Benton County 4-H animal ID information
Deadlines
February 17, 2026: Market beef and dairy steer.
May 15, 2026: Beef (breeding, prospect calves, cow/calf pairs), dairy cattle, dairy goat, dog, horse, llama-alpaca, meat goat, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine.
Ear Tags
Ear tags are now available at the Benton County Extension office. Stop into the Extension office to pick up your family's tags.
ID Entry in 4-H Online
All IDs must be entered in 4-H Online or a completed ID worksheet should be submitted to the Benton County Extension Office by the ID deadline.
Feel free to reference the tip sheet for entering your family's animals in 4-H Online 2.0.
Animal ID Information
For all animal ID worksheets, species specific requirements, and updates, please reference the Minnesota 4-H Animal ID page.
Questions? Contact the Benton County Extension office
Benton County Extension
531 Dewey Street/PO Box 650
Foley, MN 56329
320-968-5077
[email protected]
Ann Olson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
[email protected] or 320-968-5078
Megan Gerads, Extension Support Staff
[email protected] or 320-968-5077