PAGE 10A
www.thelandonline.com — “Where Farm and Family Meet”
THE LAND — SEPTEMBER 20/SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Memories, relationships are all part of the 4-H experience “Getting to see some of the same families that were The club wrote in the nomination form, “this family 4-H FAMILY, from pg. 9A truly believes that 4-H is best done as a family.” The The Milford 4-H club was formed in 1927. With the here when we were kids.” long and rich history in the community, the club felt Last year, when it came time to nominate a family Olson family went on to be named Brown County that the best way to honor their longevity was to give for Brown County 4-H family of the year, the Milford 4-H family of the year and was awarded that distincback to those that serve the community. “There was club chose the Olson family, much to their surprise. tion last December at an awards banquet held at the Springfield community center. “It was a nice nine different activities throughout the years surprise, an honor,” Annette said. to commemorate it,” Annette said. That included bringing 90 donuts, coffee and milk to the The memories are bountiful in 4-H, creating local law enforcement center; and donating ties to agriculture, to friends and cultivating books to the crisis nursery in New Ulm. Annette leadership qualities has been the cornerstone felt this was the perfect way for the kids to get of the organization. That has remained steadto know the people who work in the community fast since Annette first joined over 35 years ago and thank them for their service. and still stands all these years later as her children now have the opportunity to be active Annette has seen a few changes since she was members of 4-H. Annette served as the club’s in 4-H. The first being the Livestock Quality co-leader for three years. She felt it was a Assurance Program. “That is something we chance to give back to the organization which didn’t have.” According to the University of gave her so much all those years ago. Minnesota Extension, “Livestock Quality Assurance training helps youth provide excelThere are 6 million youth involved with 4-H lent care for their food animals and ensures a in the United States. The impact 4-H has on high level of food safety to consumers.” To be our communities — from urban areas, the subeligible to exhibit at the state fair, 4-H memurbs to the rural landscape — is immeasurable. bers need to have LQA training completed. The positive experience that both Annette and Dan had while members of 4-H has made a Annette also notes there are “less projects by lasting impression on them. They are choosing older kids because they’re involved in more to use their time and talents to empower the activities outside of 4-H.” Even with kids being next generation of 4-H members. v involved in more activities, Annette still sees Kaden Olson was awarded a blue ribbon for his pig at this year’s familiar faces from when she was in 4-H. Minnesota State Fair.
Cost-effective, quick and easy-to-use To learn more visit Hubbardfeeds.com/AllBite or contact your local Hubbard Feeds representative today.
Stop vice behaviors with
HubbardFeeds.com
HubbardFeeds
1.800.869.7219