As this year's fair comes to a close, we want to congratulate all of our Waushara County 4-H members on a fantastic job! The fair is the result of months of hard work, learning, and dedication, and our youth proudly showcased their skills through exhibits, livestock projects, demonstrations, and more.

Beyond the ribbons and awards, members gained valuable life skills including responsibility, communication, problem-solving, and confidence. We are proud of the sportsmanship, leadership, and enthusiasm displayed throughout the week.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our families, volunteers, club leaders, judges, superintendents, fair board members, sponsors, and supporters who helped make the fair a success. Your time and dedication provide meaningful opportunities for our youth to learn and grow.

Congratulations to all our exhibitors on a successful fair season. We look forward to another year of learning, leadership, and fun in 4-H!

A copy of your buyer thank-you letter must be submitted to the UW Extension office by September 15th. This letter can be dropped off or emailed to laci.monroe@wisc.edu or emily.m.jensen@wisc.edu

UW-Madison Division of Extension is excited to welcome Karen Bender, our new Regional Crops and Soils Educator! As Karen begins serving our area, she wants to hear directly from local producers, landowners, and community members about the issues that matter most to you.

We're conducting a brief 5-question survey to identify the top concerns, challenges, and opportunities facing our local crops and soils community. Your feedback will help shape future educational programs, resources, and support to better meet local needs.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below:

 Take the Survey

Whether you're involved in crop production, soil health, conservation, land management, or simply have an interest in these topics, your input is valuable and appreciated.

Thank you for helping Karen and UW Extension better understand and support the needs of our local agriculture community!

Now that the Waushara County Fair has wrapped up, it's time to start working on your 4-H Record Book! Record books are a great way to reflect on everything you learned, accomplished, and experienced throughout the year.

Need help getting started? We've got you covered! You can find record book forms, instructions, examples, and everything else you need on our website:

Waushara County 4-H Record Book Resources

Don't wait until the last minute. Start gathering your project information, photos, and highlights from the year now! All materials can also be picked up at the UW Extension office during business hours.

Are you a graduating Waushara County 4-H member with a passion for livestock? Don't miss your chance to apply for the Waushara County Livestock Committee Scholarship!

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be graduating from Waushara County 4-H in the current year

Have a minimum of four (4) years of participation showing livestock at the Waushara County Fair

Plan to continue their education through a college, technical school, or other accredited postsecondary program

Applications are due September 1.

Scholarship details and a printable application can be found on our website: Waushara County Scholarships

Calling all current and future 4-H club officers! Join us for a morning of leadership development, officer skill-building, and some seasonal fun with pumpkin carving.

When: October 17, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Waushara County Highway Building 403 Ruth's Way, Wautoma

Whether you're a new officer looking to learn the basics or an experienced officers wanting to strengthen your skills, this training is for you. Plus, you'll get to show off your creativity with a pumpkin carving activity! 

 Register today: Complete the Registration Survey

4-H Online will be unavailable on August 31 and September 1 as the system undergoes its annual rollover and preparations for the new 4-H year.

Enrollment and re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 4-H year will open on September 2.

Please use this step by step guide for any re-enrollment questions.

If you have questions, please contact the Waushara County Extension Office. (920)787-0416

The 4-H Archery Shooting Sports Club recently held its final meeting of the season, and what a fantastic summer it has been! Members spent the past several weeks developing archery skills while also learning patience, focus, teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship.

It has been exciting to watch everyone grow in confidence and improve their abilities throughout the summer. A huge thank you to our volunteers, families, and youth for making this season such a success!

We can't wait to see what next year brings! 

As we look back on the summer, we're so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and growth our members showed. Judging day gave everyone the opportunity to showcase the skills they worked on all season, and it was wonderful to see the teamwork and bond between each handler and their dog.

Congratulations to all our exhibitors on a successful year, and thank you to the families, volunteers, and supporters who make this project possible. The ribbons and awards are exciting, but the lessons learned, friendships made, and memories created are what truly make the 4-H Dog Project special. 🍀🐕✨

These kiddos were all youth exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair! Getting to State Fair takes dedication, perseverance, and many hours of hard work. We are proud of each of these young people and wish them a successful and memorable experience.

You can now register for National Dairy Conference!

We're excited to share that our very own Emily Jensen will be serving as the Wisconsin delegation chaperone and would love to see Waushara County represented at this unique event!

This event will take place from September 27-30, 2026 and is open to ages 15-18

National Dairy Conference will be held at the World Dairy Expo, taking place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI

Register at this link: https://26WINational4-HDairyConference.4honline.com

Registration closes on August 31, 2026

Learn more about National Dairy Conference here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.../national-dairy-conference/

Please note: Due to September 1 being the beginning of the program year, 4-H Online may be locked down until September 2. Please plan on registration for Fall Forum being open from September 2-15.

Registration is opening soon for Fall Forum 2026, held from November 6-8, 2026 in Stevens Point, WI!

At Fall Forum, participants can look forward to:

- An inspiring keynote address

-Opportunities to participate in dozens of youth- and adult-led workshops

- Choose-your-own-adventure interactive activities

- Reflection on the weekend and future goal setting

Registration will open on September 2 and will close on September 15, 2026!

Explore more about Fall Forum here: go.wisc.edu/4hfallforum

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Emily Jensen 

Waushara County 4-H Program Educator

emily.m.jensen@wisc.edu

Cell: 715-935-8874

Office: 920-787-0484

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