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4-H Program Support

 

 

For additional information on any of the donation opportunities listed below, please contact Cathy Brunnquell at wis4hfoundation@gmail.com.


Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences

This 4-H program allows Wisconsin youth to explore the world of animal sciences. 4-H youth learn about animal science ethics, specialized dog training, food safety, consumer satisfaction, and more. Exciting events and activities in the animal sciences program include various workshops, teams that participate in national events, Livestock Judging Camp, State 4-H Meats Evaluation Contest, etc.

 

Your Donation Could Support:

  • Area Animal Science Days - Helps to provide recognition and cover some expenses at four venues focused on displaying Animal Sciences projects and related educational events.
  • Animal Science Volunteer Expenses
  • Dog Project Workshop - To provide an opportunity for participants to further develop skills with a specialized trainer.
  • Ethics in Animal Science - Purchase resources to help teach character and ethics about animals to youth.
  • Horse Project Workshop - Provide a keynote speaker at the Horse Project Adult and Youth Leader Training.
  • Livestock and Meats Judging Materials
  • Livestock Judging Camp & Judges Training
  • Meat Animal Quality Assurance (MAQA) - Teaches youth about food safety and consumer satisfaction while raising 4-H/FFA animal science projects.
  • State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest & Livestock Quiz Bowl
  • State 4-H Meats Evaluation Contest & Training
  • Teams to National Events - Helps to offset costs for youth who have been asked to represent Wisconsin at national events.

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Cultural Arts & Communication

Arts & Communication

The Cultural Arts and Communication Program helps Wisconsin youth learn the tools they need to channel creativity into the cultural arts. They receive hands on experience in photography, theater, and many other artistic and cultural mediums.

 

Your Donation Could Support:

  • 4-H Arts Camp Staff Training
  • Learning materials for 4-H Cultural Arts and Communications participants
  • Photo, Art, Drama, and Communication Committee Meetings
  • State Arts Teams Mini-Grant Program - To help provide partial assistance to individuals for registration fees.
  • Learn more about how to donate...

 

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Dairy Fund

Dairy Fund

Through the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, statewide youth can gain useful and interesting insight into the dairy industry. The 4-H dairy program includes the opportunity for youth to attend Badger Dairy Camp and compete in the World Dairy Expo Dairy Bowl or the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl.

 

Your Donation Could Support:

  • Badger Dairy Camp - To help offset youth costs to attend the Badger Dairy Camp.
  • National 4-H Dairy Conference - Help to offset registration fees for youth to participate in dairy workshops and tour dairy companies at this conference held in Madison.
  • World Dairy Expo Dairy Bowl Teams - To help offset the costs of two teams to compete at the World Dairy Expo in Madison.
  • Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Bowl - To offset the costs for youth to attend the competition sponsored by the Dairy Fund.
  • Learn more about how to donate...

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General 4-H

General 4-H

The 4-H Foundation in general is about supporting the future leaders of tomorrow. Youth can get involved in a wide variety of leadership training, team activities, and competitions such as the 4-H Democracy Team.

 

Your Donation Could Support:

  • Youth as Parters in Civic Leadership
  • Robotics in Wisconsin
  • Leaders Around the Lake (Eastern District)
  • 4-H Fall Leadership Conference (Southern District)
  • Northern District Outdoor Healthy Living & Adventure Program Leadership Skills (Northern District)
  • Learn more about how to donate...

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Conferences and International Activities

International

With the help of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, young people have the opportunity to participate in a variety of conferences such as the National 4-H Conference and the Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference. The 4-H foundation also supports international programs to benefit the leaders of tomorrow.

Your Donation Could Support:

  • National 4-H Congress
  • Leader Training Workshops
  • International Programs (IFYE)
  • National 4-H Conference
  • Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference
  • Learn more about how to donate...

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Natural Resources

Natural Resources

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation takes pride in teaching our youth about the importance of natural resources and how to use them. Children can learn about the environment and participate in outdoors activities and competitions.

Your Donation Could Support:

  • 4-H Adventures Volunteer Training
  • 4-H Shooting Sports Asult Certifications and Youth Competitions
  • 4-H/DNR Sportfishing Workshop and 4-H Sportfishing Workshop
  • Wisconsin Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program
  • Learn more about how to donate...

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Plant & Soil Sciences

Plant & Soil Sciences

In this program, 4-H youth can learn about a variety plant and soil sciences including corn, forage, small grains, fruits, vegetables, flowers, home grounds, etc. They also have the opportunity to compete in the NJHA National Competition and the 4-H Plant Science Day.

Your Donation Could Support:

  • 4-H Plant Science Day - Helps youth gain hands-on experience through competition.
  • NJHA National Competition - Helps to offset costs for youth who have been asked to represent Wisconsin at this national event.
  • Plant & Soil Sciences Volunteer Expenses
  • Learn more about how to donate...

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Volunteer Leadership

Volunteer Leadership

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation relies on its dedicated and ambitious volunteers to carry out the values of the institution. Volunteers go through training programs to build their leadership skills, communication skills, and their character.

Your Donation Could Support:

  • Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation4-H Key Awards - The highest award a 4-H youth can be presented with. This is sponsored by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.
  • Public Issues Leadership Development Conference 4-H Key Club Wisconsin
  • State 4-H Adult Leader Council - Helps to offset costs and provides statewide forum for 4-H Youth Development adult volunteers.
  • State 4-H Youth Leader Council - Helps to offset costs and provides statewide forum for 4-H Youth Development youth volunteers.
  • Learn more about how to donate...

For additional information, please contact Cathy Brunnquell at wis4hfoundation@gmail.com.

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