4-H

4-H preps for Wabasha County Fair

Jun 30, 2021

Wabasha County Fair preparation has started. “The 4-H youth and adults showed up excited and ready to help on Sunday, June 27 as work began for the preparation for the fair,” according to a 4-H news release. “The Fair Board is very excited to have the return of the fair July 14-17 and have planned...

4-Hers get cow tips ahead of fair season

Jun 16, 2021

Wabasha County 4-Hers interested in showing dairy cattle gathered at the fairgrounds for a showing and fitting clinic hosted by Wabasha County 4-H and presented by Katie Coyne with Mill Wheel Show Clinics. The 3.5 hour clinic provided tips and info for the beginner all the way up to advanced youth...

Gillford Golden Gophers 4-H club ditch clean-up

Apr 14, 2021

The Gillford Golden Gophers 4-H club from Wabasha County 4-H recently did road ditch cleanup along County Road 17 in rural Zumbro Falls. Members enjoyed a fun game of kickball after collecting trash. Here they pause for a quick photo with the bags of trash across the road from Lincoln Trinity...

Wabasha County Board refers Extension contract to committee

Feb 10, 2021

During the staff updates segment of the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2, Public Health Director Tammy Fiedler gave the board an update on the COVID-19 vaccine program and how it is being administered in Wabasha County. The following is the update that was provided by Fiedler for...

4-H club has adopted highway for 30 years

Oct 21, 2020

The Florence Wizards 4-H Club did their highway clean-up recently. This year the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) Adopt a Highway program celebrates its 30th anniversary, and the club is one of 470 groups that have participated in the program for all 30 years. According to MnDOT,...

Nine from county took part in state 4-H showcase

Sep 23, 2020

Wabasha County 4-H members were among the more than 2,000 Minnesota youth from 87 counties that participated in live virtual judging experiences between Aug. 31 and Sep. 13. They were part of the 2020 Minnesota 4-H State Showcase. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect...

Goodhue County 4-H holds livestock showcase

Aug 26, 2020

Goodhue County 4-H was able to hold showcase events for 4-H youth the week of Aug. 10. These events were similar to normal judging days – with necessary adjustments for COVID-19 related safety. Throughout the week 240 exhibitors were able to show off all their hard work from the year. 94 youth...

4-H hog roast canceled

Apr 1, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that the Hog Roast Committee and I must announce that we will be cancelling the hog roast for 2020 due to COVID-19 and the guidance that has been issued regarding gatherings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Minnesota Department of Health. This decision...

4-H members recognized at annual awards banquet

Nov 26, 2019

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 4-H families gathered at the American Legion in Millville to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2018-2019 4-H year. Mara Goihl, president of the Wabasha County 4-H Executive Council, welcomed 4-H members, parents, and volunteers, as well as the county commissioners, county...

Goodhue County 4-Hers win ribbons, scholarships at state fair

Sep 12, 2019

Goodhue County had 109 youth participate in Livestock Encampment and 67 youth participate in the General Encampment at the Minnesota State Fair in 2019. County 4-H youth came home with 26 Purple Ribbons, and over $25,000 in scholarship funds. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas...

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