UMN Extension - Fillmore County 4-H

06/05/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY Fillmore County 4-H!
Here is the June 5th newsletter that is packed with upcoming opportunities, meetings, and events!

Special in this Newsletter is the introduction of our 2026 Intern!

Have a Great Weekend, and as always, contact the Extension Office with any questions you may have about what's happening in Fillmore County and Minnesota 4-H Youth Development.

Fillmore County 4-H News

06/05/2026

Welcome Ceona Johnson!

Ceona is the 2026 Fillmore County 4-H Intern and is excited to give back to 4-H in her new role. Ceona is a Fillmore County 4-H alumna and a very experienced showperson in poultry, dairy goat, and meat goat. She also participated in numerous general exhibits. Ceona is majoring in Biology at Winona State University and is in her Junior year. We look forward to the fun, friendships, and growth that she will bring to Fillmore County.

Make sure to say hello and welcome her as you see her around the county or at the fair.

05/30/2026

The concession trailer is set up and ready to serve pork burgers, biscuits and gravy, and more at the Minnesota Dairy Goat Association Show in Preston today and tomorrow on the Fillmore County Fairgrounds!

Stop down and check out the goats and food!

05/22/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY Fillmore County 4-H!
Here is the May 22nd newsletter that is packed with upcoming opportunities, meetings, and events!

Reminder that the Extension Office will be closed Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day.

Have a Great Weekend, and as always, contact the Extension Office with any questions you may have about what's happening in Fillmore County and Minnesota 4-H Youth Development.

Fillmore County 4-H News

05/15/2026

Hey Fillmore County!!

There will be an informative meeting about the Horse Drill Team on Sunday, May 17th, at the Extension office at 5:30 pm. If you or your children have any questions or are interested, feel free to attend and see what it is about.

To see more information about the Drill Team, go to the MN 4-H Horse Drill Team site at https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-horse-project/minnesota-4-h-drill-team-competition.

05/15/2026

Win a Horse Competition
We are offering this exciting opportunity again this year!! Get your essays started now! We will be giving away a stock type horse this year to a deserving young person! Deadline to apply is July 15. More information on the program and to learn what you need to do check out the website! Good luck and get your applications in! The horse will be awarded at the 2026 Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show! Picture of last years c**t!!
https://z.umn.edu/WinAHorse

05/13/2026

Don't delay, animal ID season is here - deadline to ID your animals is Friday, May 15th!

05/08/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY Fillmore County 4-H!
Here is the May 8th newsletter that is packed with upcoming opportunities, meetings, and events!

Remember! Deadlines are fast approaching, so make sure to check the upcoming deadlines and opportunities so that you do not miss out on anything.

Have a Great Weekend, and as always, contact the Extension Office with any questions you may have about what's happening in Fillmore County and Minnesota 4-H Youth Development.

Fillmore County 4-H News

04/28/2026

Reminder of the Horse meeting tomorrow, April 29th.

Please plan to attend this springs informational meeting for ALL Fillmore County Horse Project participants & family members!!!

04/27/2026

⏳The clock is ticking!⏳Registration ends this Friday, May 1!

Don't miss your chance to attend Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) this June 9-12 at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Youth in grades 7+ are invited to YELLO—Minnesota 4-H’s statewide leadership conference packed with hands‑on workshops, inspiring speakers, new friends, service projects, and epic experiences you’ll be talking about all year!

🌟 Don’t miss out—learn more & register: z.umn.edu/4hyello