Barron County 4-H

January 4, 2024

Share your Club News, Pictures or 4-H Events

The E-Blast is sent out every other Thursday, please send info you would like shared by Tuesday. If you have info to share through social media or 4-H online, email it anytime to 4h@co.barron.wi.us

Events and Registration Reminders

Up-to-date Calendar of Events

Virtual Baking Series

Register by January 18 to participate in a virtual baking series!
Virtual Cultural Baking
Thursdays, Feb 1-Feb 22, 7-8 PM
No cost. You buy your supplies. If you need help finding or getting items, reach out to your 4-H Educator. Assistance is available.

Archery - Begins January 15

Archery starts January 15 and will fun Mondays and Thursdays through March. There will be an informational meeting for new famillies on January 8 at 6PM.

Archery 2024 info

Camp Counselor Applications Now Open– 9th Grade and Older

Camp Counselor Applications Due January 19 for 4-H Summer Camp
**4-H Summer Camp – June 12-14 at Camp Kiwanis

More info and Application

Save the Dates - Dog Project

Project Meetings (no dogs) at 7PM - January 16, February 13, March 12

Beginners and New Dogs (with Dogs) at 6:30 PM - April 2, 9, and 16

2nd years+ (with Dogs) at 7:30 PM - April 2, 9 and 16

Save the Dates: Horse Project

Bylaws/Elections/Organizational Planning: January 8 at 6PM at Barron County Government Center. For full list of dates/times please visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/2023/12/18/2024-horse-dates/

Register for Winter Camp - 8th grade and Up

Link to 4-H online registration: https://WinterArea1and2.4honline.com

Statewide Events/Opportunities

Up-to-date Calendar of Events

Livestock Educational Contests

The 4-H Meats Judging Contest will be on February 3, 2024 and the Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl Competition on March 16, 2024.

Barron County doesn't have a meats judging team, but gather friends and try it out.

Swine Project Opportunities

2024 WPA Internship Applications Being Accepted and $100 Swine Project Scholarships for 4-H and FFA project members

More Information

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships for 4-H youth enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2024-2025 academic year- Applications accepted through 3/1/2024 (5PM) https://wis4hfoundation.org/scholarships

Save the Date/

Reminders

Winter Camp (8-12 Grade) - Feb 16-18

Talent Expo (All Ages) - April 13
Clothing & Foods Revue - April 21

Save the Date - Finding your Roots

Save the Date - February 10 Project Discovery Days (Registration coming in January)

Get a head start collecting information for this session Finding Your Roots. Find the people that helped to make you who you are. For information about what info you need to collect, please visit:

https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/2023/11/28/save-the-date-february-10-project-discovery-days-registration-coming-in-january/

Project Discovery Days

Save the Dates for Project Discovery Days in 2023 and 2024. November 11, December 9, February 10, March 9, and April 6.

***Please note the April Date change to the 6th

If you have a skill you would like to teach through a hands on project on one of these days, please contact Joyce Nelson at 715-458-1944.

4-H Family Guide

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Like Barron County 4-H on Facebook/ Instagram

check out the website http://barron.extension.wisc.edu

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