| Event: | Virtual 4-H Fishing Challenge Tournaments Youth must be 8 years old and a member in 4-H Online System. Youth will be required to register for each fishing tournament a pay a fee of $10 through FishDonkey fishing app. Anglers will submit their catch through the FishDonkey app only. The app is free to download on a phone and has directions on how to participate in the derby. https://www.fishdonkey.com/app |
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| Date: | April 20 - June 5, 2021 |
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| City: | Fargo, ND |
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| Contact: | Adrian Biewer
Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: adrian.biewer@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/
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| Event: | Preparing Youth Development Professionals Webinar Topic: Preparing Youth Development Professionals to Identify and Implement Key Elements of a High Quality STEM Program
Presenters: Michael Compton and Margo Bowerman, Extension Educators – University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development
Description: The Engineering Design Process, the Scientific Inquiry Model, and the Science and Engineering Practices are considered important elements to designing and implementing quality STEM programming for youth (in-person and virtual). Participants will learn how these elements incorporate scientific inquiry or engineering design and use science and engineering practices to support learning. |
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| Date: | May 12, 2021 |
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| City: | Fargo, ND |
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| Contact: | Meagan Scott Hoffman
Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: meagan.scott@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://extension.umn.edu/youth-work-courses/youth-development-brown-bag-webinars
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| Event: | Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training and Quiz ~ Minot The Annual Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is now active. All youth showing RABBITS, POULTRY, BEEF, DAIRY CATTLE, GOATS, SHEEP, and SWINE are required to be certified by JULY 15, 2021 for the 2021 North Dakota State Fair or they will NOT be allowed to exhibit their livestock at the show.
What is YQCA? Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZmt_XYH170
Ward County 4-H is offering 2-hour YQCA Training and Quiz on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ward County Administration Building for $3.00 per youth.
Registration is required at: yqca.org – directions located in attached brochure.
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- Youth may complete online $12.00; register at: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login
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Youth may Test Out of Certification (by age division) $36.00; register at: yqca.org – directions located in attached brochure.
Please note, with the Instructor Led Training (ILT), you will NOT have access to YQCA educational material after completion of the ILT program. The online module option will give you continued access to the YQCA educational material at all times, which is a great tool to reference and studying for livestock quiz bowl.
Certification requires passing a short quiz with 70% or better with ILT and online. Test out requires passing with 80% or better. ONLY YQCA certifications will be accepted for 2021.
The YQCA site is user-friendly and should make it easy for 4-H families to complete their training. The program is a fun 60 minute interactive program. The website for YQCA (yqca.org) provides additional information.
This is an exciting opportunity to educate our young people in North Dakota on the importance of animal care, food safety, and to better prepare them for future roles in agriculture. It is essential for our youth to know their role in providing safe products to consumers. We are excited to utilize YQCA to “make the best better.”
Additional information and links available at: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/website_master/programs_events_master/yqca/
It is very important to understand that in-person activities pose an unknown level of risk due to COVID-19. Participation is voluntary. NDSU Extension will take all reasonable measures, but cannot, at any level assure protection from exposure. |
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| Date: | May 12, 2021 |
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| City: | Minot, ND |
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| Contact: | Emily Burkett
Phone: 1-701-857-6450
Fax: 1-701-857-6454
E-mail: emily.goff@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login
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| Event: | Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training and Quiz ~ Minot The Annual Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is now active. All youth showing RABBITS, POULTRY, BEEF, DAIRY CATTLE, GOATS, SHEEP, and SWINE are required to be certified by JULY 15, 2021 for the 2021 North Dakota State Fair or they will NOT be allowed to exhibit their livestock at the show.
What is YQCA? Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZmt_XYH170
Ward County 4-H is offering 2-hour YQCA Training and Quiz on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ward County Administration Building for $3.00 per youth.
Registration is required at: yqca.org – directions located in attached brochure.
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- Youth may complete online $12.00; register at: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login
~ OR ~
Youth may Test Out of Certification (by age division) $36.00; register at: yqca.org – directions located in attached brochure.
Please note, with the Instructor Led Training (ILT), you will NOT have access to YQCA educational material after completion of the ILT program. The online module option will give you continued access to the YQCA educational material at all times, which is a great tool to reference and studying for livestock quiz bowl.
Certification requires passing a short quiz with 70% or better with ILT and online. Test out requires passing with 80% or better. ONLY YQCA certifications will be accepted for 2021.
The YQCA site is user-friendly and should make it easy for 4-H families to complete their training. The program is a fun 60 minute interactive program. The website for YQCA (yqca.org) provides additional information.
This is an exciting opportunity to educate our young people in North Dakota on the importance of animal care, food safety, and to better prepare them for future roles in agriculture. It is essential for our youth to know their role in providing safe products to consumers. We are excited to utilize YQCA to “make the best better.”
Additional information and links available at: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/website_master/programs_events_master/yqca/
It is very important to understand that in-person activities pose an unknown level of risk due to COVID-19. Participation is voluntary. NDSU Extension will take all reasonable measures, but cannot, at any level assure protection from exposure. |
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| Date: | May 19, 2021 |
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| City: | Minot, ND |
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| Contact: | Emily Burkett
Phone: 1-701-857-6450
Fax: 1-701-857-6454
E-mail: emily.goff@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://yqca.learngrow.io/Account/Login
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| Event: | 2021 MPU1 District 4-H Communication Arts Contest 2021 MPU1 District 4-H Communication Arts Contest will be held in-person at the Williams County Extension Office in Williston on Wednesday, May 26th starting at 6:00 pm CT. Junior and Senior division first place participants in each category from each District contest are eligible to exhibit their winning presentation at the NDSF Communications Arts Contest. District first place Senior Division (completing 7th through 12th grades) participants are eligible for a scholarship to attend the Extension Youth Conference (EYC) June 21-24, 2021 in Fargo.
State will be held on Sunday, July 25th at NDSF. The top five place winners are selected at State contest.
What is Communications Arts? It is an event to practice and showcase public speaking skills. This event takes place at three levels, county, district and state. The North Dakota 4-H Communication Arts program’s primary objectives:
- Help participants develop communication skills that are useful throughout a lifetime
- Provide participants with an opportunity to practice their skills before a group
- Provide participants with an opportunity to gather and organize information, equipment and props for public presentations
- Develop participants’ confidence in making public presentations
- Evaluate and enhance participants’ communication skills
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| Date: | May 26, 2021 |
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| City: | Williston, ND, ND |
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| Contact: | Marcia Hellandsaas
Phone: 701-444-3451
E-mail: marcia.hellandsaas@ndsu.edu
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| Event: | Monthly 4-H call - 4th Thursday We will hold a monthly 4-H call via Zoom – 4th Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. central time. No specific agenda, chance to update on activities, events, and general information. |
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| Date: | May 27, 2021 |
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| City: | Fargo |
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| Contact: | Dean Aakre
Phone: 701-231-8595
E-mail: dean.aakre@ndsu.edu
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| Event: | 2021 MPU2 District 4-H Communication Arts Contest 2021 MPU2 District 4-H Communication Arts Contest will be held in-person and by Zoom at the Ward County Administration Building in Minot on Thursday, June 3rd from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Junior and Senior division first place participants in each category from each District contest are eligible to exhibit their winning presentation at the NDSF Communication Arts Contest. District first place Senior Division (completing 7th through 12th grades) participants are eligible for a scholarship to attend the Extension Youth Conference (EYC) June 21-24, 2021 in Fargo.
State will be held on Sunday, July 25th at NDSF. The top five place winners are selected at State contest.
What is Communication Arts? It is an event to practice and showcase public speaking skills. This event takes place at three levels, county, district, and state. The North Dakota 4-H Communication Arts program’s primary objectives:
• Help participants develop communication skills that are useful throughout a lifetime
• Provide participants with an opportunity to practice their skills before a group
• Provide participants with an opportunity to gather and organize information, equipment and props for public presentations
• Develop participants’ confidence in making public presentations
• Evaluate and enhance participants’ communication skills |
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| Date: | June 3, 2021 |
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| City: | Minot, ND |
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| Contact: | Emily Burkett
Phone: 701-857-6450
Fax: 701-857-6454
E-mail: emily.goff@ndsu.edu
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| Event: | 4-H Foundation Board Meeting 4-H Foundation Board meeting will be held at the ND 4-H Camp in Washburn. More information to come. |
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| Date: | June 11, 2021 |
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| City: | Washburn, ND |
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| Contact: | Penny Dale
Phone: 701-231-8569
E-mail: Penny.Dale@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/foundation/
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| Event: | Ward County 4-H Open Horse Show ~ Minot Ward County 4-H Open 4-H Horse Show is scheduled for 06/21/2021 7:30 am to 6 pm at NDSF Center Arena II
Open Show – outside counties are welcome to participate in all horse events
- Rules governing outside participants include:
- $3.00 charge per event to help cover cost of the judge and show supplies
- Participants will only be eligible for blue, red, and white ribbons
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| Date: | June 21, 2021 |
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| City: | Minot, ND |
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| Contact: | Emily Burkett
Phone: 1-701-857-6450
Fax: 1-701-857-6454
E-mail: emily.goff@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/wardcountyextension/4-H-and-Youth/2021-ward-county-4-h-open-horse-show
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| Event: | Ward County 4-H Achievement Days 2021 ~ Minot Ward County 4-H Achievement Days will display projects ranging from static (non-living) displays, demonstrations, livestock, pets, small animals, and horse shows. |
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| Date: | June 21 - 24, 2021 |
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| City: | Minot, ND |
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| Contact: | Emily Burkett
Phone: 701-857-6450
Fax: 701-857-6454
E-mail: emily.goff@ndsu.edu
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| Event: | 4-H Extension Youth Conference 4-H Extension Youth Conference (EYC) is open to all youth who have finished seventh grade. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to attend. EYC will be held on the NDSU campus in Fargo on June 21-24. |
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| Date: | June 21 - 24, 2021 |
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| City: | Fargo, ND |
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| Contact: | Sue Quamme
Phone: 701-231-7251
E-mail: susan.quamme@ndsu.edu
Web site: https://www.ndsu.edu/4h/
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| Event: | 4-H Horticulture Field Day A 4-H Field Day is planned for Myra Arboretum. Details on the schedule and sessions/topics to be offered will be added later. |
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| Date: | August 12, 2021 |
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| City: | Larimore, ND |
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| Contact: | Carrie Knutson
Phone: 701-780-8229
Fax: 701-780-8309
E-mail: carrie.knutson@ndsu.edu
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