Minnesota local 4-H ambassadors are youth in grades 7 through one year past high school who want to make a difference in 4-H and in their communities.
What is a 4-H Federation and how do you get involved?
Learn more about what the Brown County 4-H program has to offer and how your family can get involved!
Modern homesteading doesn’t have to mean living off-grid, owning dozens of acres, or doing everything yourself. The University of Minnesota Extension will host the Modern Homesteading Conference on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Park Rapids High School, designed for everyday people who want to become more self-reliant while balancing work, family and busy schedules.
Dittbenner family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year
Changes in the agricultural landscape have brought economic benefits to the region and the state, but they are also a significant driver of nitrate water quality issues.
Northern Lights is a University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development recognition opportunity designed to celebrate volunteer impact in key priority areas.
The Helping Hands award challenges youth to put an idea into action in service of their community. Read how 4-H'ers did that in Brown, Clearwater and Polk counties.
Julie Hellendrung from Brown County was the recipient of the 4-H Adult Workforce Re-entry Scholarship in 2022. Julie was awarded $3,000 for workforce training.
Let's learn about some of the "creepy" creatures found—or soon to be found—in the southeastern woodlands of Minnesota.