Hy-Vee, an employee-owned chain of more than 249 supermarkets located throughout the Midwest in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin has recalled cheesecake for possible salmonella contamination. Hy-Vee says the recalled cheesecake is made with Diamond Crystal Brands cheesecake mix. Hy-Vee learned of the potential for contamination from a warning letter […]

With the Holidays right around the corner, there will be many occasions for family gatherings where food will be center stage. Keep your family safe by following these 10 tips, making your gatherings a memorable time!

UW-Extension Barron, Polk, and St. Croix counties invites you to participate in the Wisconsin Beef Quality Assurance Certification meetings.  There are 2 dates and 2 locations to choose from: Wednesday, December 12th – 12:45 Registration, 1:00 pm program starting: Barron County Government Center, 335 E. Monroe Avenue, Barron, WI. RSVP:  UWEX Barron County 715-537-6250 or […]

There will be a workshop on Raising Beef or Transitioning from Dairy or Including Beef into a Dairy Operation.  It will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 10:15 am to 2:30 pm.  There will be two locations to choose from:  Ag Service & Education Center, 227 1st Street W., Altoona, WI or Ag […]

The Barron County Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting a workshop on Wednesday, October 17th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Pioneer Village Museum in Cameron.  Dr. Brian Hudelson of the University of Wisconsin Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic will present on diseases affecting trees in Wisconsin and provide tips on winter care. The workshop is […]