Nobles County Clover Digest

Registration for the county fair is now open in FairEntry (http://nobles-county.fairentry.com). During the fair registration process, youth declare which projects they are showcasing at the county fair. This process is separate from 4-H Online animal identification. All county fair registration is due on July 3 for general and animal science projects.

Please note, families will attach their identified animals to a specific class in FairEntry. MN 4-H policy allows animals to move between siblings up until the county fair check in point.

A good rule of thumb might be to break all animals to be registered up such that each family member gets about the same number of the animals in their name.

For example, if the John Doe family has ID’d 12 animals and there are three siblings in the John Doe family, you might consider registering in FairEntry 4 animals in each sibling’s name. It is also a good practice to put at least one animal under each sibling. The determination of which sibling exhibits which animal at the county fair can then be delayed until the ID checkpoint at the county fair. It is at the county fair ID checkpoint for each species that animals must be declared by a specific sibling and cannot be switched to another sibling after that.

The 2024 Nobles County Premium Book is available at z.umn.edu/NoblesPremiumBook. All youth and families should read the premium book for a comprehensive understanding of showcase expectations.

We are excited to share that 4-H will be offering a concession stand called the 4-H Snack Shack in a portion of McCarvel Hall during the county fair. Thank you to Daryan and Celeste who will manage the limited-menu concession stand.

The fair helper sign up genius is now open. We have a variety of jobs that let you use your skills and talents to make our fair go smoothly. There are a few "adult only" jobs so please consider everyone helping out!

Youth who wish to receive state fair funding must fill a position. Youth will be asked to complete a short form at the State Fair meeting sharing where they worked. Sign up now.

The Extension Office will be closed the following days in the next couple of months:

• Tuesday, June 11, all day
• Wednesday, June 12, all day
• Thursday, June 13, all day
• Wednesday, June 19, all day for Juneteenth

• Thursday, July 4, all day for Independence Day

Anna is chaperoning a group of 34 Minnesota 4-H’ers to Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) in Washington, D.C. From June 19 - 28, Anna will have limited access to email. For immediate needs, please contact the Extension Office at 507-295-5313.

A new process for ribbon stickers and champions signs will be implemented. After each show, animal science superintendents will distribute ribbon stickers and banners to the specific member and animal based on the class results. Ribbon stickers and champion signs should be displayed prominently in the stalls near the stall cards. Ribbon stickers and champion signs will not be handed out during the shows. The overall champion and reserve champion banners will be presented at the end of each show.

Congratulations to our 2024 high school graduates! As we look forward to the summer and gear up for the county fair, we will feature a senior salute on our 4-H Facebook page and create a tribute board to display at the county fair. If you are a graduating senior, please share a senior photo and your responses to the following questions:

• Name

• Years in 4-H

• Favorite Project and/or Memory

• Advice for Younger 4-Hers

Please submit this information by June 1. Once again, congratulations!

All youth in grades 6 and up are invited to apply for a Federation Officer Position. The president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and officer at large guide county meetings and decisions throughout the year. This year, elections will take place at the July Federation meeting. The new officers will be installed at the October Federation meeting. Complete the Federation Officer application by July 1.

All adult volunteers are invited to apply for an Advisory Board position. These members mentor and guide youth Federation officers during their term. Each advisory board member serves a two-year term. In 2024-2025, three advisory positions are open. No more than two adults from each club may serve on the advisory board. In 2024-2025, we will have representation from Elk Tip Toppers and Grand Prairie Rockets. Complete the Advisory Board application by July 1.

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Join Le Sueur County 4-H to learn about fitting meat goats, beef, and dairy animals! Stay for the whole day or just join the species you want to learn about. This clinic will benefit 4-H members of all ages and experience levels. Lunch is included. There will be other educational activities and door prizes. The cost is $15 per person. Registration closes June 18. Follow this link to register and learn more: https://z.umn.edu/LSCfittingclinic2024

Youth interested in learning more about the horse project are invited to two area clinics in June. Learn more about the Cottonwood County and Murray County horse clinic.

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