Extension in Yellow Medicine County

U of M Extension, Yellow Medicine County
[email protected]

1000 10th Avenue, Suite 1
PO Box 128
Clarkfield, MN  56223

Phone: 320-669-4471
Office hours

• Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, by appointment only

View all Yellow Medicine County contacts.

Alicia Webb, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected] or 320-669-4471

Cindy Anderson, Office secretary
[email protected] or 320-669-4471

Extension brings Minnesotans together to build a better future through University science-based knowledge, expertise and training. Learn more about Extension by visiting our about page and by browsing this website. 

Interested in learning more about 4-H?

• Contact our 4-H staff to learn more, including how to get started in 4-H. 

Ready to join or re-enroll?

• Join 4-H or re-enroll

Volunteering with Yellow Medicine County 4-H

Learn more about volunteering with 4-H

Check out what is happening in Yellow Medicine County 4-H

Yellow Medicine 4-H Google Calendar

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Give to Yellow Medicine County 4-H

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

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4-H Youth Development is a hands-on learning program for Minnesota youth. We offer online, small group and independent learning experiences for youth of all ages. In 4-H, youth choose the topic they find interesting and caring adults support their learning and leadership. From agronomy to space exploration and creative arts to outdoor adventures, 4-H has just the right learning experience for young people.

There are many ways to participate in 4-H!

Clubs

Yellow Medicine has many active 4-H clubs.  To learn more, contact Yellow Medicine 4-H staff.

• 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
• Learn more about volunteering with 4-H
• Apply to become a 4-H volunteer

The Yellow Medicine County 4-H Showcase will be July 24-26, 2025, at the Yellow Medicine County Fairgrounds in Canby.

The following resources will help you prepare for the fair:

• 2025 Yellow Medicine County 4-H fair premium book and FAQs
• Yellow Medicine County 4-H schedule at the fair

If you have questions about fair registrations or anything related to 4-H at the fair, please contact Alicia Webb at [email protected] or 320-669-4471.

Alicia Webb, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected] or 320-669-4471

Cindy Anderson, Office Secretary
[email protected] or 320-669-4471

• Animals and livestock
• Crop production
• Managing a farm

Gifts support local programming coordinated by Yellow Medicine County Master Gardener volunteers.

Make a gift on the University of Minnesota giving page.

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

• Yard and garden
• Ask a Master Gardener

Extension offers a variety of educational programs about nutrition and health in Yellow Medicine 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: 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 participatory 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 Yellow Medicine County and neighboring communities, and how to submit a project idea.