Dec 2025

Hello 4-H Friends, Brrr….It’s cold outside

This year a Combined Price and Taylor County Annual Leader Training is scheduled at the Taylor County Extension Office Conference Room. We would love to have a leader from each club and the club officers attend. Plan to carpool. Sunday, January 4, 2026 1:00-2:30pm

Space Camp Registration due DECEMBER 15 in 4-H Online

Space Camp Learn about the lives of astronauts and about NASA in Huntsville, AL. Open to 4-H members grades 6-8. Apply by December 15. Find out more: tinyurl.com/4HSpaceCamp2026

Project Saturday sign up

Register by February 6 for Origami – Kusudama Flowers and Button Art project day. Sign up here: Tinyurl.com/origamiandbutton

Mark your calendars

December

11—Cultural Baking Series

12—WI Pork Association Scholarship due

13—Wisconsin Herd Pre-Game Watch

18—Cultural Baking Series

24-25—UW-Extension is closed

31—UW-Extension is closed

January

1—UW-Extension is closed

5—Adult Leaders Meeting 6:15 p.m. at Normal Building in Conference Room

31—State 4-H Meats Judging Contest

Cloverbud Resources and Tipsheet

Cloverbuds (4-H members K-2nd grade) are energetic, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. Are you looking for some great ideas, resources, and tips for providing amazing activities for Cloverbuds? Several Wisconsin Positive Youth Development Educators and 4-H Educators created the perfect tool for you.

Cloverbud Resources and Tipsheet – Wisconsin 4-H

Volunteers Needed

Each year the Price County 4-H Leaders hold a Fun Day to promote 4-H and the Projects it has to offer. The event is for all youth in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Sign up as a presenter tinyurl.com/4hFunDay20262

If you have any questions contact the office (715)339-2555

Wisconsin Statewide Events

Judging Training and Contest

WI 4-H Meats Judging Contest – taking place on January 31, 2026 at Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building, UW Madison Campus. Registration is coming soon. More information about the contest, study materials, and how to register at: tinyurl.com/4HBtheJudge

Midwest Horse Fair

First Ever YOUTH DAY kicks off the

Midwest Horse Fair on Friday, April 17, 2026!

The horse-human bond builds confidence, empathy, and leadership — and this special day is all about celebrating that connection.
Enjoy exciting youth-focused programming including:
Chris Cox Horsemanship – “Leadership Through Horses”
Wisconsin Association of FFA State Horse Evaluation CDE
Equine Career Exploration Feature
Special Youth Group Ticket Discounts…and more!

Join us as we inspire the next generation of horse lovers at Youth Day 2026!
Learn more: tinyurl.com/midwesthorselovers

Winter Academy – Virtual & Free

Registration will be available soon for our NEW Winter Academy. The Winter Academy is open to grades 8-10 and is an opportunity for youth to gain experience in problem solving strategies and to prepare for successful career pathways. Registration closes on January 11. Completion of the 2026 Winter Academy grants a coupon code for the 2026 Summer Academy! Keep an eye out for more registration details and program information on our website: 4h.extension.wisc.edu/winter-academy/

Check Out all of the statewide events: tinyurl.com/4HWIevents

National 4-H AI Challenge

Calling all future innovators! The 4-H AI in Agriculture Challenge invites youth to explore how artificial intelligence can solve problems in their own communities. Work in teams, think creatively, and show how AI can shape the future of farming. Learn more and submit your project here: events.projectboard.world/4HAIinAg

Travel Experiences

If you are in the 6th grade or over, you are eligible for some awesome Educational Travel Experiences. Some of the experiences are in Wisconsin and others are in other states.

Check out the list on tinyurl.com/4Htravel to see what Educational Experiences are offered, what they are about, what grades are eligible and how much they cost.

• Scholarships are awarded by the Price County 4-H Adult Leaders to youth who have completed the Portfolio process dependent on the amount of money available.

• Up to 50% of any experience may be awarded to a recipient. Adult Leaders are currently working on determining the maximum amount for each youth for 2025-26 year so youth and their family can choose how they would like those funds allocated (whether all on one experience or divided among multiple experiences)

• Smaller scholarships (Under $250 for Experiences that cost $500 or less) do not require the portfolio process. A form will be shared later to apply for scholarships for those events, activities, and experiences.

There is a packet (Due 1st Monday of January) available that explains how to create a Portfolio to apply for these scholarships and/or the 4-H Key Award (The highest recognition you can receive in 4-H). It does take some time and effort to complete the application process, but if you talk to 4-Hers who have gone on these experiences, they will tell you it is totally worth it!

Still have questions, feel free to contact the Extension office at 715-339-2555 or julie.diepenbrock@wisc.edu

Weather Policy: If the local schools are closed or a Severe Winter Storm Warning in the area is issued, all 4-H activities will be postponed or cancelled.

4-H Demonstrations

SHOW HOW…TELL HOW

At a club meeting, share what you are passionate about. 4-H Demonstrations

1)When choosing a topic, be sure your presentation can be seen from a distance of 15 feet.

2)Introduce yourself

3)Introduce your topic

4)List the supplies needed

5)Show how to do your topic – Go over step by step how you make your finished product

6)Show your finished product

7)Summarize what you have done

8)Ask for questions

This Flambeau 4-Her shared with fellow members the inner workings of trapping. Way to go! Great job!

Project Saturday…On Project Saturday, November 15, 4-H youth created Fabric Stars and Dreamcatchers

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Julie S. Diepenbrock

Julie S. Diepenbrock

4-H Program Educator, Price & Taylor Counties

julie.diepenbrock@wisc.edu

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UW-Madison Division of Extension Price County

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