Extension in Lyon County

Ways to participate

4-H is an out-of-school, hands-on learning program for young people grades K-13. Youth choose a project that is interesting to them and explore it with peers and caring adults. 4-H clubs are groups of youth who want to learn together and meet in every part of Minnesota.

There are many ways to participate in 4-H!

Lyon County has many active 4-H clubs.  To learn more, contact Lyon County 4-H staff at mnext-lyoncounty@umn.edu.

Follow us on social media @Lyon4H

• Lyon County 4-H Facebook page
• Lyon County 4-H YouTube Channel
• Lyon County 4-H Instagram page

Give to Lyon County 4-H

Gifts support 4-H youth development in Lyon County, and local programming coordinated by the Lyon County 4-H Council.

Give today

There are several ways to join or re-enroll. 

• Join 4-H for the first time or re-enroll
• Enroll as an independent member
• Get in touch with us 

• Project record keeping
• 4-H animal science projects
• 4-H animal ID
• 4-H livestock Quality Assurance Training (LQA)
• 4-H civic engagement and leadership

Sam Jens, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

Leah Polejewski, 4-H STEM Club coordinator
lpolejew@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

• Become a Master Gardener volunteer
• Master Naturalist volunteers work in your community

Extension offers a variety of educational programs about nutrition and health in Lyon county. These programs are open to families and individuals of all ages who are eligible for benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or who meet Extension’s program income guidelines.

Programs are offered in community settings such as food shelves, schools, community centers and public housing sites. The programs are free to all individuals and families who meet income guidelines, and may be offered in multiple languages, depending on the audience needs and availability of educators.

Use the Real Life, Good Food website to find recipes, cooking tips and physical activity ideas for a healthier life.

Broderick Wright, SNAP-Ed educator
bwright@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

Extension's Center for Community Vitality engages Minnesotans to strengthen the social, civic, economic and technological capacity of their communities. We help create vibrant communities and enhance skills and knowledge in economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.

Check our community research page for reports on county and community-focused topics relating to local economics, retaining businesses, growing retail markets, developing tourism, and more.

Local programs can be offered in collaboration with local community organizations and government agencies. Current programs include: Minnesota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (MARL)

Contact an educator in your area for consultation, guidance and conversation about your community.

Minnesota is a great place to explore, understand and conserve the natural landscape. Extension education, volunteer and community science programs encourage people to become stewards of Minnesota’s public and private lands.

Volunteer. Natural resources volunteers track invasive species, detect forest pests and count native bees, among many other activities. You can also study to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist.

Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) connect Greater Minnesota communities and University of Minnesota knowledge and resources to support local sustainability projects. Working in partnership, RSDP supports community-driven projects in four focus areas: agriculture and food systems, clean energy, natural resources and resilient communities. Projects are supported by boards made up of local community members and University faculty and staff. Learn more about RSDP’s recent work in your county and neighboring communities, and how to submit a project idea.

U of M Extension, Lyon County
mnext-lyon@umn.edu

500 Fairgrounds Road
Marshall, MN 56258

Phone: 507-532-8219
Fax: 507-532-8216

View all Lyon County contacts.

Sam Jens, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
jens0593@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

Leah Polejewski, 4-H STEM Club coordinator
lpolejew@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

Broderick Wright, SNAP-Ed educator
bwright@umn.edu or 507-532-8219

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