Carlton County 4-H

• 5th-7th -Minnesota 4-H State Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational -Alexandria Shooting Park
• 5th - 9th - Minnesota State Horse Show - Cannon Falls (includes the following exhibits: all games, pleasure, equitation, horsemanship, trail, training, etc.)
• 13th - 14th - Minnesota State Horse Show - Stearns County Fairgrounds (includes the following exhibits: hippology, horse judging, speech and demo, miniature horse, and drill team)

• 20th-21st -Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show - Minnesota State Fairgrounds
• 27th-28th - NorthEast Livestock Show - Morrison County Fairgrounds
• 30th 6:00 p.m. - Livestock PDC Meeting - Carlton County Extension Office

For all of the latest 4-H events and opportunities, please visit our website and look under Events and News for 4-H.

Carlton County 4-H Fair Survey

We want your feedback about the Carlton County Fair ! Please fill out this Carlton County 2025 Fair survey so we can evaluate and make improvements for next year.

We are missing some awards for general projects. If you accidentally picked them up, please return them.

We are missing the Grand Champion – Elements of Photography and the Grand Champion – Fine Arts awards please returned if you were took them by mistake.

Thank you for checking and helping us get these awards back where they belong!

The Carlton County 4‑H fair building has long been a place where youth proudly display the projects they’ve worked on throughout the year. From livestock care to crafts, science experiments, and leadership initiatives, the fair is the culmination of months of learning and dedication.

Unfortunately, the building itself had fallen into disrepair, with siding and other structural elements needing replacement. As a result, many projects were at risk of being damaged, diminishing the hard work and enthusiasm of the youth. Updating the fair building was not just about maintenance—it was about preserving a space where young people can showcase their achievements, celebrate their growth, and inspire the community.

Thanks to the support of Minnesota Power, funding was secured to replace the siding and restore the building. Their contribution ensured that the efforts of local youth could continue, protecting their projects and sustaining the tradition of learning and showcasing at the county fair. This partnership highlights the importance of community investment in spaces that nurture the next generation of leaders.

The Carlton County Youth Outcome Survey is to learn about you and your 4-H experiences in the past year. Your feedback here helps us share what youth learn in 4-H and gives us benchmarks to make the program better.

This survey is private. No one at your school, home, or 4-H program or project will see your answers. Please answer all of the questions as honestly as you can. If you are uncomfortable answering a question, you may leave it blank. Your responses will not affect your participation or place in the program in any way.

The Carlton County youth shined once again in the livestock and showmanship competitions, showcasing their dedication, hard work, and skills across multiple species.

In the Beef division, Justine A. placed 2nd with her Red Angus Registered Junior Yearling Heifer, while Justin K. earned 7th place with his entry and was also named an Interview Finalist. Both Justine A. and Justin K. participated in Beef Showmanship, receiving Green ribbons for their efforts.

The Dairy division brought strong results with Jessica K. earning a Blue ribbon and 4th place with her Guernsey Winter/Fall Calf. Deanna O. exhibited a Holstein Three-Year-Old Cow and received a Red ribbon with a 10th place finish. Jeric L. earned a Blue ribbon with his Holstein Fall Calf, while Weston D. placed 9th with his Holstein Winter Yearling.

In the Dairy Goat division, Laura R. placed 3rd with her Recorded Grade Milking Doe and received a Purple ribbon in Dairy Goat Showmanship.

The Meat Goat division was competitive with Joni G. placing 9th in Junior Meat Breeding Doe Kid, while Wyatt H. placed 8th in Senior Meat Breeding Doe Kid. Both exhibitors also competed in Showmanship, earning Green ribbons.

The Poultry division saw Kora W. earn a Blue ribbon with her Breeding Pen of Chickens and recognition as 4th Place Advanced Poultry Showperson. Brinn J. also earned a Blue ribbon in Egg Production White Egg Layers.

In the Rabbit division, Abigail V. and Maci S. both earned Blue ribbons with their Mini Lop Senior Buck and Mini Satin Senior Doe, respectively. Nia P. exhibited a Rex Junior Buck, earning a Purple ribbon and Reserve Champion honors.

The Sheep division had strong results with Karl R. exhibiting a February Ewe Lamb, earning a Purple ribbon and 1st place. He also participated in Sheep Showmanship, earning a Green ribbon.

Finally, in the Swine division, Emily H. earned 3rd place with her Crossbred Breeding Gilt, while Jackson H. placed 4th with his Crossbred Market Barrow.

These results reflect the hard work and dedication of Carlton County youth who continue to excel in animal science and showmanship projects. Congratulations to all exhibitors!

Please join us September 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the Carlton County Extension Office to discuss what went well and what challenges we faced and how to overcome them from the 2025 Carlton County Fair.

Join us for the 4-H dairy tour– a unique opportunity for youth in grades 7+. This three-day, two-night experience runs from October 16-18, and will give young people the opportunity to explore the dairy landscape in southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and southeastern South Dakota. Youth will stay overnight in a hotel with adult chaperones and be transported via motorcoach.

During this tour, youth will have the chance to explore different dairy farms, processing facilities and careers within the dairy industry. Potential tour stops include but not limited to Blue Bunny, Stensland Family Farms, Fendt Lodge and more!

For more information and to register, visit z.umn.edu/4HDairyTour.

The Extension office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observation of Labor Day. Please also note that staffing will be limited during the week of September 15-19 due to a conference. We encourage you to call ahead to ensure staff availability before visiting the office.

4-H Youth Development: Katie Siltanen, silta006@umn.edu

Email: mnext-Carlton@umn.edu
Website: extension.umn.edu
Location: 317 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN, USA
Phone: 218-384-3511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarltonCounty4H