4-H youth showcase their learning at the Pope County Fair 

On July 28 and August 1-6, one hundred and fifty three Pope County 4-H Members showcased their 4-H project learning through their exhibits displayed at the Pope County Fair.  From agronomy to robotics and animals to fine arts, 4-H youth in grades kindergarten through one year past high school shared their exhibits and what they have learned over the past year through the 4-H judging process. Congratulations to all of our Pope County 4-H youth for their accomplishments in 2023!

Cloverbuds are youth in grades K-2 and they showcase in special noncompetitive classes at the fair.  Cloverbud exhibitors included Asher Anderson, Noah Aslagson, Jade Bosch, Isaac Britton, Eleanor Butler, Jada Chan, Jaron Engen, Blair Friedrichs, Adalynn Gerde, Amelia Grimes, Cyril Hacker, Logan Hawkins, Blake henderson, Grace Hennen, Evelyn Henry, Jazper Hollenkamp, Brooklyn Jenks, Colten Jenks, Ella Jenniges, Kendyl Jenniges, Kylee Jenniges, Gabrielle Lyngen, McCoy Majerus, Jase Moen, Gretchen Noffsinger, Carsyn Paulzine, Cooper Paulzine, Savanna Paulzine, Asher Petersen, Porter Petersen, Harper Radil, Eli Rost, Arya Spader, Silas Steinhofer, Maddie Theis, Aubree Thompson, Wyatt Walker. 

Youth in grades 3 through one year past high school enter exhibits in a wide variety of project areas. Youth are awarded a blue, red, or white ribbon on their exhibit and those receiving blues are eligible for selection as the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, or Honorable mention.

We couldn’t make the fair what it is for our 4-H members without the support of local businesses and families.  The following businesses donated to the 4-H Food Stand Bonanza Valley State Bank, CF Industries, Eagle Bank, Glenwood State Bank, Hometown Community Bank, Kensington Bank, Land o Lakes,  and Lowry State Bank.

We also celebrated our youth that are graduating out of the 4-H Program this year at our 4-H Auction. Those youth included Dilyn Douvier, Zachary Carter, Laureen Walter, Hope Braaten, Marissa Kjorness, Valencia Pederson, Sara Weiduaer, Ethan Spanier, Wyatt Engen.

We also want to thank the following for sponsoring our champion and outstanding awards youth received during the county fair: A & A Feeds,, Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni, Amanda Becker Photography, Anderson Family Farms, Belgrade Co-op Association, Ben Wade Blazers 4-H Club, Blairview Saddle Shop, Daniel Moen Family, Dorrich Dairy, FAST Global Solutions, Inc, Feed Co. Inc, Glacial Ridge Cattlemen’s Assoc., Glenwood Pizza Ranch, Halls Farm LLC, In Memory of Adam John Hanson, Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home, Johnston’s Dorsets, Koubsky Trucking, Long Prairie Packing Co., Lowry Transfer, Inc, In Memory of Roger Maanum, McMahon Oil, Midwest Machinery Co., Pro-Ag Farmers Co-op, Reichmann Homestead Farms, Stephen & Marlene Hippe, Diane Rust, Thompson Dairy Farm, Villard Cenex, Walter Organic Family Farms, Bill & Kelly Anderson, Waska Treats DQ, Mattson Family In memory of Taylor Mattson.

Learn more about 4-H in Minnesota and how you can get involved at www.4-H.umn.edu or contact Jacob Halper, Pope County 4-H and Youth Development Extension Educator, at (320)-634-7735 or (320)-304-7667 or halpe120@umn.edu.

Check out the results in the September 4th E-Edition and more photos in our photo gallery!