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4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator An interactive Read […]

Ozaukee County 4‑H continues to demonstrate strong community impact by listening closely to youth and adapting programming to meet their needs while supporting the volunteers who make local 4‑H experiences possible. Insights from the 2025 Ozaukee County 4‑H Youth Thrive Survey offer a meaningful snapshot of how young people experience the program and help guide […]

Pattie Carroll, Area Extension Director We are happy to announce the hiring of Pattie Carroll as the Area 14 Extension Director, serving Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Columbia, Washington, and Dodge counties. Pattie brings a wealth of Extension experience and leadership, supporting colleagues, and partnering with community organizations to address community needs. “I’m truly honored to […]

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator Planning for a […]

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator Through a new […]

New Countywide 4-H Projects Ozaukee County 4-H is excited to introduce four new countywide projects this year: Dance, Veterinary Science, Adventure, and Photography. These projects reflect the wide range of interests among our youth and the strong volunteer support that makes growth like this possible. The new countywide projects strengthen connections across clubs and expand […]

Ozaukee County 4-H volunteers gathered on November 15, 2025, for an evening dedicated to recognizing the people who keep our program strong. The annual Leaders Banquet brought together project leaders, club leaders, board members, and community partners for a night centered on gratitude, reflection, and well-deserved celebration. This year’s banquet highlighted the individuals and businesses […]

This year, Wisconsin 4-H released a newly updated Statewide Project Guide, giving families, youth, and volunteers a clearer picture of the wide variety of projects and opportunities available through 4-H. The guide brings together resources from across the state into one easy-to-navigate format, designed to help youth explore their sparks—the passions and interests that motivate […]

Which is the grayest county in Wisconsin (as measured by percent of people 65 or older)?  Which county is the least gray?  The answers can be found on a map of Wisconsin created by Applied Population Lab (APL) at UW-Madison. APL also recently created an animated chart that illustrates the changing age structure in Wisconsin […]

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