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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 […]

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 […]

Farm Safety Day

Come learn how to stay safe on the farm! Cashton FFA members and the Monroe County Farm Bureau is offering a Farm Safety Day program on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cashton Elementary school. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Community youth ages 4-12 years old are invited to […]

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 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

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

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 […]

Festival of Arts

Please plan to join us on March 15, 2025 at the Meadowview Middle School to showcase your talents and skills! The PURPOSE of the 4-H Festival of Arts is to provide the opportunity:· For 4-H members and Cloverbuds to share their skills and talents with others.· For 4-H members and Cloverbuds to further develop their skills in […]

Shooting Sports

The archery and air rifle sessions for 4-H members will start on Monday, February 24, 2025 and run through Monday, March 31, 2025, from 6-8 pm at the Gold Recreation Building at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in Tomah. The mandatory safety training will be held on Monday, February 24th at 5 p.m. All participants are […]

Wise Wisconsin

Registration is now open for the 2025 Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series! Please join us for the Wise Wisconsin Series starting on Wednesday, February 5th.  Registered participants will receive the program connection link the Monday prior to the scheduled session with weekly reminders. Sessions will be recorded and posted on our YouTube once they are available.  Wise […]

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