing 4-H members, including Cloverbuds, to learn more about raising backyard chickens. Youth have an opportunity to learn life skills while having fun learning about chickens and the poultry industry.

Now in its 10th year, the 4-H Poultry Club will be awarding 10 egg-laying chicks (likely red or black sexlink birds) for eligible 4-H participants that qualify for the program. Chicks will be purchased from a reputable hatchery.

Registration and fee must be received by February 10, 2023.

Read more and register here: https://z.umn.edu/2023ChickChain

4-H Beef Families,

It’s time to start working with your 4-H market beef project. We hope you find this project both challenging and rewarding. You will need to identify all 4-H market beef projects including market steers, market heifers, and dairy steers. All market beef MUST be owned, tagged with a MN 4-H ear tag, and identified by February 15, 2023. Breeding heifers, cow/calf pairs, and prospect calves (steers and heifers) must be owned or leased, tagged or tattooed, and identified by May 15, 2023. Please note that Cloverbuds do not need to identify beef animals at this time.

Statewide offering | grades 4+

Virtual

Calling all wildlife lovers - registration is now open for another round of Zooming Into Wildlife! This unique series will give youth the opportunity to use a trail camera while meeting weekly over Zoom to share their photos, plus hear from engaging guest speakers.

Learn more at z.umn.edu/2023ZoomingIntoWildlife

Register at z.umn.edu/4-HZoomingIntoWildlife2023Reg

Statewide offering | grades 3+

Virtual

Virtual

Create your next masterpiece with 4-H Arts & Crafts! Each week, we'll highlight and practice a style of art. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration starts December 6, and closes on January 23. Classes are held virtually via Zoom, on Mondays, and are open to Grades K-5. Cost is free. https://z.umn.edu/WinterArtsCrafts

Access the Yearly Calendar events HERE.

Reminder:

Livestock PDC Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2023

7:00 pm