Congratulations on having a Spark!! What’s yours??

Written by Marie Witzel4-H Youth Development EducatorUW Extension Dodge County The 2023 Dodge County Summer 4-H Intern worked with the educator to create a brochure and video to use to promote 4-H in the county.  The brochure was used at National Night Out and the video was released on the county website for National 4-H […]

You’re a wizard, Cloverbud! Congratulations Educators!

Shared from Becky Pfile, Columbia County 4-H Educator One of my favorite things about 4-H is providing opportunities where young people can discover things that spark their interest.  Sparks of interest are important because they allow youth to discover their passions and talents which leads to an improved sense of purpose and fulfillment,and motivates youth […]

Celebrate World Baking Day – May 17th!

For World Baking Day, let’s debunk food safety myths about baking with raw flour and eating raw dough. Households need to know that flour and other ingredients may contain harmful bacteria that are only killed during the cooking process. Young children are especially vulnerable to serious foodborne illness from raw ingredients.Learn more here:https://www.fightbac.org/flour-safety/

Fathers In Focus Conference 2024

We are excited to share the Call-for-Presenters for our Fathers In Focus Conference 2024, October 11, 2024, at the Monona Terrace in Madison Wisconsin (Registration Closes on June 17).  Our Inaugural event will be pleased to introduce our internationally recognized Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated, author, and activist.   The Fatherhood Conference, Chaired by Dr. Danielle […]

Helping Youth Thrive Survey & Results

Written by Marie Witzel | UW-Madison, Division of Extension4-H Youth Development Educator, Dodge County Wisconsin 4-H has not had a method to learn about youth perspectives on their involvement in 4-H. By evaluating their engagement and thriving, we can learn what areas are working and how we can improve. The study has been happening in Dodge […]

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