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Ever wondered what 4-H Foods Revue is all about?

Come to the 4-H Foods Project Open House and find out! Saturday, June 9, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Youth & Ag Center, Lancaster See examples of entries done from past  Revues by fellow 4-Hers. Learn how to plan menus. Learn how to set a table. Learn how to use your project books for ideas. [...]

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Rural Safety Day

Rural Safety Day

Grant County Rural Safety Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 19 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, at the Fairgrounds in Lancaster.  This event is open to youth grades 2-8. Topics include: Electrical Safety,  Bullying, Fire Safety,  First Aid Safety,  Substance Abuse,  ATV Safety,  Small Animal Safety  and Water Safety. Lunch, beverages and snacks will [...]

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Project Forward AmeriCorps Job

Project Forward AmeriCorps Job

As an AmeriCorps member you will gain valuable skills and leadership training which you will use in building future references.  You will be provided with trainings and teambuilding opportunities throughout the year that will not only benefit you in this position but in all aspects of life. 1700 hours of service in 10-12 months.  Living [...]

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“ECHO” June 2012 Newsletter

“ECHO” June 2012 Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Complete ECHO June 2012 What’s Inside & June & July Calendars  (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congratulations, Betsy’s Message, 4-Her of the Month, Leader Information & Outdoor Adventure Day & Night  (Pages 3-6) Projects and Activities  [...]

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“ECHO” May 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” May 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Complete 4-H May ECHO 2012 Please note – CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 9 – not June 9 What’s Inside & May & June Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congratulations, Betsy’s Message, 4-Her of the [...]

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Use MyPlate to Evaluate Your Plate

USDA’s new approach a big step forward to help consumers plan balanced meals What does a healthy diet look like? That question will be easier to answer with the help of the new MyPlate website and consumer materials unveiled last week by the USDA in Washington, D.C. The MyPlate website features an easy-to-remember icon—a colorful [...]

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“ECHO” April 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” April 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Complete 4-H April ECHO 2012 What’s Inside & April & May Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congratulations, Betsy’s Message, 4-Her of the Month, Leader Information  (Pages 3-6) Projects and Activities (Pages 7-16) Out of County and Animal [...]

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“ECHO” March 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” March 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Whats Inside and March & April Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congratulations, Betsy’s Message, 4-Her of the Week, Leader Information (Pages 3-6) Projects and Activities (Pages 7-14) Out of County & Animals Science (Pages 15-19)

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“ECHO” February, 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” February, 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside and February & March Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, 4-Her of the Month, Volunteer of the Month (Pages 3-6) Scholarships & Projects & Activities (Pages 7-14) Out of County & Animal [...]

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Ag Page

Ag Page

Ag Page is a fall newsletter, prepared by Ted Bay, Grant/Lafayette County Crops & Farm Management Agent and Dave Wachter, Grant/Lafayette County Dairy & Livestock Agent.  For more information on any of the articles below, please contact Ted or Dave at the Grant County Extension Office at (608) 723-2125 or email Ted at  ted.bay@ces.uwex.edu or [...]

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4-H Camp Counselors/Adult Advisors Needed

4-H Camp Counselors/Adult Advisors Needed

(deadline extended to January 20) Camp dates for 2012 are July 14-17 Another fantastic way to participate in 4-H camp is to be a Youth Counselor or an Adult Counselor.  Youth Counselors need to be in the 9th grade or above and a current Grant County 4-H member.  Adult Counselors need to be 18 years [...]

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“ECHO” January 2012 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” January 2012 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: What’s Inside and January and February Calendars (Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, 4-Her of the Month, Volunteer of the Month, Scholarships, Jr Leader News (Pages 3-7) Projects & Activities  (Pages 8-11) Out of [...]

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“ECHO” December 4-H Newsletter

“ECHO” December 4-H Newsletter

The “ECHO” – 4-H newsletter,  is sent to 4-H members and leaders on a monthly basis and includes: Whats Inside and December and January calendars(Pages 1-2) Club News, Thanks & Congrats, Betsy’s Letter, Volunteer of the Month, Scholarships, Jr Leader News (Pages 3-7) Projects & Activities (Pages 8-13) Out of County and Animal Science (Pages [...]

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