University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Rock County 4-H Fair Alumni Association is offering a Farm Manager Project for current Rock County 4-H and FFA high school sophomores and juniors. This hands-on leadership experience covers all stages of crop production, from planning and planting to harvest and marketing. No prior crop experience is required. The project requires time, flexibility, and […]
The Rock County Livestock Judging Team will be starting practice at the end of May All 4-H members are eligible. Junior Team is 9-14 years old and Senior team 15-19 years old What will you do? You will get the chance to visit livestock operations in and around Rock Co. Evaluating and ranking cattle, hogs, […]
September 18-20, 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Park; West Allis, WI The State 4-H Horse Expo is an annual event for all youth enrolled in the 4-H Horse Program and draws hundreds of youth and horses. Youth participate in a wide variety of educational project and riding competitions focused on horse experience. Horse Judging will also […]
Adkins Energy LLC is proud to support the pursuit of higher education through our annual scholarship program. As a dry mill corn to ethanol production facility located in northwest Illinois, we are owned by local investors and employ approximately 45 dedicated individuals. Guided by our mission to provide a sustainable, value-added business for our community […]
The save the dates Area Animal Science Day (AASD) were announced earlier this year and we wanted to make sure they made your calendar. We are excited to have these contests and events on June 19th in Grant County and June 30th in Clark County. A huge shoutout to Charisse and Seth for hosting. We […]
Exciting changes coming from the WI 4-H Horse Association for 4-H Horse Education Days! Several contests will now be held at Education Days instead of at Expo. More descriptions about the events, the two day schedule, contest information, and more about Education Days can be found in the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Association Handbook (look under Chapter 5, Statewide Events, […]
Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s signature career, leadership, & college readiness conference hosted at UW-Madison. The event focuses on preparing young people (grades 8-11) for higher education in a way that complements formal education prep programs. Summer Academy offers an immersive college experience; participants will experience life in a residence hall, explore […]
Registration is open for the upcoming 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skill-a-thon Contest! We would love to have your county join us for this day of learning, fun, and competition. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Location: UW-Madison – Animal Sciences Building, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706Registration Deadline: March 9, 2026 through 4-H online (more information located in the registration materials link below) What are the […]
Be a part of the planning Rock County 4-H Activities! Are you a 4-H member who will be in sixth grade or above? Are you planning to be a Rock County 4-H Adult Volunteer? If so, take a few minutes to sign up for a planning team! There are numerous opportunities to get involved–choose the […]
Calling all Rabbit Project members (and anyone curious about joining)! Our next meeting is coming up, and it’s going to be a great chance to learn, connect, and get ready for an awesome project year.
Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the plant diagnostic process in an easy-to-understand way. Gain a deeper understanding of pest identification, insect […]
