We are excited that your family is interested in getting involved in the Benton County 4-H program! There are so many different opportunities the 4-H program has to offer. We are here to help you find the best fit for your family!
Getting involved in 4-H in Benton County
Enroll in 4-H
Enroll your family in 4-H in Benton County. For help with enrollment, check out the enrollment tip sheet.
4-H Clubs in Benton County
Benton County 4-H has 12 community clubs for your family to choose from. Learn more about the clubs, find information about when and where they are meeting, and connect with the club leader.
4-H Project Areas
4-H encourages hands on learning, and with so many project areas, there is always something for everyone!
Request more information from 4-H staff
Have more questions and want a 4-H staff member to contact you? No problem, our local 4-H staff is available to help answer any questions your family has.
We have put together a series of guides to help answer questions your family may have and provide information about 4-H in Benton County.
Guide #1: Welcome
What is 4-H, enrolling, choosing a club, projects, and more!
Guide #2: Getting involved
Learn about events and all the opportunities 4-H has to offer!
Guide #3: 4-H and your family
Opportunities for the whole family, the judging experience, resources available, and deadlines.
Guide #4: Exploring the county level
Learn about Federation & Council, officer roles, committees, county fundraisers, scholarships, and more!
Guide #5: All about livestock
Learn everything you need to know about identifying and showing livestock in 4-H.
Guide #6: Fair time
Everything you need to know for a successful fair season!
Guide #7: Reflecting on the year
Reflect on and receive recognition for your hard work and achievements throughout the year.
Check out these great YouTube videos highlighting some of the great opportunities that Minnesota 4-H has to offer.
What is Minnesota 4-H?
What is a Minnesota 4-H Cloverbud?
How to enroll as a new family in Minnesota 4-H
What is a Minnesota 4-H club?
What is a Minnesota 4-H project?
Benton County 4-H calendar
Stay up-to-date with everything happening for 4-H in Benton County!
Annual Benton County 4-H calendar
Take a look at a typical 4-H year in Benton County.
4-H glossary
4-H can have a language all it's own, but no worries! This 4-H glossary is a great way to get familiar with all the terms you may want to know.
Contact Information
Benton County Extension
531 Dewey Street
Foley, MN 56329
Ann Olson, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
olso7616@umn.edu or 320-968-5077
Megan Gerads, Extension Support Staff
gerad049@umn.edu or 320-968-5077