4-H

Goodhue County 4-H to present Blackbeard

Jan 2, 2019

Goodhue County 4-H is partnering with Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and the Zumbrota State Theatre to present Blackbeard the Pirate. An audition will be held on Monday, Jan. 14, beginning at 4:15 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Zumbrota, with rehearsals held Jan. 15-19 at the State...

Area 4-H state fair results

Sep 12, 2018

Minnesota 4-Hers from 87 counties arrived with over 2,800 animals at the 2018 “Great Minnesota Get-Together” for this year’s 4-H livestock encampment held Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 26. The number of livestock exhibits over the weekend included: 587 beef exhibits, 447 dairy exhibits,...

The fair at 150

Jul 25, 2018

The Wabasha County Fair celebrated its 150th anniversary over the weekend in Wabasha.

4-Hers learn about citizenship

Jul 18, 2018

On June 24-30, 34 4-H youth from Minnesota joined youth from across the United States in Washington, D.C. to get a hands-on experience exploring citizenship and social responsibility.Four youth from Wabasha County attended: Anna Schneider from Wabasha, Jordan Gusa from Wabasha, Mara Goihl from Lake...

Wabasha County Fair plans 4-H alumni ice cream social

Jul 12, 2018

For 150 years the area communities have come together to celebrate the Wabasha County Fair. From the early days as a way to highlight new agricultural practices to modern day exposition of livestock, crafts, demo derbies, and new this year virtual reality. One thing that has been a mainstay is the...

Goodhue County 4-H to host open house May 31

May 23, 2018

Goodhue County 4-H invites members of the community to participate in an open house experience on Thursday, May 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 4-H building located on the Goodhue County Fair Grounds. Members of Goodhue County 4-H will have project demonstrations set up to show off their favorite...

4-H Members recognized at annual awards banquet

Nov 21, 2017

On Nov. 19, many 4-H families gathered at the American Legion in Millville to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2016-2017 4-H year. Madeline Meyer, Wabasha 4-H member and president of the 4-H Executive Council, welcomed 4-H members, parents, and volunteers, as well as the county commissioners,...

Goodhue County Fair is Aug. 8-12

Aug 3, 2017

The Goodhue County Fair is back for its 156th year Aug. 8-12 in Zumbrota, featuring grandstand shows, 4-H events, open class competition and more. The Goodhue County Fair will open on Tuesday, Aug. 8, with open class entry day and the free lawnmower derby in the grandstand at 7 p.m. Day Care Day...

County fairs get infrastructure grants

May 3, 2017

The Goodhue County Fair and Wabasha County Fair are among 23 county fair programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin selected to receive grants of up to $3,000 from the AgStar Fund for Rural America to help improve agricultural buildings on their fairgrounds. Wabasha County Agricultural Fair received a...

Torch: 4-H News

Feb 16, 2017

4-H is “a global network of youth organization whose mission is engaging youth to reach their full potential.” Unfortunately these organizations are growing thinner and thinner. Lately there has been a lack of participation and program interest. Trying to fix these problems is high on the list and...

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