WELCOME TO RUSK COUNTY 4-H!

PROGRAM AREA TOPICS

• What is 4-H? - 4-H History, Pledge, Emblems & Symbols
• 4-H Calendar & Newsletter
• Upcoming Events / Important Forms
• Record Books
• 4-H Clubs
• 4-H Projects
• 4-H Leader Resources
• 4-H After School
• Related Links of Interest

Rusk County 4-H Committees

Leader's Council

JLO

Small Animal Committee

Livestock Committee

Horse Project Committee

Dairy Committee

Rusk County 4-H

Over 80 years ago in 1921 Rusk County 4-H started a long history of effective 4-H programs. Some of today's Rusk County 4-H clubs have been operating for over 50 years. It has taken much hard work and dedication from youth and adult volunteers working together with the UW Cooperative Extension to provide programs that help our youth grow into productive citizens.

How Do I Get Involved?

It is really easy: Just call the Rusk County UW-Extension Office at 532-2151. We can answer any questions you might have about the program. There are clubs located all over the county. 4-H is a family program that can involve everyone. There are over 80 different project areas that youth can participate in. The activities are fun, educational, and "hand-on". We learn by doing! Join the fun -- call today!

Wisconsin 4-H Mission

UW-Extension 4-H Youth Development integrates research, education, and community-based partnerships, enabling youth to learn and practice skills to be productive citizens.

STAFF

Heather Schmitz , 4-H Youth Development Agent

Heather joined the Rusk County UW-Extension staff on December 22, 2006 . Heather has a Bachlor's Degree in Agriculture Science from California State Polytechnic Univeristy at Pomona and a Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in Agriculture Education with and emphasis in Industry and Extension. Heather provides 4-H Youth Development in: Strengthening Youth Leadership, Volunteer Development with a Focus on Adult Volunteer Supporting the 4-H Program, Building 4-H After School Programs, Building Educational Programming for Trails End Youth Camp, and Working with Youth in Stress and Transition. Heather also provides resources for youth trips and youth leadership opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding 4-H Youth Development in Rusk County, please contact:

Heather Schmitz
Rusk County - UW Extension
Courthouse
311 Miner Avenue East
Ladysmith, WI 54848-1895
Phone: 715-532-2151
Fax: 715-532-2279

heather.schmitz@ces.uwex.edu