Hello Chippewa County 4-H Families! We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Bruder to the Chippewa County 4-H Positive Youth Development programming team! Emma is serving in the Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps role with Chippewa County through August 2026. In this role, they will focus on expanding our reach to new, more diverse audiences by building capacity within […]
🌾 Hidden Challenges on the Farm 🌾Join us for two free, 90-minute interactive workshops focused on key issues farmers face — Healthcare While Farming and Child Care While Farming. 📅 Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AM🕛 Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Class locations available in: Learn how to budget healthcare […]
· The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. · Scientifically speaking, pumpkins are fruits (they contain seeds) but when it comes to cooking, they are often referred to as vegetables. · Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! · Pumpkin plants feature both male […]
Is your farm’s future on your mind? The “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” virtual workshop series is designed to help farm families like yours start their succession plans. Whether you’re the owner wondering how to transfer to the next generation, or the next generation with questions about your future role, multiple farm/family members are encouraged to […]
💪 Stay strong this fall with Virtual StrongBodies!Join us for an evidence-based strength training program designed to improve muscle, bone health, balance, and flexibility. 📅 October 7 – December 18, 2025🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:15 AM📍 Online via Zoom👉 Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/en2v26 Questions? Contact Jen Whitty at jennifer.whitty@wisc.edu
Want to communicate more clearly and confidently? Join our FREE 2-hour virtual training on Plain Language and learn how to: Choose the right words Pick reader-friendly fonts Use grammar tips that make your message shine Perfect for anyone who shares info with the public—educators, outreach workers, and community leaders! September 17th from 10am – Noon […]
Whenever I find myself at a farmers’ market, I am always struck by the boisterous hum of voices as vendors and shoppers alike are busy having conversations and sharing laughs. This is a common scene at farmers’ markets in our area. Farmers’ markets give customers a chance to meet the people who grow the food […]
A wonderful thing about the community garden I garden in is that together with vegetables, garden plots are often peppered with an assortment of flowers. As I wandered through the gardens the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how alive it was with the movement and sounds of insects. One insect in particular caught […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of summertime picnics in the backyard with my family. Good food, good laughs and, come August, lots of watermelon. It was just the right treat at the end of a hot summer’s day. Melons belong to the cucurbit family, which include squash, pumpkins and cucumbers. Recently, I was […]
Boost your financial skills this fall! Join our Financial Education Classes covering budgeting, smart money moves, rental readiness, and more—offered by UW–Madison Extension educators. Details & registration: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/events/
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨 Save A Calf, Save A Cow 🐄 Join our workshop series designed for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers. Virtual Classes: Sept. 17 & 18 Hands-On Sessions: Sept. 24 & 25 💲 Cost: $20/person Register online with a credit card at 👉 https://go.wisc.edu/calving Or call 📞 715-748-1413 to […]
Yellow River Soil Health Field Day – Register by August 7th! 📅 Thursday, August 14, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Polzin Farm, 8492 County Hwy XX, Cadott This event features: ✅ Rain simulator demo ✅ Farmer-led panel discussions ✅ FREE lunch included! Open to all—priority given to farms within the Yellow River […]
