July Lyon County 4-H

We are excited to release the 2024 Premium Book! We encourage you to peruse the Premium Book as you consider which projects to tackle this year.

FairEntry is where you choose the classes you will exhibit at the county fair. FairEntry will close on July 8, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

If you require a hard copy of this year's premium book, please contact the extension office. If you have any questions, we welcome you to reach out to any of us! It would be a pleasure to hear from you.

As you know, the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle in Minnesota is spreading. As a safety precaution, all 4H families that are planning to exhibit lactating dairy cattle have to test negative for the virus, and have proof before they can come to the county fair. The test must also be taken seven days prior to show day. But now, new information shows that other species could contract the virus? For more information,

We welcome any new members who have never attended a fair or have only been to one or two fairs. We will meet at the 4-H building at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. You will get a tour of the fairgrounds and learn what you need to do on general entry day and for animal shows. We will also have a demonstration of conference judging with our ambassadors, where parents and 4-Hers can see how conference judging happens. If you would like to give it a try, bring a project exhibit with you.

We will be hosting this event on July 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds.

Minimum of 5 participants to hold event.

The livestock PDC will meet on July 11, at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be reviewing and finalizing the needs for county fair.

There will be an ambassador (Grades 6-13) meeting on July 16 at the Lyon County Extension office. We will be finalizing county fair ambassador participation and discussing a multi county fall get together.

Get ready for an exciting 4-H Summer Project Series, running from 5-7 p.m. starting June 13 until the county fair. Dive into a variety of projects, from agriculture to arts and crafts, uncovering new skills and interests at every session. Choose how many sessions you attend and take home a fair exhibit each time. Make this summer unforgettable with 4-H.

Minnesota 4-H is on the lookout for young changemakers who are leaving their mark on their communities. If you're using your project or exhibit to tell your inspiring story, we want to hear it. At local and state showcases, judges will award special recognition ribbons to exhibits that powerfully convey the positive impact made in their communities. Ready to share your journey and get recognized? Dive into the details at: z.umn.edu/4HCommunityImpact

Mark your calendars for July 8 from 7-9 p.m. for our first countywide pool party, which will take place at the Tracy pool (with food and swimming provided by the federation through your fundraising). The whole family is invited to attend. The ambassadors will also be hosting a kickball tournament for anyone interested. The Federation Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. with food and fun to follow.

The July federation meeting will be held on July 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Tracy Aquatic Center, in conjunction with the countywide pool party.

We will be discussing food stand shifts, fair updates and state showcase updates

SMSU Agriculture Camp is an interactive experience for students to gain real world exposure to the agriculture industry. The students will participate in an off-site tour each day including the SMSU Research plot where they will get to practice with farm equipment such as tractors, combines, tillers, agricultural drones, and get in a crop field to see how their food is grown.

Other tours will include:

• Lingen Dairy Farm

• TruShrimp Greenhouse

• Schwans Specialty Food Plant

• Marshall Animal Clinic

• AURI

It is for students ages 10-14. It will take place on July 15-17 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost is free and transportation to tours will be provided. Deadline to register is July 10. Here is more information.

Come on down to our One Stop Shop to become a well-rounded show person and learn from our experts in the Beef, Sheep, Meat Goat, Swine, Dairy, and Horse industries to help bring your showmanship skills to the next level! Take this opportunity to brush up on your showmanship skills in your species, or become a competitive showperson for your county’s premiere showmanship contest. Those who attend will receive a free goodie bag and a meal. The deadline to register is July 3.

When: July 11, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m., check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Tyler, MN

Who: All youth enrolled in 4-H, Grades 3-13, Families are welcome to attend.

Cost: Free

To register and for more information please visit: https://z.umn.edu/PremiereShowmanshipClinic-Lincoln

We have project resource books available at the Extension Office. These resources will guide you through beginning a new project and can help you further develop and elevate current projects. We have created a "library" for our resources: https://z.umn.edu/projectresources Please explore the library, and, if you would like to explore a resource, contact the office to check out the resource, or we will scan and email the resources for you so that you can make use of them. If you are interested in additional resources, please check out the 4-H Mall https://z.umn.edu/shop4H

Local Staff: Lyon County 4-H events

Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 ext 2

Renae Jenniges, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

johnsorj@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 ext 3

Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County

power684@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 Ext. 1

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