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On June 30th, Clark County hosted the Area Animal Science Days. Jefferson County had twenty-four livestock judgers participate in the livestock evaluation contest. The junior team members were Fynnley Gefvert, Mallory Gefvert, Pyper Gefvert, Nate Flood, Gretta Boettcher, Hayden Gefvert, Ella Greving, Haylie Reu, Greylen Boettcher, Gracie Bishop, Elliot Hanus, Jacob Beauchamp. The senior team […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
