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Lincoln County’s Discontinuation of Most of Extension Programs

… the reduction in funding for Extension services will have ripple effects throughout Lincoln County communities. Letter to Lincoln County Residents As of November 2, 2022, the Lincoln County Board has chosen to discontinue most of its portion of financial support for Lincoln County Extension programming beginning in 2023. It chose to maintain its investment […]

Hands-On Dairy Workshop

Dairy Workshop Wednesday June 24, 2026@ The dairy wing of the livestock barn at the Lincoln Co. Festival Grounds🐮 6:00 PM – Hands-On Dairy Workshop – Prepare and present your animal with confidence, in and out of the ring.🐮Followed by a dairy good treat.We are still looking for a couple of dairy animals to use […]

Office Closed – We’re at Camp

We’re at 🍀4-H Summer Camp🏕️! The Extension Lincoln County and 4-H Office will be closed June 9th at 2pm – June 15th.

National 4-H Animal Science Career Night

Interested in a career in Animal Science? Join the National Association of Extension and 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Animal Science Working Group, to hear from speakers throughout the Animal Science Industry. Speakers include Dr. Mark Hoge, Associate Professor of Animal Science and Livestock Judging Coach, Western Illinois University, and Mr. Kevin Robinson, Senior Animal Care […]

Poultry Workshop Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to low registration, we are cancelling this poultry workshop. Thanks!

⛳ 4-H Mini Golf Mania 🍦

🎉 Lincoln County 4‑H Youth Member Fun Meet‑Up! ⛳🍦Come hang out, meet 4‑H members, and have FUN this June!✅ 4‑H youth members get: 1 round of mini golf + ice cream on our LC 4-H Leaders Association!👯 Bring a friend! Friends are welcome—they just pay for any activities/food they choose. Bonus: YOU + your friend […]

Agriculture and Life Sciences Discovery Days

UW–Madison CALS and Oneida County 4-H invite youth entering grades 4–12 to two free Discovery Days:Potato Science Discovery DayRhinelander Agricultural Research Station📅 Friday, June 12 | ⏰ 1–4 p.m.Enjoy a hands-on afternoon featuring the Wisconsin Spudmobile, interactive exhibits, plant-breeding activities, and a guided wagon tour of research plots. Snacks provided. Parent/guardian required.Wildlife, Woods & Water […]

Food + Farm Exploration Excursion

🌟 Looking for a FUN one‑day summer adventure? 🌟 Join us for a Food & Farm Adventure!📍 Food + Farm Exploration Center – Plover, WI💵 $25 per person Get ready to cook, explore, eat pizza, and take cool photos outdoors—all in one awesome day! 🚌 We’ll leave Medford at 7:00 a.m. and Merrill around 8:00 […]

Animal Ag Science Days

Registration is open for the 2026 4-H Area Animal Science Days. Deadline to register is June 1st. Have an interest in livestock or dairy judging? Contact melissa.yates@wisc.edu . We hope your team is going to join us for a day of competition, learning, and fun! For more information about the event, registration packet, and how […]

Beyond Ready Tomorrow Challenge

The future is yours to create. 🔮We’re challenging YOU to show what youth empowerment in 2076 looks like using AI.Think:💡 Leadership🗣️ Voice🌎 Community impactThen bring it to life.🎨 AI image + 📸 photo + 💬 short reflection💰 Win gift cards📅 June 5 deadline🔥 Your ideas could inspire the future.👉 Enter now: https://go.wisc.edu/2x2za3#YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #AIC

Rescheduled 4-H Plant Workshop

🌼 Plant. Dig. Grow! 🌼Wednesday, May 13 @ 6:30 PMLove getting messy and learning cool stuff?Come to a 4‑H Plant Workshop at Cain Greenhouse and become a plant pro! 🌱✅ Explore plant parts✅ Learn what plants need to thrive✅ Plant something YOU can grow at homeThis hands‑on workshop connects plants, food, and nature while sparking […]