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The Power of Social Connection for Families
The U.S. Surgeon General issued an 80 page advisory last year on a new epidemic: loneliness. Among the many facts in this advisory is one that really hit me: Lack of social connection impacts our physical well-being and increases the risk of early death just as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Yikes. The […]
September Clover Courier
Check out updates and upcoming Dunn County 4-H events in this edition of the Clover Courier!
Just In Time Parenting Newsletter
Just In Time Parenting is a FREE digital parenting newsletter that provides research-based information specific to your child’s age and needs.
August Clover Courier
Check out updates and upcoming Dunn County 4-H events in this edition of the Clover Courier!
July Clover Courier
Check out the 2024 Dunn County Fair Updates and other upcoming Dunn County 4-H events in this edition of the Clover Courier!
June Clover Courier
Welcome to our Summer Intern – Mac!
Graduation Deadline and Adult Leader Award Nominations Extended!
Check out all these exciting Dunn County 4-H happenings and more in this edition of the Clover Courier!
May Clover Courier
Thank you Volunteers!
Project Registration Extended!
Cat Project Day!
Check out all the exciting club happenings, fun events, and other great 4-H information in this edition of the Clover Courier!
Pesticide Applicator Training
In need of Private Pesticide Applicator Training/Testing? We have you covered! Here’s how to order your updated training manual and take your test!
The “Buzz” About Periodical Cicadas
Would you like to learn more about the Periodical Cicada emergence we will be experiencing this summer? Join the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab Director, PJ Liesch, on May 15th to learn more about these fascinating insects!
Money Matters Live
Learn ways to save money, budget, and set financial goals in this Free online series in May!
What if you could be less stressed and more happy? … Maybe you CAN! 🙂
Join us for We COPE Lunch and Learn via Zoom this Spring in 6 one hour sessions!
April Clover Courier
Battle of the Clubs returns! Summer Camp Registration is Open! Check out all the club happenings, fun events, and other great 4-H information in this edition of the Clover Courier!
March Clover Courier
There are Sooooo many things happening in Dunn County 4-H right now! Click through the Clover Courier to find out more!
Effective Herd Health Records
Dive into making your herd health records work for you! Join Extension & VAS on March 27 at 1:30 pm
in Room 60 at 3001 US 12, Menomonie, WI
Raising WI Children: New Spring Classes!
Free classes offered each 3rd Thursday at 1 PM. Come learn something new!
February Clover Courier
This month’s Clover Courier is full of fantastic information on exciting happenings in the world of Dunn County 4-H! Click on through to find out more!
Real Colors Facilitation
Are you looking for a fun, and possibly life-changing, 3-4 hour workshop for your staff or group? Luisa Gerasimo, our Human Development and Relationships Educator, is a trained facilitator for Real ColorsTM and is available to help your group dig into the science of temperament. Several Dunn County departments have taken advantage of this interactive […]
January Clover Courier
Check out the club happenings, fun events, and other great 4-H information in this edition of the Clover Courier!
Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series
Join the Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series on Wednesdays from 9am – 10am starting February 7th!
Raising a THINKING Child Classes Start Feb. 27, 2024!
Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator of children ages 4-7? This series might be just what you need to help your child(ren) learn to make good decisions and think things through at home or school.
December Clover Courier
Check out the club happenings, fun events, and other great 4-H information in this edition of the Clover Courier!
Strengthen your Family Bonds with Traditions!
Ever wondered about your family traditions? We have a free one-hour FREE online class for parents of any age! A chance to think about your traditions, consider adding new ones, or changing older ones. Offered twice: midday and evening on December 21 – register here: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/ scroll down for class offerings. The session is co-facilitated […]
Parenting & Family Relationships Classes
Here are the November and December Parenting Classes being offered!
October Clover Courier
Check out the New Clubs, Fun Events, and other great 4-H Information in this edition of the Clover Courier!
Parents Forever: Co-Parenting Class
Are you interested in taking the Parents Forever Co-Parenting class? We have availability for our upcoming classes!
Add a Touch of Autumn Splendor to Garden Containers
Celebrate the season’s change by creating fall containers that capture autumn’s colors!
FREE Fall Online Parenting Classes at 1 PM and 6 PM Thursdays – tell a friend!
Free classes to support all caregivers in their journey raising children.
Small Space Gardening
Discussion on Gardening and Composting with Limited Space – Eau Claire County Extension Office/Teaching Garden
Livestock Comfort at the Fair
Here are some suggestions to help keep your animals cool during hot weather!
Emerging Crops Field Day, & Celebration of UW-Madison 175th Anniversary
Join Extension at an Emerging Crops Field Day on August 3rd at the Chippewa County Farm Plots!
The Strong Couples Program
A couple’s strong relationship is the basis of a good life. Find out how to make yours better.
Just in Time Parenting!
Sign up today to get free research-based newsletters for parent of pre-birth to pre-school aged children.
Small Ruminant Webinar Series
The Small Ruminant webinar series provides a research-driven view of popular sheep production issues that connect sheep and goat producers around the state.
December Clover Courier
Check out the December Clover Courier for a sneak peek on our new 4-H Educator!
Loans Available for Youth Ag Projects through USDA
The Farm Service Agency makes loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA and other agricultural groups.
Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop
Join us for a FREE Grant Writing Basics virtual workshop with language interpretation available!
Thursday, November 10, 10am-12pm
September Clover Courier
September marks the new year for 4-H, don’t forget to re-enroll! September Clover Courier
Farmers Out at the Fair Prize Winners!
Congratulations to all of our prize winners from our Farmers Out at the Fair event! Prize Winner Compeer Carhartt Jacket and Mini Maglite Nicole J Steel utility cart Mary G Telescoping Ladder Sam V Johnsonville sausage grill Ben S Car Wash Bucket from O’Reilly – $80 value Marietta W Pair of Flashlights, McDonald’s coupon set […]
August Clover Courier
The Dunn County Fair may be wrapped up, but still is still summer fun to be had! Check out the August Clover Courier for more details. To subscribe for the newsletter, complete this form.
The Cutting Edge Podcast
New episodes of The Cutting Edge: A Podcast in Search of New Crops for Wisconsin are now available. This podcast is produced by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Emerging Crops Team. The podcast aims to provide growers with research-based information on new and emerging crops in Wisconsin. Each episode of The Cutting Edge focuses on […]
Fair Edition Clover Courier
The Fair Edition Clover Courier has all of your Dunn County Fair updates in one place!
July Clover Courier
The July Clover Courier has moved to a new template, check it out! To subscribe for the newsletter, complete this form.
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 2022 edition. Click on this link to read the full newsletter – CV Ag News Spring 2022 – or click below for each page. Featured articles in this month’s newsletter include: CV Ag News Spring 2022, Page […]
Fall 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 Fall 2021 edition. Click on this link to read the full newsletter – CV Ag News Fall 2021 – or click below for each page. Featured articles in this month’s newsletter include: CV Ag News Fall 2021, Page […]
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 […]
2020-2021 Dunn County Rental Rate Survey Results
Each year the Extension Dunn County office receives several questions about farmland rental rates from farm operators as well as non-farm land owners. To better answer these questions, our office has conducted a farmland cash rent survey over the past several years. The survey is intended to provide township level rental rate information for landlords […]