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Fall Back Fall is a time many look forward to, AND it is also a time when others begin to dread the winter days ahead. For this blog post, we are not looking ahead to winter, but back. The winter 2023 Youth-Adult Partnership blog post focused on being intentional about describing who we are. As […]
If you have livestock—at home or at the fair—please take a few minutes to read this information provided by Bernie O’Rourke, UW-Madison Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences.
It’s time to apply for Rock County 4-H awards and recognition! There are opportunities for all youth enrolled in Rock County 4-H during the 2022-2023 4-H Year (September 30, 2022-October 1, 2023) to apply for awards and recognition. (There are also some opportunities for 4-H Volunteers!) Grades are the grade the Cloverbud or 4-H member […]
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm We are looking for adult and older youth volunteers to help out with the 4-H Camp shift at the Farm Bureau Food Stand at the Rock County 4-H Fair. In appreciation for completing a shift in the food stand, […]
(Submitted by Alissa Grenawalt) Rock County 4-H Livestock Judging Teams had a solid day at the Livestock Judging Contest held at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, in Gays Mills on Monday, June 26. Senior Livestock Judging Members include:Owen Fleming, Johnstown 4-H – placed 7th overall in the Senior DivisionBrynlea Crull, Evansville 4-HCierra White, LaPrairie 4-H Junior […]
June 21 is the start of summer, the longest day of the year. In a year defined by a dry pattern, sun shines most days. However, it’s been uncharacteristically cool. If the sun is shining, why is there no warmth? I always say that I prefer cold weather to warm, because I can put more […]
Are you a 4-H member who plans to graduate from 4-H at the end of this 4-H year (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023)? If so, please complete the Rock County 4-H Graduate form no later than noon, Friday, July 7. We look forward to hearing from you!
(Submitted by Pam Wolter, Rock County 4-H Mechanical Sciences Committee) The time trials and rodeo will be held at the Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Avenue, Janesville on Tuesday, June 13. Registration for the Rodeo will be at 5:15 pm. Meet at the Craig Pavilion (near the Black Hawk Building and Craig Center). Time trials will […]
Attention Rock County 4-H Livestock (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Meat Goat) Judges (Submitted by Alissa Grenawalt, Rock County 4-H Livestock Judging Coach) Registration for the Area Animal Science Day’s June 26 judging contest is coming up soon and it’s time to register our team(s). If you plan to attend, please complete the Google Form and we’ll […]
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