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Plant Diagnostics

Improve your gardening skills with Extension! Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the […]

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference

Parents, caregivers, and professionals are invited to join the 2026 Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference – a free, statewide, virtual event hosted by UW-Madison Extension on Tuesday, February 4, 2026. This year’s theme, “Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough”, highlights practical, research-backed tools that parents, grandparents, educators, and youth-serving professionals can use to support children’s […]

Building a Better Fair Gala

The very first Building a Better Fair Gala—an evening dedicated to coming together as a community to help shape the future of our fairgrounds.

The purpose of this event is simple but meaningful: to raise funds for much-needed capital improvements for building structures. This will benefit exhibitors, volunteers, and fairgoers for years to come. This is more than just a fundraiser—it’s an opportunity to build something long-lasting together.

State 4-H Team Ambassadors Applications

Ambassadors get unique opportunities to represent Wisconsin 4-H, develop leadership skills, and contribute to statewide programming. Apply to join the Arts, Leadership, or Agriculture Ambassadors depending on what inspires you most. Youth must be in grades 9-12 to apply! Applications open now and until Dec. 15th! Learn more and apply here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/…/wi-4-h-ambassador-team/

Register Now for the 4-H American Spirit Opportunity

The American Spirit experience is a 10-day bus journey exploring the East Coast and Canada, designed for youth in grades 8-10. You’ll visit iconic places like New York City, Boston, and Niagara Falls, dive into rich history and culture, develop leadership and career-readiness skills, and form lasting friendships from across the state.Applications open now through […]

Register for 2026 National 4-H Conference Now

Applications for 2026 National 4-H Conference are now live! Youth are invited to apply to participate in this conference. National 4-H Conference is a premiere leadership and civic engagement opportunity, where youth will get the chance to work with a branch of the federal government on an action plan, visit with legislators, and explore Washington […]

4-H Space Camp Registration is Open

Registration for 2026 4-H Space Camp is open to youth in grades 6-8 who are newcomers to Space Camp via 4HOnline. Space Camp will take place from April 23-27, 2026. This educational experience is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about aerospace, STEM, explore Space Camp, meet new people, and more! Registration will be […]

Beef Quality Assurance

NEWS RELEASE  Tammy Vaassen Wisconsin Beef Council  Executive Director   608-833-9940  tvaassen@beeftips.com  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 9, 2024  Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings Scheduled  Verona, Wisc. — 2024-25 is the 3-year mark for the majority of Wisconsin farmers certified in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.  In 2018, certain packers announced they would only purchase cattle […]

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