MARKET LIVESTOCK UPDATES – as of June 17, 2026

Changes from the previous week are highlighted in red. DATES TO REMEMBER Please continue to check the MLC calendar on the Fond du Lac County Fair website atwww.fonddulaccountyfair.com —->Exhibitors—>Market Livestock Committee and Project—>Calendar HERDSMANSHIP This is an important update regarding herdsmanship as it differs from what is outlined in the 2026 Fair Book. Beef/swine herdsmanship […]

Earn 2 Points! Join the 4-H Market Livestock Nutrition Workshop

We are pleased to welcome guest speaker Mike Yahr, who will present on Fair Animal Nutrition and Care. Mike brings valuable experience and encourages youth to ask questions about their own livestock projects. This workshop will also include a hands-on learning activity, where participants will create their own feed rations after learning the basics of feeding market livestock. […]

Meet Our 4-H Summer Intern, Makayla!

Please help us welcome back Makayla Stommel as our 4-H Summer Intern at the Extension Office this summer! Makayla is a former 12-year Fond du Lac County 4-H member who was actively involved in her club, Teen Leaders Association, and many county events. Her favorite projects were Arts & Crafts and Food & Nutrition. She […]

Registration Open for Foods Revue

Youth of all ages are invited to make a food item using this year’s theme – cherries! They can choose from one of the following categories to enter: Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entrée, Dessert, Challenge Dish (Cream Cheese, Graham Crackers, Chocolate). Youth are then divided into different ages groups: Grades K-2 (Cloverbuds), Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 […]

URGENT: We Need Your Help to Keep a Critical 4‑H Fundraiser Running!

The 4‑H Adult Leader Food Stand isn’t just another fair stand — it is one of the largest fundraisers supporting our countywide 4‑H programs, events, and scholarships. The dollars raised here directly impact what we can offer youth all year long. Right now, the Food Stand Committee needs help. Several long‑time leaders have stepped back after many years of […]

Summer Day Camp Registration is now Open!

Find your spark at one of the many day camps offered this summer! From art to cooking to LEGO building, there is something for you! Cloverbud Day Camps (Grades K-2) Around the World Camp (Grades 3-8) – June 29-July 1 Get ready for an exciting global adventure! Pack your bags and grab your passports as we […]

Junior Master Gardener (JMG) 4-H Club

We’re excited to launch a brand‑new 4‑H club focused on hands‑on gardening experiences through the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program! Youth in grades 3-8 will dig into real gardening skills—planting seeds, exploring hydroponics, caring for indoor and outdoor plants, and tending the garden beds right at the Fond du Lac County Campus. Guided by Master […]

How to View Projects in 4-H Online

1. Login to your 4-H Online account. If you need help resetting the password, email program assistant Sarah Stevenson at sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu 2. Click the blue “View” button next to the member you wish to see. 3. On the left hand side of the screen, click “Projects” 4. If you need to add or drop a […]