COVID-19 Updates and Information

Dear 4-H Volunteers and Members,

As you may be aware, Extension along with the UW-Madison community and our county have been keeping a close eye on developments around the novel corona virus COVID-19. Due to the possibility and risk of infection, the UW Madison, Division of Extension is requiring our State and County sponsored, as well as, volunteer-led clubs and associations to cancel or postpone upcoming events between now and April 10 that:

Expect to draw more than 50 people;
Draw participants from multiple counties; or
Include participants from an older population, those with compromised immune systems, or those who come into close contact with older populations

We realize that this will be disappointing as our young people miss out on positive youth development opportunities. At this time we need to follow the guidance of experts to keep our youth, volunteers, staff and everyone safe.

State staff added a slide to the front page of the 4-H website regarding the COVID-19 virus that also contains information regarding Statewide event cancellations/postponements that we will keep up to date. The text at the top of the page above the “Statewide Event Updates and Cancellations” portion is the text of the email that just went out to all 4-H participants through 4HOnline.

You can find the homepage here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/ and the direct link to the post is available here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/2020/03/12/wisconsin-4-h-and-covid-19-response/.

If you have any questions of concerns, please contact Laura at the Extension office.