Volunteers Needed!
Becker County 4-H is on the planning committee for the Annual Detroit Lakes Community Bike Rodeo going on May 3rd from 9:30am-11:30am at Kent Freeman Arena in DL. If you or your club would like to volunteer for the whole morning, or during certain times of the day let Elliott know at lawre735@umn.edu. We are in charge of the registration table and helping people navigate to the different stations throughout the bike rodeo.
Livestock Quality Assurance Training
Livestock Quality Assurance Training (LQA) will be held in person this year in Barnesville in collaboration with Clay and Wilkin County. We are looking at having the training sometime towards the end of March. If you are an adult 4-H volunteer and would like to help teach LQA please email Elliott at lawre735@umn.edu.
LQA training must be taken by youth in grades 6 and up exhibiting 4-H livestock to be eligible for the Minnesota State Fair. In-person LQA&E certification is good for three fair seasons, so training must be taken every three years. This year's training is on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This free training will take place from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Old City Hall, 101 Front St S, Barnesville, MN. Registration closes April 30, 2025. Visit https://z.umn.edu/LQAETrainingBeckerClayWilkin for more information.
Spring Livestock Weigh-In
If you are showing market goat, sheep, or swine at the county fair, please bring your animals to this weigh in.
Why participate?
- Your market animal’s Rate of Gain needs to be determined for the Livestock Auction Record
- Rate of Gain recognition and awards will be given at the fair
- Proper identification of your market animal is important
Why is rate of gain important?
- Faster growth means that the animal achieves market weight in the shortest amount of time using the least amount of feed so that the highest price can be received. In most livestock species, the most cost-efficient feed conversion and the highest average daily gain are the primary factors determining efficiency of production.
When? Saturday, May 17th from 10:00am-12:00pm
Where? Becker County Fairgrounds- 1310 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Registration Now Open!
Join us for 4-H Junior Camp at Faith Haven near Battle Lake, June 12-13, 2025. Youth in grades 3-6 will experience a traditional overnight camp including games, songs, crafts, educational programs, a reflective campfire, and more! Bring a friend and be ready to make new ones! No 4-H experience is required to attend 4-H Junior Camp.
Registration opens February 3rd and closes May 9th
For more details click here
Showmanship Clinic
The Becker County 4-H Livestock Committee is hosting a showmanship clinic on Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11:30pm at the Becker County Fairgrounds. Details and registration information can be found here: https://beckershowmanship.4honline.com
Give your teen an unforgettable leadership experience at YELLO
2025 YELLO registration is now open! Register by May 9 for the statewide leadership conference for youth in grades 7+ at the University of Minnesota-Morris. YELLO will take place June 10-13. Learn more and register.
Livestock enthusiasts: Join us for Minnesota 4-H Livestock Judging Day Camp!
Curious about livestock judging? This summer, take your 4-H experience to the next level by joining one of our Minnesota 4-H Livestock Judging Day Camps! Camps will be held May 31 in Fertile, June 13 in St. Peter, and June 24 in Alexandria. These hands-on camps focus on the evaluation of beef, meat goats, sheep, and swine—an essential skill to enhance your livestock project knowledge. Whether you're new to judging or want to sharpen your skills, we'll cover the fundamentals of evaluation, key judging terms, judging logistics, and more. Judging day camp will be a fun and educational way to boost your confidence and understanding of animal selection for youth in grades 6-12. Register via the links above.
Ag Academy: Passion to career
4-H and FFA are hosting Ag Academy: Passion to Career, a 3-day, 2-night camp for youth in grades 7-11 at the University of Minnesota, Crookston and Northland Community and Technical College June 16-18. Youth will have an opportunity to explore careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) while experiencing life on a college campus! This camp will provide fun, hands-on experiences with animals, communications, drones, welding, food, and more – all taught by college professors and industry leaders. Learn more and apply.