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In Person Program Approval Form

Updated 9/17/2020 4-H Volunteers, I wanted to start this by some COVID-19 updates. As you know, the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension has made it clear that virtual programming and meetings is the preferred mode for now. With that in mind, they have also said that if a club, group or staff member […]

Food Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19

Many people are struggling to afford the food they need during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Across Wisconsin and the nation, many households have lost some or all of their regular income. Others have lost access to usual sources of food, such as school meals and senior meal programs. The information below provides information about […]

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Food Security Resources and Food Safety in Jackson County

4-H Programming Postponed

Updated 8/6/2020 In Person Programming Check out the post about it here. Email From State Leadership Sent on 6/2/2020 Dear 4-H members, families, & volunteers – This has been a year unlike anything we’ve seen. And, while Wisconsin has done a good job of limiting the spread of COVID-19 in many communities, the virus is […]

Agriculture’s Contribution to the Wisconsin Economy

Extension Economist Steve Deller, in partnership with the Dairy Famer’s of Wisconsin, has released his analysis of the 2017 Ag Census data as it pertains to the state’s economy. Click Here to view the full report.

SPECIAL EDITION BADGER CROP CONNECT

Special Edition Badger Crop Connect September 29, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CT Register by 12:00 PM on Sept 28: https://go.wisc.edu/663pwi In the interest of bringing you timely crop updates, Badger Crop Connect is hosting a final session for this growing season. There will be a Special Edition morning webinar on pest management for the […]

Clover College Project Boxes

Clover college is going to look a little different this year but it will still be jam packed with all the fun! This year instead meeting in person, even though we wish we were, we will be holding a virtual project box Clover College. Similar to the normal program youth will get to choose the […]

Fall Forum Regestraion

Below is the information for Fall Forum Registration. We are so excited to announce the registration for Fall Forum. Fall Forum is a fun learning opportunity for leaders, adult volunteers and staff! This year we are excited to have Jennifer Sirangelo, National 4-H Council President and CEO join us Friday evening and be our […]

Jackson/Trempealeau County Ag Newsletter

September October newsletter

Identify trees, insects and plants

Do you have a question about your tree? Do you want to know what kind of plant is growing along your driveway? Are you concerned about what kind of insect has invaded your garden or your home? Follow the simple steps below to get an answer from Steve Okonek the Jackson & Trempealeau County Agricultural […]

Charter Videos

Charters are challenging. Lucky Eileen Van Dyk, 4-H Program Educator in Polk and St. Croix Counties has created a couple of videos to help walk you through process. As you fill out the charter check out these videos. First Four Pages of the Charter Viewers will learn how to complete the first four pages […]

Badger Crop Connect

Badger Crop Connect August 12, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT Register by 5:00 PM on August 11: https://go.wisc.edu/bkn026 Badger Crop Connect is a new crop production webinar series developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Crops and Soils Program for the 2020 growing season. Badger Crop Connect’s goal is to bring agronomists, crops consultants and […]

Cover Crop Mixtures, Determining Seeding Rates

Thinking about planting a cover crop mix following wheat or other small grains? Click below for seeding rate information to help with your decision. Cover Crop Mixtures, Determining Seeding Rates

Cloverbud and Explorer Judging Schedule for the Jackson County Fair

Cloverbud and Explorers! Below you will find the judging schedules for each project along with the letters. If you are not interested in doing in person judging but still want to have your projects judges please drop off your project during exhibit drop off and fill out the Cloverbud Fair Project Questions sheet. This will help […]

Badger Crop Connect

Badger Crop Connect July 29, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CT Register by 5:00 PM on July 28: https://go.wisc.edu/s5o18f Badger Crop Connect is a new crop production webinar series developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Crops and Soils Program for the 2020 growing season. Badger Crop Connect’s goal is to bring agronomists, crops consultants […]