Hello 4-H Friends,
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s a powerful reminder that impact isn’t measured in days—it’s measured in focus, consistency, and heart. This is the time when the excitement of January’s fresh start begins to settle, and real progress is built through steady effort.
Let’s use this month to:
Refocus on our goals with clarity and purpose.
Strengthen our connections with one another, fostering collaboration and trust.
Celebrate small wins, because they are the building blocks of big achievements.
Remember, February also carries themes of kindness, resilience, and renewal. Whether it’s through a thoughtful gesture, a creative idea, or simply showing up with your best energy, each of us has the power to make this month meaningful.
Let’s make these 28 days count—together.
With appreciation and optimism,
4-H Project Guide – What can I learn more about???
A 4-H project is an area you want to learn more about during the year. There are projects on just about any topic you would like to study and explore, from art to woodworking, from computers to rabbits, from sewing to mechanical science.
So how do you know what projects are available to you? This resource lists all the possible projects that 4-H offers, with a table of contents list on the first two pages and more detail in the pages that follow. In addition, your club organizational leader or county-based educator can tell you what projects and resources are available in your county.
4h.extension.wisc.edu/4h-resources/4-h-project-guide/
Poultry Project Meetings
*Wednesday, March 18th 6:30-7:30 PM – Poultry Trivia
* Wednesday, April 15th 6:30-7:30 PM- YQCA In Person Training or you can complete online.
* Saturday, May 16th 10-11 AM – Making Display Boards for the Fair!! Distribution of showmanship materials.
This is open to all 4-H members, it is not just for Market Animal Sale Poultry participants.
All meetings will be at the UWEX Office in Phillips, Normal Building, 104 S Eyder Ave.
Price County Horse Council 4-H Show Dates
April 26
May 31
June 28
July 26
August 22
September 27
All riders will be required to have an adult present at the show with them all day in order to participate in the show. For more information contact Jodi Heizler, jodiheizler@gmail.com.
Cloverbud Resources and Tipsheet – Wisconsin 4-H
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.
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/4hFunDay2026
If you have any questions contact the office (715)339-2555
ARCHERY CLASS…
All 4-H clubs put the development of the young person first, so 4-H shooting sports are designed to make every member feel welcomed and safe at the meetings. Parents are always welcome to attend and be involved. Shooting Sports projects must be taken under the direct supervision of a certified 4-H shooting sports instructor.
Practice safety techniques and response to range commands.
Learn basic shooting fundamentals.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Learn about eye and ear protection.
Learn the ethics about responsible gun usage.
Take field trips.
Develop shooting skills.
Explore wildlife conservation.
Enter competitions
Archery is open to youth age 8-18. OPEN to the Public. Sign Up: tinyurl.com/ArcherySignUP2026
Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Events
Check Out all of the statewide events: tinyurl.com/4HWIevents
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
Show Pig Symposium Feb. 21, 2026
FREE SHOW PIG Symposium…The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) in cooperation with UW Madison Division of Extension will be hosting a Show Pig Symposium designed for show pig breeders, exhibitors, and allied
industry members. The event will take place on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the UW Madison Arlington Research Station Public Events Building located at N633 Hopkins Rd. Arlington, WI 53911.
Featured topics include:
Show Pig Nutrition
Jackpot Need to Know’s
Vet Client Patient Relationships (VCPR)
Breeder Client Relationships
Achieving the “WOW” Factor
Poop on the Move: Tracking Nature’s Flow and Swine’s Role
and More!
This event is free to attend. Register by February 14th, 2026, at wppa.org/youth/youth-show-pig-symposium/ or by calling the WPA office at 608-723-7551 or emailing wppa@wppa.org
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national multi-species quality assurance program for youth ages 8 to 21. The program is designed to provide a minimum 60 minutes of education each year. Save the Date for the Price County Market Animal Sale program.
The YQCA organizational Board of Directors adopted the following goals for the YQCA training and certification program:
- Ensure safety and well-being of animals produced by youth for showing and for 4-H and FFA projects.
- Ensure a safe food supply to consumers.
- Enhance the future of the livestock industry by educating youth on these very important issues so they can become more informed producers, consumers and/or employees in the agriculture and food industry.
- Maximize the limited development time and budgets of state and national youth program leaders to provide an effective quality assurance program.
- Offer livestock shows a valid, national quality assurance certification for youth livestock exhibitors.
Creating your YQCA Account: Enrolling for YQCA Training
Price County YQCA MAS training April 15, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Normal Building, Extension Conference Room, 104 S Edyer Ave, Phillips
Check out this scholarship opportunity from our friends at YQCA. Questions about the scholarship should be directed to YQCA.
YQCA scholarships are available. They are due February 15! Last year, of the 7 scholarships awarded, Wisconsin youth received 3. Elliot Small, Watertown; $5000
Amy Jentges, Washington; $2500
Wyatt Stowell, Fox Lake, $2500
An active YQCA certification is required!
All youth members need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian or chaperone. Youth registration will not be accepted without an adult listed as attending with them.
Vaccination requirements: All WI 4-H Dog Project Vaccination Policies will be followed for this event. A copy of the vaccination records either needs to be added with your online registration or included with payment for your registration to be complete.
Who should attend: All participants must be currently enrolled WI 4-H Dog Project Youth Members. This camp is ideal for all 4-H dog project junior handlers seeking to refine their agility skills, whether preparing for competition or simply strengthening their partnership with their dog. All experience levels are welcome—activities tailored to individual skill sets and training goals.
Cost: $10.00 per youth/dog team.
Make checks payable to “WI 4-H Dog Association” and send to:
WI 4-H Dog Agility Learning Day
UW-Madison Division of Extension
3500 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
Registration deadline: February 18, 2026 or when the event is filled to capacity, whatever happens first. February 25th is the last day to withdraw from this event. Any registration withdrawal after this date will be responsible for payment regardless of attendance.
Registration is through 4-H Online: 264hagilitylearningday.4honline.com
Lunch: Please bring your own lunch with you – the group will eat while a question and answer session is held. There will not be a food vendor at this event. Also, you should also bring a folding style camp chair.
State 4-H Dog Board and Association meeting will be held after the learning day. See the agenda at the website link below for approximate time. If you are only coming for the meeting after the learning day is finished – you do not have to register or pay to attend the meeting.
Addison and her dog
Featured Speaker and Youth Leader: Addison Connolly
Tentative Dog Agility Learning Day/Camp Agenda
ArtBEAT!
March 13-15, 2026
Upham Woods Outdoor Learning CenterDon’t miss this chance to join 4-H ArtBeat, an introduction to Wisconsin 4-H Expressive Arts & Camp Adventures!
Come create, learn, and have fun!
Register before Feb. 8th: tinyurl.com/4HArt2026
We have two engaging and interactive sessions planned for this spring:
Hands to Larger Service: Community Service Ideas
Sunday, Feb 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Feb 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)
Making 4-H Meetings Fun: Bringing Laughter and Learning to 4-H Meetings
Sunday, Mar 22 at 7 p.m. & Monday, Mar 23 at Noon (same content will be repeated)
Both sessions will be recorded, and resources will be shared with those who sign up!
Register for one or both topics by visiting go.wisc.edu/pbm474. Zoom connection information will be shared closer to each session date.
Wildlife & Woods Explorations are suggested for grades K-5 through elementary school youth and their families. The sessions will be interactive and will include wildlife, forestry, wildlife art and more. Register here: 26wildlifeexplorations.4honline.com/
Wildlife & Woods Careers & Competitions Series are suggested for middle school through high school youth and their families. The sessions will be interactive and will include guest speakers talking about careers, information about wildlife and forestry competitions and resources available to learn more. Register here: 26wildlifecareers.4honline.com/
Our Goal:
Empower youth to create 100,000 handmade Valentines and share them with people around the world!This site is simply to register the Valentines you’ve made. Once completed, you can deliver them anywhere someone could use a little joy—such as a local nursing home, seniors in your community, teachers at school, or anyone who deserves to feel appreciated.
Wisconsin 4-H and Positive Youth Development have a new resource to share for youth in grades 5K-2, the Cloverbud age group.
The Science in the Seasons Series curriculum was recently published on the Wisconsin Positive Youth Development Institute website.
This beautifully designed resource offers twelve months of at-home or in-person lessons for youth in the Cloverbud age group. Lessons focus on:
- Connections to nature and science
- Hands-on science experiments using common household items
- Life lessons youth can learn from nature
January Meetings
Flambeau 4-Leafers – Snowy Owl Craft
Turn a pine cone into an adorable snowy owl craft! This project is great for kids because the process is a lot of fun and the final product is so cute. Combine this owl craft with a book about snowy owls, and you’ve got a great science lesson for winter! Craft Project +Food + Friendship = Park Falls 4-H/Flambeau 4-Leafers January Meeting fun.
Hillbillies 4-H
At the January meeting the Hillbillies 4-H club made valentines to foster connection, and make people feel cherished in the community.
These 4-Hers sent Valentine’s cards to area nursing homes to combat loneliness, foster community, and remind isolated seniors they are loved and remembered. This community service provides a vital connection that boosts mental well-being, creates intergenerational bonds, and brings joy through simple acts of kindness. These gestures combat isolation, create a festive atmosphere, and offer a chance for residents to reminisce about their own past loves and holidays.
4-H
Demonstrations
SHOW HOW…TELL HOW
At a club meeting, share what you are passionate about. 4-H Demonstrations
- When choosing a topic, be sure your presentation can be seen from 15 feet.
- Introduce yourself
- Introduce your topic
- List the supplies needed
- Show how to do your topic – Go over step by step how you make your finished product
- Show your finished product
- Summarize what you have done
- Ask for questions
This Hillbillies 4-Her showed with fellow members the endless possibilities of a knitting project. Way to go! Great job!
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.
February
14 — Registration deadline for Show Pig Symposium
18 — Registration deadline for Dog Agility Learning Day
21 — Project Saturday Origami-Kusudama Flowers and Button Art
March
1—Volunteer Sign-up deadline for Summer Academy
18 — 6:30-7:30 pm Poultry Trivia
21—Skillathon and Quiz Bowl
April
11 — Project Fun Day Prentice School 9am-1:30pm
15 — YQCA In Person Training 6:30-7:30 pm
21 & 23 Archery Class
26 — Horse Council Show
28 – 30 Archery Class
May
5, 7, 12, & 14 Archery Class
16— Northwood Premiere Taylor County Fairgrounds
16 — Making Display Boards for fair! Handout showmanship materials 10-11AM
19 & 21 Archery Class
June
10-12 — 4-H Summer Camp
28 — Horse Council Show
July
26 Horse Council Show
August
14-15 — Spirit Hill Ogema Fair
20-22 — Price County Fair
September
27 – Horse Council Show
Follow us online
Price County 4-H is on Facebook! facebook.com/4HPriceCounty
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