Resources for Answering Food Preservation and Food Safety Questions

Where can consumers in my county go for the pressure canner dial gauge testing? The Extension HEAL website links counties that provide pressure canner dial gauge testing. https://healthyliving.extension.wisc.edu/topics/food-safety-and-preservation/ Where can I direct consumers for up-to-date food preservation information?  Direct consumers to web-based information that is research-supported: ·         National Center for Home Food Preservation https://nchfp.uga.edu ·         Wisconsin Safe Food Preservation recipes https://healthyliving.extension.wisc.edu/topics/food-safety-and-preservation/recipes/   Where […]

Badger Crop Connect Webinars!

Back for its fifth year, Badger Crop Connect begins on April 10 at 12:30 p.m. and continues every second and fourth Wednesday of each month through late October. Join UW–Madison researchers, Extension specialists and educators, and industry experts to learn more about the research, resources, and strategies that will help you optimize crop yield, quality, and profitability on your farm this year. Register for the series and sign up for email updates at go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect.

Free Online Parenting Classes

Join free online parenting classes. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive, research-based parenting ideas. Help children grow. Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if you don’t receive this email. Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are on the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted. Classes are for any parent or caregiver. https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/

Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing!
3 Locations
February 5th – Ellsworth, WI
February 15th – Barron, WI
February 27th – Baldwin, WI
Cost: $10.00
Questions?
Contact Becky Brathal at becky.brathal@wisc.edu or 651-302-6520

Tracks

Wildlife WHEP Wisconsin 4-HWisconsin 4-H ForestryWebsite https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/outdoor-education/Email: wi4hwildlifeforestry@gmail.com“TRACKS” – January 2024 DATES TO REMEMBER:March 22 & 23, 20244-H Wildlife & Forestry Art ContestWest Bend, WIMarch 22 & 23, 2024Wildlife WHEP WI 4-H Contest (NQE – WHEP)West Bend, WIMarch 22 & 23 2024Wisconsin 4-H Forestry Contest (NQE – Forestry)West Bend, WIMarch 22 & 23 20244-H Wildlife […]

2024 Dog Project Dates

Please put the following dates on your calendar for the 4-H Dog Project (**Please not location change for 2024 winter/spring meetings). Meeting Location: Rice Lake Seventh Day Adventist Church (1779 20 1\2 Street, Rice Lake) Project Meetings (no dogs) at 7PM – January 16, February 13, March 12 Beginners and New Dogs (with Dogs) Meetings: at 6:30 PM – […]

2024 Archery

Here is the information for the 2024 4-H Archery Season: New Member Information Meeting (for new families/members) – an informational meeting about the 4-H archery program for new members/families. Monday, January 8 at 6PM Barron County Government Center Auditorium 335 E Monroe Ave, Barron WI 4-H Shooting Sessions Mondays and Thursdays 4PM-8PM starting January 15 at […]

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference 2024

Raising Wisconsin’s Children 2024 Conference Tuesday January 9, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Click here to register Raising Wisconsin’s Children is a virtual, day-long event for dads, moms, grandparents, teachers, and other people caring for kids. This free, online conference provides supportive, practical parenting and child development information. Please see our schedule below for […]

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