Place of residence: rural Windom
4-H member in which county & club: Cottonwood, Windom Workers/Dale Diggers
Involvement with 4-H (as youth or adult): Melissa showed sheep and pigs, along with exhibited projects in child development, foods, crafts and home environment. She also participated in Ambassador events. She is currently an adult leader for Windom Workers/Dale Diggers.
Place of residence: Bingham Lake, MN
4-H member in which club: Windom Workers/Dale Diggers
Number of years in 4-H: 7
Place of residence: Windom, MN
4-H member in which county & club: Cottonwood County – Windom Workers/Dale Diggers
Place of residence: Delft, MN
4-H member in which county & club: Cottonwood – Midway Mountain Movers
Involvement with 4-H (as youth or adult): Brianna joined 4-H as a teenager and participated in the horse project. She also did a horse
demonstration for the Cloverbuds as part of the 4-H horse training program. As an adult, she helped with horse clinics for a few years while her sister finished out her 4-H years. Brianna hopes to someday get back involved in the horse project.
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4-H helps youth develop leadership skills, build self-confidence, develop public speaking skills, and other healthy life skills all while having fun.
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Quade family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year
In honor of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, Extension shines a light on the essential roles women play to lead their farms and communities to success, even through tough times.