Nominate A Becker County Volunteer for the Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program
Northern Lights is a statewide volunteer recognition opportunity designed to celebrate volunteer impact in key priority areas. The nomination process can be completed in about 15 minutes and all eligible Northern Lights nominees will also be considered for the National 4-H Salute to Excellence award. Nominate a volunteer or group of volunteers who bring light to their local program and community today! Nominations are due Jan. 21. Learn more and nominate a volunteer.
4-H Trip Scholarships Available
Thanks to the generosity of the Becker County 4-H Council we have funding available for ALL 4-H members to receive financial assistance with any trips or camps they want to go to. You will need pay for the event in full. After the event has taken place you have 30 days to fill out the scholarship request form (found here) and then you will be reimbursed for the scholarship amount. The scholarship amount is dependent on how much the event/trip/camp costs. The council will *usually pay for up to half of the cost.
*For certain high price trip i.e. CWF the council will pay up to a certain amount
Livestock Scholarships Available
Youth can apply for a scholarship to help cover the costs of a market OR breeding animal. Species that qualify for the scholarship are beef, meat goat, dairy goat, sheep, swine, poultry, and rabbit.
Youth must complete this application and return it to:
- Becker County Extension Office at 1120 8th St SE Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
- Applicants must be a first-time exhibitor in either of these species project areas and in 3rd grade or older.
- Application due February 13th 2025
4-H’ers who previously exhibited as a Cloverbud in the species project they are applying for are eligible for the scholarship. One application is needed from the youth member for each species a scholarship is applied for. For more information and the application click here.
Register to attend a 4-H leadership workshop this February
Registration is open for Building Leadership and Understanding (BLU)! Youth in grades 6+ are invited to this leadership workshop to participate in hands-on activities, team-building experiences, and make a difference in their community. Pick one of four locations to attend in February. Registration deadline: Jan. 10. Learn more and register.
Embark on a global agriculture adventure with the 4-H explorers in ag
Explore agriculture in Cambodia, Poland, and Canada from home with guidance from the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors. Each week, a new country will be unlocked, giving you a look into unique farming practices and diverse crops. Special guest speakers will join weekly to share their experiences and answer your questions. The 5-week program kicks off on Nov. 12 and ends with a celebration on Dec. 10. It's free and includes take-home materials! Audience: Grades 6-8. Registration deadline: Nov. 8. Learn more and register.
4-H Winter Science Sprouts: Growing plants in new and unique ways
Exciting experiments, creative plant science, and curious young minds come together in this highly popular program geared towards grades 3-5, but everyone is welcome. Through three interactive 30-minute Zoom sessions taking place on the fourth Monday of January, February and March, your child will explore how plants grow in surprising ways, from avocados to cucumbers and even sweet potatoes—no backyard needed! Learn more and register.