Dean and Cindy Sinn, 2024 Farm Family of the Year
![A group photo of the 4-H ag ambassadors with Dean Durgan.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H-ag-ambassadors-with-Dean-Durgan.jpg?h=b11911db&itok=XAp6rDXw)
The newly selected Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors are youth members from across the state with a passion for agriculture and 4-H.
![Addison Barrick and her breeding ewe wether dam in a red trailer](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Addison%20Barrick%20with%20ewe.jpg?h=d66b81eb&itok=tE62hARz)
Congratulations to Addison Barrick, the winner of the Martin County 4-H Win a Breeding Ewe Essay contest.
In 2024, the traditional 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Invitational (State Shoot) is planned to be held Sept. 6-8 at the Alexandria Shooting Park.
![MC Born and Raised Swine](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/MC%20Born%20and%20Raised.png?itok=-aG5sSQR)
Martin County Born and Raised swine MUST be declared as such on the 4-H affidavit, which was included in the Animal ID-ing mailing, and a veterinarian familiar with the pigflow must sign the affidavit confirming their qualifications prior to County Fair (or 4-H Showcase equivalent) Check-In. Affidavit MUST be turned into the 4-H Office.
![2 kids looking at target with arrows](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/State%20Shoot%20archery%20with%20arrows%202.jpg?h=6ef252cb&itok=PLw4gf3W)
Young people from across Minnesota will have the opportunity to compete in local meets in events including archery, muzzle loader, shotgun, air rifle, .22 rifle and air pistol. Skillathon, wildlife calling, conservation projects and cast iron cooking will be available in a virtual format.
![horses in an arena](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Horse%20project.jpg?itok=rZsCENJ0)
At this show, you will see 4-H'ers of all ages showing their riding skills in Western and English styles, their knowledge of horses and teamwork.