Join us Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point for the annual 4-H Art & Craft Show! Shop a wide variety of unique, handmade items from talented local crafters—all under one roof. The Iowa County 4-H Equine Club will also be offering a food stand during the event. Don’t miss this great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts and support 4-H!
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Great news—updated 4-H record book pages are now available and editable in Canva! Members can easily customize their Yearly Record Book, including cover pages, project lists, goal setting, stories, and project area pages such as expressive arts, leadership, family & health, agriculture, STEM, and more. Take advantage of these user-friendly templates to make record keeping easier and more engaging!
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Whether you're new to 4-H or a returning family, the Iowa County 4-H Family Manual is your go-to resource for a successful year. Inside, you'll find important information about enrollment, clubs, project opportunities, county and state events, awards and recognition programs, volunteer expectations, policies, deadlines, and key contacts. The handbook is designed to help youth and families navigate all that 4-H has to offer and make the most of their 4-H experience throughout the year.
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2026-2027 Iowa County 4-H LEGO League Sign-Up
Are you interested in robotics, engineering, coding, and teamwork? Iowa County 4-H is preparing for another exciting LEGO League season and would like to hear from interested youth and families!
We ask that families complete our interest survey to help us determine meeting times, scheduling preferences, and what participants hope to gain from the LEGO League experience. Your feedback will help us plan a program that best meets the needs of our members.
Whether you are a returning member or brand new to LEGO League, we encourage you to fill out the survey and join us for a fun year of STEM learning, creativity, and innovation! For questions, please contact the Iowa County Extension Office at 608-930-9850.
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Programming information:
9:30-10:15 am - Farming with AI: Robots, Drones & More! – Drone Demo and Presentation with Zhou Zhang & Zezhong Tian, UW-Madison CALS Department of Biological Systems Engineering
See how drones collect information about crops, plants, and fields—and discover how this technology is changing agriculture. Discover how artificial intelligence is helping farmers solve problems, make decisions, and work smarter. See real-world examples of AI being used with crops, animals, robots, drones, and food—and learn what the future of farming might look like.
10:15-11:00 am - Smart Machines: Engineering the Future of Farming – Technology and Robot Demo with Jeff Nelson, UW-Madison CALS Department of Biological Systems Engineering
Discover how engineers use electronics, sensors, machinery, and technology to make farming more efficient and precise. See how tractors, machines, and precision-agriculture tools work—and explore how engineers are designing the next generation of equipment used on farms.
11:00-11:45- From Sky to Soil! - Drone presentation and Demo with Bryce Himmelbrg, UW Madison CALS Department of Plant & Agroecosystems
See how large spray drones are programmed and flown to help farmers care for their crops. Learn how drones can apply products to fields with precision, reach areas that are difficult to access with traditional equipment, and help farmers manage crops more efficiently.
12:00-12:45 -Stay for crafts, snacks and more!
· Snacks & drinks will be provided!
· Paint a pumpkin!
· Explore the Arlington Research Station!
· Veggie art lab!
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Journey through field, forest, wetlands, and urban areas to discover the wonders and mysteries of Wisconsin’s natural environment. Through 4-H environmental and outdoor education projects on topics such as environmental resource management, entomology, outdoor recreation and education, soils, wildlife, fisheries, and marine life, you will learn about the interconnection of people and nature. You’ll also develop respect and appreciation for and a sense of stewardship toward our natural resources. Enjoy time outdoors and develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment through three core theme areas:
Enjoy time outdoors and develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment through three core theme areas:
Basic science and ecology
Interrelationships and impacts
Health, wellness and positive outdoor experiences
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Apply to the Wisconsin 4-H Ambassador Teams!
Ambassadors get unique opportunities to represent Wisconsin 4-H, develop leadership skills, and contribute to statewide programming. Beginning October 1st, youth in grades 9-12 can apply to join the Arts, Leadership, Agriculture, or NEW Outdoor Ambassadors.
Applications will be open October 1st-November 15th! Learn more here:
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2026-2027 State & National Experiences Calendar |
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The Iowa County 4-H Leaders Association is committed to helping make 4-H accessible to all youth. Families may request reimbursement for a portion of the registration fees they pay for an experience in 4-H.
The Leaders Association may reimburse up to 1/3 of the total cost of the experience. Reimbursement amounts are subject to approval and available funds.
A short reflection (3 questions below) is required as part of the reimbursement process to help us share the impact of the program with our supporters.
Reimbursement requests may be submitted for participation in approved educational livestock events, including but not limited to Show Clinic, Area Animal Science Days, Animal Judging, Arts Camp, Art Classes, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office. 608-930-9850.
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Current Executive Board
President: Laura Anderson
Vice President: Tori Leonard
Secretary: Sally Hanson
Treasurer: Deena Vinger
Youth Reps: Briceson Anderson, Natalie Wilson
Tori Leonard (1) and Mia Hillebrand (1) - 2026 seat
Sally Hanson (2) and Deena Vinger (2) - 2027 seats
Laura Anderson (2) and Julia Harman (1) - 2028 seat
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| October 1-31 | Artwork on Display at Courthouse | | October 4-10th | 4-H Week | | October 12 |
Halloween Cauldron Countdown Workshop | | October 24 | 4-H Craft Show, Iowa County Fairgrounds | | November 1 | All Re-enrollments Due | | November 9 | Awards Applications Due to Extension Office | | December 6 | Iowa County 4-H Awards Day | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: info@extension.wisc.edu | © 2023 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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