A Fond Farewell & A New Face |
Dear 4-H Families,
As summer begins to take shape, it brings with it a season of transition for our office. Alongside the excitement of warmer days and new opportunities, we’re experiencing some meaningful changes within our team—a fond farewell and a fresh beginning.
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A Heartfelt Goodbye and Best Wishes to Terra |
As the month is coming to a close, we want to thank Terra for her great work over the past year as the Dodge County 4-H Program Assistant. The county decided to make some organizational changes in the office and eliminated that position. Fortunately, Terra was able to find another role in the county and will be working at Dodge County Register of Deeds. Dodge County 4-H and the Extension office will miss you, Terra. We wish you the best of luck in your new role and hope to see you around the county!
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| We are excited to introduce our new 4-H Positive Youth Development Intern! |
Hi, I’m Izzy Haeft, and I will be serving as a Positive Youth Development Intern this summer! I am currently attending UW-La Crosse to major in Biology: Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, while minoring in Chemistry and Spanish. You can see me at the Dodge County Dairy Brunch, Family Fest, and National Night Out. I look forward to planning STEM programs for the Dodge County community!
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Newsletter Submissions Reminder |
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. Secretary Minutes need to go to Marie now too. The articles should be sent to Marie at marie.witzel@wisc.edu.
If you have Reporter Updates to share, please send them to Kelly at: kflanders@wisc.edu by noon on Monday to be included in that week's issue. You can also contact the office with any questions. Thanks!
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Attention Dodge County Youth 4-H Members! The Leaders Association is gifting a t-shirt to each enrolled & approved youth in Dodge County 4-H. Youth MUST fill out the attached Google form by June 1, 2025 in order to receive your shirt. One form can be used by each family. This is for youth only. The Approved Adult Volunteers are getting a direct email from the Extension Office. Shirts will be available to pick up at the Extension office before the State Fair.
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Join the Herd at the Dodge County Dairy Brunch! |
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Volunteering at the Dairy Brunch is a great opportunity to contribute to a special tradition that celebrates our local dairy heritage. Your support will make a significant impact.
By volunteering, you'll be part of an unforgettable experience and also help foster a sense of community and togetherness. Plus, you'll get to enjoy the smiles and gratitude of everyone who attends!
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Any club interested in having a booth at this years dairy brunch, please
fill out this Google Form 👇 .
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⏰ Save the Date-- Sign up by May 31st! |
📣Ready, Set, Show: Attend an In-Person YQCA Class!📣 |
There will be an Instructor-Led YQCA Training held for All Dodge County Animal Exhibitors who have not yet completed their required training to submit entries to the fair. A reminder that anyone exhibiting dairy, beef, sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, or goats at the 2025 Dodge County Junior Fair needs to complete YQCA either online or at an in-person event. Your certificate will be required to be submitted when you enter for the fair. Details are as follows:
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Our Dodge County Pig Pals Swine Spectacular Show is looking for 4-H and FFA Swine Project members that are involved with the Swine Project this year. This is a great activity that offers people with disabilities a chance to shine in the show ring with your help. This is also a great way to grow your leadership by partnering or working within the show in a variety of roles. Our show is scheduled for Sunday, August 17th beginning with all arriving at 9:15 am.
We will once again be expecting approximately 20 Pig Pal participants so that means we’ll need: * 20 swine exhibitor mentors to be partners along with 20 well trained pigs (7th gr. & up)
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| - barn safety people, lots of them to make it a safe show (youth and adults)
- ring safety workers (youth and adults)
- water safety youth (1st/2nd year swine members)
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Parents and adults associated with swine project members can also volunteer. ALL volunteers will receive a Dodge County Pig Pals T-shirt too. This is a really fun and rewarding opportunity for all involved. T-shirt order due by June 1st.
Please contact Mary Pat Boschert at 920-382-7943, call or text or email at
billboschert@gmail.com to volunteer names and t-shirt sizes, and answer any questions. Thanks everyone!
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⚠️ Please note date and time change ⚠️ |
Orange Cards are Due July 21st, 2025
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Dairy-Judging Schedule
4-H Area Animal Science Days is June 30, 2025, at the Calumet County Fairgrounds, Chilton, Wis. Let the coaches or Mandy Sell-Stanford know by May 30 if you want to participate in the dairy judging or showmanship competition. Here are upcoming practices:
June 1: Smith-Crest Holsteins, W7465 County Road Q, Watertown, WI 53098, 1 p.m.
June 8: Nehls Valley, N3365 Level Valley Road, Hustisford, WI 53034, 1 p.m.
June 15: No practice, Father's Day
June 22: Kampy Holsteins, N4884 Oake Grove Road, Brandon, WI 53919, 1 p.m.
June 29: Ledge-View (Schraufnagel), N11136 County Road Z, Mayville, WI 53050, 1 p.m.
Dodge County calf-grant application due June 1
The purpose of the Dodge County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Dairy Grant Program is to support active Dodge County Dairy Youth (4-H, FFA, junior breed associations) with a grant to expand their dairy project. Grant funds are used to purchase a dairy animal (any breed) to grow the youth’s dairy herd. $500 grants will be available for the 2025 program. The application is due June 1, 2025.
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Sign up for showing clinic by Saturday
The Dodge County Dairy Youth Advisory Committee is excited to host a Dairy Educational Morning on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Jon Powers Farm, 9-11:15 a.m.
Join us to broaden your dairy knowledge with learning opportunities, including:
- Feed and nutrition
- Washing and clipping
- Creating a show pack and preparing fair-show supplies
- Showmanship of dairy animals
This event is perfect for all youth involved in the dairy project. Attending counts for a point on your dairy-activity card. See you there. Sign up here by May 31, 2025.
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General questions? Contact DYAC via e-mail: dodgecountydyac@gmail.com
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JUNE
1 - Annual Dodge County Dairy Brunch
30- MAS Pre Sale Meeting @ Fairgrounds, 7 - 8 PM
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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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