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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

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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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2025 Photo Contest

2025 Photo Contest

We are having another photography contest this year. Submit your awesome photos and vote for your favorite at the fair. Display will be near the Photography Department in the Exhibition Building. Contest rules are: – Each 4-H member may submit one photo in each category– No photos of people– Be the work of the youth […]

3rd-6th Grade Road Trip

3rd-6th Grade Road Trip

On Friday, July 18th we will head to Collaborate + Create Makerspace at UW-Stevens Point in Marshfield. Participants will be using the 3D printer and making some cool stuff!  The trip also includes going to the Farm & Food Exploration Center in Plover where they will be learning about where food comes from and doing […]

Foods Revue

Foods Revue

Sign up and show your creativity in the Foods Revue on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Warrens Log Building in Warrens, 720 Pine Street, Warrens. Find all the details in the June Cloverlink. Register by July 7th!

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

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