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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.

Latest News

Fur, Fin & Feather Fun Show

Fur, Fin & Feather Fun Show

This small animal show will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Sparta Barney Community Center and is open to all youth in grades 3-13. There are a some areas where youth in grades K-2 can enter. The show gives our youth the opportunity to show their rabbits, poultry, cats and small pets […]

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Summer camp at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 to Friday, August 1st. Activities will include swimming, nature hikes, canoeing, crafts, camp fires and making new friends. Spots are limited so register NOW! Any 4-H member in 9th Grade and up are eligible to be camp Counselors at no cost […]

Woodworking Workshop

Woodworking Workshop

Join us at the Cashton High School on Friday, April 18th from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of simple, yet exciting woodworking projects. We will have separate tables based on grade level. This program is open to Cloverbud through Grade 13.

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

Hours: M-F 8am – 4:30pm

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

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