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Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Strengthening Rural Wisconsin’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Engaging Rural Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Innovators in Rural Communities.
May 30-31, 2024

Money Matters Live

Learn ways to save money, budget, and set financial goals in this Free online series in May!

We COPE logo with gears that say: Emotional Awareness; Gratitude, Noticing, Savoring; Mindfulness; Positive Reappraisal; Self-Compassion, Acts of Kindness; Strengths and Goals.

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!

Spring 2024 StrongBodies

Join us for the virtual StrongBodies Program!

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

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!

Raising WI Children: New Spring Classes!

Free classes offered each 3rd Thursday at 1 PM. Come learn something new!

Focus on Fathers

Fathers play a critical role in a child’s healthy growth and development. Join our Community of fathers offering support, encouragement, and a safe place to Learn & Grow.

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!

Area 4-H Camp Looking for Help from Adult 4-H Volunteers

Are you an adult 4-H Volunteer looking to make a difference? Join us for a fun week at summer camp!

Extension in the Valley

January 2024 Edition of Extension in the Valley

Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series

Join the Wise Wisconsin Virtual Learning Series on Wednesdays from 9am – 10am starting February 7th!

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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.

Food Safety During Power Outages

It’s winter storm season! A storm can cause damage to your home, and loss of electricity, gas, and water. Here are some tips on how to be prepared.

December Clover Courier

Check out the club happenings, fun events, and other great 4-H information in this edition of the Clover Courier!

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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!

November Clover Courier

Check out the fun upcoming 4-H events!

Rice Field Day

Join us on October 25th to learn more about rice research in Chippewa County!

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!

September Clover Courier

Check out all the fun things happening in the Dunn County 4-H newsletter!

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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

August Clover Courier

Check out all the fun things happening in the Dunn County 4-H newsletter!

Community Health Survey

Chippewa Valley Community Health Survey – let your voice be heard!

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!

Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop

Grant Writing Workshop

Current Garden Pests

Japanese Beetles

Clover Courier Special Edition: Dunn County Fair 2023

Dunn County Fair Info

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Food Preservation Newsletter

July Clover Courier

Dunn County 4-H News

28th Annual Dunn County Dairy Breakfast

We hope to see you at the Dairy Breakfast June 24th!

June Clover Courier

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May Clover Courier

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April Clover Courier

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The Strong Couples Program

A couple’s strong relationship is the basis of a good life. Find out how to make yours better.

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Just in Time Parenting!

Sign up today to get free research-based newsletters for parent of pre-birth to pre-school aged children.

March Clover Courier

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February Clover Courier

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Zachary Rozmiarek, 4-H Educator, with his family

January Clover Courier

Check out the January Clover Courier!

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.

November Clover Courier

Check out the November Clover Courier!

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Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop

Join us for a FREE Grant Writing Basics virtual workshop with language interpretation available!
Thursday, November 10, 10am-12pm

October Clover Courier

Check out the October version of the Clover Courier!

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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

Summer FoodWIse Newsletter

The FoodWIse Summer 2021 Newsletter is now available!

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 […]

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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 […]

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