Becker County 4-H Clover Connection

Click the button below to check out the 2022 Becker County Impact report. If you have any questions or clarifications contact Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu

Becker County 4-H has exceeded the sales of 2022! We have sold over $26,000 worth of fruit, meat sticks, jerky, and string cheese! What an awesome accomplishment. All of the sales orders will be turned in within the next couple of days and the sale will be submitted by March 9th. Fruit order pickup will be March 30th at Kent Freeman Arena from 12:00pm-6:00pm.

In 2023 Becker County 4-H members will have a new and unique opportunity. The 4-H Fair Ambassadors will be a group of dedicated youth in grades 6-12 that are interested in leadership, communication skills, public speaking, and of course the Becker County Fair. We will start team building, ice breakers, learning some awesome "soft skills" and then put them to the test as we assist with the Becker County Fair. Our first meeting will be in April! Look for a sign up sent to 4-H members in grades 6-12

Livestock Quality Assurance & Ethics Training (LQA) will be held in county this year. We are having the training on March 25 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Extension Office. After the training from 12:00pm-1:00pm we will have our annual Livestock Informational Meeting (formally known as the Livestock Information Night).

We are looking for you to submit your club news to be featured in the monthly newsletter. This is a great way to show off your reporter skills and feature your club and all of the awesome stuff your club does! Email your club news to Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu before the end of every month to be featured in that month's eNewsletter!

Becker County 4-H needs shooting sports instructors! 4-H Shooting Sports is an incredible program that teaches youth not only about firearms, bows, and safety but it also teaches them life skills as well. There are a few instructor certification trainings that are happening in the area so if you or someone you know is interested contact Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu to get registered.

• April 15 - Roseau, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
• April 15 - Austin, MN (Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Archery) The deadline is April 5 - Registration Link
• April 29 - Palisade, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, Wildlife, and Coordinator) The deadline is April 19 - Registration Link
• May 13 - Benson, MN (Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, Rifle/Pistol, & Wildlife)

Join Wadena County 4-H and industry experts from around the state as we explore the world of Poultry! Find out what birds are included in the 4-H Poultry Project, learn how to select the right bird for your situation, how to feed them, what kind of housing they need and how to show them at the fair. This is a series for the whole family, with special sessions for adults to help in purchasing and selecting birds to bring to the fair.

Cost is $30 per family (to cover lunch and snacks). OPEN TO ALL MINNESOTA 4-H FAMILIES! Please register at 4-H Online (search for 2023 Wadena Poultry Camp). Space is limited, registration deadline is Friday 3/24.

Questions? Contact Kim at walz0130@umn.edu

Join the Agronomy Club on Monday, March 13th for their annual kick-off event for the year. This year they are taking a trip down to NDSU to tour the Plant Science department learning about the process of making biofuels and pasta from Durum wheat. We are also touring the livestock research barns at NDSU. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Parents are welcome to come along as chaperones, please let the office know if you are interested. This is for youth currently in 6th grade through 12th grade. We will be leaving from the Mahnomen Area Service center at 9am and return around 4pm. Registration is required through 4-H Online by March 9th. Cost is $5 to attend and free to current Agronomy Club members. Youth will also learn more about the Agronomy club and what they have to offer for spring, summer and fall learning opportunities. Please contact Rebekah at donner@umn.edu with any questions you may have.

If you are interested in what is happening around the state in the world of 4-H the 2022 Minnesota 4-H State Impact Report has just been released. Click on the button below to view the 2022 report.

Livestock Committee Meeting- 3/9/23 7:00pm @the extension office

4-H Ambassadors Meeting- 3/13/23 6:00pm @the extension office

4-H Council Meeting- 3/13/23 6:30pm @the extension office

LQAE Training- 3/25/23 9:00am @the extension office

Livestock Information Meeting- 3/25/23 12:00pm @the extension office

Fruit Order Pickup- 3/30/23 12:00pm @Kent Freeman Arena

4-H Youth Development is a hands-on learning program for Minnesota youth. We offer online, small group and independent learning experiences for youth of all ages. In 4-H, youth choose the topic they find interesting and caring adults support their learning and leadership. From agronomy to space exploration and creative arts to outdoor adventures, 4-H has just the right learning experience for young people.

Email: lawre735@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu/becker
Location: 1120 8th St SE, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 218-846-7328
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Twitter: @beckercounty4h

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