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Beyond Ready: Growing Leaders, Building Futures October 4-10, 2026 Join us as we celebrate the young people, volunteers, families, and supporters who make 4-H a place where youth gain confidence, build life skills, discover passions, and become Beyond Ready for their future. Celebrate With Us We want to hear from you! Tag us, message us, […]

Sunday, October 4, 2026 1 – 3 pm Camp Riversite N2823 Camp Riversite RoadSheboygan Falls, WI 🍂✨ Sheboygan County 4-H Open House & Enchanted Forest ✨🍂 Step into a world of fall magic and discover all that Sheboygan County 4-H has to offer! Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Camp […]

UW-Madison Division of Extension is seeking applicants for a Regional Crops Educator position serving Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties. This full-time role will work directly with crop producers and agribusiness professionals to address production challenges and deliver research-based educational programs that improve farm efficiency and profitability. The Regional Crops Educator will collaborate with farmers, industry […]

As we move deeper into the growing season, fungicide application decisions become one of the biggest sources of stress for farmers across the Midwest. Between aggressive marketing, endless online opinions, and an expanding list of fungicide products, determining whether, and when, to spray can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, advances in plant pathology and epidemiology have led […]

The Town of Wilson asked Extension to help them engage more residents, especially young people, in their future planning process. What will the adults of tomorrow want this area of Sheboygan County to look like? So far, students at the SASD summer rec program have built models of their favorite amenities: restaurants near houses, an […]

On June 17 and 18, 2026, Sheboygan County hosted a Community Needs Forum focusing on the Community Development and Positive Youth Development Institutes with participation from representatives across local community organizations. The forum discussion focused on the challenges currently faced by the municipalities within land use, planning, public participation, zoning ordinances, state statutes, and other […]

We are pleased to introduce Jace Purdy, who joins us as the new Human Development and Relationship Extension Educator in Sheboygan County. Jace’s career has been shaped by his deep passion for health and wellness, and a commitment to helping individuals and families thrive. Jace is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, earning […]

Want to stay in the loop this summer? Follow Sheboygan County 4-H on Instagram for event reminders, program updates, behind-the-scenes moments, photos from camps and activities, and all the fun happening throughout the summer. Whether you’re a current member, parent, volunteer, or thinking about joining 4-H, our Instagram is the best place to see what […]

4-H helped you grow into who you are today. Now it’s your turn to invest in the next generation of leaders in Sheboygan County. Shop the online store—10% goes directly back to youth. Build what built you.

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Bovi-Noticias is a bilingual newsletter (English and Spanish) created to support dairy producers and farm managers in training, educating, and engaging their teams. Its mission is to improve on-farm practices, boost worker confidence and skills, and promote safer workplace behaviors.  Bovi-Noticias is more than a newsletter—it’s a bridge between knowledge and action on the farm.  It delivers relevant, easy-to-understand information tailored to both dairy workers and […]

Dr. Matt Ruark, UW–Madison Extension soils and nutrient cycling specialist and professor of soil science, discusses what’s changing in Wisconsin nutrient management guidelines for corn and soybeans.   This video covers upcoming updates to A2809, including nitrogen rate adjustments, phosphorus and potassium recommendations, and how soil type, crop rotation, and fertilizer prices affect decisions in […]