Carlton County 4-H

November:

• 8th - Carlton County 4-H Cloverbud and Clover Plus Project 10:00 a.m. Carlton County Transportation Building
• 10th - Annual Volunteer Training watch party 6:30 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office
• 11th - Office closed in observance of Veteran's Day
• 12th - Winter Wreath Fundraiser Due 4:00 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office
• 17th - Federation Meeting - 6:00 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office
• 17th - Officer Training - 6:30 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office
• 18th - Carlton County 4-H LEGO Builders: Intro to Robotics & Coding 6:00 p.m. Carlton County Extension Office
• 27th and 28th - Office Closed in observance of Thanksgiving

For all of the latest 4-H news and information, please visit our website at www.extension.umn.edu/carlton and look under EVENTS.

Beef

Justine A– Independent Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue, Reserve Champion &Breeding Heifer, Registered 4 – Jr Yearling (1/1–4/30 PY) – Blue

Adaline K – Nemadji Showmanship (Grades 6–8) – Blue &Breeding Heifer, Registered 2 – Fall Calf (9/1–12/31 PY) – Blue

Ella L – Barnyard Buddies Showmanship (Grades 3–5) – Blue & Breeding Heifer, Commercial 4 – Jr Yearling (1/1–4/30 PY) – Blue

Goats

Hayden O – Sunshine Acres Meat Breeding Doe Kid – Blue & Showmanship (Grades 3–5) – Blue, Grand Champion

Laura R – Nemadji Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue, Reserve Champion & Market Goat Dairy – Blue, Grand Champion

Poultry

Paige O – Sunshine Acres Egg Production – Blue & Showmanship (Grades 3–5) – Blue

Riley O – Sunshine Acres Showmanship (Grades 6–8) – Blue & Chickens, Breeding Standard – Blue

Karl R – Nemadji Showmanship (Grades 6–8) – Blue & Chickens, Breeding Bantam – Blue

Rabbits

Paisleigh F – Nemadji Small Breed, Senior Buck – Red &Showmanship (Grade 3-5) - Blue

Abigail V – Nemadji Small Breed, Junior Doe – Red & Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue, Reserve Champion

Sheep

Julia R– Nemadji Showmanship (Grades 3–5) – Blue & Breeding Ewe Yearling, Registered – Blue

Swine

Caleb H– Esko Cloverleafs Showmanship (Grades 3–5) – Blue, Grand Champion & Market Swine, Barrow – Blue, Grand Champion

Emily H – Esko Cloverleaf Market Swine, Gilt – Blue, Grand Champion & Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue, Reserve Champion

Jackson H – Esko Cloverleafs Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue & Market Swine, Gilt – Blue, Reserve Champion

Wyatt H – Esko Cloverleafs Showmanship (Grades 9+) – Blue

The Carlton County 4-H Federation will have two fundraisers this year!
Youth from the Federation voted to add a wreath fundraiser to give families more variety in what they can sell. We hope families will participate in one or both fundraisers to help raise money for regional and state scholarships.

Please see the details for both fundraisers below.

Carlton County 4-H members will be selling butter braids for a fall fundraiser. Fundraiser packets were mailed out in mid-October. Youth will be able to sell butter braids from October 20th and fundraiser forms and payment are due December 2nd to the Carlton County Extension Office. Pick up of items will be December 13th at the Carlton County Extension Office, just in time for the holidays!

If you have any questions please reach out to Katie silta006@umn.edu

Carlton County 4-H will be selling Holiday Wreath as their Winter Fundraiser. The orders and payment are due November 12th to the Carlton County Extension Office by 4:00 p.m

Pick-Up Date: November 29th at the Carlton Green House

All Wreaths must be picked up that day!

We encourage each family to sell 5 Wreaths to help us reach our goal!

Youth in grades K–2 & 3-6 are invited to join us for the next 4-H Cloverbud Club & Clover Plus meeting on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. Together, we’ll learn about Veterans Day and create thank-you cards to show appreciation for those who have served in our military.

This hands-on, beginner-friendly program helps our youngest 4-H’ers explore, create, and learn through fun activities that build curiosity and kindness.

The event is free, all materials and a snack are provided.

Register and learn more at z.umn.edu/NE4-HCloverbudclub2526

We will be having a Federation meeting on Monday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Carlton County Extension Office. It is VERY important that we have a good representation of our 4-H youth and volunteers (including parents!) at our Federation meetings so that plans for the year can be made and programming can be decided.

The holidays can be a difficult time for many families. Join Carlton County 4-H in giving back by donating to our Holiday Food Drive this November and December!

📍 Drop-off Location: Carlton County Extension Office
🕓 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
🍎 Please donate non-perishable food items only.

All donations will go to local families in need — let’s work together to spread kindness and make sure every table is full this holiday season! 💚

Carlton County 4-H will be selling shirts again this year for youth, parents, and grandparents to show their 4-H pride and support our local program!

Orders will be due December 2nd, along with Butter Braid orders.
Please indicate your size and whether you’d like a Sport Grey or Black shirt.

Thriving by Design: gather input, reflect, and set goals is the focus for the 2025 4-H leadership training for 4-H volunteers and youth leaders.

Participants (both youth and adults) will:

• Discover various activities to gather input
• Utilize data to set a goal
• Explore the indicators of youth thriving

The training facilitates activities to ensure all voices are heard. The content and activities are focused on planning and goal setting, but can be used in a variety of ways, such as brainstorming or decision making.

This training is for 4-H club leaders, volunteers in charge of 4-H programs, volunteers who support youth in their club or county-wide committees, and youth in grades 6+ who want to work alongside adults to design the 4-H experience.

Audience

4-H club leaders, volunteers in charge of 4-H programs, volunteers who support youth in their club or county-wide committees, and youth in grades 6+ who want to work alongside adults to design the 4-H experience

Cost

No cost

We're excited to invite you to our Super Sitters Virtual Series this Fall! Whether you're new to babysitting or looking to sharpen your skills, this educational and interactive series will give you the tools and confidence to become a Super Sitter Hero!

Dates: November 11, 18, 25 & December 2, 9, 16 Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Who Should Join: Youth in 4th grade and up

Cost: Absolutely free!

Each session is packed with useful tips, engaging activities, and practical knowledge to help you succeed in caring for younger children safely and responsibly. Don’t miss out—become the sitter every family wants!

Registration is through 4-H Online. Don't forget to re-enroll first before you sign up for this program!

Get ready to explore the amazing world of wildlife right outside your door! Join us on Wednesday evenings for Wildlife Wednesdays, a fun and interactive virtual series where we'll dive into the fascinating lives of animals and plants with the help of wildlife experts, biologists, and Master Naturalists.

Each week, you'll discover something new and inspiring about nature—from secret animal behaviors to incredible ecosystems—all while learning how to protect and respect the environment around us. Whether you're just curious, have a love for animals, or looking for a midweek adventure, this series is your gateway to conservation knowledge and a lifelong love of nature.

Discover the wonderful world of wildlife around you with Wildlife Wednesdays! Sessions will be held virtually on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb, 4, 11, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1,8. 4-H youth can earn up to four virtual hours of wildlife for shooting sports.

Questions? Contact Stacy Johnson or Suzanne Souza.

Learn more and register.

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year is now open ! All youth are required to be re-enrolled before participating in 4-H events or club meetings. To re-enroll, please log in to your 4-H Online account and answer the prompts. Selecting a club and projects will help us get specific information to you based on your interests. Clubs and projects can be changed and updated at any time. If you need assistance please contact Katie silta006@umn.edu or call 218-384-8682.

Carlton County 4-H Member dues are in place to cover the cost of programming in the county along with the insurance that is due for youth to participate in programs such as clinic, camps, and county fair. Families unable to manage paying their yearly dues should contact Katie Siltanen, 4-H Extension Educator, for other possible arrangements. As always, if you have any questions regarding dues and insurance or the payment process, please call the Extension office at 384-3511 or email: mnext-carlton@umn.edu

Project Bowl is a long-standing program in Minnesota 4-H and is the second most attended event of the year. In Project Bowl, teams of 3-6 youth members build skills working and thinking together while testing their knowledge in these 4-H areas: dairy, dog, general livestock, horse, llama-alpaca, plant science, poultry and rabbit.

There are four regional bowls, which lead to the state competition. Each regional contest has two divisions for dog, horse, poultry and rabbit: Junior (grades 3-8) and Senior (grades 4 through one year post-high school).

New this year, in dairy and general livestock, there will be three divisions: Junior (grades 3-5), Intermediate (grades 3-8) and Senior (grades 4 through one year post-high school).

Regional winners advance to the State 4-H Project Bowl. Llama-alpaca and plant science teams have the opportunity to participate in the State 4-H Project Bowl.

Winners at the state level in dairy, general livestock, horse and poultry go on to national contests.

Get your friends together, recruit a coach, study hard, and have fun during the Project Bowl season!

If you are interested in joining a knowledge bowl please fill out this google forms for Carlton County 4-H Knowledge Bowl .

The on-going plat book fundraiser for the Carlton County 4-H federation benefits the local 4-H kids. These include not only land descriptions but aerial photos as well. These plat books make a great Christmas gift! Please stop in the office to pick one up today. Cost is $40 cash or check.

The office will be closed on November 11th for Veteran's Day and on November 27th–28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you need assistance during the office closures, staff can be reached by email or by leaving us a voicemail. We will get back to you as soon as we are able.

Check out the Carlton County Extension newsletter for events across our region and state

4-H Youth Development: Katie Siltanen, silta006@umn.edu

General Information: Mandi Haglund, haglu119@umn.edu

Email: mnext-carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H