WOTC 4-H December 2024
Monthly Newsletter
The next meeting is on Monday, January 13, 2025!
Our PDCs' purpose is to provide a welcoming environment, hands-on learning, youth participation and leadership, and produce high quality projects. Here are the educational programs that Horse PDC has decided to pursue this 4-H year:
- Applying for State Fair Bonus Trip in 2025.
- Possibly host a retreat at the Fairgrounds to prepare for the 2025 WOTC Fair.
- Host a social and have an information board at the 2025 WOTC Fair to help answer questions.
- Seek and bring in clinicians.
You can view past minutes and agendas by clicking on the "Horse PDC Public Folder" below and clicking on the red folder titled "2024-2025 Meeting Minutes."
The 2025 Winter Round Up will be held January 17-19 at Camp Friendship (True Friends) in Annandale, MN.
This conference is for 4-H'ers in grades 6+ and adult horse project leaders that includes speakers, educational workshops, and hands-on activities all focused on 4-H horse project learning!
Click HERE for more information!
⭐Continue to check the 4-H Horse Winter Round Up page for cost and open registration! ⭐
Refer to the event registration guide if you need assistance; contact Amy DeGroot at adegroot@umn.edu for questions about fees/deadlines and Renee Kostick at hinkx001@umn.edu for program information.
The next meeting is on Monday, January 27, 2025!
Our PDCs' purpose is to provide a welcoming environment, hands-on learning, youth participation and leadership, and produce high quality projects. Here are the educational programs that Livestock PDC has decided to pursue this 4-H year:
- Applying for State Fair Bonus Trip(s) in 2025.
- Distribute ribbons at 2025 WOTC Fair 4-H Livestock Shows.
- Present demonstrations for 4-H'ers and the general public at the 2025 WOTC Fair.
- Facilitate "Prepare for the Fair" event in June 2025.
- Possibly establish a Livestock Mentorship program.
- Seek and host professional clinics.
- Attend community club meetings to inform members what Livestock PDC has been up to! Want to request a Livestock PDC member to attend your club meeting? Talk to your club leader about what you would like to hear about more specifically; they have access to a request form!
You can view past minutes and agendas by clicking on the "Livestock PDC Public Folder" below by clicking on the red folder titled "2024-2025 Meeting Minutes."
Want to provide youth voice in 4-H animal science programming?
Youth in grades 8+ have the opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of animal science programs while exploring their passions and practicing leadership skills with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Project areas of focus include: Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Meat Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine, and Llama-Alpaca.
This program is a one-year commitment from January 2025 - December 2025.
⭐ Apply HERE by Sunday, December 15, 2024! ⭐
All applicants will be notified of a decision by Monday, January 6, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact David Foley at djfoley@umn.edu and/or Katie Johnson at kwending@umn.edu.
Cloverbud Project Records
- James C., Amor
- Jack M., Amor
- Charlee K., Amor
- Emma K., Norwegian Grove
- Hallie H., Dane Prairie
- Patrick H., Dane Prairie
- Makenna M., Dane Prairie
- Beckett W., Dane Prairie
- Lawson B., Dane Prairie
- Ruby S., Dane Prairie
- Barrett S., Dane Prairie
Great work! Your certificate will be mailed to you!
Basic & Experienced Project Records
- Nora M., Amor - Natural Resources
- Leia S., Amor - Swine
- Henry C., Amor - Industrial Technology
- Jude H., Amor - Poultry
- Mae H., Amor - Wildlife Biology & Management
- Quinn H., Amor - Fine Arts
- Austin K., Amor - Beef
- Jaden S., Amor - Swine
- Emily C., Amor - Sheep
- Randy C., Amor - Swine
- Tyson N., Norwegian Grove - Rabbit, Goat, and Poultry
- Jorden N., Norwegian Grove - Goat, Poultry, and Clothing & Textiles
- Kloie N., Norwegian Grove - Clothing & Textiles, Rabbit, Poultry, and Goat
- Ryan K., Norwegian - Home Environment, Fine Arts, and Public Presentations
- Brooks W., Dane Prairie - Swine
- Lydia M., Dane Prairie - Swine
- Graham M., Dane Prairie - Beef
- Marina B., Dane Prairie - Dog
- Annabelle B., Dane Prairie - Sheep
- Hudson S., Dane Prairie - Beef
- Theo J., Dane Prairie - Engineering
- Ellie J., Dane Prairie - Clothing & Textiles
- Bristol W., Dane Prairie - Swine
- Blake W., Dane Prairie - Swine
- Noah F., Dane Prairie - Rabbit
- Keira T-O., Dane Prairie - Swine
- Allison P., Oscar Trondhjem - Sheep
- Andrea P., Oscar Trondhjem - Sheep
- William P., Oscar Trondhjem - Photography and Sheep
Great work! Your certificate will be mailed to you!
BLU is an exciting and fun leadership adventure hosted by the MN 4-H State Ambassadors!
This year's theme - "THE ART OF LEADERSHIP" - will dive into hands-on activities that break down stereotypes, open minds to fresh perspectives, and spark creativity. Youth will discover how art and mental wellness connect, make an impact through creative stations for local causes, and explore what true leadership means in today's world.
There are four different locations BLU is hosted at throughout the month of February; the closest camp to WOTC will be held at Deep Portage near Hackensack, MN from February 22-23. The other location and date options are listed below!
⭐ To learn more about BLU and register by Friday, January 10, visit z.umn.edu/4-HBLU! ⭐
SAVE THE DATE: June 10-13 (Tuesday-Friday)
YELLO includes educational workshops, group networking experiences, inspiring messages from speakers, field trips, and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service projects. Location to be announced shortly!
⭐ Registration through 4-H Online will open on Tuesday, April 1! ⭐
More information to be released later.
Contact Jessica & Rachel at 218-998-8760!
Jessica Mohagen - Extension Educator:
- mohag150@umn.edu
- 218-731-8837
Rachel Wahlstrom - Extension Educator:
- joh12246@umn.edu
- 218-770-9648
Brianna Bischof - Administrative Specialist:
- bbischof@ottertailcounty.gov
- 218-998-8760
View past newsletters HERE!