Youth-Adult Partnership Spotlight-Spring 2024

I was in advanced classes all through school, but at a certain point I remember battling a sense of failure.  Not because I wasn’t achieving, but because I was achieving in traditionally ‘female’ spaces.  If I was the kind of change agent I imagined myself to be then I should be attacking with vigor the […]

Rock County 4-H Livestock Judging Team Results from Area Animal Sciences Days

(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 […]

Area Animal Science Day’s June 26 judging contest

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 […]

2022 Rock County Bayer Award

2022 Rock County Bayer Award Local farmer, Alissa Grenawalt, Beloit, recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to the Rock County 4-H Leaders Council. The Rock County 4-H Leaders Council will use the funds to enrich the educational opportunities for youth enrolled in meat animal projects. Grenawalt is currently a Rock […]

4-H Livestock Team Updates 2023

Opportunities for All 4-H Members–Especially Those in Beef, Sheep, Swine and Meat Goats! Upcoming livestock educational events:  Saturday, March 25, 2023:State Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Contest: UW-Madison Campus – All day  Opportunity for Juniors, Seniors and Mixed Teams to take care of 2 state contests in one day!Below are links to the resource guides […]

Important YQCA Information! Time Sensitive!

YQCA is available as an online program for youth everywhere in the United States. YQCA is also offered as an instructor-led training and as a test out certification. Contact the entity requiring your YQCA certification to see which is available in your state, or contact help@yqcaprogram.org. Learn more about each type of training here. Please contact YQCA […]

Wisconsin 4-H Space Camp 2023

Explore the stars!  Wisconsin 4-H Space Camp gives students (sixth-ninth grade) the opportunity to experience how to build the skills of an official astronaut!  Space Camp includes a bus ride to Huntsville, Alabama where the three-day Pathfinder Program is held.  Registration opens Tuesday, November 15 in 4HOnline. For more information, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Space […]

We Want to Know How 4-H Has Helped You Thrive!

In November, Wisconsin 4-H will be inviting members (ages 13-18) to complete a survey about their 4-H experience. The survey was developed by National 4-H Leaders (https://helping-youth-thrive.extension.org/) and will help Wisconsin 4-H to learn about the quality of our programs. The information will help to show how 4-H helps young people to learn new things, […]

Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification Training Workshop

Are you a 4-H Volunteer (at least 21 years old) who is interested in becoming certified in: Archery? Pistol/Air Pistol? Rifle/Air Rifle? If so, plan to attend the Southeastern Workshop from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 pm, Saturday, February 4 at the Washington County Fair Park, West Bend. Registration Deadline is Thursday, January 27. Financial assistance may be available. For […]

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H Year is Open!

It’s time to enroll in Rock County 4-H! The new 4-H year starts October 1, 2022 and ends September 30, 2023. The deadline for re-enrolling 4-H Cloverbuds, Members and Volunteers is November 1, 2022. New 4-H Cloverbuds, Members and Volunteers are welcome to enroll anytime and it’s best to enroll by November 1, 2022, also. […]

How to Become a Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a 4-H Volunteer! In 4-H there are many ways to volunteer! All 4-H Volunteers work with youth and adults to offer a positive youth development experience for youth from 5K to the year following high school graduation (not to extend beyond the age of 19 as of December […]

DO-REFLECT-APPLY Around the Community

Don’t forget that as the school year begins, many other organizations offer increased learning opportunities too. They can be great for project learning opportunities. Below are a couple examples: Hedberg Public Library Kids ages 9-12 will learn to make easy, no-cook recipes. Come to one or both! Registration is required.  Monday, September 12: https://bit.ly/3Tsk7ab    […]

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