Dane County 4-H Youth Development

4-H is the youth development part of University of Wisconsin-Extension. Dane County youth and adults learn together to think clearly and make decisions, to care about others, to develop skills for living, and to practice healthy lifestyles. Education happens through 4-H projects, group programs, fun activities, and in-depth learning experiences. 4-H youth and adult volunteers work [...]

As Dane County UWEX has changed over to a new website we have listened to the concerns and frustrations expressed by some users regarding the ability to find information on our website.  Because of this we have worked to create this website – an extension of the Dane County UWEX website.  Please take a few [...]

Go to the following web site for all information: they have a Lamb Show, Swine Show and Horse Show.  There is also a Swine scholarship award available. http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/saddle-and-sirloin-information/

A mailing is going out on March 19th to all 2011 Junior Swine and Sheep exhibitors with this information.   Most of the 2012 entry information is now available on www.wistatefair.com.  Entry forms will be posted in May.  As a general reminder – managerial forms are due to Wisconsin State Fair on or before June 1st. Market [...]

June 10, 2012 For more information: Sauk County 2012 HP Show Bill

New for 2012 Dane County Fair Dane County Fair will be implementing important exhibitor changes for 2012.  The Fair board has approved a Fair exhibitor and all species fee structure that will be implemented for the 2012 season.  Much research and careful deliberation were given prior to making this decision.  However, the increasing expenses incurred [...]

4-H ARTS CAMP By Tim Talen 4-H Arts & Communication Specialist E-mail:  timothy.talen@ces.uwex.edu  The statewide 4-H Arts Camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders is scheduled for October 6-7, 2012 at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells.  The Camper application is now available on the State 4-H website at http://fyi.uwex.edu/4hartswisconsin/arts-camp/.  Youth will get together to explore [...]

The Dane County 4H Shooting Sports Committee is in need of archery equipment and is seeking your support. Every year the Shooting Sports Committee organizes youth archery lessons throughout Dane County for interested youth. Classes are run by state certified volunteer instructors and are open to youth of all ages. We are excited to report [...]

Welcome to Youth Livestock Safety Livestock represent a major source of injury to children, accounting for at least one in five non-fatal injuries to children every year. Youth who show livestock generally spend a great deal of time with their animals, and therefore may be at greater risk of injury. The information here is designed [...]