Nobles County Clover Digest

Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training helps youth provide excellent care for their animals and ensure a high level of food safety to consumers. This in-person, 3-hour training must be taken by youth who exhibit 4-H livestock, and is required to be eligible for the Minnesota State Fair, and certifies you for three fair seasons. If you are unsure you need the training, please reach out to the Extension office.

It is free to register, and snacks will be provided. Registration closes on May 21.

https://z.umn.edu/2025RockNoblesLQAE

The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place.

• Level 1 training: 4-H’ers grades 6-8 and first-year exhibitors in higher grades.

• Level 2 training: 4-H’ers grades 9-13 or 6-8 that previously completed Level 1.

When: Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Generations (105 S Estey St, Luverne MN 56156

Join us! April 6, starting at 4:00 pm, the Graham Lake Braves will host the April Cloverbud Event at the Nobles County Fairgrounds (1600 Stower Dr, Worthington, MN, 56187) the event will conclude by 5:00 pm. Youth will learn about flowers! This event is free and open to youth in grades K-2. Registration is required in 4-H Online by April 3.

https://25AprilNoblesCloverBuds.4honline.com

New Vision Co-op is offering their sponsorship program. To learn more about this program, visit 4-H on the New Vision Co-op website.

Ear tags for the 2025 animal ID season are now available at the Extension Office. New this year, tags are available at no cost to Nobles County 4-H members. All market beef IDs must be in 4-H Online by February 18, 2025. All other IDs are due on May 15, 2025. All distributed tags must be accounted for in 4-H Online and tags that do not show up in 4-H Online must be returned to the Extension office. To order tags ahead of time for pick up, please complete the order form.

Youth who completed grades 3-6 in the spring of 2025, don't miss out on this exciting summer experience! This multi-county overnight 4-H Camp in southwest Minnesota is packed with engaging educational sessions and classic camp activities, including: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor games, team-building activities, campfires, storytelling and so much more! High school-aged camp counselors will guide and connect with campers throughout their experience. Campers will stay in group cabins with peers of the same age, and all meals and snacks are included. Adjustments can be made for health and dietary needs, please include info when registering or connect with 4-H staff. https://4-hatcampshetek.4honline.com

As we head into spring, it's time to start thinking about animal science programming in preparation for the summer. The state animal science team will host a webinar for local livestock PDC volunteers and interested staff on Thursday, April 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required.

Want to take your leadership to the next? Apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador! Applications are due April 15. Learn more about the State Ambassadors and apply at https://z.umn.edu/stateambieappinfo.

Do you like a good challenge? Want to be a part of something big? Learn more about leadership, deepen your ability to set goals, build a community and work as a team! For anyone currently in grades 9+ - develop new skills and be a part of this experience at the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 7-14 and Aug. 19-Sept. 1. Learn more and register.

Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography workshop “All about Drones” for youth in grades K-13. It will be held on Monday April 7 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about drones from Earl Logan, a retired law enforcement officer who has been flying drones for 11 years. He will describe the different types of drones and their abilities as well as costs and basic rules for the use of drones. Find more information and how to register: All about drones 4-H photography workshop | UMN Extension

Learning is fun at the University on the Prairie program! Students entering grades 7-13 this fall can have an adventure in science and career exploration at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center, near Lamberton, July 1-2, 2025. Find more information here: University on the Prairie | UMN Extension

Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to attend Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) this June! YELLO is the statewide leadership conference and includes educational workshops, group networking experiences, inspiring messages from nationally-recognized speakers, field trips, and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service projects. To learn more and register visit https://z.umn.edu/4hyello.

Youth are welcome to attend the 4-H Horse Pleasure clinic hosted by clinician, Kathy Johnson. Topics covered include: showmanship, horsemanship, western pleasure, ranch riding, ranch pleasure, trail, English equitation, and English pleasure. Stalling will be available, please bring your own shavings and clean your stall once your time at the clinic has been completed. The clinic will run from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days with lunch provided in the afternoon.

The total cost for the camp will be $175 for both days. Camping options are available! Each spot is $25/ day for the duration of the clinic. Money will need to be collected before leaving the fairgrounds.

Register with Jody Jackels at: (507)-626-1591 or email at jjackels@outlook.com

Spots are LIMITED, we encourage registering right away if you are interested in this opportunity.

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