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4-H Program

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!

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Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

Health & Well-Being

Providing a source of well-researched, quality information about families and relationships.

FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active livestyles for families with limited incomes.

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer camp at Upham Woods is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, July 31st in Wisconsin Dells. Camp registration will open on March 16th and spots are limited. Any 4-H member in 9th Grade and up are eligible to be Camp Counselors at no cost and can earn great leadership experience. Parents interested in […]

Shooting Sports

Shooting Sports

The archery and air rifle sessions for 4-H members will start on Monday, February 23, 2026 and run through Monday, March 30, 2026, from 6-8 pm at the Gold Recreation Building at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Tomah. The mandatory safety training will be held on Monday, February 23rd at 5 p.m. All participants are […]

WI State 4-H Dog Project

WI State 4-H Dog Project

March WI State 4-H Dog Project – Agility Learning Day/Camp   State 4-H Dog Board and Association meeting to follow When: Saturday, March 7thTime: 9AM – 2PMLocation: Bark Academy, 2522 Overlook Dr. Wausau, WI 54401 Space is limited: There are 60 spots available for this event. There is a 1 dog maximum per handler. All youth members need to […]

Greeting Cards for Sale

Greeting Cards for Sale

Our photography contest at the fair has brought us these fabulous photos that we turned into greeting cards. The cards are blank inside so they are perfect for any occasion. On the back of the card is the name of the 4-H member who took the picture. The cost is only $15 for 10 cards, […]

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Extension Monroe County

206 S K Street
Sparta, WI 54656

(608) 269-8722

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The office is closed all major holidays and the day after Thanksgiving

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