Becker County 4-H Clover Connection
February 2023 Issue 2
County News
2022 Becker County 4-H Impact Report
Fruit Fundraiser
4-H Fair Ambassadors
In 2023 Becker County 4-H members will have a new and unique opportunity. The 4-H Fair Ambassadors will be a group of dedicated youth in grades 6-12 that are interested in leadership, communication skills, public speaking, and of course the Becker County Fair. We will start team building, ice breakers, learning some awesome "soft skills" and then put them to the test as we assist with the Becker County Fair. Our first meeting will be in April! Look for a sign up sent to 4-H members in grades 6-12
LQAE Training & Livestock Information Meeting
Club News
Calling All Club Reporters!
State News
Shooting Sports Volunteers Needed
- April 15 - Roseau, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
- April 15 - Austin, MN (Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Archery) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
- April 29 - Palisade, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Coordinator) The deadline is April 19 - Registration Link
- May 13 - Benson, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife)
Wadena County 4-H Poultry Camp
Join Wadena County 4-H and industry experts from around the state as we explore the world of Poultry! Find out what birds are included in the 4-H Poultry Project, learn how to select the right bird for your situation, how to feed them, what kind of housing they need and how to show them at the fair. This is a series for the whole family, with special sessions for adults to help in purchasing and selecting birds to bring to the fair.
Cost is $30 per family (to cover lunch and snacks). OPEN TO ALL MINNESOTA 4-H FAMILIES! Please register at 4-H Online (search for 2023 Wadena Poultry Camp). Space is limited, registration deadline is Friday 3/24.
Questions? Contact Kim at walz0130@umn.edu
Ag Day Field Trip
Join the Agronomy Club on Monday, March 13th for their annual kick-off event for the year. This year they are taking a trip down to NDSU to tour the Plant Science department learning about the process of making biofuels and pasta from Durum wheat. We are also touring the livestock research barns at NDSU. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Parents are welcome to come along as chaperones, please let the office know if you are interested. This is for youth currently in 6th grade through 12th grade. We will be leaving from the Mahnomen Area Service center at 9am and return around 4pm. Registration is required through 4-H Online by March 9th. Cost is $5 to attend and free to current Agronomy Club members. Youth will also learn more about the Agronomy club and what they have to offer for spring, summer and fall learning opportunities. Please contact Rebekah at donner@umn.edu with any questions you may have.
State 4-H Impact Report
Upcoming Dates
Livestock Committee Meeting- 3/9/23 7:00pm @the extension office
4-H Ambassadors Meeting- 3/13/23 6:00pm @the extension office
4-H Council Meeting- 3/13/23 6:30pm @the extension office
LQAE Training- 3/25/23 9:00am @the extension office
Livestock Information Meeting- 3/25/23 12:00pm @the extension office
Fruit Order Pickup- 3/30/23 12:00pm @Kent Freeman Arena
About 4-H
Contact
Email: lawre735@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/becker
Location: 1120 8th St SE, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 218-846-7328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckercounty4h
Twitter: @beckercounty4h