May 6, 2026
Marie's Message
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Dear 4-H Families,
Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday to all the amazing moms and caregivers in our 4-H community! Thank you for the time, encouragement, and support you give to help youth learn, grow, and thrive.
May is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the excitement of all that’s ahead in 4-H. The AmeriCorps members will start in June and will be planning some great summer programs.
It is also time to begin gearing up for the Dodge County Fair! —We Need Your Assistance! Fair week is a big moment for Dodge County 4-H, and we’re still building our volunteer schedule for key areas: the 4-H Promotion Booth, 4-H Fish Pond, 4-H Cream Puff Stand, and WWA (Wisconsin Women for Ag) Food Stand. These shifts keep our 4-H presence strong at the fair and support major fundraising efforts that benefit our county 4-H program.
New this year (youth spotlight!): We’re inviting youth to volunteer at the Promotion Booth to highlight their 4-H project sparks. If you’re proud of a project, skill, leadership experience, or something you’ve built/learned—this is a great way to share your spark with fairgoers and help others see what 4-H is all about. Sharing your story helps others see the impact of 4-H and inspires future members.
Please sign up for a shift (or two!) 👉🏻 here so we can cover all days and times.
Marie
Sincerely,
Marie Witzel
Positive Youth Development Educator
marie.witzel@wisc.edu
920-386-3790
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If clubs or groups have items to share, send them by noon on Monday to be included in that week’s issue. Anything received after 12 p.m. Monday will be considered for the following week.
Please send any 4-H or youth development related emails to marie.witzel@wisc.edu
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Thanks, Moms! We Appreciate You! 💚 |
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🐤Dodge County is Invited to the Rabbit and Poultry Learning Day in Jefferson County🐇 |
DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN BIRDS! Birds will be provided unless DATCP does not clear our county.
You CAN bring your own rabbits to practice showmanship, hopping, tattoos, or toenails!
The sign-up closes May 13th at 11:59pm. If you are unable to sign-up before it closes, please still show up! All are welcome!
Date: May 17th, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 11:45PM
Where: Jefferson County Fair Park
Please fill out one form for each child attending.
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If you have animal projects and are planning to show at the fair, there is one more opportunity for the YQCA class. Please reach out to the county project leaders if you have more questions.
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Registration is now open for the 2026 WI 4-H Area Animal Science Days, with events hosted in Grant County (June 19) and Clark County (June 30).
Registration deadline: June 1, 2026. Participants should review the registration guide before signing up.
Youth can participate as individuals or teams; entries include judging contests, plus optional poster and photography contests.
Cost: $12 per participant; optional lunch is $10 and must be pre-ordered.
Teams can be registered by a volunteer or staff member; individuals can register themselves.
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There will be up to 3 scholarships for no less than $1,000 each. Applications are due by July 25th of the current year.
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The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences and the Dairy Innovation Hub are excited to announce the return of Badger Dairy Camp to the University of Wisconsin - Madison campus from July 9-12, 2026. The goal of this program is to educate youth about the breadth of areas that contribute to Wisconsin's dairy industry and the higher education and career opportunities available. The program includes hands-on workshops, tours, and recreational activities for youth ages 12-17 as of January 1, 2026.
Registration is now open. The camp is limited to 100 campers, and applicants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the button to learn more and to register. You can also contact Megan Lauber directly at (262) 902-3156 or badgerdairycamp@ansci@wisc.edu.
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Our 46th Annual Dodge County Dairy Brunch it will be held at the Dodge County Fairgrounds outside of Beaver Dam on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 from 9am until 12:30pm.
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Please sign up to help at the Cream Puffs & Carmel Apple Slices stand, the WWA Ice Cream Booth, Fish Pond, and 4-H Promotion Booth!
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Dairy grant program
The Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Committee is offering $500 dairy grants to support active Dodge County dairy youth involved in 4-H, FFA, or junior breed associations. Grant funds may be used to purchase a dairy animal of any breed to expand a youth dairy project. Funding is provided through proceeds from the annual Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction. LINK TO 2026 GRANT APPLICATION
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MAY
19 - Leader's Executive Board Meeting 7pm
25 - Memorial Day Observed - Office Closed
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In Case You Missed It . . . |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension
Dodge County 4-H
Extension Dodge County 127 E. Oak Street Juneau, WI 53039-1329
tel: 920.386.3790 fax: 920.386.3928
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