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Pickling Project

Want to learn how to pickle? We will be offering a Pickling Project at the Extension Office the afternoon of Wednesday, September 3rd, starting at 4:30 p.m. and should take about 1-1.5 hours to complete.  We will be limiting the number of participants to the first 10 who sign up. There is no cost for […]

Record Books

Record Books are due in the Extension Office by September 8, 2025. Treasurer & Secretary Books are due September 2, 2025 along with the club’s Annual Financial Report. We’ve updated the Record Book Guide, which explains what is needed and where to place things, so you have a successful record book. There are a few […]

Annual Financial Report (AFR)

4-H Clubs and Groups that have a checking and/or savings account must annually complete and submit the Annual Financial Report and supporting documents to the 4-H Program Educator by September 1. This process allows the 4-H Club or Group to qualify for federal tax-exempt status under the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents General Exemption […]

Be The Light Run/Walk

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It is a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, those who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and to acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. Throughout the month mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness […]

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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