Mere words cannot express the joy of finally having an in-person 4-H meeting in seven months. Happy Hart had their first club meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we are able to do just about anything. We have many guidelines to follow in order to have a meeting, but that didn’t stop us from taking advantage of an outdoor meeting. We are unable to interact … [Read more...]
Happy 100th Anniversary, Houston County 4-H Clubs
Houston County’s 4-H clubs are celebrating the county’s 4-H program’s 100th anniversary this year. Houston County claims 100 4-H clubs in 100 years. Further, at one time, there were approximately 30 clubs in Houston County with 800 members. Each year 4-H clubs submit their Treasurer book, Secretary book, and Historian book, which are evaluated by Extension’s award committee. … [Read more...]
2020 Houston County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
4-H Club Legend BHSS - Black Hammer Swift Scooters BW - Brownsville Wildcats CR - Caledonia Rockets HNH - Hearts and Hooves HC - Hokah Chiefs HCSS - Houston County Sharpshooters IND - Independent LTL - La Crescent Tiger Lilies LL - Lazy Lopers MBRS - Mayville Blue Ribbon Strivers MCL - Money Creek Livewires NN - Newhouse Norsemen PP - Portland … [Read more...]
4-H Hippology teams win big at Nationals
By Janette Dragvold On February 1, 2020, two junior 4-H Fillmore County Hippology teams competed in their first ever national competition at the Black Hills Stock Show in Rapid City, S. Dak. The 11- to 13-year-olds were excited to be able to represent Fillmore County and the State of Minnesota, but even more excited about the contest’s outcome. Team 2 (Grace Goddard, … [Read more...]
2019 State Fair non-livestock results
Static results Caleb Barth (Harmony Helping Hands) - Blue, Quilting Krissie Biel (Independent) - Blue, Exploring the Enviroment Grace Boelter (Root River Rabbits) - Blue, Child & Family Development Emma Broadwater (Bloomfield Cloverleaves) - Purple, Clothes You Make; Blue, Club Community Pride Noah Broadwater (Bloomfield Cloverleaves) - Blue, … [Read more...]
2019 State Fair livestock results
Beef Kammry Broadwater (Carimona Cruisers) - 4th Place Commercial Summer Yearling, Showmanship Callback Kassidy Broadwater (Carimona Cruisers) - 2nd Place Red Angus Registered Junior Yearling, Showmanship Callback Nick Fetterly (Challenging Workers) - 6th Place, Registered Hereford Steer, Showmanship Participant Keagan Fiesler (Arendahl Hi-Flyers) - 8th Place … [Read more...]
Fillmore County family carries on a passionate tradition of 4-H
By Bailey Ruen University of Minnesota student Fillmore County 4-H member For Vern and Kay Ristau, being involved in the 4-H youth development program is a family tradition. One they were glad to pass on to their children and grandchildren too. Since the beginning Vern and Kay both grew up in 4-H and knew they wanted their kids to have the same experience. In … [Read more...]
4-H members enjoy time at Minnesota State Fair
Each year, members of 4-H from all over the state travel to the Minnesota State Fair to show their animals and projects. This year was no exception for Fillmore Central High School seniors Morgan Wingert and Garrett Aggen. Both have been a part of 4-H for many years and have participated in numerous fairs, both county and state. Morgan shows dairy cattle and Garrett shows … [Read more...]
Samantha Payne looks to grow 4-H in county
Since May 30, Samantha Payne has served as the interim 4-H Extension Educator for Fillmore County, working at her office in the Fillmore County office building on Houston Street. As of September 26, the word “interim” has been removed from her title, and she says she’s eager to work in this role for a good, long time. In describing her background, Samantha stated, “I grew … [Read more...]
Fillmore County 4-H’er Jacob Welch attends National 4-H Conference Nine Minnesota 4-H youth selected as delegates for this annual conference
On April 5-11, more than 230 youth from 46 delegations across the United States, United States territories, and Canada participated in the National 4-H Conference at the National 4-H Conference Center near Washington, D.C. The conference engages youth in developing a briefing to a federal agency on an issue of interest for both the youth and the agency. Jacob Welch was one … [Read more...]
MN 4-H represented at 2019 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships by Fillmore County youth 32 youth leaders throughout Minnesota represent 4-H in Grand Island, Nebr.
Patrick Drogemuller, along with 31 other Minnesota 4-H youth and nine adults will be representing Minnesota at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships in Grand Island, Nebr., June 23-28. These youth were selected to represent Minnesota through an application process following their participation in the 2018 Minnesota 4-H Shooting Sports & Wildlife Invitational. The … [Read more...]
2018 Fillmore County Fair Open Class results
Farm Products Grand Champion, Greg Dornink, Preston Vegetable Grand Champion, Laurie Syverson, Harmony Reserve Champion, Sherry Hareldson, Rochester Champion, Monica Ortner, Harmony Youth Champion, Audra Otto, Harmony Orchard Grand Champion, Sheila Craig, Preston Reserve Champion, Monica Ortner, Preston Champion, Pine Tree Orchard, Preston Apiarian Grand … [Read more...]
2018 Fillmore County Fair 4-H non-livestock results
Cat Champion, Marshall Bleifus; Reserve, Marshall Bleifus Child and Family Development Champion, Ella Kleve; Reserve Kate Kleve Clothing Constructed Champion, Sophia Mnti; Reserve, Emma Rowen Clothing Purchased Champion, Avalon Jacoton; Reserve, Emarie Jacoton Club Banner Champion, Norway Go Getters; Reserve, Lanesboro Livewiers Club Community Pride … [Read more...]
2018 Fillmore County Fair 4-H livestock results
Beef Champion Angus Female, Bodie Mayer Champion Beef Cow/Calf, Garrett Aggen Champion Beef Feeder Calf, Madison Simon Champion Beef Market Heifer, Audrey Redalen Champion Beef Rate of Gain, Kaci Goldsmith Champion Beef Steer, Caroline Mayer Champion Breeding Beef Heifer, Hunter Aggen Champion Commercial Heifer, Kassidy Broadwater Champion Crossbred Dairy … [Read more...]
New fair exhibit is an eye-opening experience
Hidden in Plain Sight is a new exhibit at the Fillmore County Fair this year. If you’re a parent, grandparent or anyone who has a young person in their life, you won’t want to miss it. The free exhibit is a mock teen bedroom that contains items that are warning signs of drug and alcohol use. Adults are allowed to walk through the exhibit with a checklist to try to identify … [Read more...]