MURRAY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
October 15, 2026
Registration is OPEN!
Our Murray County 4-H After School Adventures is BACK at MCC and Fulda school districts! We have an exciting line-up of session themes this year and cannot wait to see what the youth think!
Open to youth in grades K - 6, with a $5/ session fee per youth, or you can pay $30/ youth to attend all seven sessions. Please see the flyers below for dates and times for each school district.
Registration links are listed below:
MCC: https://2026mccafterschooladventures.4honline.com
Fulda: https://fuldaafterschooladventures.4honline.com/
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
4-H Science Sprouts is back - with a new twist!
What can you discover with a pumpkin, a little curiosity, and some science? Find out with 4-H Science Sprouts! Youth in grades 3-5 are invited to explore pumpkins, wheat, and indoor gardening through three fun, hands-on virtual STEM adventures on Oct. 26, Nov. 23, and Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. This virtual learning opportunity is free! Register by Oct. 15 to receive a special supply kit in the mail. Come curious. Get growing. Explore plant science! Learn more and register.
Explores in Agriculture: Explore agriculture around the world
Pack your virtual bags and get ready for a four-week adventure around the world! Join us Nov. 17 through Dec. 8 as we explore agriculture in Turkey, Ghana and Mexico and discover how geography, culture, climate and traditions shape the way food is grown and produced around the globe.
Each week, you’ll dive into a new global agriculture adventure, exploring unique crops, farming practices, foods, traditions and the people behind agriculture in each country. Along the way, you’ll hear from guest speakers, take part in hands-on activities and connect with Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors who will help bring each country to life.
Throughout the series, participants will
- Explore agriculture in three different countries
- Discover crops, foods, and farming traditions
- Hear from guest speakers and agriculture experts
- Participate in hands-on activities
- Connect with Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors
- Experience it all from home!
You don’t need a passport — just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure! Come discover how agriculture connects us across borders and gain a whole new perspective on the food and farming systems around the world.
Audience
Youth in grades 6–8, but older youth are welcome to join
Cost
Free
Registration
Register in 4-H Online by Nov. 5.
For assistance, refer to the 4-H Online event registration guide or contact your local Extension educator.
Open Now!
Yes, it's that time of year already...re-enrollment for Murray County 4-H opens today! It allows you to update your family information, address, email, etc. This is also the time to select your primary club with the option the enroll in a secondary club (for example Horse Club or Llama/ Alpaca Club). Staff want to make sure you are getting the information you need and answer any questions you may have!
Every year, starting September 15, each youth from Cloverbud to grade 13 need to be enrolled. Families can do that by visiting https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. Update all the info, share any new project areas you might be interested in learning about so you can receive the appropriate emails throughout the year regarding information and deadlines for those particular project areas.
Here is a 4-H Online 'Tip Sheet' for enrolling/ re-enrolling to help with the process offering step-by-step instructions.
Volunteers need to be updated every third year. You should have received a message prior to September 15 if it's your year to renew. It will include directions as well as the link https://4-h-volunteer.extension.umn.edu/welcome-or-renew/renew. If it's not your year, 4-H staff will handle the rollover for you.
Thank you for taking the time to do this - the sooner your enrollment gets completed, the less emails and reminders you will receive.
Thank you for making Murray County 4-H the best it can be!😃
Halana G. was highlighted in the Star Tribune for her Llama-Alpaca Costume project at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair!
Kendra G. was also fortunate enough to land an interview on KSTP News! Click the link below if you want to check out what she promoted within her project and experience.
Royalle S. Champion Breeding Gilt
Jorja H. 4th Overall Market Beef & Reserve Champion Intermediate Market Beef Showperson
Miles P. Reserve Champion Market Heifer
Haylee J. 5th Overall Cow/Calf Pair
Tori R. Champion Market Gilt Showperson - Advanced Division
Henry P. Reserve Champion Intermediate Dairy Market Wether Showperson
Taylor L. Interview Finalist, Market Barrow Showperson - Advanced Division - 3rd Place
Riley E. Champion Market Barrow Showperson - Intermediate Division
Thank you for a very successful Murray County Fair.
Please visit our 2026 'Photos and Fair Placings' google drive for placings, all of the county fair photos and more that took place the week of the best county fair around. Please feel free to download any photos that you would like. Thank you to all our families, 4-H members, volunteers and fair board for an amazing county fair.
Join the best ambassador program around
4-H members in grades 8+ eligible to apply. If you are a current Ambassador you do not need to apply again. Ambassadors work throughout the year on service projects, program improvements, learning opportunities, youth leadership and making Murray County 4-H the best program around. Interested in joining, we would love to have you join us. Need to know more about the ambassador program - reach out to Kim. https://z.umn.edu/MC4HAmbassador26-27
Look in the September 15 issue for upcoming ambassador events and more information on 'Feed our Farmers' community event.
4-H Records - a great way to see all your accomplishments throughout the year.
Records for 4-H are a great way to reflect and see your growth from year to year as you grown in project areas. While records are not required anymore, they are highly encouraged and rewarded in Murray County 4-H. Visit the https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-and-youth/minnesota-4-h/4-h-member-resources/4-h-projects/4-h-record-keeping page to learn more about records, access documents and start planning for next year. Records are due to the extension office by October 1, 2026. Please feel free to reach out to staff if you have questions about completing records.
Murray County 4-H 2026 - 2027 Schedule of Events
Please take a moment to download or print the 2026 - 2027 Murray County 4-H calendar.
Can download on Apple or Android Devices!
We have an app available that provides easy access to all things Murray County 4-H and Fair season!
Please take the time to download and utilize for access to show programs, stalling survey, Foodstand menu and so much more!
Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play! Search 'Minnesota 4-H' to download!
Become a Murray County 4-H Ambassador!
Join the Murray County 4-H Ambassadors! We meet typically once a month for leadership opportunities, youth engagement, ambassador outings, and service projects. Youth in grades 8 and up are invited to join the Murray County 4-H Ambassadors. Fill out the attached link
https://z.umn.edu/MCAmbassador
Or feel free to join us on Sunday October 4 to learn more.
Feed our Farmer event will be happening on October 4, we would like all of your help! Plan to be at the Murray County 4-H Building by 3:30 p.m. to prep meals. Pick-up for meals will be from 5 - 6 p.m. also in the Murray County 4-H Building.
Thank you, Ambassadors, for meeting this month to help delegate fair tasks, we appreciate all that you do!
Welcome, Carl!
Please send a warm welcome Carl Nyquist as an official 4-H volunteer within Murray County 4-H. Carl's family participate with the Currie poco-a-poco 4-h club and Carl was brave enough to chaperone at the state fair for livestock encampment.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact the Extension staff at (507)-836-6927.
We would love to see the positive impact you could make in our program!
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1144 ✉️hausek@umn.edu
SLAYTON, MN 56172
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1145
SLAYTON, MN 56172