East Otter Tail County 4-H

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Riley Koehler on designing this year's East Otter Tail County 4-H T-shirt! All 4-H youth exhibiting at the County Fair will receive a free T-shirt. If you would like to order additional shirts, orders must be submitted by July 1st at https://z.umn.edu/EOTfairshirt Extra shirts will cost $12 each.

05/27/2026

Join Hubbard County 4-H for a fun day of learning at their Animal Science Exploration Day! Pre-register in 4-H Online by tomorrow (May 28, 2026) to be included in the meal. You can find this event under the Events tab in 4-H Online by searching: ‘Animal Science Exploration Day (Animal, Day Camp, Project Learning) 2025–2026.’”

05/22/2026

Let’s Talk About Speaking Up 🗣️

Because everyone needs someone to talk to.

More than half of the people who witness bullying stay silent. 55% of bystanders do not intervene or report what they see, allowing harmful behavior to continue unchecked.

You can help change that by choosing to stand up instead of standing by. Speak up when something feels wrong, check in with the person being targeted, or reach out to a trusted adult. Even small actions can interrupt bullying and show someone they are not alone.

Source: StopBullying.gov

This is video two in an eight‑part series created by Beyond Ready to Serve youth leaders from five Minnesota counties, ranging from eighth grade and up. As they explored the needs in their communities, they discovered a shared passion for mental health, bullying prevention, and supporting older adults. Their insights and experiences shaped every part of this project.

05/20/2026

It's time to vote for the 2026 East Otter Tail County 4-H t-shirt! T-shirts will be given out to all 4-H members who exhibit at the East Otter Tail County Fair thanks to generous sponsors. They will also be available for purchase.
Please vote for your favorite design by "liking" the picture. The design with the most "likes" at the end of the day on May 31st will be on this year's t-shirt. Thank you to the artistic 4-H members who submitted their designs!

05/20/2026

Let’s Talk About Bullying 💬
Because everyone needs someone to talk to.
Bullying affects far more young people than most people realize. 67% of teens do not tell anyone when they are struggling with bullying, which means many are facing these challenges alone.
You can make a difference by checking in on friends and family, offering a listening ear, and reminding them that support is available. Simple actions like sending a quick message, inviting someone to join you, or asking how they are doing can open the door to connection and comfort.
Source: StopBullying.gov and National Center for Education Statistics
This is video one in an eight‑part series created by Beyond Ready to Serve youth leaders from five Minnesota counties, ranging from eighth grade and up. As they learned about the needs in their communities, they discovered a shared passion for mental health, bullying prevention, and supporting older adults. Their voices and insights shaped every part of this project.

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

The Animal ID deadline is coming up quickly! Make sure your animal(s) are identified by May 15, 2026!

Here's what you need to do:
1️. Get your 4-H tags from the EOT Extension Office.
2. Enter your ID information into 4-H Online by May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

📎More info about animal IDs can be found at: z.umn.edu/MN4hanimalID.

🗒NOTE: Cloverbuds do not need to ID animals in 4-H Online.

HAVE FUN working with your animals! 🐖🐎🐇🐐🐑🐄

04/29/2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1ST!
Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to attend Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) this June! YELLO is the statewide leadership conference and includes educational workshops, group networking experiences, inspiring messages from nationally-recognized speakers, field trips, and opportunities to contribute to the local community through service projects. To learn more and register visit https://z.umn.edu/4hyello.

04/29/2026

Registration closes Friday, May 1 for all 3 NW 4-H overnight camps! Don’t miss your opportunity to join in on the fun and make great memories this summer at camp. Learn more about each by clicking the links below.

z.umn.edu/CampAtSandHillLake
z.umn.edu/JuniorCamp
z.umn.edu/4HOutdoorAdventuresCamp