Murray County 4-H Messenger
June 1, 2023
Congratulations Graduates of 2023
Alyssa Boerboom: Cameron 4-H Club
Colton Carter: Currie Poco-a-Poco 4-H Club
Dylan Doeden: Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club
Bridgette Herrig: Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club
Danika Jackels: Cameron 4-H Club
Derek Kluis: Fenton Friends 4-H Club
Dylan Kramer: Bondin Belfast 4-H Club
Mary McNab: Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club
Amanda Overgaauw: Cameron 4-H Club
Ashley Overgaauw: Cameron 4-H Club
Noah Perez: Bondin Belfast 4-H Club
Cody Post: Chandler Hilltoppers 4-H Club
Cameron Prins: Chandler Hilltoppers 4-H Club
Gabrielle Swan: Lakers 4-H Club
Bennett Talsma: Chandler Hilltoppers 4-H Club
Drew Wittrock: Currie Poco-a-Poco 4-H Club
Murray County Information
Murray County Extension Office Welcomes Summer Interns!
Jaysa Davis
Macy Posthuma
Fair Entry will open on June 1!
Exhibit judging registration is open June 1-July 15. How do you do register your 4-H exhibits that you want to bring to the fair? By using FairEntry.
What is FairEntry? FairEntry is the online-based system where 4-H club members register their exhibits for judging at the County Fair. The system works by using your current information from 4HOnline and integrating your member information with FairEntry. This does not replace 4HOnline.
4HOnline and FairEntry...What's the difference?
4HOnline:
- Enroll/re-enroll in Murray County 4-H (become a member or reactivate your membership)
- Allows members to select (or remove) project areas. You can then exhibit in those projects, but it’s not required. This allows us to send you notifications of events, deadlines, etc. for those projects.
- Register for State events such as BLU, YELLO, CWF, Summer camps and other state events.
- ID your animal(s) so they are eligible for county/state fair. Market beef ID deadline is February 15; May 15 is the ID deadline for other animals that require ID.
- If showing an animal(s), the system verifies required LQA&E training is completed.
FairEntry:
- All members (including Cloverbuds) register their exhibits/animals using FairEntry between June 1-July 15 to be eligible for judging. Note: animals must be identified in 4HOnline and ALSO registered as an exhibit (entry) in FairEntry. Cloverbuds are exempt from animal IDs and most poultry exhibits don't require IDs but some require a Statement of Origin.
- You must know your 4HOnline email/password to login (temporary passwords can be requested).
- You must have internet access to register your projects since FairEntry is an internet-based program.
SW 4-H General Livestock Judging Contest
Calling all 4-H livestock judges! There will be a livestock judging contest held at the Murray County Fairgrounds on June 28th from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Registration for the event will begin at 9 a.m. with the contest starting at 9:30 a.m.
4-Hers in grades 3-13 are invited to attend. 4-Hers can participate in this event individually or as a team. This event is free for youth in Murray County. The cost for those in other counties is $10 per youth. IMPORTANT: This event is for practice only and not a qualifying event for a Regional/State competition.
Lunch will be provided by the Murray County Cattlemen's Association.
If you have questions contact Macy Posthuma at post027@umn.edu, Kim Hause at hausek@umn.edu, or Melissa Runck at mkrunck@umn.edu
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/2023SWJudgingContest
Deadline to register is June 23rd!
Don't forget to attend LQA&E training if you need it!
Murray County will be offering in-person Level 1 and 2 for anyone requiring the training. Register through 4-H Online (go to Events) Sign In (4honline.com)
Murray County 4-H in need of used lamps!
Murray County 4-H is looking for old/new/used/not working metal lamps for a project learning opportunity. We will be excited for any size lamp. They do not have to be in working condition. Please feel free to drop off at the Extension office or call 507-836-1144 for Slayton pick up. Please help us spread the word!
2023 Premium Book's are still available in the Extension Office
Please pay close attention to the 4-H Fair schedule that is located in the beginning of the book because there are several times that have changed this year like arrival and departure times, show times, and weigh in times. Also a few species have moved their Cloverbud classes to the middle of the show and will no longer be the first class. Those species that have moved the classes are noted in the premium book in red under the Cloverbud class in that species. If you have any question please let us know!
A copy of the book can also be found on the Murray County 4-H App and on our website!
Murray County Fair
- Hard copies of the Murray County Premium List are still available in the Extension Office if you would like one.
- FairEntry deadline is July 15th!!
- Want to have Murray County 4-H Fair information in the palm of your hand? Download the Murray County 4-H App to get up to date schedules, premium book, barn information, food stand information, placings, and more!
- Keep an eye on your email (and snail mail) for fair updates and information. Letters for Performing Arts, Food Review, and Clothing Projects will be sent out in July.
Murray County 4-H Summer Day Camps
For class description or more information please visit UMN Extension-Murray County website at https://extension.umn.edu/local/murray or contact Kim Hause hausek@umn.edu or 507-836-1144. See the Murray County Extension Website for additional programming to be added throughout the summer or virtual programming that is available.
Youth must be enrolled in MN 4-H but do not need to join a community club. Please see our family user guide to learn more: https://z.umn.edu/familyuserguide
Grade Level = 2022-2023 School Year
To view the flyer click here!
***CORRECTION ON THE DATE FOR CUPCAKE DECORATING!!! THE DATE SHOULD BE JUNE 26 NOT JULY 26!***
2023 Ag Robotics Challenge!
Are you interested in learning about robots? Are you up for some fun challenges? If so, sign up and participate in a local county 4-H robotics program and begin to prepare for the 4-H SW Robotics Agriculture Challenge! Learn about coding and building specific robotics to compete in the New challenge for 2023!
Event Details
WHO: Grades 3- 8
WHEN: June 7, 2023
TIME: 9 am -11:30 am
WHERE: participate in one of three locations: Morris, Redwood Falls or Slayton
COST: Free!
Form a team of 3- 5 members or come as an individual and we will place you on a team that day!
We will have Edison robots available to use for the challenge that day.
Check with your local 4-H Extension Educator on the availability of these robots to practice with!
Cloverbuds! You are invited to join us at the Ag Robotics Challenge for a hands-on session geared just for you in robotics through coding, circuits, wiggle bots, plus more!
To register, go to 4-H Online and under events, find “Ag Robotics Challenge.”
Deadline to register is June 1, 2023
SW Minnesota 4-H SWIM 4-H
The SW MN 4-H region is excited to offer SWIM – Seeing Wellness in Motion through 4-H. Youth will learn the fundamentals of swimming along with educational opportunities around health, wellness and staying in motion. Participants are encouraged to learn skills of a lifetime that go hand in hand with healthy living options.
Who can participate?
This program is open to all youth grades K - 12.
All youth must be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards to participate for their safety.
NOTE - this program is not intended to replace swimming lessons and we encourage youth to continue to complete their swimming lesson programs.
Where: Practice dates/times will vary depending on the pool. SWIM 4-H meets will be located in Redwood Falls, Olivia, Slayton, Tyler, Tracy, and Windom
Cost: $35.00/youth for Swim team
Register: :https://z.umn.edu/4honlineeventregistration under events SWIM- Seeing Wellness in Motion
Need help with registration: https://z.umn.edu/familyuserguide
For more information please visit: https://z.umn.edu/sw-swim
Applications are due July 1st!
The County Fair and Minnesota State Fair will be here before we know it! It isn’t too early to start thinking about livestock projects and transportation to and from the fairs. In 2023 Murray County 4-H is highly encouraging adults who may possibly transport livestock to and from the Minnesota State Fair to become screened adult volunteers. This process is free and easy!
We have decided to highly encourage this due to the loadout at the State Fair becoming a safety issue the last several years. If you are assisting with loadout and an accident were unfortunately to occur at the State Fair and you are a screened volunteer, you would be covered under Minnesota 4-H’s insurance. If you are not a screened volunteer unfortunately you could be found liable. Even if your child is an actively enrolled 4-H member participating at the State Fair, you still must be a screen volunteer to be covered. We hope something like this never happens, but we are trying to look out for our families and cover them the best we can in the event an accident was to ever accidently occur.
In order for your adult volunteer application to be approved in time for the Minnesota State Fair your application is due to the Extension Office by July 1st. A Paper form is required. Filling out the application in 4-H Online will not be accepted!!
Please follow the link to obtain a copy of the form or stop into the Extension Office to pick up a copy. When you follow the link you will also find the instructions on how to complete the rest of the volunteer application process!
We thank you for you cooperation and please contact the Extension Office if you have any questions!
Regional Opportunities
June Environmental Service Project
In June, we offer the opportunity to build garden boxes or raised garden beds. Garden boxes are enclosed with boxes filled with soil or heaped with a pile of soil. They are best for growing small vegetables or flowers. They benefit gardeners because they don’t involve tilling the soil, keep out tiny insects, have better drainage, fewer weeds and can be accessible for beginners.
The statewide service project aims to help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and meet critical health, education, human service, human rights and environmental needs. This year’s topic specifically focuses on building awareness and inspiring service, advocacy, and philanthropy for the environment, specifically:
To learn more and submit your service projects check out the MN 4-H Statewide Service website at z.umn.edu/MN4H-Service!
Cattle Clinic
The Cottonwood Cattle Producers are hosting a cattle handling clinic on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Windom Arena. They are inviting all area youth and adults to participate.
The clinic includes demonstrations on safe cattle handling in sorting pens, cattle chutes,
ultrasound pregnancy checking, and trailer safety.
Cottonwood County is asking for RSVPs by June 12. Please RSVP to the Cottonwood County Extension office at 507-831-4022!
University on the Prairie
We hope to see you July 26-27 for University on the Prairie! Youth entering grades 7-13 are invited to explore science-based careers at University on the Prairie!
Held at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center near Lamberton, University on the Prairie immerses students in hands-on activities related to different sciences. Tracks are led by university faculty and area professionals.
NEW in 2023 - housing is provided (and optional).
Cost to participate is $50. For more information, contact the Cottonwood County Extension Office at 507-831-4022 or mohrh002@umn.edu.
4-H STEM Explorers Day Camp
4-H STEM Explorers Day Camp - June 27, 2023
Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by spending a day on the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus. The day will consist of faculty presentations and fun hands-on activities. Join us afterward for rock-climbing in the Myers Field House!
Registration closes Friday, June 16. 2023
Barn to BBQ: Meat Sciences
Interested in learning more about the meat products we produce? In learning about the science behind the meat we find at our local butcher or store? Join us to learn about the journey from the Barn to the BBQ! This will be a day full of meat science exploration. We will learn from industry experts on different meat products, the value of meat products, how they are processed and more! We will learn about beef, pork, lamb and goat meat products. We will see live ultrasounds of valuable meat cuts, see primal cuts being broken down into retail cuts, learn about the importance of meat grading and try our hands at judging and even taste test many different types of Minnesota Grown meat!
Barn to BBQ is open to all youth in grades 6 and up. The event will be held at SMSU in Marshall on Tuesday, June 13, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost for the event is $25 per person (a parent is welcome to attend, for $25 with participating youth). Interested in attending? Register by June 1 in 4-H Online to attend this event; for assistance with your 4-H Online event registration, check out the event registration guide.
Questions: Do you have questions about 4-H Barn to BBQ? Contact 4-H Extension Educators Sam Jens at jens0593@umn.edu or Kirstin Koch at kochx040@umn.edu.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Minnesota 4-H Crop Scouting
Stay up-to-date with Minnesota 4-H plant science programming opportunities and highlights
Minnesota 4-H has been expanding plant science programming and we've seen the program grow quickly! Programming is happening all across Minnesota, and we'd love to share highlights and successes with you.
We’ll begin sending out a quarterly newsletter, along with other opportunities, to a Minnesota 4-H plant science listserv. Stay up-to-date to ensure you don't miss out on what's happening. If you know others who would be interested in your community, send them a note and encourage them to sign up!
“Up Close & Personal” 4-H Photography Challenge
Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photo challenge to youth in grades K-13.
Getting in close is the name of the game for this photo challenge! Show us your best picture of small details that suggest a larger story. Select a close-up photo (with no or minimal editing) from the 2022-2023 4-H year and submit it with up to two sentences that explains why the photo is important to you.
Submit one (1) jpg or jpeg image to fourhphoto@umn.edu by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on June 5, 2023. Please make sure to include “Up Close & Personal” in the email subject line, along with the participant’s name, grade and state in your email as indicated in the rules.
Volunteer 4-H photography judges will provide feedback via a slideshow. Top photos will be recognized with a prize and random prize drawing winners will also receive a gift.
Find more information about the challenge here.
Register at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in (under events)
Questions? Email fourhphoto@umn.edu.
Kandiyohi County 4-H Dog Fun Match
To register, log in, or if new to 4-H, enroll, at https://mn.4honline.com.
For assistance, refer to the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent or Contact Amber Carlson with any questions at amber.christina.carlson@gmail.com or 320-444-1332.
Send payment to: Kandiyohi County Extension office, 2200 23rd Street NE Suite 2025, Willmar MN 56201
State Arts-In: Registration is now open!
This year, State Arts-In will celebrate its 50th anniversary. This year's participants will put together a very special show with lots of alumni support and appearances throughout the experience.
Youth in grades 9+ can be a part of this community of young adults. They will put together a show, develop new skills, and grow in leadership, teamwork and goal setting. This event will take place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Aug. 10 - 17 and Aug. 22 - Sept. 4.
Registrants will rank their choices of "majors" to participate in: band, tech, costuming, and performing. Directors will make final selections of major choices. Those who register by June 30 will receive a $50 discount. Registration and program details (including online info sessions for youth and families) can be found at z.umn.edu/statearts-in.
The 2023 Engineering Design Challenge: Task, Story, Presentations and Judging For teams participating in the 2023 Engineering Design Challenge - Take Your Best Shot! Use Engineering to Achieve Your Goal
2023 State Showcase: Take your best shot and celebrate!
The goal of the 4-H Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) is to encourage creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Participants will apply their STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) knowledge and skills to solve problems by identifying and researching them, then making and implementing a plan to design a solution.
In both Level 1 and Level 2 of the Challenge, youth not only employ physics and engineering and storytelling, to create a Rube Goldberg™ type machine.
A Rube Goldberg™ machine is an overly complex contraption that does a simple task and uses everyday items in a fun or amusing way. The machine uses a series of chain-reaction steps that culminate in accomplishing a task.
Take Your Best Shot! Use Engineering to Achieve Your Goal
Teams of youth work with volunteer coaches to create a machine that completes a 2-step task designed to solve an issue connected to energy. Specific task info can be found on the challenge task, story, presentations and judging info sheet.
The Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge Showcase will be held in person on Monday, Aug. 7, at St. Cloud State University. A virtual state showcase will be offered on Monday, Aug. 14.
Start your teams now! Summer Adventures will host an Engineering Design Day June 26 to get youth interested in the challenge. Look for Summer Adventures information coming soon.
4-H Regional Llama/Alpaca Show
4-H Regional Llama/Alpaca Show will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023
Sponsored by Southwest MN 4-H Llama/Alpaca Project Club
• Performance (Obstacle & Public Relations)
• Showmanship
All 4-H Members grade 3 and up and enrolled in 4-H Llama/Alpaca are welcome to join us. Everyone will receive a ribbon. Judging will be done by volunteer judges.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. The show starts at 10:00 a.m. Cost: $5.00 per animal. This will be a trailer show. There will be no stalling available. Come and join us for a fun and educational experience to get ready for your local shows & State Fair. This will be a great opportunity to show with other 4-H members from other counties. A free will donation lunch will be served. Bring your own beverages, snacks, chairs, & canopy.
For more information contact Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County Jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-1310
4-H video production workshop
Join the Minnesota 4-H video project team for an awesome summer workshop! Youth members who have experience in video creation will come together to learn from experts in the field about story development, lighting, sound, video angles and so much more.
This workshop will include four one-hour virtual sessions, a three-day in-person immersion event and a one-day film festival.
Virtual sessions
July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 21 from 5-6 p.m.
In-person overnight session
Aug. 8 at 1 p.m. - Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Film festival
This will be held during the Minnesota State Fair - yet to be scheduled.
Audience
Youth who have completed grades 8 and up as of June 2023.
Cost
$65 includes meals, lodging, instructor fees and all activities
Register for this event by July 12 in 4-HOnline. For more information please visit: https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-video-production-workshop
Free family-focused webinars May through August
The University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars from May through August to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being.
All webinars are virtual and free. Learn more about the webinar series. (Follow the link for each series to learn more about webinar topics, dates, times and registration.)
Charlas en Español (Talks in Spanish)
Brindamos información y recursos en español para ayudar a las familias a tomar mejores decisiones. Los temas que tratamos son de utilidad para su vida diaria.
Climate and disaster preparedness
Find practical strategies for planning, navigating and responding to climate change and natural disasters to support better health and wellbeing for all.
Family-friendly earth care
Explore the connection between global health and wellness. Gain practical tips and resources to promote environmental wellbeing through gardening and farming practices.
Finding balance
Discover practical tips to prioritize your mental, physical and emotional health while navigating life's challenges and opportunities.
Making cents of it all
Learn strategies for navigating financial decisions, including, budgeting, saving, credit and debt management.
No place like home
Whether you rent or own your home, get tips to make your home and community healthier, affordable and energy efficient.
Parenting and relationships
Receive effective tools for maintaining positive, healthy relationships, including practical tips for parents and caregivers.
Recovery and health
Understand how recovery and health are interconnected as we discuss opioid use disorder (OUD) and harm reduction.
What’s for dinner?
Discuss various food-related topics, including food safety, farmer's market visits, managing allergies and food’s connection to mood and self-care.
Please register for the webinar(s) you plan to attend via the link above and share these opportunities with friends, family, co-workers, networks, and program participants.
Ambassador Information
Murray County Ambassador Events for June
There are no Ambassador Events for the month of June!
Volunteer Information
New Member Information
Below you will find a link to the new member newsletters
Edition 1 October- November New Member Newsletter
Edition 2 December- January New Member Newsletter
Edition 3 February- March New Member Newsletter
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