Clover Digest
July 7, 2023 Edition
Don't miss out on these opportunities!
In This Week’s Clover Digest you can expect:
Food Stand Shift Sign Ups
July Cloverbuds
Ambassadors Helpers for Day Camp
Foods, Demonstrations, Clothing & Performing Arts Judging & Public Performance
General Project Entry Day
County Fair Volunteer Shifts
Complete LQA or YQCA by July 26
Chaperones Needed for State Fair
Ribbon Sale Promotion Materials
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
Emma & Whitney Attend YELLO!
Whitney shared "YELLO was probably the highlight of my summer. I learned a lot on how to be a better person and a better leader, not only in 4-H but in my everyday world. I would tell future attendees to have a blast while it lasts because it was so fun that it went by fast."
Emma shared: "I really enjoyed the people that I met. I also enjoyed the activities that we did. My favorite workshop was the Cloverbuds one. I liked it because we go to learn different activities to do with the Cloverbuds."
Way to go! Thanks for representing Nobles County!
Crop Scouting Practices
Doug & Katie Clarke are coaching the team.
Food Stand Sign Up
The 2023 food stand sign up opened on July 5. Please watch your email for a direct link based on your club. Please see the list below for when each club will gain access to the sign up:
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 at least four hours in the food stand. 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).
July Cloverbuds
Ambassador Helpers for Day Camp
Foods, Demonstrations, Clothing & Performing Arts Judging & Public Performance
Foods, Demonstrations, Clothing & Performing Arts Judging will take place on Friday, July 28 at the Worthington Christian Church. Foods judging (food, nutrition, food preservation, food revue, and cake, cookie, cupcake decorating will take place from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. Clothing, fashion revue, and performing arts judging will take place from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. Please sign up for a judging slot. Cloverbuds participating in these categories should plan to attend this judging day.
The public performance featuring fashion revue and performing arts will start at 5:30 pm at the Worthington Christian Church. Participants: please use this invitation flyer to invite 4-6 people to attend the performance. Everyone is invited to the public performance.
General Project Entry Day
General project entry day is Tuesday, August 2 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Nobles County Fairgrounds. Please sign up for a judging slot. Club projects will be judged from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Volunteer at the County Fair
Livestock Assurance & Ethics Training: Deadline July 26
Chaperones for State Fair Needed
Promote the 2023 Ribbon Sale
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
Regional, State & National Events
Livestock Camp
Work with 4-H at the MN State Fair
Video Project Workshop Series
Join the Minnesota 4-H video project team for an awesome summer workshop series! Youth members who have some experience in video creation will come together to learn from experts in the field about story development, lighting, sound, video angles and more.
This workshop will include four one-hour virtual sessions, a three-day in-person immersion event, and a one-day film festival at the State Fair!Learn more and register by July 12 at: z.umn.edu/Video2023
Offal Wildlife Watching
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.
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!
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