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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UW–Madison Division of Extension — Fond du Lac County is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 19–25, 2026, by recognizing the dedicated volunteers who make Fond du Lac County 4‑H possible and encouraging others to get involved. Fond du Lac County 4‑H relies on community volunteers who generously share their time, skills, and […]
Family Learning Day is one of those events that really shows what 4‑H is all about—giving young people the chance to try new things, learn by doing, and discover what they enjoy. In Fond du Lac County, this annual event plays an important role in helping youth find their sparks, or the interests that motivate […]
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 […]
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 […]
