Skillathons- Skillathon Tests are available to take at the Extension Office weekdays from 9 am to 4pm June 8th- July 2nd If you are looking to compete for Exhibitor of the Year, a Skillathon is required. Prizes are also awarded for the top scores in each age and species division. Please call the Extension Office […]

The Livestock Marketing Competition will be held June 15th at 6:30 pm @ Extension. As a reminder if you are looking to compete for Exhibitor of the Year Livestock Marketing makes up 20% of the point totals. If you can not attend the in person competitions you have two options: schedule a zoom presentation time with Jerry BEFORE June […]

We are proud to recognize Becki Durkee as our Volunteer of the Month for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the Jefferson County 4-H program. As the Leader’s Association Treasurer, Becki plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring our organization remains financially sound, and organized. Her attention to detail and reliability help keep operations running smoothly, allowing […]

Elliott Small is being recognized for his continued dedication to the Jefferson County 4-H program and the example he sets for younger members. As a leader on the Youth Livestock Committee and member of the Ixonia Victory 4-H Club, Elliott works closely with peers and youth to build a welcoming, supportive environment where members can […]

We are excited to kick off our monthly photo contest series for Jefferson County 4-H members! Each month, the 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 […]

Jefferson County 4-H members are invited to exhibit at the Madison Mallards County Fair Night on Sunday, June 28th. Exhibitors will receive free entry to the baseball game. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

2026 June Plant and Soils – Crops, Vegetables, Flowers and House Plants Info – Enjoy and/or Exhibit Planning a Fair Exhibit – Questions, Examples, Tips Need Help- Sharon Schweitzer, rwses@idcnet.com Now is the time to watch your plants and garden grow. Double check what you signed up to exhibit. If you have not printed the […]

Hi Jefferson County 4-H Members in Grades 3-8, Only 2 weeks until the deadline (June 3) to sign up for Dane County 4-H Camp at Upham Woods! If you haven’t registered yet, register soon!  ·        Camp 1 (Grades 3-5) – July 22-25, 2026 – only 16 spots left ·        Camp 2 (Grades 6-8) – July 25-28, 2026 This year’s theme is […]

FairEntry Deadline: May 31st Project/exhibit registration is now open, and it’ll close at 11:59pm on May 31st! If you need help registering, or have questions, please contact us at fair@jeffersoncountywi.gov OR 920-674-7139 Register in FairEntry here Static Judging Times If you’re bringing a static (non-animal) project in the junior departments, the sign-up to choose your time is […]

Farmington All-Stars: The Farmington All-Stars 4-H Club met May 5 in the Farmington Town Hall, after having to cancel its last two scheduled events due to tornadoes and other severe weather. Getting together again for the May meeting, the club voted to reschedule the “Earth Day” roadside cleanup which had originally been scheduled for April to […]

On Friday, June 26th, 2026 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. a Cloverbuds Summer Day Camp will be held at the Jefferson County UW-Extension Office for any interested Cloverbuds! Parents will drop students off for this event.  *** Fill out this form per child. So, one form for each child you have attending! Activities will follow an “Around the […]

On Friday, June 19th, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. a project learning day will be held at the Palmyra-Eagle Montessori School for any interested 4-H Members! Parents will drop students off for this event.  *** Fill out this form per child. So, one form for each child you have attending! Workshops will include: Eco Printing, Chocolate, Clay Beads, and […]

We are excited to announce the second annual Jefferson County Breakfast on the FARM at Kutz Dairy on Saturday June 6th, from 7:00am – 11:00am. Knowing how crucial volunteers are to making the breakfast a success, we would very much appreciate your help.  We need volunteers for various roles, including setup, food preparation, serving, ticket scanning, […]