Fruit & Meat Pickup
4-H FRUIT AND MEAT PICK UP, SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
HELPERS 8:30 AM
PICK UP 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
All helpers: Please arrive at the County garage by 8:30 am for the pre-sorting meeting. [16589 Co Rd 142 Brainerd, MN 56401] There are no bathrooms available. Please plan ahead.
TWO people from each club are needed to help unload and move the fruit/meat. Please work with your club to establish those people.
Questions can be sent to Susan via email at chefsuzy95@gmail.com or via phone at (218) 330-0305.
Club members will help each club get their club fruit and other clubs’ fruit and meat sorted and ready for pick up at 10:30 AM.
Pick-up will be as follows:
We’re expecting that all fruit/meat will be outside. There is a possibility of an inside pickup this year. We appreciate your flexibility.
One vehicle will be loaded at a time, please stay in the drive-thru line until it is your time to be loaded.
You will be directed to your club pile and then you will get loaded.
Pick-up times and lane order information for clubs:
10:30 am
Lane 1 Independents and Pequot Lakes Eagles
Lane 2 Cuyuna Range Miners, Northern Reins, and Poultry
10:45 am
Lane 1 Black Bear
Lane 2 Wolf Creek Riders
11:00 am
Lane 1 Daggett Brook
Lane 2 Baxter Sandpipers
Thank you for your timeliness for an efficient delivery day and your patience as we work through the process!
T-Shirt Contest Voting
THANK YOU to everyone who submitted their design.
We are excited to announce the three potential designs for the 2023 fair t-shirt! Please vote by liking your favorite on Facebook, commenting on Instagram, or emailing Tracy Giza at tgiza@umn.edu by Friday, March 24th, 2023.
YELLO registration opens in April!
In person
The Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors are excited to announce that the 2023 YELLO leadership conference will take place June 13 - 16 at Bemidji State University!
Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) is a 4-H leadership conference for youth in grades 7+ that prepares youth to learn and lead in their communities. YELLO is planned and facilitated by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors.
What happens at YELLO?
This annual event aims to engage youth in building leadership skills, developing positive relationships with peers and adults, and planning how to take future action.
Activities include:
- Youth-led leadership learning: The State Ambassadors select a leadership-related topic to focus on for the year. They engage with topical experts and/or practitioners to gain a deeper understanding of the related research and then build age-appropriate lessons to deliver during the event.
- Service and education: Participants engage in hands-on service to learn about civic responsibility while also making positive contributions to the community. This year’s service focus is on food insecurity.
- Deep dives and workshops: Youth engage with the campus and/or community to learn deeply about special topics while gaining understanding of potential future careers, academic programs, or other opportunities for engagement in 4-H and beyond.
- Exploring Bemidji: Youth will get an opportunity to have some fun in the community! This could include seeing local attractions, attending arts and cultural events, or visiting other entertainment venues.
- Social events: Youth will be able to network with one another in fun ways. In the past, this has included talent shows, game nights, dances, etc.
Registration for YELLO will open in April. The cost to attend YELLO is $275, with an additional $50 fee for opting in to ride the bus. Register via 4-H Online.
Plan ahead - Ask the Extension office about what scholarships may be available to you!
Junior Lock In
Local offering | Grades 4-8
In person
The local Ambassadors are excited to announce the return of the annual Junior Lock In!
Youth in grades 4-8 are invited to attend this overnight leadership retreat. Get to know the Ambassadors and other emerging leaders in your county through team building and leadership activities. The event is held at Lake Edward Town Hall [23977 County Road 4 Nisswa, MN 56468] on April 28-29, 2023 with an arrival time of 5:30 pm on Friday night and pick-up time of 3:00 pm on Saturday.
A full schedule and packing list will be sent after registration. The registration cost of $25 covers a t-shirt, overnight stay, all meals and snacks, and a goodie bag. Ask the Extension office for scholarship information.
This year's theme is camping so please pack your sleeping bag and flashlight if you have one! Registration opens on March 10th and closes on April 13th. Registrations must be complete before April 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Save the Date! 15th Annual Crow Wing County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show
Local offering | all ages
In person
Save the Date!
The 15th Annual Crow Wing County Rabbit Fun Show is to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Registration begins at 8:30 am with pre-registration available in 4-H Online starting March 1, 2023. Tattooing is available all day for just $1 per rabbit.
Trevor Sypnieski will be providing education on registering rabbits and will be available to register for $6 per rabbit.
Silent auction, food stand, and rabbits for sale. You don't want to miss this event!
Held at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, in the curling building.
Contact the Extension office or Sherry Bock at sherryjbock@gmail.com with questions!
College Bound 4-H Youth, Apply for Scholarships by April 1
Extension Development and Minnesota 4-H offer several scholarships for 4-H youth who are pursuing post-secondary studies at accredited colleges and universities. Eligible 4-H youth are encouraged 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. We suggest applicants prepare their responses in another document and copy/paste them into the scholarship form when they have enough time to complete the process. Scholarship applications are no longer accepted via email or mail.
Application deadline: April 1.
Spring Project Day
Local offering | Grades 3+
In person
Project areas include demonstrations, STEM, expressive arts, sewing, and more. Youth will have the opportunity to participate in three 45 minute sessions of their choice. The event runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and will start promptly at 9:30 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign in.
The location is at the Land Services Building [322 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401]. Cost is $5 at the door and open for grades 3+. Please register in 4-H Online before April 6th, 2023.
NE 4-H Camp @ Long Lake Conservation Center
Regional offering | Grades 3-6 In person
The Great MN 4-H Seed Mystery Kit
Statewide offering | Grades 3+
Virtual
Discover and uncover the unknown world of seeds by registering for The Great Mystery Seed 4-H Project Kit. Uncover clues to identify various seeds from the different growing zones across Minnesota. Youth will use detective skills and tools to solve the great seed mystery. This four-week learning experience will be held on Mondays from June 5-26, 5-5:45 p.m. the fee to join us for this unique experience is $5.00. Each participant will receive a kit with mystery seeds, a journal and a support guide.
Registration is open from March 1-May 1; seeds will be sent to youth in mid-May for the series to begin on June 5.
Crow Wing County 4-H Yearly Calendar
Access the Yearly Calendar events HERE.
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Extension Office/Window Hours
Monday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: No office/window hours
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Email: cgirling@umn.edu
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