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

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FoodWIse

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

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Monroe & La Crosse County Tractor Safety Class

Monroe & La Crosse County Tractor Safety Class

This tractor safety class will be held June 16, 17 and 19 at the Meadowview Middle School, 1225 N Water Street in Sparta. Anyone 12 years old or older can participate. Contact your local Agricultural Teacher to sign up. Limited to the first 30 participants with completed forms and $10 payment. Any questions? Email efollendorf@spartan.org

June Dairy Windows

June Dairy Windows

Would your 4-H club like to receive up to $150 for creating a window display in a local business? The window must share at least three dairy facts to receive the highest prize and be in place by June 1st. The windows, with consent of the business, are asked to stay in place until mid-July. […]

Clothing Preview

Clothing Preview

When: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time:  Register at 9 a.m. Judging begins: 9:30 a.m. Where: Assembly Room, Monroe County Justice Center, Sparta Entry Deadline:  June 16, 2025 Registrations are due to the Extension Office or postmarked no later than June 16. Once your registration form is received, more information will be sent to you with details […]

Photo for Plat Book Cover

Photo for Plat Book Cover

The Leader’s Association is working on a new plat book to be printed in September 2025 and we are in search of a cover representing Monroe County! Every 4-H member is invited to submit one photo to Jason at jason.hornickel@wisc.edu by May 26, 2025. The Leader’s Association Executive Board will review the photos and choose […]

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