Extension in Wright County

4-H welcomes all boys and girls, no matter where they live. Youth can join 4-H when they are in kindergarten and continue to one year past high school. 4-H offers opportunities to experience hands-on learning in over 100 different project areas and many activities and events are planned so the entire family can participate. 

Learn more about 4-H

Learn more about Clubs, Projects, and find out how to get signed up!

Get Involved in 4-H

All of our most important links in one place:

Where to Find Information

Explanation of many of the 4-H program names and terminology:

4-H Glossary

Visit the Volunteering with 4-H page to learn more about how volunteers positively impact youth and community

Contact your 4-H Extension Educator to learn about specific roles available in your community

Ready to become a screened Minnesota 4-H volunteer?

Visit the Apply to become a 4-H volunteer page to begin the application and screening process

There are several ways to join or re-enroll in 4-H. 

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

Wright County 4-H Event Pages

See full information and registration for upcoming/current events:

Project Bowl

Wright County Fair 4-H Information

Schedules, entry rules, and everything you need to know about exhibiting at the Wright County Fair. 

Wright County Fair Website

Learn more about what is happening outside of 4-H at the Wright County Fair. 

Give to Wright County 4-H

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

Give today

Kimberly Fox, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
kimfox@umn.edu or 763-682-7394

Kelly Strei, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
strei016@umn.edu or 763-682-7394

Wright County 4-H Facebook page

See upcoming event information, photos, receive deadline reminders and more. It’s also our designated spot to check for cancellation notices. You do not have to have a Facebook account to view our page.

Wright County 4-H Instagram Page - @4hWrightCounty

See upcoming event information, photos, deadline reminders and more!

Taylor Herbert, Extension Educator, Crops
therbert@umn.edu Office Number: 763-682-7381 Cell Number: 612-394-5229

Karen Johnson, Extension Educator, Livestock
ande9495@umn.edu or 320-693-5275

The Farm Family Recognition Program has existed for over 30 years and honors farm families from throughout Minnesota for their contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities.

Each year, a family from Wright County is recognized as the Farm Families of the Year.

We are currently seeking nominations for Wright County, indicating the individuals, couples, or families whom you feel would be deserving of this honor. 

Nomination Criteria

Please nominate an individual or family, using the criteria below. Farm Families should:

• Be Minnesota food producers actively involved in agricultural production with one or more agricultural enterprises. Beyond the usual agricultural endeavors, please also include these production areas for consideration: potato, vegetable, fruits, berries, aquaculture, agroforestry, and renewable energy supplies.

OR

• Have made significant short‐term progress and/or innovative contributions with their agricultural endeavors. For example, consider producers who are relatively new to this country, someone who has developed an innovative method for a particular environmental problem, adopted a rotational grazing system, added alternative or value‐added crops, etc.

All nominees should also:

• Have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting the fields of agriculture and production.
• Have some involvement in their communities and/or related organizations.
• Not have been previously recognized by the Farm Family Program. 

Questions

Contact Emily Hansen with any questions at hans6005@umn.edu or 612-394-6302.

Become a Master Gardener volunteer

Wright County yard and garden helpline
763-684-8489

Emily Hansen, Extension Educator, Horticulture
hans6005@umn.edu Cell Number: 612-394-6302

Extension offers a variety of educational programs about nutrition and health in Wright 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.

Extension 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:

• Growing Leadership in Local Government
• 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 also can 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 and how to submit a project idea.

U of M Extension, Wright County
mnext-wright@umn.edu

3500 Braddock Ave NE
Buffalo MN 55313

Phone: 763-682-7394 
Fax: 763-682-7913

View all Wright County contacts.

Emily Hansen, Extension Educator, Horticulture
hans6005@umn.edu Cell Number: 612-394-6302

Taylor Herbert, Extension Educator, Crops
therbert@umn.edu Office Number: 763-682-7381 Cell Number: 612-394-5229

Karen Johnson, Extension Educator, Livestock
ande9495@umn.edu or 320-693-5275

Kimberly Fox, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
kimfox@umn.edu or 763-682-7394

Kelly Strei, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
strei016@umn.edu or 763-682-7394

Tarah Huston, Support Staff
sand0671@umn.edu or 763-682-7394

Delia Scepaniak, Support Staff
dscepani@umn.edu or 763-682-7393

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