UMN Extension Jackson County 4-H

05/06/2026

A few reminders:
1. Animal ID deadline is May 15th.
2. If you want to pick up your Animal ID order during our Gertens plant pick up you MUST preorder so it can be ready to go. We have staff covering the building, but she will not know the steps to get your order ready. You can call the office or order online: https://z.umn.edu/JacksonAnIDorder

05/05/2026

Reminder of the horse project meeting tonight at 6:30 at the JCC Middle School.

05/05/2026

Are you new to 4-H or want to learn more about the Cloverbud learning experience at the fair? Check out the Extension website for helpful tips and guides.

Learn about fun, age-appropriate activities for Cloverbuds (4-H'ers in kindergarten through second grade).

05/05/2026

We love to see our 4-Her's success in the ring and out of the ring. Check out this weeks feature about Jackson 4-Her Renae V.

Regional source for ag equipment, auction listings, and stories about people in ag.

05/02/2026

New this year, our dairy program is doing a prize giveaway. Giveaway is worth over $100 and growing. Any youth who participates in the dairy program will be entered to win. Thank you to Nicole Johnson, Steve Tidyman, and Noah Thompson for helping to organize this prize giveaway and working so hard to grow our dairy program.

Want to get involved, but not sure how? Reach out and talk to one of the dairy superintendents or Nicole Johnson to learn how you can participate. Owning a dairy animal is NOT required.

Thank you to all the business that are donating, and thanks for Nicole Johnson and Steven Tidyman for your hard work in growing the Jackson County Dairy program.

04/30/2026

Office will be closing at 3:30 for staff to run work errands.

04/29/2026

We are excited to have S.W.I.M back this summer. If you are interested in learning more about this fun group, please join us for a short informational meeting on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:30-6:00 p.m. at the Jackson Pool. They will be discussing what you will need to participate and practices. Questions - [email protected].

04/28/2026

Wondering what crop scouting is all about? Join us for a Crop Scouting 101 webinar on May 6 from 5 to 5:30 p.m.! Learn what crop scouting is, ask questions, and find out what it takes to participate in July's crop scouting contest! Open to all 4-H and FFA youth, educators, and volunteers. Don’t miss this chance to get ready to scout like a pro!

Join us for a webinar on crop scouting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 pm. This webinar will be an interactive webinar too answer your questions and help you get excited about crop scouting. This webinar is for FFA advisors, 4-H staff, volunteers and youth interested in learning more about crop scouting.

04/25/2026

We want to highlight our many Beef sponsors.
Banners-
Paradise Angus Farm- Mark, Anne, and Ashley Wagner
Nelson Farms
Wade Grams Memorial
Bob's Fleet Supply
Dale Schulz Family
Freking Cattle
PS Farms Angus and Dan & Jean Pike
Yonker Livestock
Vancura Family Show Cattle
4D Livestock- Jason Diemer
Miller Sellner
Nesseth Seeds- Larry & Mike Nesseth
Susan Larsen

Beef Interview- 4D Livestock- Jason Diemer

04/25/2026

We are always looking for dedicated, caring, and passionate adults to help us grow our program. Visit with the office or go to https://extension.umn.edu/minnesota-4-h/volunteer-4-h to learn more.

04/23/2026

Thank you volunteers for helping to ignite passion in our youth.