Two Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students recently earned scholarships from the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation.
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- Dori Lichty Dodge County Fair Association
For 14-year-old Dane Laufenberg of Columbus, Wisconsin, the Dodge County Fair in Beaver Dam is about more than showing what he can make. It’s a chance to turn experiences into projects, learn something new and share that knowledge with others.
- Olivia De Young Purdue University
Summer days are for 4-H in the Kretzmeier household. If you’re looking for Kristi Kretzmeier, she’s likely caring for livestock in her sheep barn, encouraging 4-H'ers putting finishing touches on their projects, or watching over the cattle barn at the Indiana State Fair. She can usually be f…
- Patricia Dolph PDP Board
Now that school is back in session, it’s a good time to reflect on the many additional ways youth and adults can add to their education outside the classroom. Anyone who has worked with county- or state-fair project animals knows the commitment begins months before the animal is exhibited. A…
- AgriSafe
Join AgriSafe to celebrate National Farm and Safety Week 2026. They will be hosting 11 live webinars Sept. 21-25. Choose the 11-course bundle to register for all the webinars or select only the webinars of most interest. There is something for everyone. Visit learning.agrisafe.org for more i…
- Dennis Hinkamp Utah State University
This summer, two groups of Utah State University Extension 4-H youth experienced life way beyond the county fair. They built roads and friendships in Peru and explored agricultural innovation in Ireland.
- Dori Lichty For Dodge County Fair Association
Look closely at Etelka Feher’s Dodge County Fair project, and more than 50 hours of painstaking beadwork will be found -- not only beadwork but also family heritage, FFA leadership, memories from childhood and a craft that has become a way for her to connect with people.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
Seven dairy students from across the United States recently earned a total of $10,500 in scholarships from the Arthur B. Klussendorf Memorial Association and the McKown/Klussendorf Fund.
- Jessica Hartman Certified Angus Beef
The Minix Stockman Contest, renamed in 2022 to honor the late Ed and Wilma Minix of Black Witch Farm, recognizes juniors who compete outside the show ring in the judging contest, quiz bowl written exam and Skill-a-Thon.
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- Rebecca Froehlich University of Minnesota-Extension
Meet Mary Bartz, the 4-H judge who goes back for seconds.
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- Chris Hardie For Agri-View
The sea of fog and mist spread out before me, enveloping the farm valley and extending into the hills across the creek. Foggy mornings in August are commonplace in the Driftless Area, as cooler overnight temperatures match the dew point, creating liquid water droplets suspended in the air.
- USA Today - News
Wisconsin high school senior Adam Massman dies after injuries he sustained Aug. 20 while playing in a football game.
Brianne Massman described her son Adam as driven and determined. Adam died Aug. 22, 2026, following an injury he suffered in a high school football game.
- Steven Martinez and Adrienne Davis Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Adam Massman loved sports, his family and showing cattle. He excelled at whatever he did, his family said, and had a bright future ahead of him.
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- Megan Silveira Certified Angus Beef
Bittersweet isn’t often a word that comes to mind when one thinks of Baldridge family and their seasonings, but moving forward from the 2026 National Junior Angus Show, it’s the new truth for Rosalind Kidwell. Achieving one of her biggest goals as a member of National Junior Angus Associatio…
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- Juan Vazquez-Leddon, Paul Treadwell and Marc Ducharme Cornell University
Middle and high school students from across New York state spent three days discovering potential career paths during the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, recently held at Cornell University.
- Julie Berry Cornell University
In 2022 Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences PRO-DAIRY initiated a new student internship program through the Dairy Advancement Program with support from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Environmental Protection Fund. Paid internship opportuniti…
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- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
My dad, Tom L. Pfaff, was proud to have served his country. The words from Lee Greenwood’s song “God Bless the USA” describes Dad’s feelings perfectly – “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me … God bless the USA.”
