Jackson County 4-H Projects
The Cloverbud program is an educational program offered to children 5k through 2nd grade. The main goal of the Cloverbud program is to provide a welcoming, safe, and hands-on experience that promotes children’s healthy development, represented in the 4 H’s: HEAD, HEART, HANDS, and HEALTH.
Annually the Cloverbud program consists of four events that take place from January through April that are open to all Cloverbud youth in Jackson County, and to non-4-Hers as well. These events change each year. We ask that individuals register for the events with Alex Galston. This helps us plan appropriately for supplies and snacks.
The Cloverbud program also hosts a day camp for Cloverbud-age youth in the summer every year.
Dairy Project
Dairy Project has bi-monthly meetings with the Jackson County Dairy Committee that gives information to members. There are events such as weight ins that are required to show at the Fair.
To join or ask questions about the Dairy project go to jacksoncountydc@gmail.com or Facebook.
Dog Project
Dog Project consists of contests of obedience, showmanship, and agility. If you want to show a dog at the fair you are required to attend specific trainings. Informational classes start around march.
To ask any questions contact project leader Laurie Guza; at 608-864-0690 or laguza26@yahoo.com.
Horse Project
Horse Project has numerous meetings and workshops throughout the year. There’s a Welcome Form and Management Form that need to be filled out to register.
To ask any questions contact project leader Renee Bowman at rbowman546@gmail.com or Facebook.
Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports has instructional sessions that start in January to end of February. To participate in this project be sure to contact the project leader and join the email list, as there are a lot of different events and activities that take place for this project.
To join the email list or ask any questions contact project leader Justin Pleinis at 715-318-7377 or jcpleinis@netzero.net.
Livestock Project
Livestock Project has bi-monthly meetings with the Livestock committee what gets information out for the Beef, Goat, Sheep, or Swine projects. Weigh-ins, tag-pick-ups, and educational requirements are required before showing at the Fair.
To contact board members go to jclivestockproject@gmail.com. More information can be found on their Facebook.
Small Animal
Small Animal Project are put on by the Small Animal Committee. Small animals include poultry, rabbits, goats, exotics, and pets which require education before showing at the fair. This Project holds 3 workshops per year for hands-on member training
To join or ask questions about the Small Animal Project go to jacksonsmallanimal@gmail.com. More information can be found on Facebook.
There are over 100 different 4-H projects you can explore from animal sciences to hiking, citizenship to gardening, STEM to theatre, and much, much more. Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Projects Page to learn more about all the programs and opportunities available through 4-H.
Once you’ve found the projects that interest you, sign up for them in your 4-H Online account. You can try new projects whenever you like, but April 1st is the project sign-up deadline if you want to show it at the fair. Some projects, such as animal projects, have additional requirements to show at the fair. You must talk with your project leader so that you can meet the requirements to show up at the fair.
