Update: March 17, 2020 The Rock County Extension Office will have limited capacity during the COVID-19 outbreak and is currently closed to visitors. Some Extension staff will be working remotely in accordance with guidance from state and local agencies in addition to our connection to UW-Madison. Employees will have access to email and phone messages. […]
(Submitted by: Ariel Fenrick) Attention Rock County 4-H members! The annual Rock County 4-H Communication Arts Festival is a GO this year. For 2021, this is a VIRTUAL-ONLY event. All speaking entries will be video recorded uploaded online. Non-speaking entries will be created virtually or scanned and submitted online. This event is for ALL Rock County 4-H members […]
Are you a high school senior planning to attend college (technical college, Farm & Industry Short Course, college or a university)? Are you already a college student? If your answer to either question is “Yes,” plan to complete the 2021 Rock County Agriculture Scholarship Application! Numerous scholarships ($250-$1000) will be awarded from Dairy Promotion, Beef […]
Partnerships for Youth-Adult Partnerships Sometime in the middle of February, I was finally able to watch the University of Minnesota Extension webinar “Preparing the Youth Development Professional for Current Issues in Developing Effective Partnerships”. The webinar listed four main components as part of the Partnership Mindset. While I listened to the explanation of each, I […]
Join Wisconsin 4-H’s Pen Pal Exchange! Get matched with another youth from Wisconsin, New York State, or an international friend and make new connections via email or hand-written letters! Sign up using this link! https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0GMXnkcBcLltqLQ
Are you a 4-H member in 6th grade or above (2020-21 academic year)? Are you a 4-H volunteer? If your answer is yes to either of the questions, please plan to virtually attend the Rock County 4-H Jr. and Sr. Council Meeting on Mon., Feb. 22 starting at 7:00 p.m. Register in advance for this […]
Extension’s community partner, the Rock County 4-H Fair, just posted their 2021 Rock County 4-H Fair Exhibitor Premium Book online! https://www.rockcounty4hfair.com/p/exhibitors/premium-book It’s time to curl up with your favorite device, download the Premium Book, and dream about warmer weather while reading through schedules, rules & regulations, various classes, etc. Questions? Contact the Rock County 4-H […]
“Bringing Back the Magic of the Fair!” is the slogan for Extension’s community partner, the Rock County 4-H Fair! The 2021 Rock County 4-H Fair dates are Tuesday, July 27 to Sunday, August 1! For up-to-date information visit their website https://www.rockcounty4hfair.com/ or visit the Rock County 4-H Fair Facebook page!
Do you have a friend who would like to join 4-H? If your answer is, “Yes,” please let your friend know that new members can join anytime. . . However, if your friend wants to exhibit at the Rock County 4-H Fair (Tues., July 27-Sun., Aug. 1) as a Rock County 4-H Member (kindergarten through […]
Do you know a 4-H member or 4-H leader who hasn’t enrolled yet? Please contact that person by calling, texting, emailing, etc. and let ’em know that enrolling only takes a few minutes. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/start-here/4honline-for-families/ The truth is, Rock County 4-H just isn’t the same without our entire “4-H family.”
If you a 4-H member interested in adding 4-H projects or dropping 4-H projects, please log into your 4HOnline account and make the changes. After you have made the changes, please log out of your 4HOnline account. Then, log back into your 4HOnline account and check to make sure all your changes are made. If […]
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