4-H Youth Development

4-H News and Announcements

• Upcoming 4-H Horse Events
  Whether you compete in Trail Class or just want to de-spook your horse, this is a great opportunity to expose your horse to potentially scary things and gain more confidence for both you and your horse. The Obstacle Fun Clinic will be held Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Morning Star Ranch, 2209 Riverview Lane, Cato, WI. [...]
• 4-Hers Involved in International Community Service Project
  Please consider joining our community service project to sew dresses for children in Africa.  Over one million children in Malawi alone have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS.  Because girl orphans are among the most devalued and abused in their culture, and face such oppression, it is the mission of Little Dresses for Africa to send a [...]
• Department of Labor Withdraws Proposed Rules
• Julie Duchow 4-H Endowment Scholarship
  JULIE DUCHOW 4-H ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by the Manitowoc County 4-H Leaders Association GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Two $500 Manitowoc County 4-H Endowment Fund scholarships are available to 4-H members and graduates who have not reached the age of 26 by the application due date. 2. Applicants must have participated in the Manitowoc County 4-H program [...]
• 4-Hers Excel at County Demonstration Contest
  My favorite county-wide 4-H activity every year is the Demonstration Event.  What is a demonstration?  A demonstration is nothing more than putting words into action. An effective demonstration is the best way of teaching someone how to do something while explaining the process for doing it.  Youth from kindergarten through high school can participate in [...]
• 4-H Pinewood Derby is a HUGE success!
  There was lots of racing excitement on Thursday, March 26th, at the Manitowoc County Expo, during the 2nd annual 4-H Pinewood Derby Event. After weeks of planning and building their cars, well over 100 participants were on hand for the races in four different divisions. Cars of every shape and color were there to try to earn [...]
• Manitowoc County Dairy Youth Participation Booklets Due
  All dairy youth in Manitowoc County that wish to exhibit at the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair MUST complete the Manitowoc County Dairy Youth Participation Booklet. Books must be turned in by May 20th, 2012. Books may be mailed to Manitowoc County UW-EXT, P.O. Box 935, Manitowoc, WI 54221-0935, or dropped off at the Manitowoc County [...]
• 2012 Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm
  Join the Manitowoc Dairy Promotion Committee and Manitowoc County Farm Bureau  on Sunday, June 10th, from 8 am to noon, as we celebrate June Dairy Month at the annual Breakfast on the Farm! This year’s host is Greendale Dairy LLC, located at 9605 Greendale Road, Kiel, Wisconsin. There will be farm tours, children’s activities, and [...]
• Meat Animal Quality Assurance 2012 Meetings in Wisconsin
  Meat Animal Quality Assurance program (MAQA) is the certified program taught in Wisconsin to youth enrolled in the sheep, swine and beef projects. The MAQA is required for swine exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. This certification meets the PQA (Pork Quality Assurance) Requirement. NEW Youth Livestock Webpage
• 4-H Talent Show Results
  Congratulations to all the acts that performed in the 2012 4-H Talent Show on Sunday, March 25th, at UW-Manitowoc! We definitely have some very talented youth in Manitowoc County! Clarks Mills Good Sports 4-H Club will be representing Manitowoc County at the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair in the “Large Group” category with their drama, “Lost [...]

• Forms and Applications

If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Manitowoc County, please contact:

Kevin Palmer
Manitowoc County – UW Extension
Manitowoc County Office Complex
4319 Expo Drive
PO Box 1150
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1150
Phone: 920-683-4169
Fax: 920-683-5062
Email: kevinpalmer@co.manitowoc.wi.us