Nobles County Clover Digest

The ribbon sale committee will meet on Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 pm in the Farmer’s Room at the Nobles County Government Center. This committee is open to all youth and adult volunteers.

The food stand committee will meet on Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 pm in the Farmers Room.

If you ordered a perpetual plaque at the Achievement Banquet, they are now here in the office. Please stop in during office hours (Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ear tags for the 2025 animal ID season are now available at the Extension Office. New this year, tags are available at no cost to Nobles County 4-H members. All market beef IDs must be in 4-H Online by February 18, 2025. All other IDs are due on May 15, 2025. All distributed tags must be accounted for in 4-H Online and tags that do not show up in 4-H Online must be returned to the Extension office. To order tags ahead of time for pick up, please complete the order form.

As we head into spring, it's time to start thinking about animal science programming in preparation for the summer. The state animal science team will host a webinar for local livestock PDC volunteers and interested staff on Thursday, April 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required.

Want to take your leadership to the next? Apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador! Applications are due April 15. Learn more about the State Ambassadors and apply at https://z.umn.edu/stateambieappinfo.

Get ready to dig into a world of fun with the Minnesota 4-H Grow a Monster Challenge: Potato Power! Make your potato hill the center of attention with the largest amount of potatoes you've ever seen. This isn't just gardening—it's an adventure for everyone from Cloverbuds on up! Sign up by March 20 to snag your free seed potato comprehensive planting guide. We'll keep you spud-tacularly entertained with tips, engaging content, and potato-growing learning all summer long. Imagine the excitement as you share your potato-growing journey! Showcase your giant spuds at your local fair or enter them in our fall contest. This is your golden opportunity to become a potato-growing legend. Registration kicks off on March 1 in 4-H Online, so don't delay! Learn more and apply.

Do you love plants and want to have some fun? Get ready to test your plant knowledge and learn fascinating new facts with virtual plant science trivia nights, an exciting series filled with interactive games and plant-themed challenges! Join us on Thursdays March 13 and April 10 from 7:30 to 8 p.m. No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm to this fun and educational experience as you explore the amazing world of plants while playing engaging trivia games. Don’t miss out on this blooming good time to learn, laugh, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts! Learn more and register.

Do you like a good challenge? Want to be a part of something big? Learn more about leadership, deepen your ability to set goals, build a community and work as a team! For anyone currently in grades 9+ - develop new skills and be a part of this experience at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 7-14 and Aug. 19-Sept. 1. Learn more and register.

Learning is fun at the University on the Prairie program! Students entering grades 7-13 this fall can have an adventure in science and career exploration at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center, near Lamberton, July 1-2, 2025. Find more information here: University on the Prairie | UMN Extension

Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to attend Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) this June! YELLO is the statewide leadership conference and includes educational workshops, group networking experiences, inspiring messages from nationally-recognized speakers, field trips, and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service projects. To learn more and register visit https://z.umn.edu/4hyello.

From tasty side dishes to delicious mains and sweet desserts, our young chefs are excited to share their mouth watering recipes with you. Join them in the kitchen as they stir the creativity into their favorite dish!

Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:45pm-6:45pm on the following dates: February 25; March 18, 25; April 1 and 8. We will be cooking from the comfort of our own kitchens. This program is for youth in grades K-13 and is free! Register through 4-H Online. Go to the side bar and find "events" then go to the right hand corner and click register for a new event. You will need to scroll down to find it - then click the box.

Youth are welcome to attend the 4-H Horse Pleasure clinic hosted by clinician, Kathy Johnson. Topics covered include: showmanship, horsemanship, western pleasure, ranch riding, ranch pleasure, trail, English equitation, and English pleasure. Stalling will be available, please bring your own shavings and clean your stall once your time at the clinic has been completed. The clinic will run from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days with lunch provided in the afternoon.

The total cost for the camp will be $175 for both days. Camping options are available! Each spot is $25/ day for the duration of the clinic. Money will need to be collected before leaving the fairgrounds.

Register with Jody Jackels at: (507)-626-1591 or email at jjackels@outlook.com

Spots are LIMITED, we encourage registering right away if you are interested in this opportunity.

Minnesota 4-H is hosting a springtime Young Alumni Volunteer night on Friday, April 4th, from 6 - 8 PM at the Picklebarn in Mankato! It’s a totally FREE night of pickleball, good food, and time to network & reconnect with others. Plus, there’ll be free headshots (perfect for LinkedIn or just because) and an opportunity to learn how you can continue to support the next generation of 4-H’ers as a volunteer. If you can make it, RSVP here by March 28!
Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 Time: 6 - 8 PM Location: Picklebarn, 90 Power Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

Games, crafts, friends and more are found at summer camp! All youth in grades 3-6 (completed in May 2025) are invited to 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek in June 2025. No prior 4-H experience is required for 4-H summer camp.

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