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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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Leadership Ambassadors

Leadership Ambassadors

Apply to become a Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Ambassador where you will advocate for Wisconsin 4-H and enage in opportunities to build personal leadership skills and encourage others to grow their leadership potential. Youth in Grades 9-12 are eligible to participate in this program. Registration is open from October 1 – November 15 through 4HOnline. Further […]

National 4-H Week

National 4-H Week

We are ‘Beyond Ready’ to Go Green for National 4-H Week, October 4-10, 2026. Throughout this week, youth and adults recognize their engagement in 4-H and the positive impact it has made during the year. Monroe County 4-H has challenges every day of the week during this event. Each challenge will be posted on the […]

2026-2027 4-H Year

2026-2027 4-H Year

Our new 4-H year officially starts today, September 1st! Just a friendly reminder that the 4HOnline system is being updated today through September 2nd, so the system is down. Enrollment and re-enrollment will begin on September 3rd.

Arts Ambassadors Needed

Arts Ambassadors Needed

Join the Wisconsin 4-H Arts Ambassadors! 4-H Arts Ambassadors are three distinct, arts-based groups of statewide youth leaders in Grades 9–12. If you have a deep interest in the expressive arts, want to grow your skills, and desire to lead art activities locally and statewide, apply today! Choose Your Creative Team Important Logistics Key Dates Program Cost […]

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Sparta, WI 54656

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