Design a Boot! Entry Deadline June 1st

Are you artistic? If so, enter an original 4-H inspired design in the BOGS Design a Boot Contest for a chance to have your own custom art chosen and its pattern reproduced on a limited-edition BOGS Boot! For more information, click on the link. https://www.bogsfootwear.com/shop/contestDesignBoot.html

Rock County Dairy Breakfast

The Rock County Dairy Breakfast will be held Sat., June 5 at McNally Farm, 5928 East Bingham Rd, Milton from 6:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Tickets are only $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10 and under. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast also includes: yogurt, cheese sticks, ham patties, applesauce, milk or coffee, and ice cream. Your fun-filled day […]

Citizen Washington Focus

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), is National 4 H Council’s premier leadership and citizenship program for high-school age students. While it typically takes place in Washington, D.C., this year it will be held in a virtual format. (CWF will return to in-person programming in the Washington, D.C. metro area in Summer 2022.) Are you interested in […]

4-H Photography Challenge: Capture What’s Great in Midwest States

Be creative and show what makes the Midwest states great. Highlight something that stands out about your town, county, state or travels to another Midwest state. There are a lot of hidden gems around the Midwest, so get out and capture them! Open to 4-H members in grades K-13. Click on the link for more information. https://extension.umn.edu/event/4-h-photography-challenge-capture-whats-great-midwest-states

Interview with a Scientist!

Career Spark Interview Series 7:30 p.m., Thurs., May 13 My name is Christian Guerrero, Senior Associate Scientist, and I received a B.S. in Chemistry from Boise State University. A strong interest in science and community involvement (SHPE, LSAMP) spurred me into a career of combating disease. My expertise is in antibody development through hybridoma research […]

Meat Science Cookery

It’s that time of year when grilling is popular! Learn about grilling brats, burgers, and other products by attending this virtual session from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Animal and Dairy Sciences Department starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thurs., May 13! To register, please click on the following link. https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oc-6hpz0qGNOmA3vr4yqNdvgjL68b_Zsk

Rock County 4-H Family Reads Follow Up

(This is the letter that was emailed to families who participated in the Rock County 4-H Family Reads Program that all Rock County 4-H members from kindergarten through fifth grade were invited to join.)  Thank you so much for your time and thoughtful conversation on Sunday evening.  Laura and I appreciate all who registered.  No […]

Interview with a Product & System Specialist

Career Spark Interview Series 7:30 p.m., Thurs., May 6 My name is Chantal Herrera, I was born and raised in Guadalupe, CA. My passion for the agriculture industry began at an early age and was enhanced with the experiences I gained through my FFA Chapter. This led me to pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications […]

Interview with an Engineer!

Career Spark Interview Series 7:30 p.m., Thurs., April 29 Have you ever considered becoming an engineer? My name is Kyara Diaz, I was born in Peru and immigrated to the US with my immediate family in 2001. When we first arrived, we settled in Pendlenton, OR and then moved to Nampa, ID where I graduated from […]

Interview with an Engineer!

Career Spark Interview Series 7:30 p.m., Thurs., April 15 Have you ever considered becoming an engineer? Lydia Aman is a project engineer at Cargill with experience in salt and protein. She graduated from Montana State University with a background in Chemical and Biological Engineering. An Idaho native, she grew up participating in several 4-H activities. Lydia will […]

Communications Committee

If you are interested in attending the Communications Committee Meeting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mon., April 5, please email laura.vanderveen@wisc.edu or call/text 608-931-8512. We would love to have more members–especially youth members!

Artificial Intelligence in Animal Sciences

Join Dr. Guilherme J.M. Rosa and Dr. Joao Dorea, UW Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences for a virtual program on Thurs., April 8 starting at 7:00 p.m. Learn about current technology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Animal & Dairy Sciences Department that helps predict livestock traits in livestock production systems by using the technology of cameras and sensors. To register, […]

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