Benson County 4-H

09/02/2026

Celebrate National 4-H Week with the Benson County 4-H Project Challenge!

National 4-H Week is October 4–10, and we’re celebrating with some hands-on fall fun!

Benson County 4-H youth can choose from 9 different fall projects to complete at home. During National 4-H Week, send us a picture of your finished project, and each completed project earns you an entry into our prize drawing!

Projects include cinnamon scented fall slime, caramel apples, sock pumpkins, leaf clay dishes, fall magnets, leaf prints, ghost hangs, button pumpkins, and book pumpkins!

💲 Kits are just $5 each
📦 Only 10 kits available for each project
📅 Register by September 25!

👉 Register here:
tinyurl.com/BC4HChallenge

During National 4-H Week, email pictures of completed projects to Sam at [email protected] or Jayla at [email protected].

Questions? Call the Benson County Extension Office at 701-473-5363 ext. 5.

We can’t wait to see what our Benson County 4-H’ers create! Register early—kits are limited!

09/01/2026

Benson County 4-H Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 🍀

Whether you're returning for another year of hands-on learning, new experiences, leadership and fun, or you're joining 4-H for the very first time, NDSU Extension | Benson County is excited to welcome you!

Returning 4-H families: Log in to 4-H Online and complete your enrollment for the new program year.

New to 4-H? Welcome! Create your family account and discover all that 4-H has to offer.

🍀 Cloverbuds: 5 years old to 7 years old
🍀 4-H Members: 8 years old to 18 years old
*As of September 1, 2026

Through 4-H, youth have opportunities to:

✨ Make new friends
✨ Try new things
✨ Build confidence
✨ Learn hands-on skills
✨ Develop leadership skills
✨ Explore projects and interests
✨ Attend camps, workshops and trips
✨ Create memories that last a lifetime

4-H is more than just projects, it's about helping young people grow into confident, capable leaders.

Enroll today: https://v2.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in

Questions about enrollment, re-enrollment, adding a new family member, or getting involved in Benson County 4-H?

📍 Contact Samantha Sears, county agent or Jayla Smith, 4-H Program Assistant.

Samantha Sears: [email protected]
Jayla Smith: [email protected]

We'd be happy to help you get started!

Head. Heart. Hands. Health.
That's the power of 4-H!

07/23/2026

07/02/2026

The Book Lady will be coming around and she is fantastic!

Benson County Sheriff’s Office, NDSU Extension- Benson, and 4-H Benson County would like to make the public aware that there is a college student from the European Country of Estonia in town: Katrin Piirimaa Book Girl.
Katrin is a university student from Europe doing a summer internship with an educational company from Nashville, TN.
She has checked in with the Benson County Courthouse to let you know she's around.
Katrin will be meeting up with families in the Cities of Leeds, Maddock, Esmond and Minnewaukan selling educational materials that:
1) Help with ACT preparation by Princeton Review
2) Help with college credit classes by McGraw Hill
3) Study guides that help parents to help kids with new math & other subjects
4) Study guides that save time doing homework & test preparation
5) And a jump start program for the pre-k kids that give a head start for school.
Katrin is driving a grey Honda and has an accent.

06/30/2026

Save the Date! Support Benson County 4-H Youth!

The Benson County 4-H Premium Sale is just around the corner, and we invite you to join us for an evening celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our local 4-H members!

📅 Thursday, July 9
📍 Benson County Event Center, Maddock
🍽️ Complimentary Social Supper for buyers, supper will be $5 per person – 5:00 PM
🎉 Cloverbud Parade – 6:00 PM
🐄 Premium Sale to Follow

This is a great opportunity to meet the youth behind the projects, enjoy a meal, and invest in the future of agriculture, leadership, and community. Whether you attend in person, designate a bidder, or contribute toward premiums, your support makes a lasting impact on our 4-H members.

Every bid, every contribution, and every show of support helps recognize the countless hours these young people dedicate to learning, growing, and developing valuable life skills.

We hope you'll join us and help celebrate the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community builders!

06/23/2026

🍀 Countdown to the 2026 4-H Achievement Days: 2⃣ Weeks Away!🍀

Achievement Days are almost here, and we can't wait to celebrate all the hard work, learning, and accomplishments of our 4-H members! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a week full of exhibits, interviews, shows, and the Premium Sale.

🗓 Key Dates:

July 7
👗 Clothing Revue & Project Expo
🎤 Static & Animal Interview Judging

July 8
🐇 Small Animal Show
🐄 Livestock Show

July 9
🐴 Horse Show
🏅 Round Robin
🤝 Premium Buyer Social
🌟 Cloverbud Parade & Premium Sale

💚 Families, friends, and community members are encouraged to come support our local 4-H youth as they showcase the projects and skills they've worked on all year long.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Achievement Days!

06/15/2026

Countdown to Achievement Days: 25 Days to Go!

📅 Registration Deadline: TOMORROW, June 16

Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure you've completed the following requirements:

✅ Required Forms & Submissions
☐ Pens Needed Form (https://forms.gle/6T2JhCocmejXooaf6)
☐ Premium Sale Paragraph (https://forms.gle/FFUt7uy71SrpwNDu7)

✅ FairEntry Registrations
☐ Registered ALL exhibits in FairEntry (http://BensonCoAchieveDays.fairentry.com)

🐔 Poultry Exhibitors
☐ Poultry Testing Day: Sunday, June 28 at the Benson County Event Center

🐾 Pet Exhibitors
Planning to show a pet? Be sure to complete your Pet Project Book before Achievement Day. It's quick and easy to finish and helps you get the most out of your project experience. Plus, completing the book ensures you receive full ribbon credit on Achievement Day.

📞 Need a copy of the Pet Project Book? Contact the Extension Office at (701) 473-5363 ext. 5.

🌟 State Fair Exhibitors

☐ YQCA Certificate (https://yqcaprogram.org/)

Required only for youth planning to exhibit livestock at the State Fair. Be sure your certification is completed before State Fair deadlines. Once completed, please send your certification to Jayla Smith at [email protected] and she'll upload it into your account for you.

We're only 25 days away from Achievement Days—let's get those registrations and forms submitted!