The Brown County Dairy Promotions Committee is looking for volunteers for our annual Breakfast on the Farm event. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Tinedale Farms at 2768 Poplar St, Wrightstown, WI. There are multiple volunteer shifts available throughout the weekend of the event. Volunteers who are a part of a group/organization are eligible to receive compensation for volunteering their time.

Questions about volunteering?
Contact Elizabeth Schwalbach at 920-450-1912 or eschwalb387@gmail.com.

Learning doesn't stop when school lets out. Neither does the need for good nutrition!

This year's Summer Meals Program starts at community sites on June 10, 2026. Meals begin at summer school buildings on June 15, 2026. ☀️

All children (not only GBAPS students) 18 years old and younger can receive free summer meals from GBAPS. Families do not have to qualify for free/reduced meals to participate.

National 4-H Council has launched the “4-H Class of 2026 Congrat A Grad Board.”  It's fun to already see some Wisconsin 4-H members being recognized on this platform!

Join by sharing a message of congratulations. Whether you've known them for years or just want to cheer them on, every message helps send them off feeling recognized, supported, and Beyond Ready for what's ahead.

To add your Congrats to the board, click the “Add a post” button to share: congratulatory messages, favorite memories, advice for their future journeys, and/or photos and videos from their 4-H experiences.

It's also just really fun to scroll through the lists to see the diversity and remarkability of 4-H members from around the country :)

For the second year, we are opening nominations for the Wisconsin 4-H Volunteer Awards!  These statewide awards seek to honor the outstanding volunteers that support and help grow our programs and impacts!  

There are 3 categories:

Applications are open in 4-H Online and include a short essay with some guided questions.  The applications are open through August 1, 2026, and we encourage everyone to submit a nomination!  A committee will review the applications, and the award recipients will be recognized at Fall Forum in November.  

The Brown County Fair Association is sponsoring a competition for 4-H Clubs and FFA to display their talents by helping to advertise the Brown County Fair.   Each participating club will be given a board to create a sign that will advertise the date of the fair and will be displayed in their community.  The signs will be judged and prizes will be awarded.  Participating organizations will also be recognized at the fair. 

The top 3 winners will receive $100, $75, and $50 respectively.  Participating clubs that do not win will also receive a small monetary award.

Boards must be placed and entry applications must be arrive at the address below by July 15, 2026.

Brown County Fair Association
Attn:  Exhibits Coordinator/Billboard contest
P. O. Box 5172
De Pere, WI 54115

Any questions, please feel free to contact Hollie Eichhorst at 920-606-5120. 

The top 3 winners will receive $100, $75, and $50 respectively.  Participating clubs that do not win will also receive a small monetary award of $35 each.

Get your club's creativity flowing!  Club projects for the Brown County Fair are due by July 15, 2026.  Categories include scrapbook, booth, and flower pot.

Submissions: Paper entries should dropped off at or mailed to the fair office. 

Important:  Display hinges should be on the inside so the sides fold inward (see photo to the right).

For display requirements, please see the project guide below:

NEW! Katie Soquet created an overview video about building a fair booth.  Check out the link!

Questions: Amy Soquet, fair superintendent, 920-619-1726

Imagine it’s the year 2076—America’s 300th birthday. What role do young people play? What does it look like when youth are truly heard, leading, and making change?

We want your vision.

Using AI, illustrate what you envision youth empowerment will look like 50 years (2076) from now. 

Contest Objectives:

Definition of Youth Empowerment:

4-H Youth Development empowers young people to use their voice while working in partnership with adults to positively impact their communities.  Youth Empowerment is where youth practice leadership skills while exploring important issues in their communities and making informed decisions with adults. Youth empowerment is all about using your voice, building leadership skills, and making a difference; right now and into the future. It’s young people working alongside adults to create positive change in their communities.

Think big. Think bold. Think about the future YOU.

Ask yourself:

Contest Entry Guidelines

Contest Submission Deadline:  June 5, 2026

Contest Awards: $250 worth of gift card prizes. Five $50.00 gift card prizes will be disbursed to contest winners.

AI use is optional. This contest offers a safe, creative opportunity for youth who already use AI tools to explore ideas and artistic expression. The focus remains on youth voice, critical thinking, and responsible decision‑making. 

Event: State 4-H Dog Obedience, Showmanship, and Rally
Date: September 26 & 27, 2026
Location:  Langlade Co Fairgrounds, Antigo

Event: Dog 4-H Agility Show
Date: October 10, 2026
Location:  Overdale Canine Sports, Spring Valley

Event: WI State 4-H Dog Project
     Obedience & Rally Learning Day
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location:  Bark Academy, 2522 Overlook Dr. Wausau, WI 54401

The Wisconsin 4-H PYD program now has an official affiliate partnership with the National 4-H Council Shop 4-H store.

This means 5% of all your purchases made through our unique link will be returned to the Wisconsin 4-H program, directly benefiting our members and programs. It's a simple way to make a big difference!

The 4-H Leaders Association meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. 

All 4-H club members, parents, and leaders are welcome to join!

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Board Room (Room 131)
Brown County STEM Innovation Center
2019 Technology Way, Green Bay 54311

Want to feature your club's activities, fundraisers, and/or accomplishments via the 4-H Newsletter and social media channels?  Feel free to email photos and details to the Extension office at extension@browncountywi.gov. 

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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