MURRAY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

Our Murray County 4-H After School Adventures is BACK at MCC and Fulda school districts! We have an exciting line-up of session themes this year and cannot wait to see what the youth think!

Open to youth in grades K - 6, with a $5/ session fee per youth, or you can pay $30/ youth to attend all seven sessions. Please see the flyers below for dates and times for each school district.

MCC Flyer

Fulda Flyer

Registration links are listed below:

MCC: https://2026mccafterschooladventures.4honline.com

Fulda: https://fuldaafterschooladventures.4honline.com/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Still searching for the perfect summer internship? If you're a college student ready to lead, teach, and empower youth, Minnesota 4-H has a place for you! We're hiring youth development interns for the upcoming summer season.

University of Minnesota Student posting

Non-UMN Student posting

Calling all aspiring babysitters!

Do you know what it takes to be a Superhero in babysitting? Join us and find out. We will cover the basics of childcare, ages and stages of development, basic first aid, and how to promote your new upcoming babysitting business. This training will be coming to you, virtually, on the following dates in November: 16, 17, 23, and 24, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

This program is open to youth in 4th grade and up.

Deadline to register is November 16 through 4-H Online.

Next area we are going to cover is the livestock check-in. See some comments below:

• "Overall, I feel it went just fine."
• "This was the first year of the vet checks, so it went fairly smoothly."
• "We really appreciated that we could come later with our Cattle because our boys were showing goats."
• "Poultry was excellent with coming in a day early and not needing to be present for vet check/check in."

For livestock check-ins at the 2027 Murray County Fair - families with multiple species, what are the best ways we can accommodate you?

Applications for the 2027 National 4-H Conference will be open October 26-November 22, 2026. This premier leadership experience gives 4-H members the opportunity to expand their skills, connect with other youth leaders from across the country, and be inspired to make a positive impact in their clubs, communities, nation, and world.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

• Minnesota 4-H members in grades 10-12 who are 15-19 years old as of January 1, 2027, and able to commit to full participation.
• Grade 13 members may be considered; however, priority will be given to youth who are still enrolled in high school.

Application Process

How to apply

• Youth can apply using the National 4-H Conference application packet.
• Applications are due November 26, 2026.

Participant Cost

The estimated value of this opportunity exceeds $2,400 per delegate. Selected youth will be asked to contribute $250 toward trip expenses and are expected to fully participate in all conference activities and preparation requirements. Youth with financial need may reach out to local 4-H programs to assist with the $250 fee.

Do you love dogs? Enjoy Trivia? Want to learn something new? Join 4-H Dog Project Bowl in Jackson County!

Topics Include:

• Dog Breeds
• Health & Care
• Nutrition
• Showmanship & More

Where: Lakefield, MN

When: Sunday afternoons in January & February

Competition: Optional in March

If this is something that interests you, please sign up at z.umn.edu/JacksonCoDogBowl

Yes, it's that time of year already...re-enrollment for Murray County 4-H opens today! It allows you to update your family information, address, email, etc. This is also the time to select your primary club with the option the enroll in a secondary club (for example Horse Club or Llama/ Alpaca Club). Staff want to make sure you are getting the information you need and answer any questions you may have!

Every year, starting September 15, each youth from Cloverbud to grade 13 need to be enrolled. Families can do that by visiting https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. Update all the info, share any new project areas you might be interested in learning about so you can receive the appropriate emails throughout the year regarding information and deadlines for those particular project areas.

Here is a 4-H Online 'Tip Sheet' for enrolling/ re-enrolling to help with the process offering step-by-step instructions.

Volunteers need to be updated every third year. You should have received a message prior to September 15 if it's your year to renew. It will include directions as well as the link https://4-h-volunteer.extension.umn.edu/welcome-or-renew/renew. If it's not your year, 4-H staff will handle the rollover for you.

Thank you for taking the time to do this - the sooner your enrollment gets completed, the less emails and reminders you will receive.

Thank you for making Murray County 4-H the best it can be!😃

4-H members in grades 8+ eligible to apply. If you are a current Ambassador you do not need to apply again. Ambassadors work throughout the year on service projects, program improvements, learning opportunities, youth leadership and making Murray County 4-H the best program around. Interested in joining, we would love to have you join us. Need to know more about the ambassador program - reach out to Kim. https://z.umn.edu/MC4HAmbassador26-27

December 6 at 1 p.m. is our next meeting - join us at the Murray County Courts Meeting Room.

Join us at BLU (Building Leadership and Understanding) — a fun, hands-on leadership workshop hosted by the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors!

Youth in grades 6-10 will engage in interactive learning, make new friends from across the region and leave feeling inspired and ready to incorporate their skills into their clubs, schools and communities.

Don’t miss out — register now at https://z.umn.edu/4-HBLU!

Each year, 4-H asks you to reflect as a member, adult, or volunteer about your time in Murray County 4-H and the year that we just completed. How about your plans for the upcoming year? Share your goals with county staff and be recognized at our annual awards banquet for being a goal setter.

https://z.umn.edu/2026-2027Membergoals

https://z.umn.edu/2026-2027VolunteerAdultGoals

Please take a moment to download or print the 2026 - 2027 Murray County 4-H calendar.

We have an app available that provides easy access to all things Murray County 4-H and Fair season!

Please take the time to download and utilize for access to show programs, stalling survey, Foodstand menu and so much more!

Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play! Search 'Minnesota 4-H' to download!

With a new year, that means new scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors and college students. Please take the time to check out the scholarship site, to learn about upcoming opportunities this spring.

Need activity ideas for your 4-H club? Check out our Youth Development Curriculum Library for fun, educational lesson and activity resources designed for youth workers, 4-H volunteers, and youth themselves! 86 resources and counting! More content is added every month. Current categories: Animals and livestock, civic engagement and leadership, Cloverbuds (K - 2), environment and earth science, expressive arts and communication, family and consumer science, gardening and agriculture, healthy living, icebreakers, games, and reflection activities, including youth of all abilities, independent learning, outdoor adventures, STEM, and themed 4-H club agenda samples. If you have specific content you’d like to see, contact Jessica Russo at pier0239@umn.edu.

Join the Murray County 4-H Ambassadors! We meet typically once a month for leadership opportunities, youth engagement, ambassador outings, and service projects. Youth in grades 8 and up are invited to join the Murray County 4-H Ambassadors. Fill out the attached link

https://z.umn.edu/MCAmbassador

Or feel free to join us to learn more.

Please send a warm welcome Carl Nyquist as an official 4-H volunteer within Murray County 4-H. Carl's family participate with the Currie poco-a-poco 4-h club and Carl was brave enough to chaperone at the state fair for livestock encampment.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact the Extension staff at (507)-836-6927.

We would love to see the positive impact you could make in our program!

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County

📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1144 ✉️hausek@umn.edu

SLAYTON, MN 56172

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County

📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1145

✉️thoms531@umn.edu

SLAYTON, MN 56172

Administrative Assistant, Murray County Extension

📍2848 Broadway Ave 📞 507-836-6927 ✉ carl5049@umn.edu

Slayton, MN 56172

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