Fillmore County 4-H News
- The June Ambassador Meeting will be on June 24th at 6 pm in Room 108 of the Extension Office
- LQA&E training will be on June 25th at the Extension Office Starting at 6pm
- STEM Day Camp for 3rd-5th graders on June 26th from 9 am to 3:30 pm
- 4-H Demonstration Day will be June 28th at 9 am
- 4-H performing Arts Day will be June 28th at 1 pm.
- The June Federation Meeting will be on June 28th at 7 pm in Room 108 of the Extension Office.
- Agriculture Day Camp for K-5th graders on July 2nd from 9 am to 3:30 pm
- The Extension Office will be Closed on July 4th for Holiday
- STEM Day Camp for Cloverbuds on July 8th from 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Fillmore County 4-H Dog show will be July 12th, at the Fairgrounds.
- County Fair will be July 21st - July 27th, 2025
County Events
2025 Fillmore County 4-H Day Camps
The 2025 4-H Summer Intern will be hosting a few Day Camps from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on June 26th, July 2nd, and July 8th. All Youth are welcome to sign-up here and attend one or all of the applicable events!
- June 26th, will be a STEM Day Camp for 3rd-5th graders. Activities will include the kids building Aluminum Foil Boats, Paper Airplanes, and Catapults made of plastic spoons, while also having to keep in mind how much "resources" they use to build these items. Small competitions will be held for each made item for added fun.
- July 2nd, will be an Agriculture Day where the kids will learn about the livestock that will be at the fair and what the Showman who have them do to get them ready for the fair. Kids will have the chance to ask questions about the animals and learn all about them. There will also be an activity about Citrus production and horticulture where kids will examine and find the differences between certain citrus fruits.
- July 8th, will also be a STEM Day Camp for Cloverbuds. Activities will include the kids building Aluminum Foil Boats, Paper Airplanes, and Catapults made of plastic spoons. Small hands on competitions will be held for each made item for added fun.
To sign up go to z.umn.edu/FillmoreDayCamps25 or scan the QR code.
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County Fair Updates, Information, & Forms.
Regional Events
4-H Mini Golf Challenge: Register for this year’s Engineering Design Challenge
The 4-H Engineering Design Challenge is a friendly challenge program for teams of youth in grades 3-8 and 7-12.
This year, youth will use principles of engineering in the Putt it Together - 4-H Mini Golf Challenge. The teams will create a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that completes a 2-step task designed to hit a golf ball and sink a hole in one.
Participants will also have the option to showcase their designs in-person at the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair during their county’s General Encampment.
All teams participating in the EDC must complete the “Intent to form an EDC Team” form found at: https://z.umn.edu/IntentToFormTeam. More information on this year’s challenge can be found in the EDC Handbook z.umn.edu/4hedc.
MN 4-H Livestock Judging Day Camp
🐄🐑🐐🐖 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!
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Scholarship Opportunities
Nathan Holtegaard Memorial 4-H Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for an active, enrolled 4-H member from one of the following Minnesota Counties: Olmsted, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Wabasha, & Winona. Youth eligible to apply are high school seniors (class of 2025) or college freshman pursuing a secondary education at a two year or four-year college majoring in animal science, agriculture, or environmental science. Youth should demonstrate involvement in 4-H and be active in their school and community and show scholastic proficiency. Youth are not able to be awarded the scholarship twice, although they can apply for it more than once.
Use the Document below to apply and for more information.
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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