Fillmore County 4-H News
- The 2025 Cake, Cookie, & Cupcake Decorating and Food Revue Exhibition is March 29th.
- The Auction Committee will be meeting on April 2nd at 7 pm in the Extension Office.
- Fillmore County 4-H livestock Open House on April 5th from 10 am to 12 pm at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds.
- The April Federation Meeting will be on April 12th at 7 pm at the Extension Office Room 108.
- Dog Practices start May 6th and are every Tuesday until July 8th.
- 4Honline Help day will be May 10th from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Extension office. (Details below)
- The May Ambassador Meeting will be on May 10th at 6 pm at the Extension Office Room 108
- The May Federation Meeting will be on May 10th at 7 pm at the Extension Office Room 108
- Fillmore County 4-H Dog show will be July 12th, at the Fairgrounds.
- County Fair will be July 21st - July 27th, 2025
Fillmore County 4Honline Help Night
Alex will be available on May 10th from 1 to 6 pm to help 4honline issues related to Animal ID and enrollment, Contact Alex prior to May 10th at coexx049@umn.edu to ensure a help time.
County Events
2025 Livestock Open House
Fillmore County 4-H is excited to host their 2025 Livestock Open House from 10 am to noon on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston. This will be an excellent opportunity to socialize with other 4-Hers, adult volunteers, and friends while learning about 4-H and the livestock species areas that youth can exhibit. Whether in 4-H already or not, all youth in grades K to 13th are welcome to attend and learn about 4-H and connect with a potential project mentor.
If you have any questions, please contact me at coexx049@umn.edu or (507) 765-3896.
The Fillmore County Ambassadors invite you to sign up for the Cloverbud Craft Days! The Craft Days will be on Saturday, February 8th, at the Extension Office from 1 pm to 2 pm, and the second one will be on Saturday, April 12th, with the location to be determined based on weather. These craft days are meant to be fun and interactive.
To sign up, go to z.umn.edu/FillmoreCloverbudDay25.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Heather, Hailey, or Alex at the office.
Regional Events
Click the Banner above to sign-up for the LQA&E Training
Avian influenza refresher webinar: small-scale producers
Please join UMN Extension for an avian influenza update on April 3rd at 7pm.
Register to receive the webinar zoom link.
This webinar will provide a refresher on the basics of Avian Influenza and an update on the spread of the disease. Learn practical strategies for protecting your livestock and yourself. Hear from University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Board of Animal Health, and Minnesota Department of Health experts.
Register: z.umn.edu/flurefresher
Olmsted County 4-H Rabbit Fun Show
You're invited to a fun show! Youth will bring their own rabbit and participate in a mock show that will help them understand how rabbits are judged, disqualifications, animal handling, and showmanship. The judge will give feedback on how to improve for the fair and present awards.
For more information go to z.umn.edu/Olmsted4HRabbitFunShow
4-H Regional Summer Camp at Whitewater State Park.
June 16-18, 2025: Grades 6-8
June 18-20, 2025: Grades 3-5
*Families have the option to enroll their 5th grade youth in the 6-8th grade camp.
Have fun, meet new friends and explore new things at 4-H Regional Camp at Whitewater State Park! Campers will spend three days and two nights at camp enjoying swimming, hiking, nature activities, games, the arts, music, crafts, educational programs, great food, cabin life, reflective campfires and more! Throughout camp, you will experience and learn leadership, teamwork, cooperation and self-responsibility, while making healthy lifestyle choices. 4-H staff and high-school aged camp counselors (9th – 12+) are prepared and ready to deliver an exciting and safe camp for you! You don’t want to miss 4-H Regional Camp this summer! Camp is open to all youth, so invite your friends to join!!!
Who: Youth currently in grades 3-5 and 6-8
What: 4-H Regional Summer camp
When: June 16-18: Grades 6-8
June 18-20: Grades 3-5
Where: Whitewater State Park, near St. Charles, located in the beautiful bluffs of SE Minnesota, with cliffs, trout streams, prairie areas and hardwood forests.
Whitewater State Park provides a perfect background for 4-H Regional Camp!
Cost: $110.00/camper. If cost is a concern for your family, please contact your local 4-H Educator to discuss options. Registration fee includes meals and lodging for three days/two nights, supplies, water bottle, and a camp t-shirt. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Register: The registration form is available online at mn.4honline.com until May 30th. Please click “events” under your child's profile and you should be able to find the event. Not a current member? Please contact your local 4-H office to get started and access the camp registration!
Questions about camp? Contact Kim Stehr at winge109@umn.edu or Rebecca Paulson at rpaulson@umn.edu
Questions about how to register through 4HOnline? Please reach out to Jeannie Ward at wardx064@umn.edu
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Contact The Educator
Alexander Coe
Fillmore County 4-H Extension Educator
902 Houston St NW # 3, Preston, MN 55965
University of Minnesota
Email: coexx049@umn.edu
Office Phone: 507-765-3896
M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cell: 507-216-2999
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