Welcome! We are excited that your family is interested in getting involved in the Brown 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!
For printed versions of the resources, please contact the Extension Office.
Getting involved in 4-H in Brown County
Enroll in 4-H
Enroll your family in 4-H in Brown County. For help with enrollment, check out the enrollment tip sheet.
4-H Clubs in Brown County
Brown County 4-H has 7 community clubs for your family to choose from. Learn more about the clubs, find information about when and where they meet, 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.
Family handbook
Start here
- Check out the Brown County 4-H Annual Events & Deadlines Overview for a long-term view of important dates and activities.
4-H clubs
Most 4-H'ers join a local club at some point. 4-H Clubs offer small-group learning facilitated by caring adult volunteer leaders who are screened, trained and guided by local University of Minnesota staff. Leaders and peers gather regularly as a club to engage in non-formal learning and support each other as you dive deep into your goals, interests, and personal passions.
4-H projects
4-H is all about project learning, or learning through experience!
- What is a Minnesota 4-H Project? (YouTube)
- Explore projects here!
- Guide to 4-H projects
- 4-H Project vs Exhibit
- 4-H Project Timeline samples
4-H after school, camps, workshops, and more!
4-H isn't just about the projects and county fair, we offer many more opportunities throughout the year. Any 4-H member can access this programming. Check out the links below for more information!
Check out these great You Tube 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?
- What is a Minnesota 4-H club?
- What is a Minnesota 4-H project?
What is Extension?
Contact Information
Brown County Extension
300 2nd Ave SW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
507-794-7993
Jenessa Palmer, Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development
palme590@umn.edu