MURRAY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
JUNE 15, 2025
Wednesday, June 18 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Murray County Fairgrounds
The 2025 Southwest Regional 4-H Livestock Judging Contest is going to be held on Wednesday, June 18, at the Murray County Fairgrounds (3048 Broadway Ave., Slayton, MN 56172) with registration beginning at 9 a.m. and the contest begins at 9:30 a.m.
Contest will consist of classes of beef, swine, sheep and goats with 3 sets of questions and 3 sets of reasons.
The cost is $10 per individual (except for Murray County youth 4-H members) with a lunch included.
There will be individual and team awards presented at the end of the contest.
*This event is for practice only and is not a qualifying event for a Regional/ State Competition!
Registration needs to be completed and turned in before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13!
To learn more and register please visit the 2025 SW Regional 4-H Livestock Judging Contest page.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Murray County Extension Staff!
Paper copies available at the Extension Office
The 2025 Murray County Fair Premium List has been finalized and is ready for viewing! I have linked that document below, but if you are interested in getting a paper copy, please contact the Extension Office and we would be happy to get you one!
2025 Murray County Fair Premium List
We will be sending out a link to our fair registration site shortly!
Can download on Apple or Android Devices!
We have an app available that provides easy access to all things Murray County 4-H and Fair season!
Please take the time to download and utilize for access to show programs, stalling survey, Foodstand menu and so much more!
Available in the Apple App Store or Google Play! Search 'Minnesota 4-H' to download!
Registration is now OPEN
Murray County 4-H is offering a wide variety of different summer programs for all age groups to attend this summer! Check out the line-up below:
SWIM Team - held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout June and July
AI for Youth in Grades 3 - 6 (partnered with Murray County Emergency Management) - June 16
AI for Youth in Grades 7 - 12 (partnered with Murray County Emergency Management) - June 16
Crime Busters Camp - June 17
SW Regional General Livestock Judging Contest - June 18
Simple Sewing - July 14
Seed Paper - July 15
Seed Mosaics - July 21
The Return of the Great Grilled Cheese Challenge - July 22
Robotics & Coding - Level 1 - July 16 - 17
Click on Murray County 4-H Summer Day Camp Flyer for more details!
Register within 4-H Online under the events tab!
Going on now until June 15
Please reach out to our local Horse Project members if you are interested in purchasing some peaches!
Small Box (12 count) - $21
Medium Box (35 - 40 count) - $43
Large Box (50 - 60 count) - $57
If you don't know any youth or adult members who are a part of this club - please contact Jody Jackels at jjackels@outlook.com
June 19 - 20 at the Murray County Fairgrounds
Youth are welcome to attend the 4-H Horse Pleasure clinic hosted by clinician, Kathy Johnson. Topics covered include: showmanship, horsemanship, western pleasure, ranch riding, ranch pleasure, trail, English equitation, and English pleasure.
Stalling will be available, please bring your own shavings and clean your stall once your time at the clinic has been completed. The clinic will run from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days with a lunch provided in the afternoon.
The total cost for the camp will be $175 for both days.
Camping options are available! Each spot is $25/ day for the duration of the clinic. Money will need to be collected before leaving the fairgrounds.
Please contact Jody Jackels if you are interested in attending this event!
Cell: (507)-626-1591
Email: jjackels@outlook.com
Free and open to youth in grades K - 13!
Join us as we celebrate June Dairy Month! Young chefs will be sharing some of their favorite recipes while we explore the importance of dairy products in our everyday diets. It's a fun and tasty way to learn, cook and celebrate all things dairy. We'll even have a special guest appearance from Princess Kay of the Milky Way!🧀🥛
All Tasty Tuesdays will be held online in the comfort of your home from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:
June 17
June 24
Register for this great opportunity using the link below!
🔗https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-tasty-tuesdays-delicious-dairy-days-edition-0
Join us for this amazing roaming virtual adventure from the comfort of your own home! Explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles as spring awakens and our slithering, cold-blooded, terrestrial friends come to life—along with the birth of new offspring. Learn from passionate herpetology experts and discover exciting career opportunities in this incredible field!
June 19 from 7 - 8 p.m.
The program is free and there is no deadline to sign up!
Participating in these sessions could count for up to the four virtual hours you can receive for wildlife hours for Shooting Sports!
Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Rockin' J Arena
2916 160th Ave. Minneota, MN 56264
About Clinician: Midwest native Julie Kunde, of Julie Kunde Show Horses, is a Nebraska-based trainer specializing in training high-level, all-around AQHA and APHA/Pinto horses and their exhibitors. Her kind nature and sense of humor pairs well with horses and riders of all ages and experience levels. From local shows to World shows, Julie is a highly sought after trainer because of her kindness, humor, and versatile knowledge.
This event will be held rain or shine. Helmets are required as it is a 4-H sponsored event. Concession stand on site Auditing is permitted for a $20 charge. Youth or Adults welcome to ride.
Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check in
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Group 1 Riding
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Group 2 Riding
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Group 1 Riding
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Group 2 Riding
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Group 1 Riding
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Group 2 Riding
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Group 1 Riding
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Group 2 Riding
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/Lyon4Hhorseclinic25
Cost: $125
Questions? Please contact Traci at (507)-828-4100, Janelle at (507)-530-7787 or Sam at (507)-532-1310.
August 22 - 24, 2025
Are you looking for a great weekend activity for a young person in your family who is neurodivergent or who has a disability? This overnight family camp is a great place for youth with developmental or physical disabilities or neurological differences and their caregivers, parents and siblings. In other words, this is a camp for the whole family.
Who: Youth with disabilities (neurodivergent, developmental or physical) and their families, including school age siblings enrolled in 4-H or adult siblings. Families will be housed together. Families will participate in some activities all together and there will also be activities planned for only youth, only youth with disabilities, only siblings and only adult caregivers. All youth grades 3-12 are welcome.
Location: Camp Eden Woods, 6350 Indian Chief Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
Date: August 22-24, 2025
Cost: $125/camper; caregiver’s stay is free.
Additional Details: Registration closes on August 10, 2025
Registration: Register on 4-H Online
Contact: Betsy Minnaert, betolson@umn.edu, 612-670-4866
2 Part Series!
Llamazing Alpaca Explorers is a series of independent learning guides for youth in grades 3 and up to get to know llamas and alpacas. Each guide is designed for youth in grades 3 and up to be able to explore on their own, or with the help of a caring adult, through pictures, videos and hands-on activities. Project time: At your own pace
Part 1: Llama-Alpaca Body Bonanza, includes seven activity guides focused on llama/alpaca history and anatomy.
New! Part 2: Llama-Alpaca Herds and Handling, includes four activity guides that teach you how to handle your llama-alpaca safely through pictures, videos and hands-on activities.
Click Llamazing Alpaca Explorers page for more details!
Registration closes June 21
Minnesota 4-H Crop Scouting Summer Field Days: Get in the field and explore!
For youth in grades 3+ (families welcome)! We’re excited to launch a brand new in-person opportunity for youth to experience the world of crop scouting up close and personal! Join us for Minnesota 4-H Crop Scouting Summer Field Days and dive into hands-on plant science fun!
These exciting field days are your chance to get outdoors, learn how to ID plants, spot pests, scout for problems, and sharpen your ag skills, all while having fun with fellow 4-H’ers. This brand new in-person learning experience is open to youth of all abilities—bring your family along, too! Don't miss this fresh opportunity to explore agriculture like never before!
Complete as soon as you are able!
Please complete your re-enrollment for the 2024 -2025 year, visit 4-Honline to complete this task.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Extension staff!
Murray County 4-H 2024 - 2025 Schedule of Events
Please take a moment to download or print the 2024 - 2025 Murray County 4-H calendar.
Welcome Kim & Genna!
Kim Konkol is one of our newest Murray County 4-H volunteer! Kim is a familiar face in Murray County and serves on the Murray County Fair board.
Genna Scripture is one of the club leaders for the Bondin Belfast 4-H Club, along with her husband, Todd. They have four kids that are involved in Murray County 4-H.
Thank you for your willingness to give back!
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1144 ✉️hausek@umn.edu
SLAYTON, MN 56172
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
University of Minnesota Extension, Murray County
📍2848 BROADWAY AVE 📞(507)-836-1145
SLAYTON, MN 56172