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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 EDUCATIONAL POINTS New this year….Maximum number of webinars/virtual meetings permitted = ONEThe only exception is YQCA which is allowed to be completed online. YQCA – 2 points toward the minimum 8 […]
4-H Youth Leader Austyn invites youth to a hands-on Drawing Animals Workshop focused on building drawing skills and adding detail through shading and blending techniques. Participants will learn how to draw animals step-by-step from start to finish, explore how shading and blending add depth, and discover ways to make each drawing unique with their own […]
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 […]
The four Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development work together to ensure that youth work towards a better future for themselves and their world. The four Essential Elements are: Belonging is a huge piece of supporting new families in the 4-H program. 4-H Educator Tracy Keifenheim held a New Family Orientation on January 14. Families […]
