Clover Digest
March 17, 2023 Edition
Don't miss out on these opportunities!
In this week’s Clover Digest, you can expect:
Fundraiser Pick Up
BLU Experience Recap
Fundraiser Committee Meeting
Food Stand Manager Needed
4-H Camp at Lake Shetek - Registration Open
Save the Date: Nobles County Summer Day Camps
April Cloverbuds
Animal ID Reminder
Opportunities for youth in grades 3-5
April Federation Meeting + All Livestock Meeting
Landon Rogers Memorial Education Program
Co-op Swine Interest Form
State Ambassador Applications OPEN
New Vision Sponsorships
LQAE
Fair schedule
BQA Training
Scholarship Opportunities
Regional, State, and National Events
Fundraiser Pick Up Day
Eight or 10 youth and adults are still needed to help with fundraiser pick up day. Please use the sign up genius to sign up for a slot. Currently, we have the following representation from these clubs:
Elk Tip Toppers: 4
Rushmore Central Hustlers: 2
Indian Lake Progressives: 2
Okabena Bees: 3
Cloverbuds: 1
Graham Lake Braves: 3
Grand Prairie Rockets: 3
Clovers: 2
Clubs should provide 5-8 people to help with delivery day. Delivery will begin at 6:00 am on Saturday, March 25.
Emma H share's her BLU Experience
"I had so much fun at BLU. I learned about leadership and how to work with others. My favorite part was touring the SMSU campus and learning about seeds during a breakout session. The State Ambassadors are really nice and if you are thinking about going next year, you should go. I am definitely going to go again! Because I had so much fun at BLU, I hope to go to YELLO this summer!"
Fundraiser Committee Debrief Meeting
The Fundraiser Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 pm in the Extension Office Conference Room to debrief this year’s fundraiser. Please reach out if you have any feedback to share.
Food Stand Manager Needed
Two or three staff people needed for 2023 Food Stand. The start date is anticipated as July 27 and will last until August 6. The food stand will be open at the fair the following times:
Tuesday for Judge’s Lunch (noon hour)
Wednesday: 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday - Saturday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Compensation is hourly and has historically ranged between $13.00 and $17.00 depending on experience; 2023 compensation rates are still being determined. Total hours range between 45 - 70 hours depending on the amount of staff hired. Staff must be able to submit proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a completed religious/medical exemption and agree to comply with the University's testing requirement. Please reach out to Anna Rose, 4-H Educator at rose1612@umn.edu if you are interested in the position by March 27, 2023.
Register for 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek
Registration is currently open for 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek this summer! Visit the website for more information. Camp is open to all youth in grades 3-6. No prior 4-H experience is required to attend camp.
Save the Date: Nobles County Day Camps
Dates for day camp will be June 14 & 28 and July 12 & 19. All youth in Nobles county in grades K-5 are invited to attend.
April Cloverbuds
Youth in Kindergarten through second grade are invited to join us on April 13 at 6:00 pm in the Farmers Room for Cloverbuds. We will be exploring seeds and crop science. Please RSVP.
Animal ID Deadline Fast Approaching
Less than 60 days remain until the 2023 Animal ID deadline. Stop in the Extension Office to purchase ear tags during business hours. Tags cost $2.25 per tag. If you have ID specific questions please reference the 4-H Animal ID website or reach out to Anna with questions.
Opportunities for youth Grades 3-5
Calling all youth members in grades 3-5! We have some exciting programming opportunities just for you! Three new things we think you might enjoy are:
April Federation + All Livestock Meeting
Our next Federation meeting is on April 17 at 7:00 pm in the Farmers Room. Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 pm. An All Livestock meeting will follow the Federation Meeting at approximately 8:00 pm. We will be discussing fair plans and other summer programming.
Landon Rogers Memorial Award
Nobles County 4-H announces the Landon Rogers Memorial Education Program for 4-H members in the county who are actively involved in or would like to be involved in the Minnesota 4-H Beef Project. One or two winning entrants will receive Landon Roger’s show equipment to use for the 2023 fair. The Show Equipment will be on loan from Landon’s Parents - Lance Rogers & Tami Rogers in memory of their son, Landon Rogers. Application Materials can be found at this link and are due on May 1.
Co-op Swine Program: Interest Form
State Ambassador Applications
Application materials for youth currently in grades 10 - 12 to apply for the 2023 - 2024 Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program are open!
Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors aim to reflect the diversity of the 4-H program. They serve as the face and voice of Minnesota 4-H to internal and external stakeholders. In their year-long role, the State Ambassadors attend local and regional 4-H meetings and events, speak and present at state and national conferences and events, visit with alumni and other 4-H supporters, and inspire youth to learn and lead through regional and state leadership workshops and trainings.
More information and directions to apply can be found in the State Ambassador Information Guide.
New Vision Sponsorships
New Vision Co-op is pleased to announce the 4-H Sponsorship program again this year. Youth who participate in Nobles County 4-H and patronize New Vision Co-op are encouraged to apply. The deadline to sign up is June 2nd, 2023. The application process is completely online this year.
SAVE THE DATE: Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics Training
SCHEDULE: 4-H at the County Fair
Our schedule of 4-H events at the county fair is set! The 2023 Nobles County Fair is August 2-6. Take a look at the full 4-H schedule.
Beef Quality Assurance Online Training
University of Minnesota Extension, along with Minnesota
Beef Council, will host an online Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training opportunity on
Tuesday, March 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. CT. Producers attending the free training will receive
their three-year BQA certification. In recent years, cattlemen and women have been asked to complete the BQA program in order to market their cattle to certain processors. However, BQA certification is still voluntary. Attendees who’d like to join online via Zoom must pre-register online at: z.umn.edu/BQAMarch21.UMN Extension Scholarships
Extension Development and Minnesota 4-H offer several scholarships for 4-H youth who are pursuing post-secondary studies at accredited colleges and universities. Please encourage eligible 4-H youth to visit the Extension 4-H scholarship website for detailed information on the applications, letters of recommendation needed, and amounts awarded.
Please note that applications are available and accepted online only. The online application form does not auto-save. Applications are due April 1.
Regional, State & National Events
Volunteer Training: Youth Aspirations: Imagining and Navigating Futures in Higher Education
State Ambassadors Informational Open House
Save the date for YELLO!
Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) is a 4-H leadership conference for youth in grade 7+ that prepares youth to learn and lead in their communities. YELLO is planned and facilitated by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors. This year’s event will take place at Bemidji State University on June 13-16. Transportation to Bemidji will be provided. More information forthcoming.
Rocket’s Away Aerospace Programming
Poultry Camp
The Great Mystery Seed Kit
Engineering Design Challenge
Sign up to take part in the 2023 Engineering Design Challenge (EDC). This statewide event is designed for youth in grades 3+ to work together in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that solves a 2-step task. The goal of the EDC is to use engineering to encourage creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking in young people. This year’s theme is “Take Your Best Shot”. Help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of EDC!
Learn more and register.Super Science Saturday: Fooling Around with STEM
Get Hopping with the 4-H Rabbit Project
Tasty Tuesday: Foods From Around the World
Amazing Amphibians and Roaming Reptiles
April 13 Animal Science Webinar
Mark your calendars for the spring PDC and animal science update webinar on Thursday, April 13 from 7 to 8 p.m. During the webinar, we'll highlight system-wide policies and processes to strengthen your animal science program, discuss updates connected with livestock species, and offer educational resources. More information on how to join the webinar will be announced soon.
Events & Activities
Check out 4-H Events across the region: z.umn.edu/sw-catalog-of-opportunities
Anna Rose & Wendy Baumgartner
Email: mnext-nobles@umn.edu
Website: https://extension.umn.edu/local/nobles
Location: 315 10th Street, Worthington, MN, USA
Phone: 507-295-5315
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoblesCounty4-H
Twitter: @UMNExt