UMN Extension Blue Earth County 4-H

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Blue Earth County 4-H is a place where youth learn, lead, and build meaningful connection with adults who believe in them. 4-H is the University of Minnesota's youth development program and is open to all youth. Youth in kindergarten through one year past high school participate in short-term activities or long term clubs, where groups meet regularly to work on projects, perform community service

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Join Minnesota 4-H for All Abilities Family 4-H Camp, an overnight family camp, specially designed for youth with disabi...
09/02/2026

Join Minnesota 4-H for All Abilities Family 4-H Camp, an overnight family camp, specially designed for youth with disabilities, their caregivers and siblings. Learn more at z.umn.edu/FamilyCamp2026

Check out our September Newsletter!
09/01/2026

Check out our September Newsletter!

Blue Earth County 4-H Newsletter

Some Fall & Winter dates to keep in mind!
08/31/2026

Some Fall & Winter dates to keep in mind!

Way to go Lexi! 🐷 Blue Earth County is so proud of you! 🍀
08/29/2026

Way to go Lexi! 🐷 Blue Earth County is so proud of you! 🍀

Best of luck to our Minnesota State Fair Livestock exhibitors! They will be showing starting today, through the weekend!...
08/27/2026

Best of luck to our Minnesota State Fair Livestock exhibitors! They will be showing starting today, through the weekend! Send your well wishes in the comments below!

MNSF Livestock exhibitors- check this out!!
08/25/2026

MNSF Livestock exhibitors- check this out!!

Calling youth exhibitors! Come to the State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Get Together on Wednesday, August 26th from 2-3 p.m!

Why should you attend?
- Get to know other 4-H youth
- Review specific species information
- Walking tour of important locations
- Ask questions and learn from experienced 4-H exhibitors!

Open to all 4-H exhibitors but geared for:
- Three or less years of experience at State Fair
- Exhibitors showing a new species
- Exhibitors with small county delegations

Hosted by the 4-H Animal Science Ambassador Team. Location at the White tent between Christensen Pavilion & Como Avenue.

🐮Join us for the 4-H dairy tour, a unique opportunity for youth in grades 7+. This 3-day, 2-night experience will take p...
08/16/2026

🐮Join us for the 4-H dairy tour, a unique opportunity for youth in grades 7+. This 3-day, 2-night experience will take place Oct. 15 - 17, giving young people the opportunity to explore the UMN St. Paul campus and the dairy landscape of Wisconsin. Youth and adult chaperones will stay overnight in a hotel and be transported via motorcoach. During the tour, youth will explore different dairy farms, processing facilities, and careers within the dairy industry. Potential tour stops include the UMN St. Paul Campus, Marieke Gouda, Kinnards Farm, MilkSource, and more! Space is limited to 45 youth. Learn more at https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-dairy-tour

All 4-H’ers that will exhibit livestock at the Minnesota State Fair (except dairy) are required to participate in an onl...
08/15/2026

All 4-H’ers that will exhibit livestock at the Minnesota State Fair (except dairy) are required to participate in an online livestock interview process. Youth are able to complete their interview online anytime between now and Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. (Note, the Llama-Alpaca interview deadline is Sept. 1). Youth will participate in an online learning opportunity and then take their species specific test. The entire process will take 30 - 60 minutes per exhibitor. Link to Interviews:

Put your livestock knowledge to the test. This is a Minnesota State Fair event.

08/14/2026

Are you a recent high school graduate? Stay connected to 4-H!
Help your recent high school graduate stay connected with the Minnesota 4-H community! We are updating our contact records and have an email inviting youth to complete our brief update form. By doing so, they’ll gain access to young alumni events, receive 4-H updates, and learn about ways to give back. As a special thank you, if they complete the form by Monday, Sept. 7, they’ll be entered for a chance to win one of four $25 Visa gift cards!

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Mankato, MN
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