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Join us as we kick off the new 4-H year with an evening of leadership, planning, and opportunity! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ“… Monday, September 2...
09/22/2026

Join us as we kick off the new 4-H year with an evening of leadership, planning, and opportunity! ๐Ÿ€

๐Ÿ“… Monday, September 28
โฐ 7:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ 4-H Cafรฉ

We'll be:
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Electing Officers
๐Ÿ’ฐ Approving Club Budgets
๐ŸŽค Planning Leadership & Speaking Engagements for National 4-H Week
๐Ÿ€ Getting ready for an exciting new 4-H year!

๐Ÿ€ FEDERATION OFFICERS WANTED! ๐Ÿ€Weโ€™re looking for enthusiastic Federation Officers to help lead our county 4-H program! ๐Ÿ“...
09/21/2026

๐Ÿ€ FEDERATION OFFICERS WANTED! ๐Ÿ€

Weโ€™re looking for enthusiastic Federation Officers to help lead our county 4-H program!

๐Ÿ“ Interested in running for an officer position? Complete the application ahead of time, or bring your nomination to the meeting!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply here: https://z.umn.edu/FedOfficerApp

THANK YOU, 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION SUPPORTERS!๐Ÿ’šOur 4-H Livestock Auction wouldnโ€™t be possible without the incredible suppo...
09/19/2026

THANK YOU, 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION SUPPORTERS!๐Ÿ’š

Our 4-H Livestock Auction wouldnโ€™t be possible without the incredible support of our buyers, sponsors, families, volunteers, and community members!

Thank you for showing up, supporting our 4-H youth, and investing in the skills they develop through their livestock projects. Your generosity helps young people build responsibility, confidence, leadership, and valuable life skills.

Thank you for believing in our youth and being part of the 4-H community!๐Ÿ€

Celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and impact of our incredible 4-H members and volunteers by applying for count...
09/19/2026

Celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and impact of our incredible 4-H members and volunteers by applying for county awards!

๐ŸŒŸApplications are due to the Extension Office by October 2, 2026. Find the links in the weekly emails or ask your club leaders!

McLeod County 4-H Awards Include:

Minnesota 4-H Key Award
Carl Runke Memorial Outstanding Shooting Sports Project Member
4-H Club Achievement Award
NEW -- Club Superstar
Distinguished Senior Youth Leader
Emerging Intermediate Youth Leader
Exceptional 4-H Volunteer Award
Friend of 4-H Award
Junior Achiever Award
Mrs. H.L. Tews Demonstration Award
Outstanding 4-H Ambassador
Outstanding First Year 4-H Member - Beginner (Grades 3-5)
Outstanding First Year 4-H Member - Intermediate (Grades 6-8)
Outstanding First Year 4-H Member - Senior (Grades 9+)
NEW -- Ripple Effect Award
Standout Secretary Award
"To Make the Best Better" Award

๐Ÿด๐Ÿ€ Good Luck, State Horse Show Exhibitors! ๐Ÿ€๐ŸดLetโ€™s wish our McLeod County 4-H Horse Show exhibitors the very best of luc...
09/17/2026

๐Ÿด๐Ÿ€ Good Luck, State Horse Show Exhibitors! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿด

Letโ€™s wish our McLeod County 4-H Horse Show exhibitors the very best of luck as they head to the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show! ๐ŸŽ‰

โœจ Show with confidence. Ride with pride. Make memories. โœจ

๐Ÿ‘ Good luck to all of our exhibitors! Weโ€™ll be cheering you and your horses on every step of the way!

๐Ÿ€ FEDERATION OFFICERS WANTED! ๐Ÿ€Weโ€™re looking for enthusiastic Federation Officers to help lead our county 4-H program! ๐Ÿ“...
09/17/2026

๐Ÿ€ FEDERATION OFFICERS WANTED! ๐Ÿ€
Weโ€™re looking for enthusiastic Federation Officers to help lead our county 4-H program!

๐Ÿ“ Interested in running for an officer position? Complete the application ahead of time, or bring your nomination to the meeting!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply here: https://z.umn.edu/FedOfficerApp

๐Ÿ“ฃ YOUโ€™RE INVITED! ๐Ÿ€Join us as we kick off the new 4-H year with an evening of leadership, planning, and opportunity!๐Ÿ“… Mo...
09/16/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ YOUโ€™RE INVITED! ๐Ÿ€
Join us as we kick off the new 4-H year with an evening of leadership, planning, and opportunity!

๐Ÿ“… Monday, September 28
โฐ 7:00 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ 4-H Cafรฉ

We'll be:
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Electing Officers
๐Ÿ’ฐ Approving Club Budgets
๐ŸŽค Planning Leadership & Speaking Engagements for National 4-H Week
๐Ÿ€ Getting ready for an exciting new 4-H year!

๐ŸŽฏ๐ŸฆŒ Good Luck, State Shoot & Wildlife Invitational Participants! ๐Ÿ€Letโ€™s send a BIG good luck to all of our McLeod County ...
09/11/2026

๐ŸŽฏ๐ŸฆŒ Good Luck, State Shoot & Wildlife Invitational Participants! ๐Ÿ€

Letโ€™s send a BIG good luck to all of our McLeod County 4-H youth participating in the Minnesota State 4-H Shoot and Wildlife Invitational! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

Have fun, learn something new, meet other 4-Hโ€™ers from across Minnesota, and most importantlyโ€”enjoy the experience!

09/09/2026
The Extension Office will be closed today, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday. Our office will resume normal business...
09/07/2026

The Extension Office will be closed today, September 7 for the Labor Day Holiday. Our office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

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840 Century Avenue SW
Hutchinson, MN
55350

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