December 2025 4-H Newsletter

The first day of operations at the new office location was Monday October 27th.

New address: 930 1st Ave Madison, MN (The old Family Services Building).

Fruit and Butter Braids

Fruit and Butter Braid Fundraising is opening January 12th and closing on February 16th. The pick up will be at Madison Bottling Company. Paper copies of the sale sheets will be distributed by club leaders. Please watch for an email with a printable version of both forms. The online ordering platform will be available for sales of both butter braids and fruit starting the 12th.

What you need to know:

Payment methods:

Collect all payments at time of sale

• Cash
• Checks (made out to 4-H Club)
• Credit cards (only through online platform)

Order deadline: February 16. Make sure all payments are in by this date. Have your sales done early? Feel free to submit before the deadline.

Thanks for all your hard work and dedication--you're what makes this community so special!

Please watch your email for further information and updates on this fundraiser!

-Brynn Gloege

-Caroline Schlieman

-Chloe Gloege

-Hattie Kemen

-Landon Kemen

Adult Treasurer:

-Lee Gloege

Here is a helpful guide to re enroll into 4H Online!

Note: make sure that you enroll in the interested project areas and update any changes to your profile when re-enrolling!

If you're interested in the Animal Leasing Project please fill out this form. https://z.umn.edu/animalprojectintrestform

If you're interested in becoming a Summer Intern, be on the lookout for the next round of applications!

Please follow the "University of Minnesota - Lac qui Parle County 4-H" page for further posts and social media updates!

Please download the spond app and use the link below to register for the Lac qui Parle County 4-H notification system. Once we get more people enrolled we will be sharing updates, deadlines, and reminders through this app!

https://z.umn.edu/spondinvite

Are you in grade 7 or higher and excited to be a 4-H Camp Counselor? Now’s your chance to apply! Applications are open, and we’d love to see you bring your enthusiasm and leadership to our camp team.

Camp Details:

• Camp Dates: June 23-25, 2026

• Counselor Arrival: June 22, 2026

• Location: University of Minnesota Morris Campus

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026, by end of business day(online submissions only)

• Mandatory Training: Tentatively a Saturday in April.

Counselor Types:

• Director (Gr. 11+)

• Camp Counselors (Gr. 7+)

• Support Counselors( Gr. 7+)

  We're looking for responsible, fun, and enthusiastic counselors to help create an amazing camp experience for all participants. If you’re interested, please fill out your application by clicking the link below:

  Apply Here!

  For questions or more information, please contact Becca Golden, turnq069@umn.edu, Jacob Halper, halpe120@umn.edu or Kylee Sherod at shero018@umn.edu

  We’re excited to review your application and can’t wait for an unforgettable 2026 Morris Regional 4-H Camp!
  

Pope County 4-H is hosting an Ambassador Lock-In for youth leaders in the area to come and meet new friends while getting ready for a fun year of 4-H! Learn about leader opportunities in your community and in 4-H, play fun games with friends, and work with other leaders to develop lifelong skills that will help you in work, in life, in the show ring, and so much more. Join us from January 2nd at 6PM to January 3rd at 9AM at Glenwood Lutheran Church. There is a small fee of $5 to support the cost of the event.

Youth may be eligible to leave and return in the morning if they feel they cannot stay overnight. Youth may leave early as well for other obligations.

Volunteers and Chaperones are also needed! We need at least 2 chaperones per sleeping area, plus at least 2 in the common area. If a lock-in cannot happen due to space/volunteers, the event will become a day version on January 2nd from 6-10PM. Registration closes December 29th. Register at:

https://4HAmbassadorLockIn.4honline.com

Reach out to Jacob Halper at halpe120@umn.edu with any questions

4-H plant science: Ready, set, grow for 2026!

With fall in the air, it’s time to start dreaming and planning your next big plant science project for 2026! Bringing a sample for your exhibit next year? Plan ahead! Some projects need to be chosen in the fall or spring at harvest time. Don’t live on a farm? No worries! You can still dive into plant science by partnering with a local farmer. Build a connection, ask questions, and learn about how crops are grown straight from the source. Need inspiration? Check out the Minnesota 4-H plant science handbook and the plant science project resource guide to help your project take root and grow into something amazing for next year’s fair. Don't forget to use the 4-H plant science web page for more ideas and opportunities. Start your 2026 Minnesota 4-H plant science project journey today!

Participate in or coach Project Bowls in 2026

Coaches and 4-H'ers (grades 3+) interested in learning more about the Minnesota 4-H Project Bowl program should check out the website for dates, locations, rules, references and more! Get ready to learn more about your dairy, general livestock, horse, llama/alpaca, poultry and rabbit projects! Check out information for 2026 Project Bowls now! Learn more and register.

4-H plant science: Ready, set, grow for 2026!

It’s time to start planning your next big plant science project for 2026! Bringing a sample for your exhibit next year? Plan ahead! Some projects need to be chosen in the fall or spring at harvest time. Don’t live on a farm? No worries! You can still dive into plant science by partnering with a local farmer. Build a connection, ask questions, and learn about how crops are grown straight from the source. Need inspiration? Check out the Minnesota 4-H plant science handbook and the plant science project resource guide to help your project take root and grow into something amazing for next year’s fair. Don't forget to check the 4-H plant science web page for more ideas and opportunities. Start your 2026 Minnesota 4-H plant science project journey today!

There are many ways to continue learning in 4-H beyond County Fair! If you have any interest in participating in Livestock Judging, Horse Bowl, Crop Scouting or anything else please let me know! I am happy to look into it for you!

Volunteers Make The World Go Around!

To learn more about becoming an official 4-H Volunteer please follow this link! Volunteers are needed in so many aspects of 4-H! Completing the Volunteer application is easy! https://extension.umn.edu/volunteer-4-h/apply-become-4-h-volunteer

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Phone: 320-598-3325

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