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Fort Belknap Reservation

4-H Resiliency

Published: 2020
By Ramona King
Fort Belknap Reservation established two new clubs with 28 new members, bringing the total number of clubs to three with 58 enrolled 4-H members. Volunteers trained and then recruited club members and met monthly from November 2019 to February 2020. The 4-H members had signed up for a total of 15 non-animal projects (that varied from photography, cooking, veterinarian, and robotics) and 27 livestock projects (13 steer and 14 hog projects). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March we shifted all the 4-H fair organizing and project development to virtual using Zoom. After much consideration and planning a virtual 4-H fair, the Fort Belknap Tribal Council did not accept the 4-H Virtual Fair COVID-19 Safety Plan. Hence, a 4-H Private Treaty Sale was conducted on August 13. Hogs averaged 260 pounds and average sale price was $4.97/lb while steers averaged 1058 pounds and sold at $3.76/lb. Non-livestock project members were able to post and present their projects online. The top priority of 4-H programs across the state is the health and safety of our youth, families, volunteers, faculty, staff and supporters throughout our communities. Through this year and in the future, we encourage our future leaders in learning resiliency and developing community support.
Lucky Charms 4-H  Member Tahlia Walker