May Lyon County 4-H

Join the Lyon County Sheep Project on Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Tri County Vet (201 W 1st St, Taunton, MN 56291) for a hands-on carcass ultrasound workshop with Trish Bordweyk. You’ll learn practical ultrasound techniques to evaluate carcass quality and boost your flock’s performance and market value. Open to producers from all counties.

Registration is required: https://z.umn.edu/LyonCountySheepDay

All animals must be ID’ed in 4-H Online by May 15. Check out the Animal ID information.

Please keep in mind the Extension's office hours are:

M-W 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Th 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

The livestock PDC will meet on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be reviewing IDs. We will also discuss any animal project updates and awards. If you would like to add something to the agenda, please reach out to Sam by May 15

Did you miss the March LQA&E training? To be eligible to participate in the state fair, youth must have an active LQA&E or YQCA certification prior to the county fair. If you have questions about your certification status, please contact the Extension Office. The training location is the Extension Office. There will need to be a minimum of 5 registered participants per level to hold the training.

Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics (LQA&E) certification is a three-hour, in-person training that is valid for three years.

June 29, levels 1 And 2, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

To register: z.umn.edu/LyonLQAE

Whether youth are just getting started or already growing their skills, there’s something for everyone.

What is crop scouting? Virtual info session

Curious what crop scouting is all about? Join us to learn more.

• Wednesday, May 6, 5:00 p.m.

• Sign up by May 5 to attend live or receive the recording

Junior crop scouting: Grades 3–5

Tuesday, July 28

A beginner-friendly experience with hands-on activities like plant, weed, and pest ID—perfect for building curiosity and confidence.

• Held alongside the Crop Scouting Challenge

• Registration: May 1 – June 15

4-H/FFA crop scouting challenge: Grades 6+

July 28

Youth work in teams to identify weeds, insects, diseases, and field issues in real crop settings.

• Optional overnight experience (July 27) with educational workshop + hotel accommodations available

• Registration: May 1 – June 15

4-H crop scouting summer field days: Grades 3.

Hands-on field experiences across the state—great for families and youth of all abilities.

• Lamberton: July 7

• Rosemount: July 15

• Crookston: July 15

• Registration: May 1 – June 30

Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure? 4-H Camp is the perfect way for youth to create, explore, and make new friends. This year’s camp will once again be held at Shetek Lutheran Ministries on the beautiful shores of Lake Shetek. Youth who have completed grades 3–6 are invited to choose from two exciting camp encampments, each offering two nights and three days of classic camp fun and hands-on learning.

What to Expect

This multi-county overnight 4-H Camp is packed with engaging educational sessions and traditional camp activities, including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor games, team-building activities, campfires, storytelling, and more.

High school-aged 4-H camp counselors help guide campers throughout their experience, building connections and creating a welcoming environment. Campers stay in group cabins with peers of a similar age, and all meals and snacks are included.

Health, medical, and dietary accommodations can be made, please include this information during registration or connect with your local 4-H staff.

Audience

Youth completed grades 3-6 in spring of 2026

Camp Sessions

Encampment 1: Monday, June 22, 1:00 p.m. – Wednesday, June 24, 10:45 a.m.

Encampment 2: Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. – Friday, June 26, 10:45 a.m.

Registration: Lyon County 4-H pays 75% of the early bird registration rate after you attend camp

$150 per camper (Early Bird rate through May 10)

$175 per camper (Late registration May 11-29; t-shirt not guaranteed)

Registration opens March 2, 2026, and closes May 29, 2026.

Register online via 4-H Online. For help, check the event registration guide at z.umn.edu/4hEvent or contact your local Extension Educator.

Financial Assistance Available

4-H is committed to making camp accessible to all families. If financial support is needed, reach out to Sam jens0593@umn.edu at the Extension Office, we offer financial assistance for camp fees.

Bring a Friend. You don’t need to be a 4-H member to attend, just bring your sense of adventure. If you’re new to 4-H and not enrolling in the year-round program, simply create a 4-H Online account, select "In-Person Camp/Event" as your club, and choose any area of interest for your child. Once approved, you’ll receive instructions to complete camp registration.

Don't miss out on this exciting summer experience. Secure your spot at 4-H Camp 2026 today.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

We are excited to release the 2026 Premium Book. We encourage you to peruse the Premium Book as you consider which projects to tackle this year.

FairEntry will be live and available to register for the fair beginning May 15, 2026. FairEntry will close on July 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. When choosing age divisions, select the grade that was completed in 2026. For example, if your 4-Her is currently in grade 4, they would sign up for classes in the 3-5 grade.

Check out the most up-to-date fair schedule at: z.umn.edu/LyonFairSchedule

If you require a hard copy of this year's premium book, please contact the extension office. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any questions. It would be a pleasure to hear from you.

We are calling all 4-H Seniors. Wouldn’t an extra $250 be awesome for your first year of college or Vocational-Technical College? Take a couple of minutes to apply for the Ribbon Auction Scholarship. All recipients must be present at the ribbon auction on August 15 to receive their scholarship. Check out the Scholarship application .

Would you like to show your 4-H pride? We will have 4-H family signs and “Join 4-H” signs available soon. Please reach out to Sam or Aimee to get signed up for one. Signs are limited so get on the list quickly.

Also, if you have a high school senior in your household, we have a 4-H senior sign for you. Stop by the office to pick up your sign-up today.

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

Local Staff:

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

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

Aimee Powers, Support Staff, Lyon County

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

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