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THAT'S A WRAP!
Thank you to all that participated, families that supported, volunteers that helped and sponsors that donated to make the 2025 Big Sky Country State Fair a
HUGE success! This year we had
344 4-H/FFA youth exhibitors (260 pictured above) participate in approximately 50 different project areas. The 4-H Indoor Projects exhibit building was jampacked with entries and we sold
394 lots in our Market Livestock Auction which brought in $1,435,376 (after add-ons) for our youth! We are so proud of our 4-H/FFA members and thankful to have such a supportive community. We sincerely appreciate all the bidders, buyers, and community supporters who came out to support our 4-H/FFA members!
Until next year!π
2025 Sale Averages:
- 61 Steers sold averaging $7.07/pound
- 216 Swine sold averaging $10.44/pound
- 69 Sheep sold averaging $10.34/pound
- 5 Goats sold averaging $910.00/head
- 37 pens of Poultry sold averaging $968.92 (per pen of 3)
- 5 pens of Rabbit sold averaging $630 (per pen of 3)
General Fair Sponsors:
- Big Sky Country State Fair & Fairgrounds Staff (Set Up, Facilities, Labor)
- AgWest Farm Credit (Livestock Show Tent)
- Opportunity Bank (Presenting Sponsor for the 2024 Fair)
- First Security Bank (Livestock Barns, Market Buckles, Sale Staff)
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply (Show Ring)
- Gallatin County 4-H Foundation (Livestock fans, panels and scales)
- Montana State Fund (First Bedding Sponsor)
- Daniel's Gourmet Meats & Sausages (Buyer's BBQ)
- Swan Land Company (Market Champions Row)
- SIME Construction
- The Ice House
4-H Fair
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Rosette Donor" Level Sponsors ($1000+):
- Rocky Mountain Supply (Round Robin Competition & MORE)
- NorthWestern Energy
- Park Electric Cooperative Inc.
- Edison Electrical Contractors, Inc.
- Kenyon Noble Lumber & Hardware
- Rising Sun Auto Repair
- Montana Embroidery
- Core & Main
- Summit Dental
- Lehrkind's Coca-Cola
- Bank of the Rockies
- McDonalds
- Signs Solutions
4-H Fair
"Blue Ribbon Donor" Level Sponsors ($500 - $999):
- Stockman Bank
- Yellowstone Orthodontics
- Manhattan Bank
- Alpenglow Animal Hospital
- Martel Construction
- Knife River
4-H Fair
"Clover Donor" Level Sponsors ($250 - $499):
- Montana Farmers Union (Pastries & Pictures sponsor)
- Four Corners Saddlery
- Car Quest Auto Parts
- L & L Site Services
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Be sure to THANK your supporters!
It takes many Buyers, 4-H Volunteers, Parents, Judges, Extension Staff, and Fairgrounds Staff to pull off such a long and large event like Fair. Please remember to thank those who have helped and supported you this year!
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2025 Round Robin Champions
Congratulations to our 2025 Round Robin competitors and champions! Showmanship skills and knowledge are put to the test as the top two Junior showmen and top two Senior showmen in each species battle it out in the ultimate showmanship challenge. The 40 participants exhibited 10 species in fast-paced rotations and the top 5 in each division are recognized below.
Senior Grand Champion: Alexa Smieja
Senior Reserve Champion: Keira Unrein
Senior 3rd Place: Lizzy Brownell
Senior 4th Place: Heidi Dyk-Stainer
Senior 5th Place: Heidi Hutchison
Junior Grand Champion: Bridger Noonan
Junior Reserve Champion: Griffin Jensen
Junior 3rd Place: Brynlee Dysterhouse
Junior 4th Place: Daniel Sendra
Junior 5th Place: Kallie Mitchell
Thank you Rocky Mountain Supply for sponsoring the event and champion buckles! Thank you to Nahe from RMS for joining us again this year to present the awards.
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2025 Bob Brownell Memorial 4-H Herdsmanship Awards
Congratulations to our 2025 Bob Brownell Memorial 4-H Herdsmanship Award recipients! This award is presented to members for keeping excellent appearance, condition and cleanliness of the stalls and barns and being courteous and polite to fellow 4-H and FFA members, adults and fair visitors.
Recipients are nominated in each of the species barns.
Horse - Emma Baeth
Beef Novice - Rylee Smith
Beef Junior - Bob Smieja
Beef Senior - Taylor Sposito
Dairy Cow - Bob Smieja & Jake Oostema
Dairy Goat Senior - Moriah Colton & Lydia Black
Market Goat Junior - Riata Billing
Market Goat Senior - Alex Mazurie-Chidiac
Poultry Junior - Dallas & Thomas Owens
Poultry Senior - Joelyn Neiminen
Sheep Junior - Lane Johnson
Sheep Senior - Emery Carr
Swine Novice - Teagan Harwood
Swine Junior - Samuel Barr
Swine Senior- Jade Bailey
Rabbit - Clayton Kruse
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Class of 2025 Graduating 4-H Seniors
Congratulations to our
44 Gallatin County 4-H Class of 2025 Graduating Senior members! Today we were able to recognize and celebrate 27 of the 44 seniors at our Senior Recognition Ceremony at Fair. Thank you seniors for your hard work, dedication and contributions to our 4-H program during your time as youth members. We wish you all the best in your futures as 4-H Alumni!
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2025 Montana 4-H Congress
Gallatin County 4-H was well represented at the 2025 Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman earlier in July. Gallatin 4-H had 13 teen members in attendance this year (a record), chaperoned by 4-H Agent Molly and Intern Evelyn! Six of our Gallatin teens participated in Pre-Congress planning committees prior to the main 4-day state event, and six of our teens also competed in state contests (Stir-Ups Cooking, Public Speaking, Hippology, and Livestock Judging)! Congratulations to our Gallatin 4-H volunteers and youth members for their amazing accomplishments!!
Hazel Nash - 2nd place Stir-Ups Cooking Contest (earns a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta)
Nicole Berger - State Youth Award in Shooting Sports Project (earns a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta)
Marlie Sampson - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Morgan Pavlik - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Alexa Smieja - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Elsa Austin - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Grace Simser (alumni) - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Cadence Brown (alumni) - Montana 4-H state scholarship recipient
Bonnie Radke - Retiring 2024-2025 State Ambassador Officer Montana Extension Advisory Committee Representative (MEAC)
Mattie Oostema - Ran for 2025-2026 State Ambassador Officer Team (she did an amazing job and we are so proud of her efforts and for challenging herself with this interview process)!
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Market Livestock Sale Checks, Indoor Silent Auction Payout & Premium Award Money
We estimate that youth exhibitors will receive their checks no later than October 1st of the current year. We will communicate if there are any additional delays beyond our control to the best of our abilities.
- NEW Check Dispersal Policy: Exhibitors will be notified via email when Market Sale, Indoor Silent Auction and Premium Award Checks are available. Checks will no longer be mailed and all 4-H/FFA Exhibitors will be required to pick up their checks at the 4-H Office. When picking up your checks, you will be asked to βsign outβ your checks signifying that you have received them.
- **As a reminder, a 5% commission is deducted from the sale price of each market sale animal to pay sale expenses and operating fees. This commission covers but is not limited to the following: Livestock Judge, Buyers BBQ, Insurance coverage, Trucking fees of animals, Auctioneers, Online Sale Platform, Marketing and Advertising prior to sale, Thank you Tab publication after the fair, Equipment and Supplies for the sale, Tax fees, and Donation to Higher Education Scholarships for 4-H youth. The 5% commission will also be deducted from all add-ons. All Market Swine will be deducted a rate of $0.35 per every $100 of the sale price to cover the Pork Checkoff Fees. For example, if you sell a market hog for $2,000, you would multiply that amount times 0.0035 (2000 x 0.0035 = $7.00). The 5% commission does NOT apply to Indoor Silent Auction items.
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2024-2025 4-H Project Award Nominations
This week our office is mailing out paper letters to 4-H youth who have been nominated for 2025 4-H Project Award(s), so CHECK YOUR MAIL! **If you receive this letter, please make sure to follow the listed requirements and re-turn in your updated Record Book(s) back to the 4-H Office for one more review by the deadline stated in the nomination letter. With both record-keeping and interview skills being equally important to develop in our youth, the two areas were scored and totaled to determine award nominees. Members that scored 110 total points (85%) or higher were nominated to be considered for a Project Award(s). *Please note that nomination does not guarantee an award.
Even if you donβt get nominated, please remember that record keeping and interview skills are some of the many life skills we are teaching youth in 4-H. Practicing keeping accurate and updated records and speaking to an adult about your learning experiences will help in your future projects and when applying for jobs/scholarships/college. Be sure to still update your records books with all your project information/financial records/ribbons/etc. up through the current date to βclose outβ your records for this 4-H Year.
βOutstanding 4-H Members of the Yearβ β Achievement Journals
Each year the Gallatin County Foundation gives awards to outstanding 4-H members in the form of scholarships. These monetary scholarships are generously sponsored by the Harris and Elizabeth Kirk Trust. The number and dollar value of the scholarships vary yearly based on the number of qualified applicants, as well as the availability of funds. The 4-H Member of the Year Award Winners are to be recognized for their outstanding achievements in 4-H at our annual awards celebration and is determined off of a points-based scoring system. To be eligible for this award, youth need to fill out the Achievement Journal (LINK COMING SOON as the document was revised/revamped this year β stay tuned) to the best of their ability and turn it in to our office by Friday, September 5th.
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End-of-Year 4-H Awards Celebration for Youth & Volunteers
Our 4-H Awards Celebration is our annual opportunity to celebrate 4-H volunteers and youth members! We have an afternoon planned to recognize volunteers who have done some outstanding work and who have been a part of the program for years! We will also celebrate youth who excelled in their projects this year and did an outstanding job being a part of the community.
The 2025 Awards Celebration will be held at the Bozeman Grantree Inn on SUNDAY, September 28th at 2pm.
You
DONUT want to miss this event! We will have a
NEW catered Donut Wall and light refreshments provided for all attendees
RSVP HERE:
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Promote 4-H at the Manhattan Potato Festival!
Gallatin County 4-H will have a presence again at the Manhattan Potato Festival on Saturday, August 16th. We will have a Gallatin County 4-H float in the parade and a 4-H promotional booth in the park. This is a great way to stay involved in 4-H this summer, show off our 4-H spirit to our community and recruit new members and volunteers for clubs/projects for the upcoming 4-H year!
SIGN UP NOW! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-57742565-2025
Event details: Facebook
- Parade/Float
- We want both animal and indoor projects highlighted in the parade with use of project banners and members walking/riding with the float holding signs (throwing candy, handing out 4-H stickers, etc.)
- See SignUp Genius link above for dates, times and ways to participate
- **Participating members/parents will have to sign liability waivers from the Potato Festival β once you sign up, the 4-H office will email you that form to complete.
- 4-H Promotional Booth
- Commitment would be 10:30am-3pm (there will be 2 shifts)
- Club leaders, experienced members and Extension office staff would be great to have at the booth to answer questions about clubs, activities, projects and the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 4-H year
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2025 Montana 4-H State Horse Shows
Registration for the Montana 4-H Working Ranch Horse Finals & State Horse Show is now open through FairEntry! Registration closes August 15th. To learn more about the events & how to register visit the event page websites!
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Calling all 4-H Adults - MSU Concessions Training
It is that time of year where we start looking forward to the 2025-2026 4-H Year. We are again contracted with MSU to work concessions this year at various university events on campus (football games, concerts, basketball, volleyball, PowWow, Spring Rodeo, etc). To do this, Gallatin 4-H needs to complete a stadium concessions training with MSU before the new season starts.
We have
ONE timeslot scheduled for 4-H Adults/Volunteers to complete a 1.5 hour training; Wednesday, August 27th at 5:00-6:30pm at the Bobcat Stadium. MSU Staff will provide training regarding the process/procedures of working in the concessions stand, how to be a Stand Leader, responsibilities, paperwork for the money room, etc.
ALL 4-H Volunteers are invited to attend a training **If your club/project intends on working any MSU Concession games/concerts to raise funds for this upcoming 4-H year, we strongly encourage parents/volunteers/leaders to attend this training.
Donβt worry, this does not commit you to being a Stand Leader for a concessions event, however it does help us to have more than only a few leaders trained in the Stand Leader role. We are hoping to share the workload by having other leaders trained to manage/supervise these events throughout the year.
If you plan to attend the training, please SignUp here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-57531894-4hleader
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Earn Money for your 4-H Project or Club
We have the AMAZING opportunity to continue to work MSU Concessions and this has become a GREAT way to raise money for 4-H club/project activities! Please see the link below for the 2025 Fall Fundraising concessions events at MSU! We frequently commit to events throughout the year as they arise and update the SignUp Genius accordingly.
What does working MSU Concessions entail?
All food is made and prepped by MSU Culinary/Concessions staff, 4-H members/parents just simply sell and serve it out of one of the concessions stands on MSU Campus (Stadium or Fieldhouse depending on the event). This is a super easy, fun and quick way to make money for your Clubs/Projects and gain some skills in the service industry! A Stand Leader and MSU Concessions staff will train you on the spot with what you need to know - No experience necessary!
2025-2026 MSU Concessions Fundraising SignUp:
Fundraising: 4-H Concessions Fundraising Opportunities
If club/project members sign up for an event as a group, your club/project will get ALL the tips and a percentage of the profits from that event. If multiple projects/clubs sign up for the same game, then the tips and profits will be split between the groups. So, we highly encourage you to gather up your members, pick a game/event that your club/project will work as one group to maximize the amount of money you will earn!
Depending on the event, the day/time/hours will vary and depending on our concessions stand location, the number of people we will need per game will vary. We will need a combination of youths (minimum age of 10 with parent accompaniment) and teens/adults (ages 15+) to run cash registers.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H Office
gallatin4h@montana.edu
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2025 Murdoch's Retail Round Up
Did you know you can support Gallatin County 4-H by βrounding upβ at the register when shopping at our local Belgrade, Four Corners and Bozeman Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply locations in July & August?! Well now you do!
Murdochβs Ranch & Home Supply strives to support the communities of their store locations and requests the Round Up dollars be disbursed to 4-H clubs in and around these areas at the end of the campaign.
A portion of these funds will be directly allocated to our Gallatin County 4-H Foundation to be used for program support, fair/barn improvements, project supplies and higher education scholarships! |
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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)
AUGUST 5 ULC Meeting - CANCELLED
AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 5 "
Out of this World" 4-H Summer Camp
AUGUST 7-10 Bozeman Stampede
AUGUST 15 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Concert (see SignUp above)
AUGUST 16 Manhattan Potato Festival
AUGUST 21 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Movie Night (see SignUp above)
AUGUST 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
AUGUST 27 MSU Concessions Stand Leader Training (see SignUp above)
AUGUST 28 Gallatin 4-H Foundation Committee Meeting
See August Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED
SEPTEMBER 5
Nominated Record Books & Achievement Journals DUE to Office
SEPTEMBER 6 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 12-14 Montana 4-H State Working Ranch Horse Show
SEPTEMBER 13 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 20 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 26-28 Montana 4-H State Horse Show
SEPTEMBER 27 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 28 End-of-Year Awards Celebration (see signup above)
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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.
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
September 2nd 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.
Our next committee meeting will be our Fair Wrap-Up meeting TBD at the Extension 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, August 28th 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.
Shout out to ALL our Members for another great year!! The DagNabids have made new friends, continue to grow, and thrive into awesome humans and 4-H kids.
So many entries and ribbons at the fair- Congrats to ALL! Our blue ribbon club display was great.
Wishing everyone a fabulous rest of the summer and see you in the fall!
Submitted by Remi Neil - Dag Nabids Historian
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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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.
Great job, Gateway Challengers, winning Grand Champion for the club display at the 2025 Fair! Weβre so proud of our club and our volunteers who made this happen, thank you.
We hope to see many of you at the Gateway Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 16, and let Jessica know if you can come and help run our club booth with the fundraiser game, Chicken Poop Bingo!
Our next regular club meeting will be Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m., and we look forward to celebrating our β24-β25 year.
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.
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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.
While fair may be over, our club is still meeting and having fun together before the new 4-H year starts in just a few short months!
Our next meeting is August 11th 6-8pm
All our club members did extremely well at fair and it was great to hear the feedback from local business owners and community members about how great our club members did and how well they represented our club.
Great job!
Now is the time to relax and play in the summer weather.
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.
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
βMember at Largeβ 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
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BAKING @ MSU
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
WOW! So fun to see all of the projects at the fair. So proud of all the wonderful things you all did!
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
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
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CAMP COUNSELORS
4-H Summer Camp will be August 2nd (August 1st arrival for Counselors) - August 5th, 2025 at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures!
Sincerely your Camp Commanders,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT
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.
WOW! So fun to see all of the projects at the fair. So proud of all the wonderful things you all did!
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.
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DAIRY COW
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.
Great job at Fair, I am so proud of you all. Don't forget to update your record books post Fair! Thank you for a wonderful 3 years as your leader.
- Shawnna
Hello Dog Obedience 4-H'ers!
My name is Jen Osler and I will be the new Dog Obedience leader starting in the 2025-2026 year. Hopefully everyone had a fantastic fair week! I know that watching all of you show for obedience was so much fun. I hope you all are proud of all that you have accomplished this year as I know that I am and I can't wait for all that next year has to bring as your new leader!
I also want to put it out there that I would like to put together a Halloween Dog Costume contest for Saturday, 10/25 for all that have signed up to participate in a dog project as a fun way to come together and get to know each other. Stay tuned for updates on that and for extra seminars that will being happening once per month in October 2025 through June 2026.
As for now, enjoy the rest of your summer and remember sign up for 4-H opens on October 1st!
Thank you all for the great year and I can't wait to get to know you all next year!
Jen
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
406.388.4789
361.446.1209
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DOG AGILITY
Hello Dog Agility 4-H'ers!
Hopefully everyone had a fantastic fair week! I know that watching all of you show for agility was so much fun. I hope you all are proud of all that you have accomplished this year as I know that I am and I can't wait for all that next year has to bring!
I also want to put it out there that I would like to put together a Halloween Dog Costume contest for Saturday, 10/25 for all that have signed up to participate in a dog project as a fun way to come together and get to know each other. Stay tuned for updates on that and for extra seminars that will potentially being happening once per month in October 2025 through June 2026.
As for now, enjoy the rest of your summer and remember sign up for 4-H opens on October 1st!
Thank you all for the great year!
Jen
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
406.388.4789
361.446.1209
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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
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Leaβh MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
Rachel Colton 406-548-1915
Cassandra Mitchell 406-223-0146
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GOAT - MARKET
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
Leaβh MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
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HORSELESS HORSE
* 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!
Questions? Contact leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com
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HORSE PROJECTS
Congratulations to all our horse project members who participated in the fair horse show! It was really great to see everyone having so much fun with their horses and their friends and to see the growth from the beginning of the year in every one of you. Congratulations on all your accomplishments this year!
All of the fair participants were awesome. We had a fun 3 days testing all the skills we learned and practiced this past year. Thank you to all the volunteers and judges for your hard work.
Sorry about the buckle awards not arriving yet. I will send an email as soon as they arrive.
I hope you all consider participating in the upcoming state 4-H horse competitions! The State 4-H Working Ranch Horse Finals will be held at the 406 Arena in Vaughn on September 12-14. The State 4-H Horse Show will be held at the 406 Arena on September 26-28. Register now through FairEntry β itβs easy to sign up for classes and pay online by credit or debit card.
Deadline to register for the WRHF and the State Horse Show is August 15, 2025.
https://montana4hwrhf.fairentry.com
http://montana4hshs.fairentry.com
Please take some time to record your fair activities and accomplishments in your record book. Add pictures too! Nominations for record book awards will be coming out soon. Nominated record books will need to be updated and turned back into the office and you will be recognized at the awards night in September.
Special Awards Summary...
Round Robin Grand Champion Senior Showman - Aspen Smart
Round Robin Reserve Champion Senior Showman - Makenze Woodring
Round Robin Grand Champion Junior (Unable to show in RR) - Hailey Reed
Round Robin Reserve Champion Junior Showman - Josey Woodring
Round Robin Alternate Junior Showman - Clara Sherard
Grand Champion Senior Showman - Aspen Smart
Grand Champion Intermediate Showman - Hailey Reed
Grand Champion Junior Showman - Josey Woodring
Grand Champion Level 1 Showman - Naomi O'Hara
Grand Champion Western Senior - Aspen Smart
Reserve Champion Western Senior - Makenze Woodring
Grand Champion Western Intermediate - Hailey Reed
Reserve Champion Western Intermediate - Clara Sherard
Grand Champion Western Junior - Josey Woodring
Reserve Champion Western Junior - Matilda Casto
Grand Champion Western Level 1 - Naomi O'Hara
Reserve Champion Western Level 1 - Isa Capp
Grand Champion English Senior - Aspen Smart
Reserve Champion English Senior - Eliza Hershey and Kryka Shockley
Grand Champion English Intermediate - Hailey Reed
Reserve Champion English Intermediate - Clara Sherard
Grand Champion English Junior - Evelyn Flammond
Reserve Champion English Junior x
Grand Champion English Level 1 - Naomi O'Hara
Reserve Champion English Level 1 x
Overall Grand Champion English Rider (based on danish placings) - Aspen Smart
Grand Champion C2M1 - Josephine Casto
Reserve Champion C2M1 - Josie Robb
Grand Champion C2M2/GH1 - Cassie Schmitt
Reserve CHampion C2M2/GH1 - Josephine Casto
Grand Champion C2M3/GH2 - Kryka Shockley
Reserve CHampion C2M3/GH2 x
Grand Champion C2M4/GH3 x
Reserve CHampion C2M4/GH3 x
Grand Champion C2M5/GH4 - Emma Baeth
Reserve CHampion C2M5/GH4 x
Grand Champion Jumping Level 1 - Naomi O'Hara
Reserve Champion Jumping Level 1 x
Grand Champion Jumping Level 2 - Evelyn Flammond
Reserve Champion Jumping Level 2 x
Grand Champion Jumping Level 3 - Clara Sherard
Reserve Champion Jumping Level 3 - Eliza Hershey
Grand Champion Jumping Level 4 - Aspen Smart
Reserve Champion Jumping Level 4 - Emma Baeth
Grand Champion Dressage Level 1 - Naomi O'Hara
Reserve Champion Dressage Level 1 x
Grand Champion Dressage Level 2 - Evelyn Flammond
Reserve Champion Dressage Level 2 x
Grand Champion Dressage Level 3 - Eliza Hershey
Reserve Champion Dressage Level 3 - Hailey Reed
Grand Champion Dressage Level 4 - Aspen Smart
Reserve Champion Dressage Level 4 - Kryka Shockley
Highest dressage score of the show (with her colt) - Kryka Shockley
Grand Champion WRH Level 1 - Evelyn Flammond and Wyatt Woodring
Reserve Champion WRH Level 1 - Michaela Fry
Grand Champion WRH Level 2 - Mariam Jones
Reserve Champion WRH Level 2 - Clara Sherard
Grand Champion WRH Level 3 - Makenze Woodring
Reserve Champion WRH Level 3 - Josie Robb
Grand Champion WRH Level 4 - Will Baeth
Reserve Champion WRH Level 4 - Charlotte Steele
Indoor Educational Poster Purple Rosette - Naomi O'Hara
Horse Poster Jr Purple Rosette - Ellen Dee
Horse Poster Sr Purple Rosette - Kryka Shockley
Herdsmanship Award - Emma Baeth
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
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KNITTING/CROCHET
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING *new project this year!
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Questions? Contact leader Tamara Knappenberger at
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POULTRY - Market or Breed/Show
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QUILTING *new project this year!
Quilters had an awesome showing at the fair!
Congratulations to Bonnie Radke, Catherine Schmitt, and Charlotte Sonichsen for having a great display of quilted items at the fair. They were beautiful.
Thanks to Phyllis Lewis for sponsoring the special awards and that special prize money for those who earned those special awards. Great job!
Best wishes to Bonnie, as she has graduated and .over to the next phase of life.
I am so proud of these 3 young ladies for entering their projects in the fair, and I am also proud of the other members who participated in the project.
I hope more 4-Hers take this project next year.
To all who participated on the quilting project. Please remember to finish off your record book, by completing the financial journal portion of the records. Please list your income from any ribbons you received, money from the Phyllis Lewis award, if you received that award, silent auction items, if you sold anything, or any other income you may have received.
I'm looking forward to next year,
Ginny Francis
Quilting Project Leader
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
Questions?
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.
Congratulations to everyone who entered a sewing item in the fair! It was so fun to see the sewing table full of your beautiful creations! Everyone worked hard and learned so much this year, and it really showed at fair.
The sewing project will take a break for the rest of the summer. We hope to see everyone sign up for this project again in October. We'll resume our monthly meeting when the new 4-H year kicks off this fall.
In the meantime, if you are sewing on your own and run into a question, feel free to contact Laura.
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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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 β 209-2599 or Lee Nelson β 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 β 581-6845 or Tom Everett β 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 β 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 Hunterβs 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 Hunterβs Education
Contact Scott Francis β 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.
Happy August Western Heritage Families,
Our shooting days at the range are done. We have a couple families heading to Missouri for the 4-H Western Heritage Nation Shoot that is July 29-31 and the State Shoot is August 15-17 in Simms, Montana. Good Luck!!
We had a good season and want to thank all the members and their families. There are many moving parts in Western Heritage and we appreciate all the help. We are looking for a new leader. There is a Shooting Sports Leader training in Dillon September 12-14. Please feel to contact Sarah Brechbuhler or the Extension Office for more information.
Gallatin County 4-H Western Heritage 2025 at the Manhattan Wildlife Association Logan Shooting Range
National Shoot β Columbia, Missouri β July 29 β July 31, 2025
State Shoot β Simms, Montana- August 15-16, 2025
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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VET SCIENCE
Questions?
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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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
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