All in-person Extension meetings, events and classes are canceled through Friday, May 15.
Ways to participate
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Fairs, training and events
Find events near you
See all Extension and 4-H events in your local area.
Volunteer training
Find all 4-H volunteer training and materials on the member site (external link.)
County fairs
Showing a project at the fair gives you the chance to share what you have learned - and to learn about demonstration and more.
Minnesota State Fair
Every year, more than 5,000 4-H'ers show what they know at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
State events year-round
A round-up of the statewide events we hold each year.
Cloverbuds
If you're in kindergarten through grade 2, you're welcome!
Cloverbuds
4-H'ers in kindergarten through second grade can do fun activities, guided by adult volunteers.
Camps
Day camps, sleepover camps, summer or winter -- We have something for you!
Camps for learning about farm animals
Learn from area experts and other youth how to better take care of and show your project animal.
Clubs
All about clubs
Meet new friends, work on projects and take it to the next level!
4-H statewide club map
See all clubs near you. We have clubs about animals, science, after-school clubs, and much more!
Projects and more
You can do 4-H projects on your own or with a group or club. You can join a challenge team or come to a hands-on learning day.
See all 4-H projects
What are you into? There's something for everyone!
Photography
Tell your story using photography! Learn about cameras, composition, editing and more.
Animals
Choose an animal species and learn all about it!
Learn to lead
Gain leadership skills - no matter which part of the 4-H program you do. You can lead at the club, state or even national level!
Engineering Design Challenge
Join a team of friends. You'll build a complicated machine that does a simple task. Learn about physics and teamwork.
Grow plants
Agronomy is the science of growing plants. If you like science or plants, you'll like 4-H agronomy!
Science of Agriculture Challenge
Join a team of friends. Identify an issue and come up with a solution.
Animals and livestock
Do an animal science project
Choose an animal species and learn all about it!
Livestock Quality Assurance Training
LQA training helps youth provide excellent care for their food animals and a high level of food safety to consumers.
Livestock judging
Learn the art and science of judging breeding and market animals.
Animal ID
Identify your animal in 4HOnline.
Leadership
Youth leadership
Gain leadership skills - no matter which part of the 4-H program you do. You can lead at the club, state or even national level!
Volunteer with 4-H
Anyone over age 19 who cares about young people can volunteer. You don't need to be a parent or an expert.
All about judging
Judges make our competitive events possible. Sign up or receive training.
4-H in your community
4-H activities, events and clubs in your area.