1. Refer to the tip sheet for using 4-H Online for ID'ing animals!
2. Ask your Extension Educators on M.- F., 8:00AM - 4:30PM!
3. After Hours Helpline:

• Tuesday, May 14 from 4:30-9:00PM call 507-338-5225
• Wednesday, May 15 from 4:30PM-11:59PM call 218-232-5174

If you are NOT registered by this deadline you will be ineligible...

• from placing higher than a blue ribbon w/ unenrolled animals
• from entering the Blue Ribbon Auction w/ unenrolled animals
• for a State Fair trip w/ unenrolled animals

Need help? Have questions?

1. Refer to this quick guide or detailed guide
2. Ask your Extension Educators on Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM!

The Premium Book may look a bit different this year, but we are hoping it is easier to navigate!

Please make sure you read through the Schedule & Rules section carefully as this has the most updates and looks the most different.

A physical copy of the 2024 Premium Book will be mailed out to all families very soon!

There is plenty of opportunity to still be involved in the Livestock PDC by attending meetings and/or joining working committees!

On the agenda for the next meeting:

• State Fair line-ups
• State Fair bonus trip(s) application
• WOTC Fair species-specific awards
• Committee chair establishment & work

PLEASE ATTEND on Monday, May 6 from 6:00-7:30PM at the Extension Office Meeting Room!

Please refer to the meeting minutes to see what was discussed (scroll to page 3):

• Reviewed, discussed, and voted on Premium Book updates.
• Reminder that animal IDs are due in 4-H online by May 15.
• Discuss awards to be given at the WOTC Fair Horse Show.
• Committee Work re: summer programming, Horse Show order, and Horse Show volunteers.

The next Horse PDC Meeting will be on Thursday, June 20 from 6:00-7:30PM at the Extension Office Meeting Room.

• Jeff Struck - Archery Certification
• Mark Thoma - Archery Certification
• Bob Krause - Rifle & Pistol Certification
• Brian Torgerson - Rifle & Pistol Certification
• Stuart Schiesser - Shotgun Certification
• Corey Nebbeling - Wildlife Instructor
• Alison Nyberg - Shooting Sport Coordinator

WOTC 4-H couldn't offer this program without volunteers like YOU!!

Join us for the next SS&W Meeting:

WOTC will NOT be hosting a local LQA session in-person this year; however, if an exhibitor needs to complete this requirement, they may do so by participating in one of the following options:

1. Attend an in-person LQAE (coverage for 3 years) session hosted by other counties. Click HERE to view when theses opportunities are given. The closest session is at the Wadena County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00AM - 12:00PM hosted by East Otter Tail & Wadena County Extension Educators. The certificate of completion gets entered into 4-H Online for local Extension Educators to view.

OR

2. Attend an online YQCA (coverage for 1 year) session. Click HERE to view how to complete this option. Individuals are responsible to print out/email local Extension Educators the certificate of completion.

NOTE: LQA Training is NOT required for the Dog Program.

This year's theme is “Exploring a Universe of Leadership.” The state ambassadors have chosen activities that will give youth an opportunity to gain a better understanding of their personal leadership as well as their skills when working with a team and practice communication skills. Youth participants will also engage in team-building exercises and opportunities to build life-long skills and get to know other youth from across the state.

The statewide service theme for the 2023-2024 program year is “Conservation of Natural Resources.” This encourages youth to think about their impact on the world around them. Most service projects at YELLO will address how we, as individuals and communities, can conserve natural resources. The Keynote Speaker will be John Beede who is an adventurer focused on peak performance and leadership lessons that he has learned through traveling though 56 countries and summiting Mount Everest!

Youth in grades 3+, their families, trainers, and youth and adult dog project leaders are all welcome to attend. Participants will bring their project dogs and gain experience in obedience, rally, showmanship, and agility classes. Participants will also learn about grooming their dogs and explore how they can enjoy their dogs throughout their lives.

Click HERE to learn more and register!

Register in 4-H Online by May 20! Event Name: Dog SuperSession

Cost: $25 per 4-H member/handler (with dog) OR $10 per 4-H member/handler (without dog)

Presented by the University of Minnesota Livestock Judging Team and coach Kyle Rozeboom, youth will learn the fundamentals of judging and evaluation, receive instruction with oral reasons, and become more confident with livestock judging.

Click HERE to learn more and register!

Registration & Payment ($150) is due by June 7!

4-H and FFA are co-hosting this three day, two night camp for youth in grades 7-11 where youth will have an opportunity to explore careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources while experiencing a college campus. College professors and industry professionals lead hands-on experiences with animas, communications, and food.

Click HERE to learn more and register!

Registration & Payment ($100) is due by May 31!

Jessica Mohagen:

• mohag150@umn.edu
• 218-731-8837

Rachel Wahlstrom:

• joh12246@umn.edu
• 218-770-9648

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