Nagler family, 2026 Farm Family of the Year
Love the outdoors? Join the Southwest Minnesota 4‑H Spring Wildlife Day on April 11, 2026 at the Merit Center in Marshall. A whole day of wildlife activities perfect for all ages and skill levels. Sign up by April 3: https://z.umn.edu/SWMNSpringWildlifeDay
While it’s a relief to see incomes trending upward from 2024, the structure of that income is a bit of a double-edged sword.
The newly selected Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors are youth members from across the state with a passion for agriculture and 4-H.
Conversations with farmers provided a candid look at the current season—its ups and downs, as well as the decisions they are grappling with.
Minnesota's low-population areas often have limited resources. Empowering Small Minnesota Communities makes funding projects and planning easier.
With Jim Ostlie's leadership, Swift Falls Winners 4-H Club youth learn important social skills while giving back to their community, regardless of their age or ability.
Youth in Swift County 4-H, in partnership with other community members, have sewn 110 quilts to deliver to the Montevideo Veterans Home, which opens in nearby Chippewa County in early 2024.