Rock County Update
January 2024
Re-Enroll in Rock County 4-H today!
Everyone is now able to re-enroll in Rock County 4-H for the 2023-2024 year!
Here is a guidesheet to help you re-enroll. Please reach out to Sheila (ssteinho@umn.edu) if you have any questions!
January 9 Federation Meeting
The January Federation meeting will be on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock County Community Library basement.
The 4-H Federation is open to all Rock County 4-H Volunteers and youth in grades six and up.
Rock County Reisch Scholarship
Attention Seniors! You can start applying for the Rock County Reisch Scholarship. You will be mailed the Application and Involvement forms to fill out.
All information needs to be turned into our office no later than Thursday, Feb 29. Please contact our office if you have any questions.
We're hiring 4-H interns for summer 2024!
Do you know a college student looking for work experience in the youth development field? We have 4-H summer intern positions available throughout the state of Minnesota for Summer 2024. These positions are designed to provide meaningful professional youth development work experience for the student intern working alongside an Extension educator. Positions will begin in mid-May to early June and range from 8-13 weeks. Visit the Extension careers page to learn more about the summer intern positions and apply.
Winter 4-H Project Kits
Keep warm and cozy with some creative, at-home learning projects. This winter-themed kit will include four different projects and explore a variety of areas. Each activity will include the primary supplies, instructions, and additional information needed to create the different projects/activities.
These easy projects will allow 4-H members some creative time to do things independently, work together with siblings or other 4-H members, and build off of their learning. Plus, all projects can be exhibited at next year’s county fair.
Audience: All ages are welcome to participate!
Registration: Register each 4Her at z.umn.edu/winterprojectkit
Deadline: The deadline to register for your project kit is January 9, 2024
Extension Office Closings
Please take note of the days the Extension Office will be closed or have limited hours.
- Monday, Jan. 1, closed all day
- Monday, Jan. 15, closed all day
2024 Fruit & More Fundraiser
Rock County 4-H will be selling fruit, frozen food, and puffins again this year. More information and club packets should be available on Thursday, January 11. Make sure to get out there and sell fruit!
Sales will start Monday, January 15 and run through Sunday, February 4. All forms and money are due back to the club coordinator by Monday, February 5 and then due to the office on Wednesday, February 7. Fruit and more delivery is set for Friday, March 15 with a snow date of Monday, March 18.
Beef Weigh In: Thursday, Feb 1
Remember that you must call the Extension Office at 507-283-1302 or email ssteinho@umn.edu to schedule a time to weigh-in. Also, don't forget that Market Beef ID's are due in 4-HOnline by February 15! You will be receiving a letter with more information on this as it gets closer.
*If you need veterinary work done, please contact the Rock Vet Clinic and set that up on your own time either before or after our scheduled timeslot.
To register please call 507-283-1302 or email .
4-H Photo Challenge
Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer another statewide photography challenge open to youth in grades K-13.!
Capture a moment in your life each day for a week! Document your daily activities as they unfold naturally - mealtime, friends, family, hobbies, backyard, animals, etc.
Select five of your seven images (with no or minimal editing) taken between December 15-January 15. From your five images, select one to write 1-2 sentences on why that photo is important to you.
Submit five (5) jpg or jpeg images and your statement in one email to fourhphoto@umn.edu by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on January 15, 2024. Please type “A Day in the Life” in the email Subject line, and in the email include the participant’s name, grade, state, your 1-2 sentence statement, and which photo you wrote your statement about, as indicated in the rules.
Register at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Questions? Email fourhphoto@umn.edu.
Registration is open for BLU and TEEL
There are two leadership workshops being offered this February! Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU) is a youth-led workshop for youth in grades 6-9 that strengthens leadership, communication, and relationship skills. Teens Engaged in Emerging Leadership (TEEL) is for youth in grades 10+ who want to boost their leadership skills. Becoming better leaders all while having a great time.
This year’s theme is "3, 2, 1, Blast off into Leadership!" Youth will learn about communication skills and the intake of information through engaging activities and discussions.
BLU & TEEL will be hosted in three different locations and all are overnight experiences:
Feb. 3-4-BLU & TEEL at Castaway Club, Detroit Lakes
Feb. 10-11-BLU & TEEL at Camp Omega, Waterville (this is closest location to Rock County)
Feb. 17-18-BLU & TEEL at Camp Friendship, Annandale
To learn more about BLU and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HBLU and to learn more about TEEL and register visit z.umn.edu/4-HTEEL.
Down on the Farm
Explore the wonderful world of animal science through hands-on activities and guest speakers. We’ll learn about beef cattle, horses, swine and chickens from industry professionals. Sessions will be offered Saturday mornings January 6-27 from 10-10:30 a.m. Find full details & register at: https://z.umn.edu/2024DownOnTheFarm
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