Extension availability during COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office may have limited availability and access. Our educators are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed.
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Dunn County Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public

The Dunn County Government Center will remain closed to the general public (except by appointment) until further notice. The public will be notified in the event of any change to this policy. Members of the public may enter Dunn County buildings by appointment only. Anyone entering the building will need to answer health screening questions […]

Tractor Safety – June 7-10, 2021

This year’s tractor safety course will be provided in person for Colfax students and virtual will be an option for students outside of the school district, provided through Zoom. We will be following Extension, Dunn County, and Colfax School district policies including COVID-19 procedures and an activity waiver must be completed. Registration will be provided […]

4-H Summer Day Camp Registration Open until May 31, 2021

4-H SUMMER DAY CAMP SERIES 9AM-4PM JUNE 7-10th grades 3-8 ($25*) JUNE 8-9th grades K-2 ($15*) Pleasant Valley Community Center/Town of Cleghorn, near Eleva Eau Claire and Dunn County 4-H are excited to offer a series of day camps as our Summer Camp option this year for youth finishing K through 8th grade. We hope […]

NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT! WeCOPE – 7 Session Series

NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT! WeCOPE – 7 Session Series WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health behaviors in randomized trials. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others. This 7-week program meets via Zoom once […]

“How to start therapy, asking for a friend” (Short Video + Resources)

How to start therapy, asking for a friend. This is a short and casual video describing how to start therapy with some tips and tricks added in from Stephanie Hintz, the Dunn County Human Development and Relationships Educator for UW-Madison Division of Extension Dunn County. Check out these resources for more support: Health Dunn Right […]

Walking Strong: A Hoof Health Webinar Series

When it comes to health issues on a dairy farm, lameness is usually a main concern along with mastitis and reproductive issues. Lameness includes any abnormality which causes a cow to change the way she walks. It can be caused by a range of foot and leg conditions including foot rot, digital dermatitis, laminitis, and […]

Spring Edition of the Chippewa Valley Agricultural Extension Report

Please click on the links below to read the latest issue of the Chippewa Valley Agricultural Extension Report Spring 2021 edition. Click on this link to read the full newsletter – CV Ag News Spring 2021 – or click below for each page. Featured articles in this month’s newsletter include: CV Ag News Spring 2021, Page 1, WI […]

April 2021 Clover Courier

With all the 4-H news you can use to make sure your spring is full of fun and education! Here is the April 2021 Clover Courier.

Master Gardener Volunteer Week, April 5-9th, 2021

The Wisconsin Master Gardener Program celebrates Master Gardener Volunteer Week April 5-9, 2021. Master Gardener Volunteers are an important part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension Dunn County. They make a positive difference in the Dunn County community by providing gardening education to the public through presentations and their annual spring gardening seminar, maintaining the […]

Vegetable Diseases with Dr. Brian Hudelson

Vegetable Diseases April 29, 2021 6:30-8:00 p.m. Presented by Dr. Brian Hudelson Free Zoom Webinar but registration is required! Join UW-Madison Extension Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic’s director, Brian Hudelson, as he discusses common diseases of vegetables. Learn how to identify and manage these diseases and help your vegetable garden thrive. Please use the following link […]