Pennington County Extension

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Each year, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors select a service theme to engage 4-H youth in learning about a community issue and taking steps to make a positive, collective impact.

This year's statewide service project theme is Disaster Relief and Emergency Response, which includes seasonal service challenges focused on disaster preparedness and response. As summer approaches, 4-H'ers are encouraged to learn about disaster recovery and engage in service projects. Learn more and find ideas to get started on a project in your community: z.umn.edu/bbpz

05/07/2026

Are you, or your family, planning on exhibiting an animal at a 4-H event this year?

📆 Just 10 days to go until they must be identified in 4-H Online!

Questions? Visit z.umn.edu/MN4HAnimalID

05/07/2026

Wondering what crop scouting is all about?

Join us for a Crop Scouting 101 webinar on Wednesday, 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. Sign up at z.umn.edu/cropscoutingwebinar101.

If you've participated in crop scouting, share why you love it and encourage others below!

05/05/2026

Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In is a 22-day intensive arts experience. Youth prepare a musical to perform 3-4 times daily during the Minnesota State Fair. Each year, State Arts-In youth perform at least 35 shows to more than 12,000 audience members in the 4-H Building on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

05/05/2026

We are just over a week away from the Animal ID deadline! Make sure to swing by the office or reach out to have tags mailed to you. Information for all animals and 4HOnline instructions can be found at z.umn.edu/AnimalID

04/24/2026

2026 Spring Fling was hosted by the Silver Creek and Silverton Learning Circles. The Pennington/Marshall county circles gathered recently to enjoy fellowship, a delicious meal and program entitled "Planting for Pollinators" by Larissa Fitzgerald of the Pennington County Soil & Water office.

04/20/2026

Registration is open for the Beltrami County 4-H Rabbit Fun show! All 4-H members are welcome to attend, so please feel free to share this with your friends from other counties! Register online at: https://beltramifunshow.4honline.com

We’re looking for volunteers who can help create a positive, welcoming experience for youth of all ages. We have several roles available, including set‑up (beginning at 7:30am), helping at education stations, assisting in the show area, and supporting our food stand. (1adult plus a few youth)

Whether you’re able to lend a hand for the morning or stay throughout the event, your support makes a big difference. If you’re willing to volunteer or if your club would like to help, please let Ashley or Audra know — we’d be grateful to have you on the team.