April Lyon County 4-H

Can you see yourself as a judge at local county fairs? Here's your chance to shine. Join our 4-H Virtual Judge Training on April 28, 2025, and get ready to evaluate general projects like a pro.

• When: April 28, 2025

• What: Learn, grow, and prep for judging adventures ahead.

• Why: Your skills can inspire and educate the next generation.

Don't miss out. Register by April 21. 2025

Let's make judging not just fun but incredibly rewarding.

Games, crafts, friends, and more are found at summer camp. All youth in grades 3-6 (completed in May 2025) are invited to 4-H Camp at Lake Shetek in June 2025. No prior 4-H experience is required for 4-H summer camp. Register today in 4-H Online. Lyon County 4-H will reimburse up to 75% of registration fees after you attend or contact the office for scholarship opportunities.

Lyon County 4-H Horse Project invites you to attend our performance clinic by Julie Kunde. Midwest native Julie Kunde, of Julie Kunde Show Horses, is a Nebraska-based trainer specializing in training high-level, all-around AQHA and APHA/Pinto horses and their exhibitors. Her kind nature and sense of humor pair well with horses and riders of all ages and experience levels. From local shows to world shows, Julie is a highly sought-after trainer because of her kindness, humor, and versatile knowledge.

Proof of Negative coggins required

Helmets are required for all riders per MN 4-H helmet policy

Cost: $125 for riding $20 for Auditing

Date: June 28, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Rockin' J Arena, 2916 160th Ave, Minneota, MN 56264

To Register: z.umn.edu/Lyon4Hhorseclinic25

Please refer to the 2025 fair schedule. There have been a few adjustments since Fair is 1 week later than normal in 2025.

Is your club up for a challenge? Ambassadors, lead your club in collecting non-perishable foods for the food shelves in Marshall,Tracy, and surrounding areas. All funds and food collected between March 1 and April 6 will be matched a percent from Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. Please let Renae know if your club is interested in participating. (johnsorj@umn.edu)

Summer planning is underway, which also means County Fair planning has started as well. We are looking for county fair shirt design ideas. Any youth is able to submit an idea to Renae to be considered for the County Fair t-shirt this year. Submit ideas or drawings to Renae by April 7. Ambassadors will have an opportunity to present the chosen t-shirt at the Federation Meeting for voting on April 14, at 7 p.m. Please use the following tools to design your t-shirt idea and share them with Renae. Custom Ink or Canva. (johnsorj@umn.edu)

Did you know that Lyon County 4-H offers shooting sports through the Sharpshooters project club? The sharpshooters offer BB gun (3 grade +), archery (3 grade +), air rifles, and air pistols (4 grade +), 22 rifles and 22 pistols (7 grade +), muzzleloading (7 grade +), and shotguns (7 grade +)

If you would like to learn more or participate, let the Extension Office or the Sharpshooters club leader know.

Here is a link to consent forms that parents need to sign for the use of firearms or air guns. Here is a link to the form if you would like to review it--Consent form

We have project resource books available at the Extension Office. These resources will guide you through beginning a new project and can help you further develop and elevate current projects. We have created a "library" for our resources: https://z.umn.edu/projectresources Please browse the library and contact the office to borrow a resource, or we will scan and email it to you. If you are interested in additional resources, please check out the 4-H Mall at z.umn.edu/shop4hresources.

Local Staff:

Sam Jens, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 ext 2

Renae Jenniges, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lyon County

johnsorj@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 ext 3

Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County

power684@umn.edu or 507-532-8219 Ext. 1

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