A majority of businesses in the U.S. are owned by a baby boomer looking to turn over the keys to the next generation in the coming years. That means change is inevitable for Minnesota’s Main Streets and business communities. In response, Extension is helping them plan for transition two ways in 2020. https://extension.umn.edu/community-development-news/helping-communities-address-business-succession   A majority […]

The Competitive Edge Scholarship programs offers 2- $1,000 and 2- $500 scholarships to incoming students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Competitive Edge Scholarship Application 2020 Download the application from above or fill it out online at www.wisconsinagr.com. Completed applications can be mailed to Gaelan Combs at 233 W. Lakelawn Pl. Madison, WI 53703. Questions can […]

The Market Animal Sales Committee will be meeting on February 16th, at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center in Hayward for Orientation and a Contracting Meeting. the meeting will be followed by a DATCP Presentation at 2:30 the meeting will include: Introductions MASC Contracts Bylaws and Guidelines Election of Officers Committees Weigh- In Dates 2020 […]

Animal Health DATCP Presentation Sunday, February 16, 2020 2:30 PM Senior Resource Center – Hayward (Just past the Sawyer County Jail) Presenter:  Melissa Cochran  Animal Health Inspector Supervisor DATCP-DAH Who Should attend?  Fair Board members, Fair superintendents, 4-H Animal Project Leaders, 4-H youth enrolled in an animal project and 4-H youth entering an animal in […]

The Rusk/Sawyer 4-H Summer Camp is in need of Counselors and volunteers!! If you are interested take a look at the documents below and fill out an application. Applications are due by March 2nd. Summer camp application letter 2020 2020 Camp Counselor Application  

Stone Lake 4-H club is looking for club leader!  Are you someone that likes to give back to the community? Work with youth?  Stone Lake 4-H club is looking for you or maybe you and a co-leader!  The club is a smaller club with youth who are ready to have the best 4-H experience.  4-H […]

Are you 16-24 years old  and invested in strengthening your community? We know you’re inspired to do, because you’re in 4-H! Take a minute to apply today or nominate a youth to be a delegate at the 2020 Rural Youth Assembly Summit! The Rural Assembly will host the Rural Youth Summit April 2-5, 2020 in McAllen, Texas. Fifty young adults from rural places across […]

From April 17 – 19, 2020, the True Leaders in Equity Institute will prepare up to 20 teams to be change agents within the Cooperative Extension System as we work to create more welcoming and inclusive environments. This training and leadership opportunity challenges participants to work together to create and champion equity-related projects that will grow 4‑H in their communities. […]

Check out the below links for information on Youth Livestock and Youth for Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

Applications for 2020 Educational Programs Adult Advisors are now available in 4HOnline. Interested volunteers can go through the event registration portal in 4HOnline to apply to be an adult advisor for the following programs: Space Camp, CWF, American Spirit, and National 4-H Congress. More information can be found on our website: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hedopp/adult-advisors/ . We hope you […]