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Badger Dairy Camp

Interested in learning more about the dairy industry through hands-on workshops? Want to prepare for your college or career of interest? Excited to meet new friends with similar interests? Join us at Badger Dairy Camp from July 9 – 12! For more details: Badger Dairy Camp – Animal & Dairy Sciences Please scan the QR […]

Summer Academy 2026 at UW-Madison: June 14-18

Program Overview Dates: June 14-18, 2026 Location: UW-Madison Campus (Dejope Residence Hall for lodging) Participants: Youth in grades 8-11 Activities: A variety of track-based activities, seminars, campus tours, performances, and hands-on experiences. Summer Academy will be held at the UW-Madison Campus, where youth and adult chaperones will stay at Dejope Residence hall. Youth will be […]

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 […]