The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently recognized partner Compeer Financial as an Emerald Clover Sponsor, donating over $30,000 annually. Compeer has been an ardent 4-H supporter for more than 20 years.
“Giving back is one way Compeer Financial champions the hopes and dreams of rural America,” said Compeer Senior Corporate Giving Specialist Karen Blatter-Schieler. “We support 4-H because it has a proven track record of creating successful, innovative programs that reach out to young people. They have a strong commitment to programming and enhancements to classic programs to capture the attention of today’s youth. For many of Compeer Financial’s 70,633 member owners, the 4-H organization is an important part of their lives. 4-H makes an investment in its members, helping mold them into the future agriculture and rural leaders. The skills and activities that 4-H’ers are exposed to give them hands-on experience and exposure to critical life skills, as well as hobbies and interests that make them well-rounded individuals.”
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“We are truly grateful for the continued support of generous partners like Compeer,” adds Brenda Scheider, executive director of the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. “Compeer helps 4‑H create cutting-edge, relevant programs for young people to learn real-world skills that will prepare them for the challenges of today and tomorrow, moving communities, the state, our country and the world forward in ways no other youth organization can. We value our partners who help Wisconsin 4-H make a positive impact on our youth.”
Since 1914, Wisconsin 4-H has helped young people develop the skills they need to meet the demands of our complex and changing world. Growing out of a rich history of agricultural clubs that helped the University of Wisconsin Extension connect families to research-based advancements in farming technology and techniques, today’s 4-H has expanded to include science (STEM), leadership, healthy living and communications programming that will help Wisconsin youth build a healthier and more prosperous future.
4-H is one of the largest and oldest statewide youth organizations in Wisconsin, offering a wide variety of programs in both urban and rural settings that make a positive impact on young people throughout the state. Nearly 150,000 youth participate in the Wisconsin 4-H program each year, and more than 22,000 volunteers support the program.
The Madison-based Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals, corporations and foundations, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation supports 4-H leadership, youth development and community-building activities throughout the state.
Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by visiting www.Wis4HFoundation.org.
For more information about Compeer Financial, visit www.Compeer.com.
In 62 Photos: Opening Day of the Walworth County Fair, Aug. 31, 2022
Walworth County Fair: The colorful carnival midway lights up the night sky at the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: 2022 Fairest of the Fair Jessica Markham
Walworth County Fair: Afternoon crowd view on fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Fairgrounds afternoon crowd view
Walworth County Fair: Afternoon crowd view at fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Antiques judging draws a crowd
Walworth County Fair: Auctioneer Gary Finley presides over the Fairest of the Fair basket raffle
Walworth County Fair: Milwaukee area balloon artist Dan Dort plies his trade in balloon wiener dogs
Walworth County Fair: Banyard Adventure & Learning Coop area at the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Belgian horse “Turbo” waits in the horse barn as his stall is readied
Walworth County Fair: Bumper cars on the fair’s carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Frieda and Dennis Evangelista of Long Grove, Ill. dance to the music at the Park Stage
Walworth County Fair: Dairy Barn animal exhibition
Walworth County Fair: Allen Davenport of Sharon clips his Holstein heifer for show
Walworth County Fair: Ron Baughman of the Knights of Columbus serves up a homemade cream puff
Walworth County Fair: Sunset crowd view on the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Night crowd on the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Colorful food stands light up the night on the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Walking stricks spread the “Good News” at the Fellowship of Christian Farmers booth
Walworth County Fair: The “Century Wheel” ferris wheel is a colorful sight as dusk settles over the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: Food humor at Emma’s Cookie Kitchen stand on the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair; Carol Steilein of Union Grove judges dips in the North Hall
Walworth County Fair; Singer-entertainers David Allen Mehner of Spring Grove, Ill and John Ludy Puleo of East Troy bring their “Frank 2 FRANKIE” show to the Park Stage
Walworth County Fair: Jon Sherwood of Racine sells fudge in the Commercial Exhibits Hall
Walworth County Fair: Fun Slide afternoon view on the carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Dusk view of Fun Slide on the carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Doug and Brittany Kramer prepare sweet treats at the Red Barn Elephant Ears stand
Walworth County Fair: “Vertigo” giant spring tower on the carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Six-year-old Rosie Hammerstad, of Elkhorn, shows off her cross-brew ewe
Walworth County Fair: A goat eats hay in one of the many fairgrounds animal barns
Walworth County Fair: Children’s entertainer Nick Dattilo of Kenosha leads a family chicken dance in the Kiddieland area
Walworth County Fair: Flying like Superman on the “Cliff Hanger” ride at the carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Holstein cows on exhibition in the Dairy Barn
Walworth County Fair: Colorful flowers and vegetables on display in the Horticulture Barn
Walworth County Fair: Seven-year-old Penelope Stallings of Elkhorn is off to the Kiddieland stick horse races
Walworth County Fair: Badger High School FFA volunteer Kylie Kundert of Lake Geneva readies cow hats in the Discovery Barn
Walworth County Fair: Vivian Patterson and mom Betsey Patterson of Elkhorn enjoy a ride on the midway merry-go-round
Walworth County Fair: Bright lights draw in evening contestants for the midway carnival games
Walworth County Fair: Ruth Knetzger of Hubertus and Paul Melius of Jackson judge mixed grass hay
Walworth County Fair: Registered Paint “Bob,” 25, is making his last fair show appearance before retirement
Walworth County Fair: The Jackson Duo entertain in the WSLD Music Hall
Walworth County Fair: Yves Francois Rocambu Jazz entertains on the Park Stage
Walworth County Fair: Pharoah’s Fury swinging gondola pirate ship ride on the carnival midway
Walworth County Fair: Plein Air artist Brad Geers of Milwaukee
Walworth County Fair: Plein Air artist Hector Acuna of Cedarburg
Walworth County Fair: Colorful prize-winning flowers in the Horticulture Barn
Walworth County Fair: Pumpkins on display in North Hall, waiting to be judged
Walworth County Fair: Dad Jamie Opper and daughter Ella, of Elkhorn, shear their crossbreed sheep for show
Walworth County Fair: Whitewater siblings Rosie and Bentley Hammerstad with their cross-brew ewes
Walworth County Fair: High in the sky on the rotating and somersaulting “Speed” midway carnival ride
Walworth County Fair: The carnival midway provides a festive, colorful contrast as the sun sets over the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: The colorful midway is aglow as the sun sets over the fairgrounds
Walworth County Fair: The noon antique and stock tractor pulls drew a large opening day crowd to the grandstand
Walworth County Fair: Smoke fills the air as a vintage International Harvester Turbo pulls it’s load – and into the competition lead
Walworth County Fair: Commercial vendor Stuart Mayo gives a cookware demonstration in North Hall
Walworth County Fair: Wild West Sodas vendor Terry Vearrier of Odessa, Texas made his 17th journey to the fair
Walworth County Fair: A goat settles down in the hay for a rest
Walworth County Fair: The Mega Drop thrill ride on the carnival midway drops passengers 130 feet in two seconds
Walworth County Fair: Plein Air artist Deanna Bruenig of Oconomowoc paints a view of Holstein cows in the Dairy Barn
Walworth County Fair: Vintage 1947 Allis Chalmers “M” and McCormick Farmall “C” tractors on display
Walworth County Fair: Mementos of the fair’s rich 173-year history on display in the Log Cabin on the fairgrounds
2022 Walworth County Fair “Fairest of the Fair” final competition and crowning ceremony