Clover Digest
June 23, 2023 Edition
Don't miss out on these opportunities!
In This Week’s Clover Digest you can expect:
FairEntry Deadline June 30
Complete LQA or YQCA by July 26
July Cloverbuds
County Fair Volunteer Shifts
Chaperones Needed for State Fair
Ribbon Sale Promotion Materials
Food Stand Shift Sign Ups
Nominate youth for the Spirit of Molly Clarke Award
Inspirational Service: Musical Talent Needed
Summer Photo Contest & Premium Book Available
Fair Clean Up: July 17
Federation Meeting: July 17
All Livestock Meeting: July 17
Regional, State & National Events
FairEntry Due in ONE WEEK
All 2023 4-H county fair projects must be registered by Friday, June 30 at 11:59 pm in FairEntry. Please review the 2023 Premium Book for category and class specifics. If you have questions, please contact the office.
FairEntry is different from 4-H Online. Earlier this spring, members ID’d their animals using 4-H Online. Now, it is time to share which animals and projects specifically are coming to the 2023 county fair using our fair registration system—FairEntry.
Livestock Assurance & Ethics Training: Deadline July 26
July Cloverbuds
Volunteer at the County Fair
Chaperones for State Fair Needed
Promote the 2023 Ribbon Sale
Food Stand Sign Ups
The 2023 Food Stand shift sign ups will be available for club sign up starting on July 5. Again this year, clubs will sign up in waves. The following dates are when the sign up will initially available to each club:
July 5: Okabena Bees
July 6: Indian Lake Progressives
July 7: Rushmore Central Hustlers
July 8: Graham Lake Braves
July 9: Clovers
July 10: Grand Prairie Rockets
July 11: Elk Tip Toppers
On July 11, the food stand shift sign up will be available to all clubs and members. All youth members in grades 3+ are expected to work a food stand shift. Parents and adult volunteers are also expected to work in the food stand. Members who do not work their food stand shift will not receive financial assistance for fall state events (State Fair, State Horse, State Dog Show).
Nominate Youth Members for the Spirit of Molly Clarke Award
Inspirational Service: Musical Talent Needed
Premium Book Feature: Summer Photo Contest
This year’s premium book is now available at z.umn.edu/NoblesPremiumBook. Please read through the book and reach out with any questions. If you would like a printed copy of the premium book, please reach out to the office.
In this week’s Clover Digest, we are featuring our brand new summer photo contest! Throughout the summer and county fair, snap photos documenting your 4-H experience as you work on projects and partake in 4-H events. Our contest will have three categories:
Hard at Work: Photos of youth working on projects before and during the fair. This could also include groups working in the food stand or helping with other fair related events.
Fun with Friends: Photos of groups of current 4-Hers enjoying 4-H activities throughout the summer.
4-H Spirit: Youth and volunteers sporting their annual Nobles County show shirts. Could also include youth participating in community service events.
Photos will be reviewed by staff following the county fair. A collection of 10-12 photos will be shared on the Nobles County 4-H Facebook page for a public vote. The photo with the most public votes will be featured on the cover of the 2024 Nobles County 4-H Premium Book.
All photos submitted must be taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and must be submitted by Tuesday, August 8, 2023 to the upload link (z.umn.edu/NoblesSummerPhotoContest). Photos must follow all MN 4-H Guidelines including the Livestock Cloverbud rule.
Pre-Fair Clean Up: July 17
Pre-fair Clean Up will take place on Monday, July 17 starting at 5:00 pm. The following areas will be cleaned by the following clubs for both pre and post fair cleanup:
Benton: Clovers
4-H Office & Plaza: Indian Lake Progressives
McCarvel Display: Grand Prairie Rockets
McCarvel Kitchen: Okabena Bees & Rushmore Central Hustlers
Olson Arena: Graham Lake Braves & Elk Tip Toppers
Six to eight members are expected to attend pre and post fair clean up from each club. The more members the quicker clean up is done. Please bring brooms, rags, buckets, basic tools, ladders, etc.
Federation Meeting: July 17
The Federation will meet on Monday, July 17 at 7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds. The Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 pm. We will discuss final preparations for the county fair.
All Livestock Meeting: July 17
All species superintendents will meet for a final livestock meeting on Monday, July 17 immediately after the Federation meeting at the Fairgrounds. We will discuss final preparations for the county fair and ensure volunteers are available to help with shows and other activities.
Regional, State & National Events
University on the Prairie
Join us July 26-27, 2023, for an exciting day of exploring science-based careers. Students entering grades 7-13 will be immersed in hands-on activities that show you what you can do with a science education. Students will conduct experiments, participate in hands-on labs and learn new skills from professionals in science fields.
All University on the Prairie activities take place in the classrooms, labs and the great outdoors at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center facilities by Lamberton.
This year we are pleased to have Mike Lynch, a retired meteorologist and broadcaster who worked for WCCO and a 51-year host of astronomy-stargazing programs in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, join us along with university faculty and area professionals leading tracks in different sciences. For more information visit: https://extension.umn.edu/event/2023-university-prairie.
Tasty Tuesdays: Dairy
Celebrate June Dairy Month and Delicious Dairy Days with us! Sessions will be held on June 27, 6-7 p.m via Zoom
June 27 - Say cheese - Who doesn't like cheese? We will make some cheesy snacks that will keep you grinning. Meet a dairy farmer and our new Princess Kay of the Milky Way!
You don't want to miss out on this series!
Here is the link for more information and how to register: https://extension.umn.edu/event/cowabunga-delicious-dairy-days-say-cheese.
Participate in State Arts In
This year, State Arts-In will celebrate its 50th anniversary. 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. From highly experienced youth to those with little experience, all can learn and grow from this program.
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.
Free family-focused webinars May through August 2023
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 and register today!
Share Your Story with 4-H Stock Talks!
Minnesota 4-H is excited to offer 4-H Stock Talks and we want to hear from you! A stock talk is a short video presentation about an animal science topic of your choice. Your stock talk can be creative, funny, or serious - just be yourself! Video submissions are due June 30.
Learn more and register.Regional 4-H Alpaca/Llama Show
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