NDSU Extension Grand Forks County

06/01/2026

From Citizen to Leader: Understanding Your County Government

Join us for an engaging and hands-on experience learning about local government!

Dates: July 7, July 21, and August 4 (attendance of all three days is highly encouraged)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Grand Forks County Extension Office
Cost: $40
Who: Youth in grades 5 and up

Registration: Limited to 12 youth. Closes June 25. ndsu.ag/citizentoleader

Come explore how county government works and build leadership skills along the way!

05/27/2026

Junior Beef Producers Workshop is back June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, North Dakota.

The workshop is open to youth ages 10-16 and will provide a full day of hands-on learning opportunities focused on the beef industry. Participants can gain knowledge spanning the beef production process — from pasture to plate — while exploring potential career paths and building practical skills. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2026/may/ndsu-extension-sets-youth-beef-producers-workshop-for-june-9

05/22/2026

Parents and teens are growing up in the same world — but experiencing it very differently.

Join us for Raising the Amazing Generation in an Anxious World, a four-session family book study designed to spark meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and better understand the pressures facing today’s teens.
Parents will explore The Anxious Generation while teens read The Amazing Generation. Each session includes separate age-group discussions, a shared meal, and intentional time for families to reconnect.

No lectures. No perfect families required. Just honest conversations, practical ideas, and time together.

📚 Four sessions
🍽 Shared meal included
💬 Separate discussions for parents & teens
❤️ Time built in for family connection

Open to families with adolescents around age 10-13.

Save your spot at https://forms.gle/MAjQDXoWK54TETUb8

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

🌱 Calling all young gardeners! 🌱

Join the Summer Youth Garden Program at Century School for hands-on fun, gardening, healthy food exploration, and outdoor learning all summer long! 🍅🌼🥕

📅 June 2nd, 16th and 30th, July 14th and 28th, and August 11th
⏰10:30 - 11:30 am
🧒 Ages 6–12
📍 Century School Gardens
💲 Free to attend

Spots are limited, so register today!
📞 701-780-8229
📧 [email protected]

05/15/2026

From Citizen to Leader: Understanding Your County Government

Join us for an engaging and hands-on experience learning about local government!

Dates: July 7, July 21, and August 4 (attendance of all three days is highly encouraged)
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Grand Forks County Extension Office
Cost: $40
Who: Youth in grades 5 and up
Registration: Limited to 12 youth. Closes June 25. ndsu.ag/citizentoleader

Come explore how county government works and build leadership skills along the way!

Join us for an engaging and hands-on experience learning about local government! This is for youth in grades 5 and up. Registration closes on June 25th.

05/14/2026

Save the Date for Junior Crop Scout School 2026!

NDSU Extension is excited to welcome youth ages 12–18 to this fun, hands-on, one-day event at one of three locations:
Carrington REC
Portland
Hampden

Participants will explore:
🌾 Crop growth stages
🌱 W**d identification
📏 Crop stand evaluation
🪱 Insects and pest basics
🌍 Soil fundamentals
🚜 Agronomy careers
…and so much more!

Whether you're interested in agriculture, crop science, or just want to learn something new, Junior Crop Scout School is a great opportunity to build skills, make connections, and have fun.

👉 Register today using the links below:

Carrington REC: ndsu.ag/jrcrop26
Portland: ndsu.ag/jrcrop26port
Hampden: ndsu.ag/jrcrop26ham

05/13/2026

Foster County Open 4-H Horse Show, Saturday June 13. https://forms.gle/nVk3RHxEs2VA5pmB9

05/12/2026

Youth ages 10–16 are invited to a fun, hands-on Junior Beef Producers Workshop in Carrington on Tuesday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.ndsu.ag/jrbeef

05/08/2026

Four Grand Forks County 4-H’ers qualified and competed at the North Dakota 4-H Indoor Archery Championship on April 11.

Gabriel T. placed 11th , Kade K. placed 13th, and Everly F. placed 24th in the Beginner Barebow. They placed 2nd place Beginner Barebow Team.

Molly K. placed 13th in the Junior Barebow Division.

Congratulations on all your hard work! Thank you coaches Jessi Kjemhus and Kat and Kyle Funseth!