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Pine County 4-H Update
5.23.24
Welcome to the Pine County 4-H Update!
FairEntry Opens June 3
FairEntry opens Monday, June 3. A packet of information about the fair registration process has been mailed to every family with youth enrolled in 4-H. If you don't receive your pack by next week, please reach out to Joanna at 320-591-1651.
The deadline to register your projects is Monday, July 1. Your registration must be submitted through FairEntry by 11:59 p.m., or a paper version must be either postmarked or dropped off at the office by 4:30 p.m. on July 1. Entries that are not submitted by the deadline will still be welcome at the fair, but will not be eligible for champion ribbons or State Fair/state show trips.
Access FairEntry by visiting http://pine-mn.fairentry.com. You will sign in using your 4-H Online email and password login information. If you need paper entry forms, please contact Joanna at 320-591-1651.
Note: 4-H Online and FairEntry are different websites. Enrolling or ID'ing animals in 4-H Online does not mean you have registered for the fair.
Sarah will be scheduling two FairEntry help sessions. Please watch our social media and newsletters for updates.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at 320-591-1654 or sodendah@umn.edu.
Premium Book
Are you ready for summer 4-H fun? Find a copy of our county fair premium book at z.umn.edu/PinePremium.
If you would like a paper copy, please contact Joanna at 320-591-1651.
Cloverbud Saturday June 8
All youth in grades K-2 are invited to participate in 4-H Cloverbud Saturdays. Each session will highlight a different 4-H project area and give youth the opportunity to explore, complete hands-on projects, make new friends and learn new skills. Join us on Saturday, June 8, 9:30-11 a.m., as we learn about and craft our own mosaics, an artform that dates back thousands of years!
When: Saturday, June 8 from 9:30-11am
Where: Pine County Courthouse Board Room (635 Northridge Dr NW, Pine City, MN 55063)
RSVP at z.umn.edu/PineCloverbuds or by calling Joanna at 320-591-1651.
Questions? Contact Sarah Odendahl, Pine County 4-H Extension Educator, at sodendah@umn.edu or 320-591-1654
Summer Theater Camp
Just 6 spots left! Learn more at z.umn.edu/PineTheaterCamp. Registrations due by May 31.
Join us at Summer Camp!
Federation Meeting June 24
Join us Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. for our Federation meeting. The Federation is open to all 4-H members and screened volunteers. It works to provide learning and leadership opportunities to all members of Pine County 4-H. We ask that at least one youth and one adult from each club join us for the meeting. The more voices we have, the stronger our work!
Meeting will be held at the North Pine Government Center, located at 1602 Hwy 23 N, Sandstone, MN.
For questions or concerns, please contact Sarah at sodendah@umn.edu. If you would like to attend virtually, you can join the conversation at z.umn.edu/PineVirtualFederation.
Federation Officer Nominations
Expand your leadership skills by serving as a Federation Officer! The Federation meets 4 times a year to help guide and support 4-H activities across the entire county. Meetings are the last Monday of February, April, June, and September at 7pm.
We are currently looking for nominations for:
- President, Secretary, and Treasurer (must have completed 8th grade)
Youth may nominate themselves, or youth and adults can nominate a 4-H member who they believe would be a good fit.
To make a nomination, go to https://z.umn.edu/Pine4HOfficers or call Joanna at 320-591-1651.
Animal Science Day Camp
Join us on June 25, 2024 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm for a day filled with interactive learning and fun experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of animal science and connect with fellow enthusiasts at our immersive day camp! Dive into the exciting world of livestock with a focus on rabbits, poultry, meat goats, and dairy goats. Our hands-on activities cover everything from animal selection to showmanship, nutrition, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, there's something for everyone to learn and enjoy.
Learn more at z.umn.edu/AnSciDayCampAitkin
Livestock Quality Training June 11
All youth in grades 6+ planning to participate at the Minnesota State Fair or Northeast Livestock Show as a livestock exhibitor in beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, meat and dairy goat and llama-alpaca must complete Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics Training.
Register to attend LQA&E training on June 11 from 5-8 pm at the Kanabec County Courthouse located at 317 E Maple Ave, Mora, MN.
This training is free for Pine County 4-H members and is good for three fair seasons. Register in
4-HOnline or by calling the Extension Office at 320-591-1650.
STEM Camp @UMD
Youth who have completed grades 6-10 are invited to join Minnesota 4-H at STEM camp, July 8-11. During camp, you will engage in hands-on science and engineering design activities with professors and students at the University of Minnesota Duluth's Swenson College of Science and Engineering. You will also learn more about yourself as you consider your own pathway to higher education.
Learn more and register at: https://extension.umn.edu/event/northeast-4-h-stem-camp
Pine County Youth Grant
Need some help to make your summer fun happen? Pine County is offering the Youth Opportunity Grant Application (YOGA) to help youth engage in positive activities and reduce substance use this summer. Funds can be used for registration fees, snacks, and more.
Learn more at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PC-YOGA
Connect with Calendars
Want to keep up to date with Pine County 4-H? There are a few ways to stay up to date.
- Visit our county web events calendar anytime to see what is coming up.
- If you use Google Calendar, subscribe to our Pine County Google calendar to see all our 4-H events in the same place as your other activities.
- You can also view our Pine County Google calendar without subscribing.
Contact
Email: sodendah@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/local/pine
Location: 635 Northridge Drive Northwest, Pine City, MN, USA
Phone: 320-591-1654