2025 August Clover Chatter (2)

Clover Chatter CHARLES MIX COUNTY

Upcoming Deadlines August 12th - Register for State Fair and Registration Papers in Fair Entry Deadline August 27th - Sept 1st - SD State Fair in Huron September 30th - Record Books Due October 1st - Start of new 4-H year November 23rd- Recognition Night The 2025 State Fair Book has been published and is available at this link: https://extension.sdstate.edu/state-fair Good Luck to everyone traveling to compete at the state fair! If you have an exhibit that you want to take to the State Fair and did not leave it at the 4-H Center, please have it back to my office

by August 19th!

Meetings Junior Leaders Meeting

Next Meeting is August 12 th @ 9 am at the rodeo arena in Wagner Contact office for more information. All 13 to 18 year olds are welcome to come and learn about what the Junior Leaders in Charles Mix are doing!

Record Books Be sure to start filling out your record book for the 2024-2025 4-H year! As they are due September 30th! Start early and set your goals! Lets have a great year! *There are record book covers in the office for any new member needing one!*

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Meetings

Scholarships

Leaders Association TBD @ 4-H Center Starts at 6:00 pm in Lake Andes Fair Board TBD

Clubs Hearty Helpers will not meet during the months of July and August.

They will be doing Demonstrations at their September Meeting.

Community Hardworkers Meet the second Sunday of each month in Wagner.

There are new opportunities for 4-Hers this year at the County Fair!

Scholarships are available for: Swine Exhibitors Horticulture and Food Preservation Senior Livstock Exhibitors Contact the office for more info!

SDSU Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer in accordance with the nondiscrimination policies of South Dakota State University, the South Dakota Board of Regents and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Learn more at extension.sdstate.edu. © 2024, South Dakota Board of Regents.

Birthdays This Month!

Jenna Krcil 08/01/1985 Frank Krcil 08/03/2010 Jase Von Eschen 08/03/2019 Shana Lensing 08/14/2007 Sullivan Calandra 08/18/2016 Creighton Kuemper 08/20/2012 Gavin Bierman 08/20/2018 Karson Kuhlman 08/22/2014 Lane Koupal 08/28/2014 Maxwell Bennett 08/28/2017 Sienna Varilek 08/31/2009 Koy Kjeldgaard 08/31/2012

SDSU Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer in accordance with the nondiscrimination policies of South Dakota State University, the South Dakota Board of Regents and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Learn more at extension.sdstate.edu. © 2024, South Dakota Board of Regents.

GRASSLANDS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Where Good Things Grow Free downloadable activities for the whole family! Learn about grasslands, healthy soils, and improvements you can make to your yard, garden, farm, or ranch to foster a healthy ecosystem.

Visit wheregoodthingsgrow.org to learn more!

Soil Health Lessons The SD Soil Health Coalition has a variety of resources, including a children’s book, posters, and 18 different lesson plans to teach the basics of soil function and soil health principles, along with staff support.

Visit sdsoilhealthcoalition.org to learn more!

Grassland Education Totes Available for Free Checkout Critter Scene Investigations Grassland Mural Scavenger Hunt Plant Press

Tallgrass Printmaking

Grasslands Education Totes Web of Grassland Life Totes are available for checkout across the state! Visit sdgrassinitiative.org/resources or scan the QR code to see the most up-to-date list of checkout locations.

Scan the QR code to learn more!