 MARATHON
COUNTY 4-H
4-H
is a community of young people across America who are learning
leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Marathon County Cooperative
Extension 4-H programs give young people a chance to learn new
skills, gain self-confidence, and contribute to their communities.
4-H Youth Development faculty and staff create real-world experiences
that teach leadership and citizenship skills.
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Make Your Mark
at the
Wisconsin Valley Fair! — Order By June 11
Your 4-H Club or FFA chapter can contribute to the
Wisconsin Valley Fair by sponsoring and making a bench
for use at the fair. The cost is $25.00 (limit one per
club or chapter).
Mail form
with payment NO
LATER THAN June 11th, to the
Marathon County 4-H office to reserve your “bench kit”. Each club will pick up a “bench kit” at the Judging Pavilion
(Round Dairy Barn) at Marathon Park on Saturday, June
20th between 10 am and 12 noon.
You assemble it (using
directions provided) and decorate it with paint or stain so
that it is sealed to protect it against the weather. You
should indicate your 4-H club or FFA chapter name on the
bench so fairgoers will know who sponsored the bench. Bring the bench to the fairgrounds on the grassy area near
the BIG LOG on Tuesday of the fair. The benches will be
placed around the grounds for fairgoers to use and enjoy! Benches will be stored on the fairgrounds following the fair
for use in later years!  Bench Order Form (2 pages, 52 KB) |
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COOL & Fair Exhibitors — Effective March 16
COOL means Country of Origin Labeling! It is a paperwork requirement that took effect March 16, 2009. This USDA rule provides consumers the knowledge and information of where their food originated. There has been much discussion on this topic since the 2002 farm bill, and it is now going into effect. This rule affects beef, lamb pork, and goats as well as other commodities like fish, nuts and ginseng.
For more information, visit the UW-Extension Youth Livestock COOL web page. | COOL
Info for Parents & Exhibitors (3 pages, 295 KB) | COOL Info for Fair Staff (5 pages, 252 KB)
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Tax Exemption Status of 4-H Clubs & Affiliated Organizations
Donors may deduct contributions to 4-H clubs and affiliated 4-H organizations such as; bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts as applicable under the IRS Code. The IRS has assigned a Federal Income Tax Group Exemption Number to 4-H which must be used by all 4-H Clubs and affiliated 4-H organizations when filing or corresponding with the IRS. Tax Exemption Status Fact Sheet (2 pages, 83 KB) |
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Wisconsin Positive Youth Futures
Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR)
Wisconsin Cooperative Extension has been working to build its institutional capacity to serve at-risk audiences in recent years. CYFAR - Wisconsin, a USDA funded project will create positive learning opportunities for at risk youth. Two sites have been selected, one in the city of Wausau, and another in the city of Milwaukee. These sites were selected based on the needs and demographics of the targeted populations and the potential of staff to facilitate successful programs with those populations. Learn more about CYFAR in Wausau >>> or watch the video  low-bandwith | high-bandwidth |
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National Collegiate 4-H Organization Online
Collegiate 4-H offers college students an experience after high school of volunteering with 4-H youth, serving their communities, and growing as a young 4-H volunteer leader. Collegiate 4-H is a nationwide program that can be implemented at any college campus. Our website helps in providing resources in starting or finding a Collegiate 4-H club at any school (in any state!) and providing ideas for providing leadership to county, local, and state 4-H programs. Visit
the Collegiate 4-H website >>>
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4-H Cookbooks Available!
Help raise money for the 4-H Leaders Federation and buy a nice gift for someone at the same time! Don’t forget Christmas will be here soon – or a shower gift – a birthday gift – or a wedding gift. The long-awaited cookbooks are finally in! They look great and were worth the wait. The books are just under 500 recipes and have a spiral bound hard cover. We think you will be pleased at the quality. For more information, including purchasing >>> |
MORE ABOUT 4-H
University of Wisconsin-Extension programs in 4-H Youth Development give young people opportunities to learn new skills, gain self-confidence and contribute to their communities. Backed by the knowledge and research base of the University of Wisconsin, 4-H Youth Development educators design educational, leadership and citizenship experiences for youth. These programs are delivered directly through more than 20,000 adult volunteers in neighborhood 4-H clubs or groups and by collaborating with other local organizations.
STAFF
 View the results of the Marathon County UW-Extension staff >>>
If you have
any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Marathon County,
please contact:
|  Jean
Berger
4-H/Youth Development Agent
Marathon County UW Extension
212 River Drive, Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1243
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
jeant.berger@ces.uwex.edu
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- 4-H Community Clubs
- Leadership Development
- Citizenship & Family Involvement
- Prevention Education for Youth
- Community Service and Volunteerism
- Career Education
- "Hands-on" Educational Opportunities for Youth
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 Amber Brei
4-H/Youth Development Advisor
Marathon County UW Extension
212 River Drive, Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1244
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
amber.brei@ces.uwex.edu
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- 4-H Community Clubs
- Leadership Development
- Citizenship & Family Involvement
- Prevention Education for Youth
- Community Service and Volunteerism
- Career Education
- "Hands-on" Educational Opportunities for Youth
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