Connecting Chippewa: Creating Belonging Through Community

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Heyde Center Join us for an inspiring afternoon at the Heyde Center! We’ll be hosting a film screening, followed by a conversation and civic fair focused on the importance of volunteering within our community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference. We […]

Join the Learn & Earn Program!

If you needed $50 for an emergency, what would you do?  Would $50 help?   Complete the Learn & Earn Program and earn a $50 savings account voucher from Royal Credit Union.  The three parts to this program are:  Start NOW Click below to register!  *This program is a partnership between Workforce Resources INC, Royal […]

Pressure Canner Testing

Need your pressure canner tested for the upcoming food preservation season? Pressure Canner testing is available Monday through Thursday during office hours. Please call ahead to schedule a time. There is no charge to have your canner tested. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 715-726-7950.

Extension Chippewa County – Holiday Hours

12.23.24 – by appointment only 12.24.24 – closed 12.25.24 – closed 12.26.24 – by appointment only 12.27.24 – by appointment only 12.30.24 – by appointment only 12.31.24 – closed 1.1.25 – closed 1.2.25 – 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM 1.3.25 – 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Thinking about Farm Succession?

You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe you’ve had a few conversations with your family or farming partners, but that conversation drifts to other more pressing matters about the operation. It is common for farmers to push farm succession planning […]

We Cope

University of Wisconsin Madison – Division of Extension educators will be offering an online six-session lunch and learn opportunity this winter designed specifically on finding the good. Beginning Thursday, January 16, the sessions will meet from noon to 1:00 PM, each Thursday through February 20th, 2025.

Food for Fathers

Food For Fathers 👨‍🍳🍽️ Do you want to work on your cooking skills to impress your family? This fall, 4 sessions will be offered to fathers that would like to learn more about making nutritious meals. Register here, bit.ly/3TvtQxVOr More information can be found here, https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6d65b8da-ab4f-3293-9f28-f85033017ed6.

Badger Crop Connect Update Meetings

Exciting News for Farmers and Agronomy Enthusiasts! Get ready for the 2024 Badger Crops and Soils Update Meetings! Join us from December 3-6 to dive into the latest breakthroughs in agronomy, pest control, and nutrient management straight from UW-Madison experts. Early Bird Alert! Save on registration fees by signing up before October 14. This is […]

Farm Tech Days Youth Career Data!

At Farm Technology Days Jeanne Walsh (Human Development and Relationships Educator) incorporated a fun interactive activity with youth that attended. Youth would write what they wanted to be when they grow up in exchange for a piggy bank. The top five results being: Firefighter, Farmer, Veterinarian, Mom & Teacher! It’s never too early or late […]

Planning Ahead

Plan Ahead with Jeanne, our Human Development and Relationships Educator! Learn more about end-of-life planning, for yourself or a loved one….Dates: October 3, 10, 17 & 24Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.For more information, contact G.E. Bleskacek Family Memorial Library-Bloomer at 715-568-2384

Fathers In Focus Conference

Please register today to attend the Inaugural Fathers In Focus Conference 2024, a pivotal platform for fathers across Wisconsin to converge, connect, and collectively address challenges in their roles. Participant registration closes on September 15th. Let’s inspire change and empower all fathers to play a more active role in their families and communities.  #CallforParticipants #Fatherhood2024 […]

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

The small jewels of the sky and the garden! The other day I watched a hummingbird hover outside the living room window. He flew up and down, backwards and then off like a shot out of view. I’m not sure what held his interest for that brief moment, but his presence made me feel slightly […]

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