Carlton County 4-H

• 2nd - No Dog Training

• 3rd - No Wednesday Night Horse Project Clinic
• 4th & 5th at 6 p.m. - Carlton County Extension Office Closed
• 8th-10th at 6 p.m. - Horse Project Clinic 3 Day Clinic
• 9th at 6:30 p.m. - Dog Training
• 10th - Fair Entry Closes
• 10th - No Wednesday Night Horse Project Clinic
• 16th at 6:30 p.m. - Dog Training
• 17th at 6 p.m. - Wednesday Night Horse Project Clinic
• 23rd at 6:30 p.m. - Dog Training
• 24th at 6 p.m. - Wednesday Night Horse Project Clinic
• 30th at 6:30 p.m. - Dog Training

For all of the latest 4-H events and opportunities, please visit our website and look under Events and News for 4-H.

Carlton County 4-H is grateful for our volunteers and we need YOU to consider joining the fun. Volunteers who fill two time slots will receive a wristband to enter the Carlton County Fair. Select any or all of the opportunities by completing the Google Form Carlton County 4-H Volunteer sign up.

Wednesday Night Clinics are a great way for 4-H youth to prepare for the Carlton County Fair! All horses will need up-to-date coggins to participate! Cloverbuds MUST be led no matter their riding ability. Wednesday Night Clinics start June 12th at 6 p.m. at the Carlton County Fair Grounds covering a wide variety of topics.

Youth will get the opportunity to participate in Livestock Skillathon and Livestock Judging on Sunday of the County Fair.

The Livestock Skillathon contests tests a 4-H member's knowledge and comprehension of animal science and livestock management practices. The contest provides an opportunity for youth to gain and develop production livestock skills and life skills through a competitive environment.

Livestock Judging contest a process of evaluating, selecting, placing, and learning the various livestock species. We will have youth place a class of 4.

All youth showing livestock are encourage to participate!

FairEntry will close July 10th. FairEntry is different from Animal ID. FairEntry is the computer program families use to register their exhibits for the Carlton County Fair. All enrolled families will receive a fair letter with volunteering opportunities for the Carlton County Fair, Trophy Sponsor Forms, and information about the Blue Ribbon Auction. To enter your project in FairEntry, please check out this FairEntry Family Registration Quick Guide. The 2024 Carlton County Premium Book is available online or if you would like a printed copy mailed to you, please complete the Carlton County Premium Book sign - up.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health announced today new testing requirements for lactating dairy cows attending exhibitions, effective Tuesday, June 18. All lactating– currently producing milk– dairy cows must have both a negative H5N1 test result and certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) to attend any exhibition in Minnesota. The requirements are effective until Dec. 31, 2024.

If you intend to show a lactating dairy cow at your county fair, you must contact your veterinarian to get the testing scheduled.

We want to stress the importance of working to keep your livestock, and yourselves, safe. Biosecurity recommendations for attending exhibitions is a great resource from the USDA when going to shows and events. If you’re interested in learning more about H5N1 and biosecurity, watch this University of Minnesota Extension webinar.

ALL H5N1 test and Health Certificates must be turned in by Tuesday August 13th. Lactating cattle must stay on the trailer until checked in.

Are you interested in plants and eager to learn more about crop scouting? Join us for a junior crop scouting field day July 26 on the St. Paul Campus!

This event is held in conjunction with the 4-H and FFA crop scouting contest and is specifically geared towards youth in grades 3-5, but it is open to all ages who want to explore crop scouting without the competition component. It’s a non-competitive experience that allows participants to dive into the world of crop scouting in a fun and educational way. No prior experience is needed to participate.

Registration deadline: July 15.

Register.

Livestock Quality Assurance training helps youth provide excellent care for their food animals and ensure a high level of food safety to consumers. We designed it to enhance the educational experience of 4-H animal science projects.

Do you hope to exhibit with 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair? All 4-H livestock exhibitors must complete livestock quality assurance training.

We need a minimum of 5 youth to hold the training. This is the last option for in-person training in Carlton County. If the minimum number is not reached, we will not reschedule it.

If you are unable to attend and would like to go to State Fair with livestock or North East Livestock Show you are also able to take the training online.

• Youth for the quality care of animals (YQCA) - A one-hour online training. Valid for one year.

The Carlton Extension office will be closed on Thursday and Friday July 4-5th in recognition of Independence Day

Check out the Carlton County Extension newsletter for events across our region and state

4-H Youth Development: Katie Siltanen, silta006@umn.edu

General Information: Mandi Haglund, haglu119@umn.edu

Email: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H