University of Wisconsin-Madison
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices. Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk. To earn the certification, […]
Show your Wisconsin 4‑H pride and support a great cause! The WI 4‑H Apparel Store is open now through April 15, offering a variety of apparel in both youth and adult sizes. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4‑HYDP), helping support the professionals who strengthen 4‑H programs […]
What’s YOUR Spark? Everybody has a skill, talent, interest, or special quality that lights them up — we call these SPARKS! They bring joy, purpose, and direction, and this LEGO challenge is all about celebrating what makes you uniquely you. Youth AND adults are invited to design and build a LEGO creation that represents one of […]
Looking to reduce your grocery bill? Eat healthier? Get more exercise? Grow your own produce at the Fond du Lac Community Gardens! Rental fees for the 2026 season:20’x20′ plot: $30.0020’x40′ plot: $45.0020’x80′ plot: $75.00 Register online at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/hort/fdlgarden/ or stop by the Extension office inside the Fond du Lac County Government Center at 160 South […]
The Extension Office is closed Monday, March 16 due to weather. Staff may still be reached via email. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 17.
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 […]
Are you interested in learning more about livestock judging and joining a team? Market Livestock Judging introduces youth to evaluating and ranking animals—such as cattle, sheep, and swine—based on their potential to produce high‑quality meat products. It’s a fun, educational opportunity and a great way to connect with others who are interested in agriculture. Teams […]
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 […]
Discover nature through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Explore animal tracks, identify trees and birds, and learn about Wisconsin wildlife through fun kits from the WCEE program at UW–Stevens Point. Try unique experiences like Pop Can Casting, building Fish Hotels, and examining animal furs. The club will also visit the Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum for […]
Many commonly used agricultural products such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and fuel additives can be hazardous if not handled or disposed of properly. These materials require special care when it’s time to discard them. The Clean Sweep program is an event specifically designed to help farmers safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or unused hazardous […]
