July Photo Contest Results

This month, we had six submissions to the photo contest! Thank you to Michael, Audrey, Charlie, Cecily, Cadence, and Conor for sharing your photos! All participants received a prize to celebrate their hard work. Conor Ninneman took home the grand prize for their photo “USA us,” which had 20 votes. Share your photo with us […]

County Fair Recap

Jefferson County 4-H members had a busy week and weekend showing at and supporting the Jefferson County Fair! From livestock to horticulture to art, 4-H members shared their projects of all sorts with the community. This process helps prepare youth to be Beyond Ready, gaining confidence, leadership, a wide variety of other skills that set […]

Natural Sciences, Plants, Soils

2026 August Plant & Soils – Crops,Vegetables,Flowers&House Plants It is always good to see the variety of exhibits at the County Fair. It is wonderful to have families exhibiting and seeing what each member has for their exhibit. Enjoy your plants, flowers and vegetables from your garden with your family. May the field crops do […]

Member of the Month: Aiden Mindemann

Aiden Mindemann exemplifies what it means to be a leader in Jefferson County 4-H. As a key member of the Youth Livestock Producers, he consistently steps up to help wherever needed—from leading fundraising efforts to organizing and teaching at project learning days. Aiden leads by example, demonstrating a work ethic, positive attitude, and level of […]

Volunteer of the Month: Ed Bielinski

For decades, Ed Bielinski has been a driving force behind Jefferson County 4-H livestock judging, dedicating countless hours to coaching and mentoring young people. Under his leadership, generations of youth have developed into skilled evaluators, confident communicators, and leaders, with many teams advancing to compete at the state, national, and even international levels. Ed’s commitment […]

Photo Contest: Americana

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 […]

Fair Information: Animals

If you have questions, please contact the fair office at fair@jeffersoncountywi.gov OR 920-674-7139 Animal Health Before the Fair, please review the rules for your department. It’s important to consult your veterinarian early to determine the best timing for any required tests or records. With the upcoming holiday and increased vet demand leading up to the Fair, delays […]

Palmyra Summer Recap

At the Palmyra Summer Program, 4-H members had the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of projects, as well as choose their own paths! All students participated in piñata making and cyanotype printing, and some students also chose to participate in bird-watching, Rube Goldberg machines, clay sculpting, and sewing.

Cloverbuds Day Camp Recap

Cloverbuds traveled Around the World this month at the Cloverbuds Summer Day Camp! They made Carp Wind Socks in Japan, Djembe Drums in Senegal, classified animals in Australia, and played a traditional Native American game (and tag) in the United States. These Cloverbuds filled up their 4-H World Traveler passports with stamps, and we can’t […]