(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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On June 15, Rock County 4-H members attended the Area Animal Sciences Days Livestock Judging Contest at the Sheboygan County Fairgrounds. Rock County 4-H had a Junior Team of five members and a Senior Team of four members take part. We also had number of other 4-H members that went to practices this spring but were unable […]
4-H Sheep Project members, leaders and parents are invited to attend the 9:00 a.m. “Getting off on the Right Foot” Session on Sat., April 2 at the UW-Madison’s Arlington Research Station, Arlington WI. Dan Smerchek and family will present ideas and strategies to make the most out of a summer show project from selecting the right […]
Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal Science Days will host livestock and dairy judging along with other animal species’ contests. More information will be available soon!
Are you enrolled in projects in animal sciences? If so, plan to register for upcoming sessions starting at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. These sessions will provide awareness and knowledge of animal agriculture and careers that are associated with the session topic. Session dates and topics are: March 3, Food Safety Challenge April […]
If you are between 11 and 16 years old, don’t own Southdown Sheep and want to start a flock of Southdown Sheep, consider applying for a quality registered ewe lamb to begin your flock. For additional information and to apply, please complete the attached application and mail it so that it’s postmarked by April 15. […]
(Submitted by Rock County 4-H Fair Office) All exhibitors are required to be YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) certified or an equivalent species-specific quality assurance program. To complete the YQCA training at http://yqca.org/. A copy of a certificate needs to be on file at the fair office by July 1, 2022. Questions? […]
The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will be Fri., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 12 at the Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson. The “Make It With Wool” competition will be held Sat., Sept. 11 and is open to youth ages 8 and older as well as adults! The entry deadline is Aug. 8. In addition to the […]
