Delivery date is Saturday, March 21st from 7:30 – 9:00 AM at the Worthington Christian Church, 1501 N. Douglas Ave, Worthington.

Please sign-up to help on pick-up day. Each club will need at least 6 volunteers. Please consider helping out!

In the case of bad weather, listen to Worthington Radio Stations and check our Facebook page for possible postponement to March 28th.

Have you ever been outside, looked down in the dirt and saw an animal print? Animals are all around us! And looking at their prints can tell us a lot about them! If you would like to learn more, mark March 19 on your calendar! We will have Clover Crew at 6PM at the Nobles County Government Center in the Farmers Room. Bring a friend to enjoy the fun with! https://MarchNoblesCloverCrew.4honline.com

Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training helps youth provide excellent care for their animals and ensure a high level of food safety to consumers. This in-person, 3-hour training must be taken by youth who exhibit 4-H livestock, and is required to be eligible for the Minnesota State Fair, and certifies you for three fair seasons. If you are unsure you need the training, please reach out to the Extension office.

It is free to register, and snacks will be provided. Registration closes on April 15.

https://z.umn.edu/26LQAERockandNobles

The level of training required is determined by the grade of the youth at the time the training takes place.

Level 1 training: 4-H’ers grades 6-8 and first-year exhibitors in higher grades.
Level 2 training: 4-H’ers grades 9-13 or 6-8 that previously completed Level 1.

When: Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Adrian Elementary School (515 Oklahoma Ave, Adrian, MN 56110)

Ear tags for the 2026 animal ID season are now available at the Extension Office. Tags are available at no cost to Nobles County 4-H members. All distributed tags must be accounted for in 4-H Online and tags that do not show up in 4-H Online must be returned to the Extension office. To order tags ahead of time for pick up, please complete the order form.

Please note that if your animal is already identified with a USDA RFID tag, do not remove that tag; it will be accepted in place of a 4-H tag. But you must list all 15 digits of non-4-H tags in 4-H Online.

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Youth who have completed grades 3–6 are invited to attend 4-H Camp at Shetek Lutheran Ministries, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Shetek in southwest Minnesota.

Campers can choose between two encampments:

Encampment 1: June 22–24, 2026
Encampment 2: June 24–26, 2026

Each session includes two nights and three days filled with outdoor adventure, educational workshops, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, team-building activities, and classic campfire fun.

High school-aged 4-H camp counselors provide leadership and guidance throughout camp. Campers stay in age-based cabins, and all meals and snacks are included.

More information can be found at z.umn.edu/4HCampShetek26. Registration will be open March 2-29, 2026 on camplakeshetek.4honline.com.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for youth to unplug, build confidence, and make lasting friendships!

Register today for YELLO: Minnesota 4‑H leadership conference

YELLO, Minnesota’s statewide 4‑H leadership conference, will be held June 9-12 at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, bringing youth together for hands-on learning, teamwork and personal growth. Participants in grades 7+ will explore the theme Planting Seeds of Leadership through workshops, service projects, and opportunities to connect with peers. Registration is now open for this energizing and transformative experience for youth of all 4‑H backgrounds. Learn more and register.

Join the 2026 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge - Step Right Up: The 4-H Marvelous Midway Challenge!

Step right up and join the 2026 Minnesota 4-H Engineering Design Challenge (EDC)! This exciting statewide event invites youth in grades 3+ to work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™–type machine that completes a two-part task: Win a carnival game every time and show the crowd you've won (e.g. make a sound, ring a bell, play a recording of a crowd cheering, raise a banner, lift up your prize stuffed animal in victory, etc). The goal of the EDC is to inspire creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking through hands-on engineering. This year’s theme is Step Right Up: The 4-H Marvelous Midway Challenge! Teams will bring the fun and excitement of a carnival midway to life by designing a machine inspired by classic fair games, attractions, and over-the-top chain reactions. Teams are made of 3-8 youth and can compete as a Rookie (5-step machine for a team brand new to the EDC), Level 1 (10-step machines, grades 3-12), and Level 2 (10-step machines, experienced teams or grades 9-12). More details about the specific challenge task and important dates will be coming soon to the EDC website. Start talking to your friends, let your 4-H educator know you are interested, and get ready to engineer something marvelous!

4-H Tasty Tuesday: Healthy Bites on a Budget

Join our youth chefs for a fun, hands-on cooking experience where participants will cook tasty, colorful meals and snacks on the spot, take on fun challenges that promote healthy eating on a budget, show off their creations, and learn smart cooking skills for life—all from their own kitchen. Best of all, the program is completely free! Register through 4-H Online.

Sessions will be held Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

2026 4-H/FFA youth crop scouting challenge dates announced: Begin forming your team today!

Take on the challenge and form a 4-H/FFA crop scouting team! Teams can be made up of youth in grades 6+ from one or multiple counties. Contact your local Extension office if you want help finding a team. If you don't have a team but still want to participate, we have coaches ready to help youth without any other participants in their county. 4-H/FFA crop scouting registration opens on May 1, and the state event will take place on Tuesday, July 28 at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. Learn more and register.

Grow a monster in 2026: Supersize my pumpkin challenge

Dig in, get curious, and grow big—the Grow a monster: Supersize my pumpkin challenge is rolling into 2026, and it’s going to be huge! This exciting 4-H challenge invites youth to take on the ultimate growing experiment—raising a pumpkin and seeing just how massive it can become. From planting the seed to measuring jaw-dropping growth, participants will explore plant science, soil health, weather, and problem-solving every step of the way. Along the journey, 4-H’ers will learn what pumpkins need to thrive as they build responsibility, curiosity, and confidence (and enjoy a little friendly competition). Registration opens in 4-H Online on March 1, and space is limited. This challenge is expected to fill fast, and registration will close March 19. Get ready to register, grab your seeds, and prepare to grow a monster! Learn more and register.

University on the Prairie

Students entering grades 7-13 can have an adventure in science and career exploration on the prairie in SW Minnesota. University on the Prairie is a unique program that showcases hands-on activities related to animal science, food science, engineering, ag/environmental science and chemistry.

Faculty from the University of Minnesota and SDSU, along with local professionals and SWROC scientists will join teachers from the region to guide students through hands-on exploration of science in five career areas important to the life and future of southwestern Minnesota. The program is unique in the state and offers students an opportunity to open doors to many career paths and will perhaps result in a future soil scientist, pharmacist, or chemist.

The program is full of fun and hands-on activities. It will be held at the Southwest Research & Outreach Center laboratories, classrooms, and outdoor facilities near Lamberton. Check in at the SWROC will be at 10 a.m. on June 30. The program will run from 10:30 a.m. - 6:25 p.m. on June 30 and from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on July 1. An overnight lodging option is available at the SWROC (air mattresses, sleeping bags and pillows are encouraged).

Registration is now open at uotp2026.4honline.com. Total cost is $50 per student. Register by June 12. More information can be found at: https://extension.umn.edu/event/university-prairie.

Questions? Email mohrh002@umn.edu