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4-H Positive Youth Development

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

Community Development

Working with community organizations and local governments.

Finance

Providing a source of researched, quality information families, relationships & finance.

FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.

Horticulture

Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.

Latest News

Chippewa County 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week!

Chippewa County 4-H Celebrates National 4-H Week! National 4-H Week is October 4–10, 2026, and Chippewa County 4-H is ready to celebrate! Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting the members, volunteers, families, experiences, and connections that make 4-H special. Wisconsin 4-H is also celebrating this year with Go Green Monday and Thankful Thursday. Here’s what […]

Chippewa Chatter – September 18

Before the ground freezes, check both evergreens and deciduous plantings for water needs

This summer has been dry. Currently, the Chippewa Valley is considered in a severe drought. As such, many trees and shrubs in non-irrigated settings may be experiencing a certain amount of drought stress. Giving your trees and shrubs (needle-bearing, conifer species especially) adequate water before the ground freezes can help them better tolerate winter conditions. […]