4-H Forecast – April/May 2022

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 17-23, 2022! National Volunteer week was established in 1974 and has become a nationwide effort to encourage people to volunteer in their communities. We are so thankful for all of the 4-H volunteers in our county. In Waupaca County 4-H we have over 170 adult volunteer leaders who […]

4-H Enrollment deadline for new member is February 1st

The 4-H Enrollment deadline is February 1st for new 4-H members wanting to participate in the 2021 Waupaca County Fair in the Junior Division. To enroll go to https://v2.4honline.com/ Use the family enrollment guide at https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/4h-ext/files/2020/09/4HOnline.v2.Family.Enrollment.Guide_.pdf For more information about Waupaca County 4-H visit our website at https://waupaca.extension.wisc.edu/

Waupaca County Fair Exhibitors – Online Entry Open

On behalf of the Waupaca County Fair, please see their website for entry information at https://waupacacountyfair.org/fair-book/ The online entry site is up and running for both JUNIOR and OPEN class fair.

Waupaca County Fair

The Waupaca County Fair Board made the decision to move forward and hold the county fair. Please click on this link for more 4-H and fair information. https://waupaca.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-program-topics/4-h-junior-fair-activities/

April/May 4-H Forecast

Dear Waupaca County 4-H Families: As we are all living through this challenging time of the COVID-19 pandemic, please remember the 4 H’s of 4-H—Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. I never could have imagined a time like right now. I want you to know that I am here for you, 4-H is still here for […]

Small Market Animal Meeting for March 16, 2020, has been CANCELLED – Contact Extension by March 16 to be Eligible to Sell

THE SMALL MARKET ANIMAL MANDATORY MEETING FOR MARCH 16, 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to UW-Madison guidance through April 10, 2020. If you plan to sell a small market animal at the Waupaca County Fair, and you did not attend the other mandatory meeting on March 5, 2020, you MUST contact the Extension Waupaca County […]

August-September 4-H Forecast

Returning to UW-Madison – You may have noticed that we’ve changed over to the UW-Madison colors on our websites and our logos. From now on, our official name will be the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, but you can continue to call us “Extension”. Our mission is not changing. We’re committed to our work in local communities throughout […]

New for 2019 – Online Fair Entry Opportunity!

Information on how to sign up for Jr Fair exhibits can be found on the Waupaca County Fair website under the Fair Book Tab: https://waupacacountyfair.org/fair-book/ Here you will find: The link to the online entry website The ability to download the 2019-2020 Jr Fair Premium Book Access to the Judging schedule, Jr Fair rules, & the […]

April – May 2018 4-H Forecast

Join us in celebrating National Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2018! National Volunteer week was established in 1974 and has become a nationwide effort to encourage people to volunteer in their communities. We are so thankful for all of the 4-H volunteers in our county. In Waupaca County 4-H we have almost 180 adult volunteer leaders […]

Final Tagging Meeting for Large Market Animal Exhibitors/Swine Testing Supplies

Reminder: The final tag-in meeting for large market animal exhibitors will be held on April 19th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Weyauwega Fremont Middle School Library. Market Animal Tags will be handed out along with hair sample envelopes at this meeting. In addition, new testing requirements for pigs to be exhibited at the County Fair will […]

Waupaca County Large Market Animal Committee Meeting Rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16th

The Waupaca County Large Market Animal Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at the Weyauwega/Fremont Middle School. Waupaca County Large Market Animal Facebook Page

$1000 Scholarship Available from the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board

The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to be used during the second semester of the 2018-19 school year. Third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities are eligible to apply. Additional scholarships will be available to high school seniors planning to pursue […]

Large Market Animal Educational Workshops, Points, and Raffle Tickets

1. Two educational workshop opportunities coming up: a. Sheep workshop on Thursday, July 20 at Loehrke Farm, N7149 Pine Hill Road, Pine River, 54965. Workshop starts at 6:30 p.m. and pizza will be available. b. Swine workshop on Saturday, July 22 at Wehrle’s Farm, E8283 Seefeld Road, New London, 54961. Time of workshop is 9:00 […]

Caring Bridge for Connie Abert

On May 26th, Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator Connie Abert was involved in a serious car accident. Our office is appreciative of the outpouring of concern and support for Connie. If you would like to follow Connie’s progress, her family has set up a Caring Bridge site for her. It is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connieabert **Please note […]

Press Release 7-28-14 – County Fair Orientation

PRESS RELEASE Waupaca County UW-Extension – 811 Harding Street, Waupaca, WI 54981 Phone: (715) 258-6230 FAX: (715) 258-6232 For Immediate Release . . . July 28, 2014 Waupaca County Title: County Fair Orientation for Junior Exhibitors Author: Penny Tank, UW-Extension Entries for the 2014 Waupaca County Fair […]