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This month, we had five submissions to the photo contest! Thank you to Michael, Audrey, Cadence, Zack, and Lucas for sharing your photos! All participants received a prize to celebrate their hard work. Audrey Johnson took home the grand prize for their photo “Falls and Flora,” which had 21 votes. Share your photo with us […]
2026 September 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 enjoyment. Thursday, Sept 16 – 4-6 pm, 4-H Open House is for all 4-H members & […]
Congratulations to Joy Brattlie, of Lake Ripley 4-H, for being recognized as our Jefferson County 4-H Volunteer of the Month! Joy’s dedication to youth and volunteer development has made a tremendous impact on the Jefferson County 4-H program. As the leader of both the Jefferson County Poultry and Rabbit Projects, she works tirelessly to create […]
Congratulations to Nathan Flood, of Ixonia Victory 4-H, for being recognized as our Jefferson County 4-H Member of the Month! Nathan is a familiar face at both the club and county level, always willing to step in wherever help is needed. Whether assisting with events, supporting educational activities, helping with setup and logistics, or lending […]
Farmington All StarsBy: Michael Wilson; Club Reporter The Farmington All-Stars had two events in the last month, both on the same day. The club served at the Jefferson County Fair kitchen in the Activity Center in the morning and early afternoon July 10. Later that evening, the club came back together for the club’s traditional fair pizza party. […]
Premium Checks are Coming! It’s August, which means fair exhibitors who received ribbons for many classes can expect a paycheck soon! These will be mailed out mid-month, so make sure to check your mailbox, and give us a call if you don’t see it before September! Applications Open for Fairest of the Fair! Applications for […]
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 […]
The Leaders Association will be having a calendar raffle this fall. Tickets will be available starting at the August Leaders Association meeting on Thursday August 20. After that, tickets can be picked up at the Extension Office. All tickets and money must be turned in by September 28 at 4 pm to the Extension office. Please […]
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 […]
