September Lyon County 4-H

We are truly inspired by the dedication and hard work our 4-H members put into completing their projects and contributing to others. Every year at the fair, we are reminded of the incredible talent and potential our 4-H youth possess. While it might have been easier to stay home, we’re so glad you chose the more rewarding path of learning, growing, and making a difference. With such an outstanding group of young people, the future of our communities is bright. Well done, 4-H'ers.

A special thank you goes out to our club leaders for your guidance and support in helping every 4-H member and their projects shine at the fair. Your volunteer time is invaluable, and we couldn’t do it without you. We also extend our deepest gratitude to the animal superintendents for their leadership, organization, and tireless work in preparing for the fair, securing trophy sponsors, keeping things running smoothly in the animal barns, and putting on fantastic shows. Your commitment is crucial to the success of our animal projects.

Superintendents/Key volunteers:

• Beef: Grant Wichmann, Kelly Heather, Jesse Johns

• Dairy: Janelle Louwagie

• Dog: Jean Goslar, Lacie Truwe

• Horse: Traci Olson

• Llama: Mary Beth Sinclair

• Meat Goat: Paul Lanoue

• Poultry: Jordan Moorse, Alyssia Coudron

• Rabbit: Roxann Boerboom, Alicia Swenhaugen, Connie Moen, and Ronda Kobylinksi

• Sheep: Leah Bueltel

• Swine: Mike Boerboom, John Lanoue, Jeff Knott

To all the volunteers who contributed throughout the year and during the fair, your efforts were not unnoticed. We appreciate everyone who pitched in at the snack shack and food stand, helping make the fair a memorable experience for all. A huge thank you to our food stand manager, Cassandra Stidman, for running the operation smoothly and efficiently.

We’d also like to recognize Vince Wambeke, the Federation’s adult treasurer, for his diligent management of the Federation’s finances and active participation in the fair.

Thank you to Brandon Louwagie, Jeremy Pease, Jess Moriarty, and Kelly Heather for serving as State Fair chaperones.

Finally, a big thank you to the Lyon County Fair Board for your unwavering support and hard work in ensuring the continued success of our county fair and Lyon County 4-H. And to everyone who pitched in for pre- and post-fair cleanup, we couldn’t have done it without you. Each year, we prove that together, we are our greatest asset.

Thank you all for your incredible contributions. Here’s to another successful year in Lyon County 4-H.

There will be an Animal PDC meeting on September 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Are you interested in serving in a leadership role for an animal species? If you are interested, please review the superintendent role description here. To apply, fill out the animal superintendent application.

Would you like to expand your leadership skills and have a chance to help lead? Lyon County 4-H Federation Officer Applications are available online and are due on Monday, September 14, 2026. The applications will be circulated to the electorate at the September meeting, in addition to the candidate having a chance to introduce themselves and field questions. Voting will occur on September 14, 2026. Each club will have two votes. A youth and adult vote.

4-H emphasizes more than merely doing to learn. It involves learning by doing, sharing, comprehending, connecting, and applying. Maintaining a record of your experiences helps you think back on them so you can share and learn from them. Youth can receive up to three record awards at the year-end Round Up Banquet in November. The 3 should be noted on their records. Record book covers are available at the Extension Office. Call or visit us during the hours of M-W 8:00–4:30 p.m. and Th 8:00–2:30 p.m.. The Extension Office must receive all records by October 22, 2026. Record judging is scheduled for October 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Cloverbud records do not get judged at the County level

Record judges are also necessary. The work would be simplified if each club could provide at least one judge, ideally two. At your September meeting, please talk about who from your club might be willing to go.

Records can be found on our website under Resources.

Ribbon Auction and County Fair Premium checks will be available in September. Please look for an email from the Extension Office when they are available.

Please cash all ribbon auction checks immediately. You will receive your premium checks from your club.

2025-2026 Lyon County Calendar Dates for state wide events will be added when available.