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AG UPDATE eNewsletter

Did you know that our new Regional Crops and Soils Educator, Grace Finnerty, has a newsletter? The newsletter includes monthly updates on upcoming events, relevant articles, and images from the field. Stay in the know on local agriculture and research by using the link to sign up.

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future

Are you questioning your future role in the farm business? 🤔 If you are the next generation, you likely have big ideas but may wonder how to make them financially feasible and realistic for your long-term goals. Our “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series provides a space for you to voice these questions and work […]

2024 Plat Book Available

The 2024 Plat Book is available at the UW-Jackson County Extension Office. Cost: $35.00 Each Accept Cash or Checks only. Checks should be made out to 4-H Parents and Leaders Business Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Office Attended Hours 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

2026 Pesticide Applicator Training Information

To check your certification status and/or expiration:https://www.kellysolutions.com/WI/Applicators/index.asp Manuals must be purchased from the PAT Store online or by mail order: https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/items/private The full list of training and testing options can be found here:https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/events/*Filter by county to find events near you. Private applicators can test at participating county offices:https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/pat/county-testing-sites/*Self-study exams require a 70% pass rate.To test at Extension Jackson […]

2025 Jackson County 4-H Project Grant Application Available

4-H project grants are available to any and all Jackson County 4-H projects (countywide basis) that would like to apply.  Applications must be written and submitted to the 4-H Executive Board by April 30th. Proposals must follow the format provided on pages 2-3. They will be reviewed at the May 4-H Executive Board meeting in […]

Summer 2025 Internship Opportunity at Jackson County UW Extension

Jackson County is looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about helping others and hands-on learning to fill a vacancy for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension internship in the Positive Youth Development Program. This internship, based out of Black River Falls, WI will provide you with skills and experience that you can use in […]

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 […]