National 4-H Week, celebrated from October 6-12, honors the impact of 4-H programs that have shaped youth leaders for over 100 years. In Wisconsin, the tradition continues as youth develop essential life skills through hands-on learning. Angie Ulness, Manitowoc County Dairy Youth Specialist and 4-H alum, shares her 4-H journey and its lasting influence.

"I joined 4-H as soon as I was old enough," Ulness recalls. "Our family was active in the Maplewood Beavers 4-H club. From dairy projects to leadership roles, 4-H shaped my path."

Today, 4-H goes beyond traditional projects like animal care and extends to STEM, leadership, and community service opportunities. Ulness notes, "In Manitowoc County, we have clubs focusing on robotics and mechanics. There’s something for every interest, whether it’s animal projects or technology."

National 4-H Week, celebrated from October 6-12, honors the impact of 4-H programs that have shaped youth leaders for over 100 years. In Wisconsin, the tradition continues as youth develop essential life skills through hands-on learning. Angie Ulness, Manitowoc County Dairy Youth Specialist and 4-H alum, shares her 4-H journey and its lasting influence.
"I joined 4-H as soon as I was old enough," Ulness recalls. "Our family was active in the Maplewood Beavers 4-H club. From dairy projects to leadership roles, 4-H shaped my path."
Today, 4-H goes beyond traditional projects like animal care and extends to STEM, leadership, and community service opportunities. Ulness notes, "In Manitowoc County, we have clubs focusing on robotics and mechanics. There’s something for every interest, whether it’s animal projects or technology."

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Celebrating National 4-H Week: Empowering Future Leaders Through Hands-On Learning

The migration of birds is currently peaking in Wisconsin, prompting a focus on avian health and conservation. Ryan Brady, a member of the Save Our Songbirds initiative, emphasizes the importance of this campaign.

Over the past 50 years, North America has seen a dramatic decline in bird populations, with approximately one in three birds lost. The Save Our Songbirds campaign aims to raise awareness and suggest simple actions that can help.

“Adding native plants around our homes can support local bird populations,” Brady suggested. “Planting trees and shrubs native to Wisconsin can provide essential food sources for birds.”

Brady pointed out that millions of birds die each year from colliding with windows. “We can reduce window reflectivity with simple actions,” he added. “This can save countless birds, including those that frequent our neighborhoods.”

The migration of birds is currently peaking in Wisconsin, prompting a focus on avian health and conservation. Ryan Brady, a member of the Save Our Songbirds initiative, emphasizes the importance of this campaign.
Over the past 50 years, North America has seen a dramatic decline in bird populations, with approximately one in three birds lost. The Save Our Songbirds campaign aims to raise awareness and suggest simple actions that can help.
“Adding native plants around our homes can support local bird populations,” Brady suggested. “Planting trees and shrubs native to Wisconsin can provide essential food sources for birds.”
Brady pointed out that millions of birds die each year from colliding with windows. “We can reduce window reflectivity with simple actions,” he added. “This can save countless birds, including those that frequent our neighborhoods.”

Protecting Our Feathered Friends

Food Banks have become even more important since Covid and one in Wisconsin goes the extra mile by helping those in need and local farmers. Michelle Orge, the President of Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, says that they are a connector by taking in donations and buying food for farmers and preparing it for food pantries to give out. She also explains that Second Harvest is in danger of losing their funding from Dane County and hopes people will reach out to their county board members to advocate for Second Harvest to be added into the next budget for Dane County.

Food Banks have become even more important since Covid and one in Wisconsin goes the extra mile by helping those in need and local farmers. Michelle Orge, the President of Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, says that they are a connector by taking in donations and buying food for farmers and preparing it for food pantries to give out. She also explains that Second Harvest is in danger of losing their funding from Dane County and hopes people will reach out to their county board members to advocate for Second Harvest to be added into the next budget for Dane County.

Second Harvest Food Bank Helps Those In Need And Farmers

The war in Ukraine creates many hardships for the farmers including worrying about drone strikes. Stephanie Hoff talks to Olga Polozova about how their ability to farm has been impacted by the war. It's a Wyffels Wednesday and Farm Director Pam Jahnke talks to Steve Quade about how their varieties of corn dealt with the wet spring and dry fall. Charitee Seebecker catches up with Marta Kohmann, a UW-Extension forage specialist, to see how alfalfa can be used for more than just feed as a cover crop. Food banks have become more of a necessity since Covid and Ben Jarboe talks with Michelle Orge, the President of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, to explain how they help people in need as well as the local farmers.

The war in Ukraine creates many hardships for the farmers including worrying about drone strikes. Stephanie Hoff talks to Olga Polozova about how their ability to farm has been impacted by the war. It's a Wyffels Wednesday and Farm Director Pam Jahnke talks to Steve Quade about how their varieties of corn dealt with the wet spring and dry fall. Charitee Seebecker catches up with Marta Kohmann, a UW-Extension forage specialist, to see how alfalfa can be used for more than just feed as a cover crop. Food banks have become more of a necessity since Covid and Ben Jarboe talks with Michelle Orge, the President of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, to explain how they help people in need as well as the local farmers.

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