• The 4-H Fundraiser at the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association show will be on May 31st and June 1st at the Fairgrounds.
• Auction Committee Meeting will be on June 4th at the Fairgrounds at 7pm.
• The June Ambassador Meeting will be on June 14th at 6 pm in Room 108 of the Extension Office.
• The June Federation Meeting will be on June 14th at 7 pm in Room 108 of the Extension Office.
• Whitewater Regional 4-H Camp will be June 16th through the 20th
• The Extension Office will be Closed on June 19th for Holiday
• 4-H Demonstration Day will be June 28th at 9 am
• 4-H performing Arts Day will be June 28th at 1 pm
• The Extension Office will be Closed on July 4th for Holiday
• Fillmore County 4-H Dog show will be July 12th, at the Fairgrounds.
• County Fair will be July 21st - July 27th, 2025

The Rice County and Dakota County 4-H goat projects are hosting a Goat 101 Clinic on June 8 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds.Open to youth in grades 3+. To learn more and to register, visit z.umn.edu/4-h-goat-101-clinic

General Livestock Judging Camp on June 13 at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter. Open to youth in grades 6+. Promotional Toolkit

Ag Academy - June 16-18th at U of M Crookston; partnership between FFA & 4H to explore ag careers while staying on campus. Transportation is being offered and will start in Mankato. Communication Toolkit

Goat Clinic on June 20th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at the Brown County Fairgrounds, New Ulm. An opportunity for youth who have 5 years or less show experience to learn and practice showmanship and fitting. Youth are encouraged to bring halter broken goats. To learn more and to register, visit https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-goat-clinic

🐄🐑🐐🐖 Curious about livestock judging?

This summer, take your 4-H experience to the next level by joining one of our Minnesota 4-H Livestock Judging Day Camps!

These hands-on camps focus on the evaluation of beef, meat goats, sheep and swine—an essential skill to enhance your livestock project knowledge. This day camp will be a fun and educational way to boost your confidence and understanding of animal selection. Whether you're new to judging or want to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn:

✅ Fundamentals of animal evaluation

✅ Key judging terms

✅ Judging logistics

✅ and so much more!

Camp Details:

👤 Open to all 4-H youth in grades 6-12 and adults interested in coaching

💰 Cost is $10 per person (includes supplies and lunch).

💻 Register in 4-H Online by May 25 for Fertile and June 5 for St. Peter and Alexandria.

🚨 Register soon, as space is limited!

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

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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