Safety Day Camp

[WHITEHALL, WI]- [6/10/2026]- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UW–Madison Division of Extension Hosts Safety Day Camp for Local Youth Whitehall, WI — The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension in Trempealeau County recently hosted a Safety Day Camp for youth participating in the Independence and Arcadia Summer School programs. A total of 60 youth attended the event, […]

Sunnyside Meeting Minutes

At today’s 4-H meeting, we made first aid kits with Andrea.  We also got our Sunny Side 4H t-shirts. To finish off our meeting, we celebrated June Dairy Month by going to get some soft-serve ice cream at our local gas station. It tasted very good.  Respectfully Submitted,  Scarlet Smith

Foodstand Sign Up

What’s New with the Sign up Sheet There are a few updates to the foodstand schedule this year to help improve coverage and make shifts easier for families. New age column:There is now a column to list each participant’s age. Please be sure to complete this when signing up. All shifts are now 2 hours […]

Herdsmanship Updates for 2026

From the Fair Secretary: Hello 4-H families! The fair is quickly approaching, and I wanted to give you information on a big change to the Herdsmanship Awards! With more and more fairgoers being removed from the farm and agriculture, presenting our animals and maintaining our barns is more important than ever. The fair board realizes […]

Fair Exhibit Alert: Decorate Your Way to the Fair!

Get ready to sweeten up your fair exhibits! Join us on June 15 at the Arcadia Town Hall for a Pre–Foods Revue Workshop focused on cupcake decorating. Youth will learn decorating tips and techniques, then put their skills to work by decorating their own cupcake to take home. It’s a fun, hands-on way to build […]

Trempealeau County Educator Receives State Award

Eau Claire, WI — April 9, 2026 — Andrea Rippley Schlais, Extension 4‑H Educator in Trempealeau County with the UW–Madison Division of Extension, has been awarded the 2026 Communicator Award, Video Program by the Wisconsin Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (WAE4‑HYPD) through its annual statewide recognition program.  WAE4‑HYPD, affiliated with the National Association of Extension 4‑H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4‑HYDP), is dedicated to promoting, […]

Cloverbud Royalty Applications Now Open

Who can be Royalty? Calling all Trempealeau County 4-H members in kindergarten through 2nd grade! Step into the spotlight and become a Cloverbud Royalty member. This unique experience provides a wonderful introduction to leadership and public speaking. This is not a competition; everyone who applies will be crowned! As a Cloverbud Royalty member, you’ll: Represent […]

Livestock Education Workshop

Sire Selection, The Other AI Open to all youth exhibiting livestock at the Trempealeau County Fair. This can count as one of your educational requirements for the fair as well.  Youth will learn about how to select sires for their breeding projects and how to use performance programs to support those selections. When: June 13th […]