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From fairgrounds to classrooms, community service to project days, 4-H youth in Polk County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated October 4-10, 2026, local clubs will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world
On Tuesday, July 28, youth from across Minnesota gathered at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus for the annual 4-H & FFA Crop Scouting Competition. This engaging, hands-on event brought together teams of youth to put their agricultural knowledge, critical-thinking abilities, and field skills to the test in a friendly yet challenging environment. Throughout
October 5-11, 2025, is National 4-H Week, and Polk County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have impacted the community and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. The 4-H youth development program provides experiences where youth can “learn by doing,” which encourages youth to experiment, innovate and think independently.
Throughout Minnesota, 4-H educators and youth are putting their innovation skills to work as they create alternative experiences to replace 2020 county fairs, including the Polk County Fair. During the month of July, Polk County 4-H’ers shared their skills and accomplishments with judges in a modified showcase environment, as necessitated by COVID-19. The annual livestock
Polk County was well represented at the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show last weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Gretchen Theis, Linnea French, Alex Schwede all from Crookston, and Jojo Dunbar of Fertile represented Polk County. Theis and her horse, Winston placed in pole weaving, jumping figure 8, and key race. French and her horse
