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Congratulations 4-H Class of 2025
Whether they were with Gallatin County 4-H for 1 year or 10+ years, we appreciate their time and dedication to our program. We’re so proud of everything they've accomplished in 4-H - their leadership, growth, and commitment deserve to be celebrated!
Seniors, if you have not yet done so, please complete the following steps ASAP!!
As you may, or may not know, we like to recognize our 4-H Graduates in a few different ways:
- Leading up to graduation via social media posts and in our monthly 4-H newsletter
- 4-H Honor Cords to wear at your graduation!
- Senior Boards displayed in the Indoor Exhibit Building during Fair Week (bring a poster to showcase you - you can use any senior boards you have made for school)
- Senior Recognition Ceremony (with special gifts) on Saturday, July 19th at 2pm (at the Fair under the AgWest show tent) to honor your involvement and accomplishments
- Senior section of the Newspaper TAB - it’s the insert that goes out after the Fair that has fair results, and all the market livestock sales photos and info.
**SUBMIT your 2025 Senior Recognition information via the Google Form (i.e. upload a Senior photo, what high school you’re graduating from, how many years you were in 4-H, 4-H projects over the years, 4-H impact on your life, plans after graduation). This information will be used to compile blurbs that will be published to the newspaper TAB and read at the Senior Recognition Ceremony.
Let us honor your 4-H journey!
🍀Complete the 2025 Graduating Senior Form: https://forms.gle/ASbYdvU9fdHiXmkt6
🗓️ Form Deadline: ASAP
🎓 Pick Up your 4-H Honor Cords from the Gallatin 4-H office ASAP (Monday–Friday 8am-5pm) so you have them by your graduation ceremony
⚠️Reminder: Receiving a 4-H cord does not guarantee permission to wear it during your graduation ceremony. Be sure to check with your school administration.
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2025 Montana 4-H Foundation State-Level Scholarship Recipients
In 2025, the state Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. will award nearly $37,000 in scholarships to graduating 4-H members and alum across 26 counties or tribal areas. Out of 170 applicants, 42 recipients were selected, and SIX were Gallatin County 4-H members!
Congratulations to Elsa Austin, Alexa Smieja, Marlie Sampson, Morgan Pavlik, Cadence Brown (Class of 2023) and Grace Simser (Class of 2024) on their achievements at the state level.
Thank you Montana 4-H for investing in the futures of our 4-H youth! |
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2025 Gallatin 4-H Foundation County-Level Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to these six OUTSTANDING 4-H seniors that were selected to receive our local Gallatin 4-H Foundation higher education scholarships this year. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! The Gallatin County 4-H Foundation worked to expand their scholarship offerings in 2025 and were able to offer multiple scholarships, at higher amounts, for various continuing education tracks.
With 42 graduating Gallatin 4-H seniors in 2025, the applicant pool was quite competitive. Based on applicants, scores and funds available, the Foundation Committee was able to fund (1) $2000 Doney (Ag majors only) Scholarship, (2) $2000 Market Livestock Scholarships, and (3) $2000 Foundation (Traditional Track) Scholarships. |
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2025 4-H & FFA Exhibitor Fair Registration is OPEN
The deadline to register for Fair is June 20, 2025 BY 5pm
*NO EXCEPTIONS
- Click the red “Sign In” button, then select either Exhibitor (for one kid) or Quick Group (for families with multiple youth) from the drop-down menu. **Everyone will start fresh and select “I am a new exhibitor (or group) or have yet to register this year” upon first sign-in
- Exhibitor registration fees must be paid by June 26 by 5pm (via card online through ShoWorks or we accept card/cash/check at the Extension Office)
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Important Update: 2025 Fair Concessions
There will be NO 4-H Café Concessions Stand at the 2025 Fair. The 4-H Concessions stand has been shut down due to broken pipes and other structural challenges, and we were unable to identify managers to run the fundraiser this year. There will be a food truck vendor set up in the livestock area that will be available to 4-H/FFA families during show days – please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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4-H Seeking Community Members to be Project Interview Judges
Gallatin County 4-H is seeking Judges to conduct interviews with 4-H youth exhibiting at the 2025 Big Sky Country State Fair. Judges will evaluate the 4-H members’ interview skills as well as their knowledge of their project. This is a great chance for the youth to share their knowledge, practice interviewing, reflect on their experiences, and present themselves and their accomplishments to a caring adult. We would like the judges to have some subject knowledge of the projects that they will be judging. We will have a short judge’s orientation before each shift to go over the judging rubrics and what to look for when conducting the interviews.
We are in need of interview judges on for livestock/small animal and horse projects on Thursday, July 10th and Friday, July 11th. Additionally, we are looking for judges for 4-H Indoor exhibits on Sunday, July 13th. Judges will review and score project exhibits and evaluate their interview skills during this time.
If interested, please fill out the Google Form:
Gallatin County 4-H thanks you for donating your time to make an impact on the youth members in our 4-H program. To show our appreciation, we will provide you with an admission ticket to the fair that can be used on any day from July 16th through July 20th.
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Record Book Evaluations & Project Interviews
ALL 4-H Members participating in fair are required to turn in all Animal and Indoor project records and project workbooks to the 4-H Office by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, by 5:00 pm.
ALL Gallatin County 4-H Members must participate in interview evaluation(s) for their Project(s) in order to enter exhibits in that project area at Fair.
Record books are required to be up to date and include:
- My 4-H Year (one per member)
- Project records: Animal or Non- Animal Project Journal & Financial Records (one per project)
- Project Manual/Curriculum/Workbook(s) for each project with 7 completed activities for this year (contact your project leader for what these 7 activities can be)
Record Book/Project Interview Scoring Process
- Record Books: Upon turn-in of your Record Books, Project & Club leaders will sign, review and score your records based on completeness, content and project standards utilizing a record book rubric. This will be your Record Book score.
- Interviews: During the Project Interviews prior to Fair, a judge will evaluate members on their interview skills (eye contact, confidence, attire, ability to answer questions), their 4-H Year experience and project knowledge utilizing an interview rubric. This will be your Project Interview score.
- Composite Score: The Record Book score (max points = 82) and the Project Interview score (max points = 48) will be totaled together for a Composite Score (max points = 130).
- Members with a Composite Score of 110 points (85% or higher) will get nominated to be considered for an end-of-year Project Award. Those nominated will be asked to re-turn in their completed Record Books in September for final review. Project Awards are presented at the end-of-year Awards Banquet.
Livestock, Horse & Small Animal Project Interviews
- Thursday, July 10 & Friday, July 11, 2025 4:00pm-8:00pm each day in Exhibit Building #4 at the Fairgrounds
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- *Note: Dog & Cat Project members will also interview on these dates. If you are entering a Dog Educational Poster, please bring it to this interview.
- *If you are in more than 2 livestock projects (ex. swine and dairy cow) please sign up for TWO consecutive interview slots.
Indoor Project Interviews
- SUNDAY, July 13th between 12pm – 5pm in Exhibit Building #4 at the Fairgrounds
- Bring your project exhibit(s) as it will be evaluated during your interview with a judge.
- If you are entering projects in different divisions, you will need to complete an interview in each project division (Example: entries in Cooking, Photography and Crochet = 3 interviews)
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CHANGES: Indoor Project Interview & Exhibit Judging
DATE & LOCATION CHANGE IN 2025:
- Due to increasing schedule conflicts with animal check-ins at the start of Fair week, Indoor Project Fair Interviews & Exhibit Judging will now be held on SUNDAY, July 13th from 12pm-5pm in Exhibit Building #4 on the Fairgrounds
ENTRY TAG PROCEDURE CHANGE IN 2025:
- All 4-H/FFA Indoor Project Exhibitors must pick-up their Exhibit Entry Tags (little identification tag that tells us who's exhibit it is and what division it is entered in)
PRIOR to their interviews/exhibit judging.
- Exhibit Tags must be picked up from the 4-H Office between July 7-July 11 (you’ll already be picking up your scored record books from the office during this time).
- Exhibit tags must be securely attached to the appropriate exhibit upon arrival to your Interview on Sunday, July 13
- There will be NO add-on or write-in exhibits added on interview day - so plan ahead and enter everything you plan to exhibit by the Fair registration deadline
EXHIBIT PICK-UP will take place on Sunday, July 20th after 6pm or Monday and/or July 21st between 10am-12pm at Exhibit Building #3.
- Indoor entries are not to be removed from the Gallatin Fairgrounds until the end of fair. **NOTE: If items are removed early, premiums may be forfeited.
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Meet Evelyn Nelson - MSU AgEd Student Intern
The Gallatin County MSU Extension Office is hosting a summer intern!
Evelyn Nelson is a senior at Montana State University majoring in Agricultural Education with a focus in Extension. Through her academic studies, she has cultivated a passion for positive youth development, serving her community, and the Extension mission. Evelyn aspires to build a career within the Montana Extension system, specifically in 4-H youth programming. Born and raised in Montana, she has a deep appreciation for the state's agricultural roots, natural beauty, and community values. In her freetime, she enjoys horseback riding, hunting, fishing and hiking alongside her partner and dog.
Evelyn joined our office on May 14 and will stay until mid-August. She will be at Fair, 4-H Congress and 4-H Camp! Be sure to give her a warm welcome to Gallatin 4-H when you see her!
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THANK YOU for
GIVING BIG to Gallatin County 4-H Foundation!
We are so grateful for the generous supporters who gave to our Gallatin 4-H Foundation during the 2025 Give Big event. Each gift made during this campaign will allow us to further our mission of creating new projects and clubs, funding a variety of higher education scholarships, and purchasing essential supplies and equipment for our local Gallatin County 4-H youth.
Thank you to all the shared, engaged or donated during the 2025 Gallatin Valley Give Big event!
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2025 Spring Workshop
For Youth Members (ages 8+): Wednesday, June 11th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
@ Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #4
Youth members of all ages are invited to participate in a wide array of workshops taught by our Gallatin 4-H Teen Ambassadors intended to prepare and
SPRING members into Fair season!
Every year we hear feedback that the amount of information sent out leading up to Fair can be
overwhelming, daunting and
A LOT to track. These workshop sessions are structured to address that and help youth members better navigate and prepare for Fair! The Spring Workshop will focus on wrapping up their record books for submission, understanding and navigating Fair interviews, and growing their confidence in using their voice as a 4-H member/leader in our community. We hope you can join us in June!
RSVP Required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-55965130-2025
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4-H All-Species Workshop
ALL 4-H animal project members must attend the required number of workshops for the species that they are participating in order to exhibit at the Fair. Animal projects allow you to count
ONE All-Species workshop towards your species workshop requirement for the year if needed. *Please note: one all-species workshops cannot double-count for more than one species' workshop total.
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Minimum Workshops Required
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We are only offering
ONE All-Species workshop in 2025:
All Species "Marketing Workshop" w/ special guest Mike Swan
June 16th (Monday) @ 6:30pm {GranTree Hotel ballroom, Bozeman}
- Learn how to market your animal project to prospective buyers in the community
- Q&A about the Market Livestock Auction and what that entails
- Highly recommended for new 4-H/FFA families so they understand the Market Sale logistics
- No RSVP required, but you must arrive on time and sign-in or it won’t count towards your workshop requirement count.
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Montana 4-H Congress -
"4-H for LIFE"
Pre-Congress : July 6-8, 2025
Congress : July 8-11, 2025
Calling all 4-H Teens ages 13 & Up!
Registration is OPEN for the 2025 Montana 4-H State Congress! This state event will be held on the Bozeman campus of Montana State University Tuesday, July 8 – Friday, July 11. Register through ZSuite
What is 4-H Congress? A state-wide 4-H event that provides youth from across the state an opportunity to come together for four days and participate in an event like no other. Congress offers youth the chance to learn, be challenged, and most of all, have a great time with their peers. Congress has become an important tradition and is the signature event for the Montana 4-H Program. Learn more here: Montana 4-H Congress - Montana 4H - Montana State University Extension | Montana State University.
4-H for LIFE isn’t just a theme for 2025 - it’s a call to adventure! It’s all about the journey of growth, leadership, and endless possibilities that 4-H gives you, now and into the future. LIFE stands for Leadership In Future Endeavors, and that’s exactly what 4-H helps you build—skills and experiences that will set you up for success long after you’ve left the 4-H community.
What do you do at 4-H Congress?
- Enjoy social time like dances, teambuilding games and general sessions with lots of laughs! 2025 Draft Schedule linked here: Schedule of Events - Montana 4H - Montana State University Extension | Montana State University
- Stay in the MSU dorms and eat in the amazing dining halls!
- Opportunity to choose from variety of hands-on workshops delivered by MSU faculty, community organizations and other top-notch presenters giving you lots of ideas for your own future and how you can have an impact on your community.
- Make connections with peers, both youth and adult from across Montana.
- Give your hands to larger service by being part of a statewide service project giving back to those that have given to us.
- Participate in one of the 13 state level contests (not required). If you are interested in competing, please reach out to the Gallatin 4-H Office to learn more about these contests.
Register NOW! Registrations must be completed through ZSuite. Please remember,
youth must be at least 13 years old as of October 1, 2024. On the registration question of chaperone put “Molly” (your 4-H Agent)
- Congress Base Registration cost = $255 (July 8-11)
- Pre-Congress additional cost = $95 (July 6-8)
- Parking Passes = $8 a day (free Sunday). Parking will be available in the Bobcat lot across the street from Hapner Hall.
- A congress t-shirt is included in the cost of registration.
Important dates and deadlines:
- June 3 – Financial Assistance Forms DUE to Gallatin 4-H Office (County deadline)
- June 15 – Congress & Pre-Congress Registration DEADLINE (State deadline)
- June 15 – State Ambassador Officer Team Applications Due
- June 15 – Officer Selection Committee Applications Due
- July 6 – Pre-Congress & Ambassador Officer Selection Begins (More info about Pre-Congress here: Montana 4-H Pre-Congress - Montana 4H - Montana State University Extension | Montana State University)
- July 8 – Congress Begins
- July 9 – State Contests (if you’re not competing in a contest, you will be participating in more workshops)
- July 11 – Congress concludes (approx. 10am)
If anyone is in need financial assistance to attend this event, Gallatin 4-H has funding available – please reach out to us at the Gallatin 4-H Office for next steps!
***Those that competed in a County Contest and received 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in your contest – you have a Congress Coupon that will discount your registration fees. DO NOT pay via ZSuite – come into the office to pay your discounted rate.
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2025 Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Summertime is fun time and our annual Gallatin County 4-H Summer Camp is just around the corner! Join us for the 2025
"Out of this World" Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp. Youth campers will embark on a galactic adventure filled with educational and recreational space-themed activities, workshops and fun! They will use and learn the 4 H's of 4-H, head, heart, hands, and health to gain lifelong skills to be a good astronaut (citizen). Campers will love the zip line, themed workshops, giant slip n' slide, community outreach project and much more!
Check out our Gallatin County 4-H Camp informational website for more details and links to register: 4-H Camp - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University
When: Saturday, August 2nd – Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 (overnight camp)
Where: Yellowstone Alliance Adventures, located in Cottonwood Canyon just outside Bozeman
Who can attend: Youth ages 8-13 (based on age as of Oct. 1st, 2024)
Camp will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference will be given to active 4-H members.
Cost: $275 for current 4-H Members & $300 for non-4H Members
Registration fees cover lodging for 3 nights, all meals, all activities, camp t-shirt and more!
Online registration for current 4-H Members can be completed through your family ZSuite account.
4-H Camp Registration and payment is DUE by June 30th by 5pm.
Please reach out with any questions.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
The 4-H Year at a Glance - 2024-2025 4-H Annual Calendar HERE
*Our Gallatin 4-H BAND app has ALL 4-H meetings/events listed in one place in the calendar tool (QR Code above)
JUNE 3 ULC Meeting - CANCELLED
JUNE 4 Market Sale Subcommittee Meeting
JUNE 11 Spring Workshop (see details in section above)
JUNE 15 Montana 4-H Congress Registration CLOSES
JUNE 16 All-Species Workshop:
"Marketing" (see details in section above)
JUNE 19 Foundation Committee Meeting
JUNE 20 Fair Registration CLOSES
JUNE 23 Market Livestock Committee Meeting
JUNE 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
JUNE 25 Record Books DUE to Office
JUNE 25 Fair Registration Payments DUE
JUNE 30 4-H Summer Camp Registration CLOSES
See June Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
JULY 4 Office Closed (Fourth of July)
JULY 6-8 Montana 4-H Pre-Congress
JULY 8-11 Montana 4-H Congress (details above)
JULY 10-11 Animal Project Interviews (Livestock/Small Animal, Horse & Dog/Cat)
JULY 13 Indoor Project Interviews & Exhibit Judging
JULY 11-20 Big Sky Country State Fair (check the Fair schedules)
JULY 18 Market Livestock Auction (live bidding only, starts at 4pm)
AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 5 "
Out of this World" 4-H Summer Camp
AUGUST 6-10 Bozeman Stampede
AUGUST 16 Manhattan Potato Festival
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UNLIMITED LEADERS COUNCIL (ULC)
Gallatin County Unlimited Leaders Council is the governing body of Gallatin County 4-H and all the committees within the county 4-H program.
The ULC met May 6 at the Gallatin County Extension Office. The camp counselors kicked things off with a funding request for camp this year and presented their plans; some of the highlights including ziplining, scavenger hunts, a dance, hiking, and more! Registration for fair is launching June 1st - space is limited, so get in early!
Thanks to everyone who supported Give Big this year! We’ve raised over $1,200. Next year, we’ll be revamping our Give Big webpage to make it even easier to donate and spread the word.
Don’t forget: Pre-Congress and Congress registration is open until June 15, and fair registration closes June 20—get those entries in early!
We’re still seeking volunteer Interview Judges for fair—please sign up or pass along the link!
Know a local business or community member who’d be interested in supporting 4-H? We’re actively seeking sponsors! If you’re interested or know someone who is, please email us!
The Foundation recently completed scholarship interviews and awarded several scholarships. This year had the most applicants on record and it was a very strong pool!
Note: the June ULC meeting has been canceled; the next meeting is July 1, 6:00pm at the Extension Office.
- Submitted by Joey Knappenberger
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
July 1st at 6pm at the Extension Office.
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE (MLC)
The purpose of the Market Livestock Committee is to develop and promote all market livestock projects (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry) in 4-H and FFA on a county-wide basis, with support offered to non-market projects as well (Dairy Cow, Dairy Goat, Horse, Breed/Breeding projects).They provide members the educational experience and support to responsibly raise, care for, and sell their 4-H/FFA market animals; organize & facilitate the Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Market Sale; create and enforce the FairBook Rules specific to all livestock species; and work together as a committee to set and enforce the standard for all livestock projects.
Market Sale Subcommittee will meet Wednesday, June 4th at 6pm at the 4-H Office
Our next full committee meeting will be Monday, June 23 at 6pm at the 4-H Office.
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GALLATIN 4-H FOUNDATION, INC.
The mission of the Gallatin 4-H Foundation is to aid and promote, by financial assistance and support, all types of 4-H Programs and other Extension Youth Programs.
Meetings occur quarterly and/or when needed, usually on the 4th Thursday at 6pm at the 4-H Office.
The Foundation will next meet: Thursday, June 19th at 6pm at the 4-H Office.
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Dag Nabids Club
Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month.
The Dag Nabids met on Tuesday, May 20th for our monthly meeting. Earlier in the month, four club members helped with the Nash Farm Fair for preschoolers. This included pigs, cats, chickens, steers, and sewing projects. We plan to write a thank you letter for the Montana Farmer's Union and put it in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle thanking them for the donation to our club to buy socks and goods for the people in need in our community. For fair, our club has BIG ideas for our booth display for "The Magic of Fair" . Please check your Band App calendar for the date, time, and place in June to work on our club display.
REMINDERS: Fair registration is now OPEN for all members. Pre-Congress and Congress will be in July for teen members. Record books are due in the office by June 25th.
Joke of the month: Q - Why did the farmer bring his cow to the county fair? A - So he could hear the really good "moo-sic"!
A special thank you to Belinda Nash for bringing scrumptious cookies with carrots in them! They were so good that many moms requested the recipe!
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Hi Hyalite Hawks 4-H Families,
I hope each of you are well. We had a fun May club meeting. Club member Morgan shared and demonstrated the specific steps of how to show her cat Ollie. Elsa demonstrated how to prep and transplant succulents and then members transplanted their own pot of succulents for them to keep or to give as a gift to someone else. There won't be a club meeting held in June and July however we may have an informal get-together during the fair to enjoy some of the exhibits together for those who are interested!
Reminder: Record books are due June 25 to the Gallatin County Extension Office, and fair registration opened May 19.
If you would like help with your project books and records, please reach out to your club leaders anytime: Elsa Austin at elsa.austin@gmail.com, Christine at sommersaustin@gmail.com, or Jen Wold at jenmariewold@hotmail.com. We can't wait to spend time with each of you in the New Year!
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Gateway Challengers Club
Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center (145 Mill St., Gateway) from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Club meetings for the rest of the 4-H Year: Monday, June 23 (get your record book reviewed and signed before books are due on June 25) and Monday, September 8 (Year-End Celebration with awards), both meetings are at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Community Center; we also may have meetings scheduled to work on our club display for the fair in early July. There will be NO regular meetings in July or August. We will also need help with our club fundraiser in August (Gateway Birthday Bash).
Fair Registration: Opens on May 19 and closes on June 20—keep an eye on communication from the 4-H office via email and BAND to figure out how to register
Gallatin County 4-H Fair: July 11-20 (Project interviews are on July 10-11th—animals, and 13th—indoor projects)
Gateway Birthday Bash—Club Fundraiser Chicken Poop Bingo Booth: Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a festival parade at 11 a.m. We’ll need all the help we can get, so please save this date! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to promote 4-H in our community.
Our club leaders are Jessica Black and Morgan Stuart. Questions? Contact Jessica at 406-539-0940 or theblacksmail@gmail.com.
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Ora Et Labora 4-H Club
Meetings take place the second Friday of each month at 6pm at Divine Mercy Academy school in Belgrade.
Hello everyone!
We have decided to cancel our May meeting...apologies for any inconvenience this may cause! DMA is having a camping trip for the 8th graders and up, and this will limit our attendance of the meeting. As May is a really busy time, we could not find an appropriate date to reschedule to. So we have decided to just move the meeting to our next meeting time, Friday June 13th.
On Friday June 13th, we will wrap up our year, offer any help for last minute record book entries and **SIGN RECORD BOOKS** as they will be due on the 25th.
Stay tuned in the next little bit for information on ordering some merchandise for our club. We will have all pertinent info shortly and sent out to everyone! :)
For any questions, please contact Leaders Ashley Casto or Tia Mitchell:
We generally communicate via Band- https://band.us/n/abadA6zb5cD0u
You can also reach us via email @ oraetlabora4h@gmail.com
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Pass Creek Club
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at Springhill Church in Belgrade.
This Club is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Shining Mountaineers Club
Meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the 161 W. Madison Ave, Belgrade.
Thank you to the 14 out of 68 kids from our club that showed up for our May meeting. We had an amazing presentation from our Farmer's Union Representative. She had a ton of information about who they are as a company and their involvement throughout communities. Farmer's Union has some great camp opportunities this year. Visit their website for more information on that. The club did earn the extra $50 from them for the thank you note that was announced on the Radio from Ksky country 106.9 FM.
The MOR trip was educational and fun for the core group that showed up. THe new TRex, Sue is pretty cool to see. The museum is in transition and didn't have a lot on display for this trip. Maybe next year we can do it again and it'll be different and a bit more exciting.
The bowling trip was canceled due to MSU rec center being closed. THey said to try again in the fall.
Our fair booth committee met and is planning for an awesome display for fair.
Next meeting is June 9th from 6-8pm. BRING YOUR RECORD BOOKS! They will need to start being signed of for fair and end of year review.
If you'd like to join Shining Mountaineers, please reach out to Lindsey Klebenow through email at shiningmountaineers@gmail.com or
406-551-3841.
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Dry Creek Teens Club
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
Check out the Dry Creek Teens BAND profile for meeting updates and events: https://band.us/n/a8a6A30dS9f0u
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
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Gallatin Valley Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Feel free to call or email me with any questions or if I can help with anything. My cell is (406) 577-6906.
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Sposito via email jffsposito9@gmail.com
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Manhattan Clever Clovers Club
Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at 6:00pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
On May 12 the Manhattan Clever Clovers met and we did a question ball. Then we talked about our Monthly Volunteer work and current projects. One of our members will be going to Red Ledge for Dog Obedience. Next we voted to have a booth at the Fair and talked about summer camp registration. Finally, we ended the meeting with a Cookie Craft.
For any questions, please contact new Club Leaders Sarah Simser (erring@gmail.com) or Rebecca Etchison (etch898@yahoo.com)
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Manhattan Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
This Club is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
For any questions, please contact Melanie Duffin: rmduffin3@gmail.com
406-209-1978
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Clarkston Mustangs Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Cassandra Mitchell:
cassyjh@hotmail.com
406-223-0146
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Willow Creek Wranglers Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Sam Cavin at 599-8288 sjcavin@msn.com
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Member At Large
New to 4-H? Not sure what club fits your style? Register for your projects under
“Member at Large” when completing your 4-H Enrollment Clubs page on ZSuite.
Participating in a specific 4-H club is not a requirement to participate in 4-H projects, but Clubs provide members a great opportunity to get more involved with their communities, leaders, and group activities.
We encourage members to join one of our clubs listed above!
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2024-2025 4-H Projects
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
Upcoming Teen Leader & Ambassador activities:
Thursday, June 5 @ 6pm - Meeting to plan Spring Workshop
Wednesday, June 11 - Spring Workshop (rescheduled from April)
Tuesday, June 17 @ 6pm - Next Meeting (Planning a teen leadership display for Fair, Cloverbud interview prep, fair game/activity prep, Fair dance prep)
July 6-8 - Montana 4-H Pre-Congress
July 8-11 - Montana 4-H Congress
July 13 - Cloverbud Fair Interviews
July 14-20 - Fair (promotional booth, scavenger hunt, Fair Dance, photos/videos)
Teens & Parents – Subscribe to our Teen Leadership/Ambassador BAND Group: https://band.us/n/ababA1o243K4K
The Teens requested that we create a Teen Leadership Remind page as well so meeting reminders also come through as a text. If you’d like to join that as well, subscribe here: https://www.remind.com/join/gcounty4ho
If you have any questions, please contact leader, 4-H Agent Molly Yurdana
molly.yurdana@montana.edu or text 530-613-9908
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BAKING @ MSU
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
What an amazing year we had learning new things, completing service and working together in the Baking Project!
**If there are any questions in your mind regarding record books, submitting baked items to the fair, registering for the fair or how judging and interviews will work....PLEASE, as a parent, reach out me or to the extension office.
Please Remember:
*Fair registration is open until June 20th. Use the "Fairbook" to help you sign up for fair and guide you with the rules and guidelines.
*You must complete and turn in a record book (due to the 4-H office on 6/25) to be able to bring items to the fair.
*The Fair is a great way to showcase your baking skills, your record books are a great life lesson in record keeping, reflecting on what you learned and budgeting.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin at
(ehagmeier@gmail.com email) or text 406-431-7205
Project Leaders:
Erin Neil
Katie Taylor
Krista Pancich
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BEEF
Pre-Fair Workshop
June 7th @ 10am - Bring your steers!
Advanced Fitting Workshop
June 8th @ 2pm @ the Beef Producers Scales.
Advanced Fitting - you can bring your steer to practice or to get fittings advice.
Questions? Contact the Beef Committee:
gallatinbeefproject@gmail.com
ANNABEL MORGAN 406-580-9003
SETH HALVERSON 406-209-1178
KELLY PAVLIK 406-600-1016
CRAIG DEBOER 406-570-3304
MELANIE DUFFIN 406-209-1978 |
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CAMP COUNSELORS
The winning 2025 Camp Name is….
“OUT OF THIS WORLD”
Upcoming Activities:
- E-Board Meeting = Thursday, June 19th @ 4pm
- MANDATORY Camp Run-Through Day = Saturday, June 21st 10am-6pm
**If you will not be able to attend a meeting, you
must let the Office or one of the Directors know ASAP. We appreciate your time, effort and willingness to serve this organization in a larger capacity. See you soon! 😊
Sincerely your Camp Commanders,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT
Watch your emails for updates!
Julie Oghigian
Gallatin County 4-H Cat Project
Cell (text is good too)- 714-206-4636
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
The Cloverbud program is designed for youth ages 5-7 (age as of Oct. 1) and strives to develop age-appropriate skills and abilities by giving these young members the opportunity to explore various topics and activities in 4-H before becoming a regular youth member.
So fun to spend this year with all of you and all of your wonderful kiddos! I loved seeing them learn, grow and most of all learn what 4-H is all about!!
In May we had a group potluck and we worked on our fair booth decor.
*Fair is such a fun way to showcase the fun things the kiddos have done in Cloverbuds this year and get a green 4-H ribbon!!
*I would love to see lots of fun projects displayed at the fair.
Just a couple quick reminders:
*Projects can be anything that falls under ANY possible 4-H project (examples include: cooking, baking, sewing, crafts, legos, poster/drawing/hand made book about an animal, plants, photograph, cloverbud record book, wood working, ect ect. It can be something they did at one of our meetings, school, camp, church ect).
*Please see the attached picture from last year to see what our display will look like and maybe spark some ideas :)
*You should have received an email from the Extension Office about how to register, a lot of that info is not applicable for Cloverbuds and can therefore be overwhelming SO Please reach out to me or the Extension Office if you have any questions about registering!!
*Projects will come to the fair on Sunday, July 13th.
*A project interview is optional, please use the sign up genius in the fair registration email if your kiddo wants to do that.
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com or 406-431-7205.
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COOKING @ MSU
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Our 4-H volunteer, Stephanie, has recently relocated and will not be able to continue as our Cooking Leader for the remainder of the 4-H year. We thank her for her 7+ years as our Cooking leader and she will be missed!! The 4-H office is working on identifying a new leader to fill in for the remainder of the meetings. In the meantime, we encourage you to work on your record books, your 7 activities and consider entering a creation into our Fair in July. More information regarding Fair will be provided in May.
We apologize for any inconvenience and late notice. If you have any questions, need help with records, please do not hesitate to reach out to us here at the 4-H Office!
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DAIRY COW
We will be meeting on JUNE 19th (a week earlier than normal) at the 4-H Office from 6:30pm-8pm. This will be our final meeting. We will make sure record books and project books are finalized, work on posters, touch on showmanship and all things fair prep!
Your to-do list between now and our next meeting:
- Work on your record book and project book!!!
- Make sure you have 7 activities completed, remember workshop meetings count only as long as you have your worksheet or paragraph/documentation of what we did and what you learned. Everyone will stillneed to complete at least 2 in your dairy book to be turned in the end of June. Print pictures to include in your record book
- Work on Posters- These will be hung up at fair before Wednesday at 10 am.
- you will need a stall poster telling about your animal and yourself
- you also need an educational poster telling people about something dairy related
- Be working with your animals. Practice leading and being tied up, drinking from a bucket ect. Use a show halter at home!
- Check if showmanship attire fits!! Dairy dress code is White show shirt and WHITE pants
- Reminder, closed toed shoes required in the barn at all times!
- Register for Fair!!!! Don't wait till the last minute. Check your 4-H office email for directions if you have questions
Questions? Contact leaders:
Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819
Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG OBEDIENCE
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Fair registration is open! Please don't delay registering!! If you have any questions regarding registration, please reach out to me! I am more than happy to help. All first year members are welcome to submit an educational display. All other members are REQUIRED to submit one, so be sure to add that to your registration. All first year members can show in Novice OR their age group. All other members either show in their age group (their age on 10/1/2024) or Advanced (second year or more with the same dog) Again, if you don't know or if you have questions, please ask!
Updates on our remaining classes. We will not have split classes any more. Please note all start times and locations, as some had to be adjusted to accommodate the location or presenter. The next few weeks are going to be chock full of all things dog!
June 4 @ 5:00 - 6:00 -- Obedience class at MMK with dogs. Our volunteer, Ramie, will be giving a presentation about the therapy dog program. (this counts as an activity if they turn in a paper)
June 7 @ 9:00 - 12:00 -- Cody Monoghan, along with other professional handlers, will be giving demonstrations with bite dogs, scent detection dogs, and advanced obedience dogs at 170 Wildhorse Trail, Belgrade. (this counts as an activity if they turn in a paper)
June 10 @ 12:30 -- Dr. Jerald Rice is giving a tour of Gallatin Veterinary Hospital. Depending on engagement, the tour should take about 45 minutes. They can only fit so many people at a time, so they may need to break us up into smaller groups. (this counts as an activity if they turn in a paper)
June 11 @ 4:30 - 6:00 -- Record books and pizza in the 4-H office at the fairgrounds. I do need and RSVP for this class so that I know how much food and beverages we need.
June 18 @ 5:00 - 6:00 -- Obedience class at MMK
June 25 @ 5:00 - 6:00 -- Obedience class at MMK
RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE TO THE 4-H OFFICE BEFORE COMING TO CLASS!!!
JULY 2 -- NO CLASS
July 9 @ 4:30 - 6:00 -- Our last class is at Taylor Park in Manhattan.
July 14 -- Show day at the fair. Be there and ready by 9:30, show starts at 10.
Reach out to me if you have any questions.
Shawnna
shawnna0869@gmail.com
406-599-0869
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DOG AGILITY
Hello Dog Agility Crew!
During the month of June, we will be meeting every Tuesday at 4:30pm minus the 24th.
Also, on June 17th we will be meeting at the Heart of the Valley agility course. Since we are going to start working outside more, please make sure you again always have close toed shoes on and bring sunscreen, hats and water if you think you will need it.
Please be sure you get registered for fair soon and that you are continuing to work on your activity books as well as record books! I look forward to another great month with you all!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Jen Osler
406.388.4789
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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DOG - MMK DOG THERAPY PROGRAM
This project is by invite only. There are strict criteria that must be met to join. Please enroll in this project ONLY if you have received an email from me inviting you to join!
Reach out to me if you have any questions.
Shawnna Taylor
406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
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GOAT - DAIRY
Upcoming Workshops:
June 4th @ 5:30pm- Fitting workshop - Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena
June 18th @ 5:30pm- Showmanship - Location TBD - MANDATORY
July 12th @ 10am- Barn set up- indoor arena
July 14-20 Fair!!
Dates to remember:
June 25th- Record books are due at the 4H office
June 25th- CAE/CL results are due to Goat committee (contact Lea'h if you have questions)
We are getting close to fair, and there is a lot to get finished up. If you have any questions about final dates or requirements please contact the committee. How are record books going? If you have any questions, please reach out ASAP.
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
Rachel Colton 406-548-1915
Cassandra Mitchell 406-223-0146
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GOAT - MARKET
Upcoming Workshops:
June 4th @ 6:30pm- Fitting workshop - Fairgrounds, Indoor Arena
June 18th @ 6:30pm- Showmanship - Location TBD - MANDATORY
July 12th @ 10:00am- Barn Set Up- Indoor Arena
July 14-20 Fair!!
Dates to remember:
June 25th - Record Books Due to 4-H office
We are getting close to fair, and there is a lot to get finished up. If you have any questions about final dates or requirements please contact the committee. How are record books going? If you have any questions, please reach out ASAP.
Questions? Contact a Market Goat Leader:
Lea'h MacDonald- 406-220-3556
Amy Bownell- 406-209-2720
Rachel Colton-406-548-1915
Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720 abrownell3372@gmail.com
Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
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HORSELESS HORSE
Hitch up your wagons for Fair Time!! It's been a fabulous year with all of the Horseless Horse members, but the fun isn't over yet! Here are a few reminders for upcoming summer events:
*Fair registration is now open! You can find the classes for Horseless Horse under the Indoor Project section of the Fair book. EXCITING prizes will be awarded for our Grand Champion and Reserve Champion (ages judged together but will accounted for during scoring).
*Horseless Horse Project interviews will be during Indoor Interviews on the afternoon of Sunday, July 13th. Be sure to sign up for a time slot after you register for fair.
*During Fair week, be sure to volunteer for a spot assisting the indoor 4-H project displays. It's an awesome opportunity to share with Fair visitors about the things you've done in 4-H this year!
*Camp registration opens the beginning of June. Camp is Aug 2-5!
* August - Be on the lookout for info to volunteer during the Bozeman Stampede. They donate a large portion of money back to Gallatin 4-H based on what projects volunteer. Help us by signing up and making $$ for our project to continue doing Horse activities!
Let me know if you need any help entering or preparing for fair! Thanks for a wonderful year!
Questions? Contact leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com
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HORSE PROJECTS
Get ready for an exciting few weeks with the Gallatin County 4-H Horse Program, starting this weeked! Mark your calendars with the following important dates and events. All sign ups will be on the Gallatin County 4H Website as events near. Things change, so always check your email and website for updates.
- June 10: 5:30-8:30pm Open Arena- Fairgrounds outdoor
- June 22, Sunday 4:30-9 pmHorsemanship Clinic with Judge Cress Wittman . This is the last clinic before fair, and you definitely don't want to miss it!
- June 28: C2M/ Green horse and WRH Sorting clinic 9am-5 Pm 1375 Pine Butte Rd Bozeman Sign up on google calendar
- June 25: Record books due to 4H office! My 4H year, Animal record journal, and project books due for all Fair participants
- July 11th - 13th: Big Sky Country Fair Horse Show!
REMINDERS!!
- Register for Fair. It is much easier to drop than add classes, so please register for all classes in your level. Email coming soon with more details
- Flu/Rhino must be administered between Feb 1-June 1 for Fair. Vaccinate now if you haven't already! Upload to google sheet found on website.
- Looking for more arena practice time? Three Forks Arena is available for free open riding anytime there is not an event scheduled. see Threeforksrodeo.com events calendar to check for availability!
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
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KNITTING/CROCHET
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
We will have our final get-together at The Springs on Saturday, June 7th from 10am - 12pm. Come with suggestions for our summer family potluck.
4-H youth member, Bridger Noonan, has been leading a 'crochet club' at the Three Forks Seniors Center once a week since last fall. He teaches a few ladies and others just come to crochet. He loves being with the seniors and usually eats lunch there. He is planning to break for the summer but hopes to start it up again this winter.
Jeanette Hughes 406-570-7368 jbhughes97@yahoo.com
Phyllis Lewis 307-4312079 pblewis1943@gmail.com
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LEATHERCRAFT
I have scheduled two days in June that I am going to be at the Extension Office conference room. These two days are open and not structured, so come whenever you can and stay as long as you can or want. There will be NO specific item I will be covering. This is a time that you bring your projects, and I will help you work on them.
- Open Workshop Dates: Thursday and Friday, June 19 & 20 from 10am-3pm. (come and go as you please)
- Where: Gallatin County Extension Office Conference Room
- What to Bring: Projects you would like to finish or work on
Again, this is a time for you to get hands on help finish up any projects. I will bring the project items I bring to class such as tool sets, marble, mallets, edgers, finishing supplies, scrap leather, etc. I will not have any additional projects for you to work on. I will have blank coasters, narrow napkin rings, and bookmarks available for sale if you would like to buy them from me.
If you are going to make one or both workshops, please let me know so I can keep watch for you. If you can’t make it or need additional help I am also in the Bozeman area until June 26th and I will also be in the Bozeman area July 8th until fair. You can reach out to me, and we can set up a time to meet at my house any time I am in Bozeman as well. Please review the last three emails as they have lots of important information regarding the next two months for the Leather Craft project.
Fair Entries are open. Fair is not required for this project, but it is a nice event to participate in at the end of our year together. Do not feel obligated to participate in fair though we would like as many of people as possible to participate.
There are a few things that you need to know if you are going to exhibit regardless of level in the project. You must complete a My 4H Year record book, non-livestock record book (for leather craft), and 7 activities (project specific). We have gone through this process at a couple of times. If you have questions, please reach out to me SOON!
Record books and activities need to be turned into the extension office by June 25th by 5 pm. The final thing that all who exhibit must do is go through an interview. The signup genius for these will come out after fair entries are closed. This interview is not hard or scary, the judge will just ask you things about your project, what you made, what you learned and then you will tell them about your entries as well. I PROMISE THE JUDGES ARE VERY, VERY NICE!!
Items specific details by level:
Level 1 students:
- 1 – educational display (Required)
- 1 – coaster or bookmark (Required)
- Up to 4 – other items of you choosing
Level 2 students:
- 1 – educational display (Required)
- 1 – carved or stamped items (Required)
- Up to 4 – other items of you choosing
Everyone is REQUIRED to have an educational display regardless of level. This is your chance to show everyone what you learned this year during the project. It can be as simple as telling us about some of the sources of different leather. Or it be the places you find leather or the items that you buy that made of leather. You could go into the steps of carving, the different tools, different tanning techniques, steps for keeping a swivel knife sharp, casing leather (what is it?) (why do we do it?) and (tips and tricks). These are just a few examples that you could do but this is not in any way a complete list. If you are struggling with ideas for these education displays, please call me!!!!
ENTER EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT GET DONE!!!! If you don’t get it done that is fine, they can just scratch the item on the day of interviews. They cannot enter an item that day.
- EXAMPLE 1: You enter a bookmark for you required entry, your education display and this is all. Over July 4th you stamp a nice belt and say hay I want to enter this in fair. THAT CAN NOT BE TAKEN TO FAIR BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T ENTER IT BEFORE THE DEADLINE
- EXAMPLE 2: You enter a bookmark for you required entry, your educational display, a belt, a knife sheath, a wallet, and a leather tray. You didn’t finish or don’t like the leather tray and you have all of the other items. THE LEATHER TRAY ENTRY CAN EASILY BE SCRATCHED.
- EXAMPLE 3: You enter a bookmark for you required entry, your educational display, a belt, a knife sheath, a wallet, and a leather tray. Over the 4th you make a barrette, and you don’t like your belt as much as you like the barrette. You can switch the barrette for the belt on the day you just can’t make a new entry.
Enter EVERYTHING you think you might get done by fair.
If you enter more than the three items, you MUST sign up for 2 interview slots.
This is all I can think of at this point. Please if you have any questions at any point, please reach out to me.
Any questions or concerns please contact me at marble@wyoming.com or 406-579-0431
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING *new project this year!
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Watch your emails for updates! Fair Prep meeting on Friday, June 13th @ 5:30pm at the 4-H Office.
Subscribe to the Photography BAND for more project updates, meeting RSVPs and assignments: https://band.us/n/aba3A2o95ep28
Questions? Contact leader Tamara Knappenberger at
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POULTRY - Market or Breed/Show
Thank you to all who helped with the 4th Grade Farm Fair last month! You did a great job promoting 4-H and poultry. Thank you also to Brailey Brownell and Moriah Colton for sharing about their quail, guinea and duck projects at our last poultry workshop.
Our final workshop prior to fair will be held on June 12, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Fairgrounds Building #3. We will be going over fair preparations, record books and will also hear from a guest speaker. Please remember that you need to attend at least three workshops in order to show at the fair and as we get closer to the show, please reach out if you have any questions. Also please remember to be gathering your items to be used for the silent auction basket at fair!
The 4-H Poultry Project Leader's Committee
Shawna Oostema: 406-580-7819, fcclashawna@hotmail.com
Judy Brownell: onebar4@aol.com
Judy Neiminen: 406-599-0639; lneiminen@gmail.com
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QUILTING *new project this year!
Watch your emails for updates!
If you have questions, please call or text me at 406.581.6843.
Ginny Francis, Quilting Project Leader
ginnyfrancis@yahoo.com
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RABBIT - Market or Breed/Pet
Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 19th at 6:30pm at the Fairgrounds in Exhibit Building #3.
If you are enrolled in a 4-H/FFA livestock project and are planning to show and/or sell an animal at our Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair this upcoming summer, please read and sign the 2024-2025 Gallatin County Livestock Contract.
This contract explains the livestock project workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important fair information. This contract is MANDATORY if you are selling a market animal and is due by the possession date for your species (listed in Section 2 on the contract). *The Gallatin County Livestock Contract is in addition to any other species-specific contracts that your project leaders may give you.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=5e957a50-2ab1-40ea-90fb-9e267983b91a&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
Monica Samson 406-399-1866
Cody Brownell 406-209-4183
Jim Murphy 406-946-2522
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ROBOTICS
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Hello Robotics Crew!
Communication this year will primarily be through band, so I highly reccomend joining the band if you havent already. Join Here
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SEWING
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Since everyone seems to be well on their way finishing up their sewing items for fair, we thought it would be fun to do a community service project at our June meeting. Please be watching your emails for more information on this.
Remember that Laura will need to sign your sewing project record book pages before June 25th. Bring this to the next meeting or make arrangements to stop by the shop and get them signed.
June 10th from 5-7pm at the RevivALL Studio.
2105 Lea Ave in Bozeman
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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SHEEP
Fair registration is open, please let us know if you have any questions regarding getting all registered!
Sheep Rough Shear - June 1st 8am cost $8 per lamb please CASH ONLY At the fairgrounds by the indoor arena There was a sign up email sent out. Rough shearing does NOT count as a workshop!
Pre-Fair Workshop - June 9th at 6:00pm (Gallatin County Extension Office- 903 N. Black Ave). We talk about informational posters and all things you need to know before fair week. This is the last sheep workshop please make sure you have all 4 you need to participate at fair!
Other Dates to Note:
- Record books due June 25th with:
- My 4h year
- Animal project & financial record
- 7 completed workbook activities
- Interviews July 10th & 11th
Fairbook:
Please take time to read the fairbook,it has general rules and more sheep information you don't want to miss. There have been some changes made in the fairbook so everyone should look through it for new or returning members!
**Remember Sheep participants MUST attend at least 4 workshops in order to show at fair.
Got questions?? Just reach out:
Ruth Carr - 406-539-4337 kennellr@gmail.com
Kim Flikkema - 406-599-1486 kimflikkema@gmail.com
Jodilynn Kelley - 512-663-5569 jkelley@bridgerorthopedic.com
Jodi Smith - 406-580-2984 kjsmithhouse@yahoo.com
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ARCHERY
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Thanks for a successful Archery season! See you next year.
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AIR RIFLE & AIR PISTOL PROJECTS
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
| Air Rifle/Air Pistol Projects - Gallatin Sharpshooters - Wednesdays |
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The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. For more information contact Bill Ott – 209-2599 or Lee Nelson – 579-0612.
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SMALL BORE (.22) PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate. It is a pre-requisite that the shooters have 1 year of Shooting Sports Experience.
Greenway range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 or Tom Everett – 570-8878.
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SHOTGUN PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
It is strongly recommended that the participant be 10 years of age. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association (Logan) Sundays
For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845.
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MUZZLE-LOADING & HUNTING SKILLS PROJECT
It is recommended but not required that the participants be 12 years of age (as of Oct. 1st) and have been in Hunter’s Education.
The Muzzle-loading Project will be determined later in the shooting season. The Hunting & Wildlife Project will be determined later in the year. Please check the newsletter for days and times. It is recommended but not required that the participants be 12 years of age and have been in Hunter’s Education
Contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 for more information.
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WESTERN HERITAGE PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
These are the shooting dates for spring/summer. I will do my best to cancel early in the day if weather is going to be an issue. Please watch your emails for cancellations.
Gallatin County 4-H Western Heritage 2025 at the Manhattan Wildlife Association Logan Shooting Range
Monday – June 2, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – June 9, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – June 16, 2025– 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – June 23, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – June 30, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – July 7, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – July 14, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
Monday – July 21, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00
National Shoot – Columbia, Missouri – July 29 – July 31, 2025
State Shoot – TBD –
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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SWINE
Below is a list of workshops we have coming up. We will send this again with added info, but start adding these to your calendar now. Remember - our project requires that you attend at least 3, but come to as many as you would like.
WEIGHING AND PLANNING GAIN - BRING YOUR PIGS!!! - Saturday, May 31st @ 10am-12pm
Location: 9 Bostana Rd, Manhattan (Cory's house)
Load your pigs up and bring them along to this workshop. We will have 2 scales set up for members to
weigh pigs and info to help you calculate about what your pig will wiegh at the fair.
FARROWING - Thursday, June 5. Two sessions (limit 25 per session) 5:00pm & 6:30pm
Location: Merle's (8860 Poelman Ln in Manhattan)
Limited #'s so please use the signup to get on the list --> Farrowing Workshop Sign Up
CLIPPING AND FITTING - Tuesday, June 10th @ 6:30 pm
Location: Fairgrounds, exact location TBD
One of our experienced members will show you different ways to prep your pig for show.
🟢Buddy Pigs - if you have buddy pigs that are in need of processing at fair time and you have not made arrangements yet, reach out to Allison to get on our list asap.
(312)662-2965 call or text
🟢Workbook Requirement Changes- Some of this is new for our project this year, so please reach out with any questions.
- Members 1st & 2nd Year in Swine - Please complete 7 workbook activities in the first swine workbook(pick this up from the Extension Office at the Fairgrounds if you do not have one)
- Members 3rd year or more in Swine - NEW -You have the option of using books 2/3 or we have a list of activities for you to choose from. You will still need to complete 7 activities total and turn in the written piece for any of the activities you choose from the list. These will be turned in with the standard My 4H Year and financial worksheets in your binder or folder. The list is attached to this email.
- All Members - The My 4H Year packet and Financial Records packet still need to be completed every year and turned in with your workbook activities - these are at the Extension Office at the Fairgrounds if you still need them. Or snag them online. Animal Project Journal and Financial Record. My 4H Year, 3rd Year and Up Workbooks Topics - 2025 - Google Docs
🟢Helpful Communication - Like Reminders via text? Register your cell phone (and any Members) for our Remind page (we recently disabled the 2024 Remind so you must re-register for 2025) https://www.remind.com/join/2025swin OR Text @2025swin to 81010 and reply once with your name.
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VET SCIENCE
Note: Field trips are being finalized. Stay tuned in the Vet Science Band App for further details.
Best,
Monika Johnson
406-579-3211
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WELDING *new project this year!
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Please feel free to text or email me with any questions!
406-381-1639
imwllc4h@gmail.com
Thanks!
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
Molly Yurdana
Gallatin County MSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Agent
(406) 582-3284 | molly.yurdana@montana.edu | https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/ back to top
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