Hubbard County Extension

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

All 4-H youth in grades 6+ who plan to show any livestock animal, including beef, dairy, dairy goats, lama, meat goats, poultry, rabbit, sheep or swine, at the Minnesota State Fair or NE Livestock Show must complete one of the two training options Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics (LQA&E) or Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) and submit their certification of completion to the Hubbard County Extension Office before the end of the day on Monday, June 29, 2026.

For information on LQA&E or YQCA training, go to: https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-projects/4-h-livestock-quality-assurance-training-lqa

If your 4-H'er does not plan to show livestock this year (or only plans to show at the county level), then they do not need to complete, or renew their LQA&E Training.

06/17/2026

Due to low registration numbers, the Animal Science Deep Dive Days scheduled for June 20 & 27 have been canceled. Our goal is to reschedule and offer the Deep Dive Days at a later date.

06/17/2026

SEATS ARE AVAILABLE!
The Hubbard County 4-H Livestock PDC invites all enrolled 4-H youth in grades 4-13 and screened adult volunteer chaperones to register to join 4-H on June 25, 2026, as we travel to North Dakota State University (NDSU) where we will explore the barn facilities and meet with their Livestock Judging Team to discover real livestock industry practices and explore judging processes and oral reasons as we learn from animal ag professionals! Those registered will meet at the Hubbard County Extension Office (201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470) at 8:00 AM to hop on a chartered bus to travel to NDSU (Fargo, ND) for a full day of learning about animal ag - from pasture to practice! The bus will return back to the Hubbard County Extension Office by 5:00 PM.
Pre-registration is required in 4-H Online and is open to all enrolled 4-H youth in grades 4-13. There is no cost to attend - but don’t forget to pack a lunch, as only snacks will be provided! Registration will be open from May 18-June 19, 2026, or until the bus is full! Questions? Contact the Hubbard County Extension Office at [email protected] or 218-732-3391.

06/16/2026

🗓 Join Hubbard County 4-H for a great pre-fair event on June 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM - our Animal Exhibitor Meeting!
📍The Animal Exhibitor Meeting will take place in the Band Shell at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds
🗒️This meeting is a great opportunity for 4-H'ers to learn what to expect when showcasing live animals at the county fair with 4-H - from the where and when to what paperwork to have on hand to ensure a smooth process for all.
📞 Questions? Contact the Extension Office at 218-732-3391.

06/15/2026

📣 REMEMBER: THE FAIRENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TONIGHT! Don't forget to register your 4-H projects to be exhibited at the Hubbard County Fair!
🗓 Deadline: All 4-H exhibit entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on June 15, 2026, to be eligible to show at the fair.
🔗 Register here: https://fairentry.com
📞 Questions? Contact the Extension Office at 218-732-3391.
Don't miss out—submit your entries today and get ready for an amazing fair week!

06/13/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS SOON-SIGN UP NOW!
The Hubbard County 4-H Livestock PDC invites all enrolled 4-H youth in grades K-13 to join us for two days filled with exploring animal science projects on Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds (201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids, MN)!
We will kick off with June 20th at 9:00-11:00 AM with Cattle, followed by Rabbit from 1:00-3:00 PM and ending day 1 with Goat from 4:00-6:00 PM.
On June 27th we will continue the learning fun with Swine starting off the day from 9:00-11:00 AM followed by Poultry from 1:00-3:00 PM and ending the series with Sheep at 4:00-6:00 PM. Lunch break is 11:00a-1:00p on both days and lunch is on your own.
Pre-registration is required in 4-H Online and registration is open to all enrolled 4-H youth in grades K-13. Registration is open from June 2-June 17, 2026.
There is no cost to attend!
Questions-Contact the Hubbard County Extension Office at [email protected] or 218-732-3391.
Families and youth are also encouraged to bring a collapsible camp chair, a water bottle, and a notebook and pen/pencil to take down notes - there will be a lot of great information shared, and you won’t want to forget it!

06/12/2026

📣 REMEMBER: THE FAIRENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15! Don't forget to register your 4-H projects to be exhibited at the Hubbard County Fair!
🗓 Deadline: All 4-H exhibit entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm on June 15, 2026, to be eligible to show at the fair.
🔗 Register here: https://fairentry.com
📞 Questions? Contact the Extension Office at 218-732-3391.
Don't miss out—submit your entries today and get ready for an amazing fair week!

06/10/2026

Registration for the Hubbard County 4-H Animal Science Deep Dive Days will close on June 17-REGISTER SOON!
Enrolled 4-H youth in grades K-13 are invited to join us for two days filled with exploring animal science projects on Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, June 27 at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds.
We will kick off on June 20 with Cattle from 9a-11a, followed by Rabbit from 1p-3p and ending day 1 with Goat from 4p-6p. On June 27 we will continue the learning fun with Swine starting off the day from 9a-11a, followed by Poultry from 1p-3p and ending the series with Sheep from 4p-6p.
This event is sure to help all 4-Her's feel more prepared for the upcoming county fair show experience!
Pre-registration is required in 4-H Online and registration is open to all enrolled 4-H youth in grades K-13. Registration is open until June 17. There is no cost to attend!
Questions-contact the Hubbard County Extension Office [email protected] or 218-732-3391.

06/10/2026

Share your time and talents during the fair by volunteering with 4-H!
🍀Our 4-H Showcases rely heavily on volunteers in order to provide a supported and successful show experience for our 4-H youth! To volunteer with the 4-H Showcases, you do not need to be a screened volunteer with Minnesota 4-H - and even youth can help out, too!
📞 Questions on volunteer opportunities? Contact the Extension Office at 218-732-3391.

‼️Remember - All 4-H youth hoping to receive a program fee scholarship for state and regional show events must have volunteered with the Pre- and Post-Fair Cleanups (June29 and July 19), as well as one 4-H Showcase event at the county fair as outlined in our 2025-2026 Leaders Council Scholarships document.