Enrollment for the 2026-2027 4-H Year will open on September 15th! Information on how to enroll is available here: 4-H Enrollment – Extension Jefferson County. If you were enrolled for the 2025-2026 program year, you will need to re-enroll for this year. Re-enrollment for members must be completed before November 5th. Volunteers must complete their […]

Is Art your Spark?  In this project, you will explore a variety of different art forms, with special focus on the visual arts. Cutting and pasting, painting, sculpting, drawing, printing, and construction with various materials are all exciting hands-on activities in the Visual Arts project. With art, you can share your thoughts, explore your emotions, […]

Join us for fun hands-on activities in the seven 4-H project areas! From Expressive Arts to Ag & Animal Science youth will explore interests, learn new skills, and connect with peers. Weekly activities will be led by 4-H Associate Educator Cadance Hawk, and supplies will be provided. 4-H membership is required to join this club–register […]

Each month, the 4-H Photo Contest Theme will be shared in the newsletter, and members will have until the 15th of the month to submit their photo. Photos will then be posted on the Jefferson County UW-Extension 4-H Facebook and @jeffco4hwi Instagram account, and the winner will be the photo with the most likes after […]

The Wisconsin Distance Learning group is excited to announce three Distance Learning programs for 2027! Registration opens November 1. Register early so you don’t miss out! Registration in 4-H Online is free. However, some programs will have a sliding-scale fee, unless families choose to gather and purchase the materials on their own.

Join us for fun, hands-on activities led by 4-H Educators! Countywide Cloverbuds is an opportunity for Cloverbuds from all clubs to come together and get an introduction to 4-H topic areas through guided activities and take-home activity kits. Countywide Cloverbuds build lifelong skills, friendships, and knowledge, all while having fun. This program meets at the […]

New Youth Board Member-We’re excited to share that we have a new Youth Board member: Maisy Osborn!  Banquet: We enjoyed celebrating all our achievements from the last year at Jelli’s Market early September. (photo) Harvest Show: JCHP hosted the 3rd Annual Harvest show on 10/11 for a fun end-of-the year show and fundraiser! Some events […]

By: Pamela Chickering Wilson Wisconsin 4-H Positive Youth Development recently announced that a Watertown teen will be honored with a top state award for outstanding achievements and contributions to 4-H. Michael Wilson, 18, Watertown, a 2026 graduate of Jefferson High School, is one of 10 outstanding 4-H youth who will be recognized this fall at […]

The Jefferson Boosters 4H Club held their October meeting on Sunday, October 11, 2026. They held officer elections, discussed their community service petting zoo at the Lake Mills fall festival, shared about a 4H letter exchange project they are participating in, and initiated the new officers. The new Jefferson Booster officers for 2026-2027 are (as pictured): […]

Jefferson County 4-H members, we have another opportunity to serve food from the kitchen at the Activity Center on the fairgrounds. The food stand will take place during the Watertown Pigeon Show on November 28 & 29. The food stand helps make it possible for the Leaders Association to provide funding for 4-H opportunities, such […]

By: Pam Chickering Wilson Every award at the 2026 Jefferson County 4-H banquet represented countless hours of dedication on the part of the county’s 4-H youth, its adult volunteers and community supporters. The Jefferson County 4-H program presented upwards of 100 awards to youth and volunteers last week. The county 4-H program includes more than […]

By: Pam Chickering Wilson Jefferson County 4-H held its annual awards ceremony last week, honoring not only 4-H youth but also adult volunteers for their major contributions to the educational organization. The top awards presented to adult volunteers included lifetime volunteer, volunteer of the year and other special recognitions. Ed Bielinski- Lifetime Volunteer Award There […]

Congratulations to all of the Leader’s Association Calendar Raffle winners this month! A winner was announced via the Jefferson County 4-H Facebook each weekday throughout the month of October. Winners will receive their prizes via mail. Winners were as follows:October 1st – Ryan EllifsonOctober 2nd – Ryan ReindersOctober 5th – Ella MorrisOctober 6th – Jen […]

From: Wisconsin 4-H The 2027 contest will be held on February 13th at UW Green Bay in the STEM Innovation Building, 2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI 54311. The Dairy Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Competition in the 4-H Dairy Bowl encourages a 4-H member to develop […]

4-H Meats Judging – Saturday, February 6, 2027Location: Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building, UW Madison CampusRegistration Deadline: TBAIf you have any questions, please contact or Bernie at borourke2@wisc.edu/phone at 608-263-4304 or Jill at jill.jorgensen@wisc.edu/phone at 920-391-4659 What is the 4-H Meats Judging Contest? Have you been to your local meat market or grocery […]

By: Sharon Schweitzer 2026 November Plant & Soils Sciences Projects include these project areas – Crops, Vegetables, Flowers, House Plants and Plant Crafts. All 4-H members and families are welcome to attend any or all meetings, activities and events for learning and/or enjoyment. There are many project possibilities. Ask for a Hands-on Activity for your […]

This month, we had two submissions to the photo contest! Thank you to Heather and Cadence for sharing your photos! All participants received a prize to celebrate their hard work. Heather Norby took home the grand prize for their photo, which had 48 votes. Share your photo with us for a prize and a chance […]

By: Sammy Garvey New Policies for the 2027 Fair Premium Book Released November 1st Join Rabbit Hopping this Winter! Fairest of the Fair Applications Close Soon! Superintendents Wanted Weigh-in Dates Black Friday Sale Incoming!