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It takes many helping hands for 4-H events to run smoothly at the Swift County Fair. Please lend a hand and sign up to assist!
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For 4-H clothing, quilting, food revue, demonstration and performing arts exhibitors.
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Now is the time to register your projects for the county fair! FairEntry is now open through August 1.
Langan Farms, 2024 Farm Family of the Year
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4-H WHEP is a hands-on environmental education program dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat management to youth.
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All 4-H youth and families are expected to work a shift in the food stand at the county fair. Sign up for your shift in SignUp Genius.
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Join us in welcome Grace Thompson as our Swift County 4-H Summer intern this summer!
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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.
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Our annual 4-H fruit sale fundraiser kicks off on Jan. 15. Paper forms are available at the Extension office. We have a new addition to our sale this year--Butter Braids!
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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.