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UW Extension Cattle Feeders Clinics in February

UW Extension Cattle Feeders Clinics in February

In the last year, cattle feeders have witnessed record high commodity cattle prices as well as continued volatility in the grain markets.  Wisconsin cattle feeders who are seeking information on how to manage their risk or learn about alternative cattle feeding options should attend this year’s cattle feeder clinics.   The clinics are to be held [...]

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4-H Discovery Day

4-H Discovery Day

Youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to check out 4-H Discovery Day 2012 by joining us for an afternoon of fun, hands-on projects.  For just a $2 participation fee, you will go home with LOTS of great things you made yourself.  Here are the sorts of things you will be discovering:  K-2nd graders – [...]

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4-H Drama Festival, Arts, Crafts & Photography Show

4-H Drama Festival, Arts, Crafts & Photography Show

Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the high school in Fall Creek starting at 12:00 pm  - 4-H members from Kindergarten through high school will showcase their talents by presenting on-stage and street corner dramas and displaying their work in arts, crafts and photography.  Youth will receive feedback on their performances and craftsmanship from knowledgeable judges and [...]

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Eau Claire County 4-H Speaking and Demonstration Contest

Eau Claire County 4-H Speaking and Demonstration Contest

Eau Claire County 4-H Speaking and Demonstration Contest will be held Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at Beaver Creek Reserve. For more information please see below: Speaking and Demo Contest Information | Speaking and Demo Contest Entry Form      

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The Dairy Partner/ El Companero Newsletter

The Dairy Partner/ El Companero Newsletter

The Dairy Partner/ El Companero is a newsletter designed for dairy farm employees.  Written in both English and Spanish, the newsletter is meant to provide basic information about dairy cows, farm safety, and personal health to individuals who work on farms.  Please share this link with those you work with who might find this newsletter [...]

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Cooperative Extension marks 100 years of working for Wisconsin

Cooperative Extension marks 100 years of working for Wisconsin

  Cooperative Extension’s first agent, E.L. Luther, hired in 1912 in Oneida County, made farm visits using a two-cylinder motorbike. One hundred years later, both modes of transportation and Cooperative Extension programming have changed, but one important point remains the same. Cooperative Extension educators continue to serve as a portal to educational resources from the [...]

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Family Literacy Participants’ Increase Food Safety Skills

Family Literacy Participants’ Increase Food Safety Skills

To view the Wisconsin Literacy Annual Report 2010-2011 please click HERE! Situation: Literacy Volunteers Chippewa Valley (LVCV) Family Literacy Program is a community-based literacy program. Participants are from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds. Their children participate in Early Childhood Education while parents gain English language skills. A critical aspect of healthy eating is keeping foods safe. The [...]

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Key Points about the Wisconsin Broadband Project Brochure

Key Points about the Wisconsin Broadband Project Brochure

BCCB is a public-private collaboration that will benefit Wisconsin communities by connecting 182 Community Anchor Institutions such as libraries, education, government and health care.  Commercial providers can use this network to provide services to homes and businesses.  BCCB is installing over 600 miles of fiber optic cabling, including “long haul” fiber to connect demonstration communities [...]

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Are you aware of what your County Extension office provides to your community??

Are you aware of what your County Extension office provides to your community??

Eau Claire County and Chippewa Valley Community Television have collaborated on the production of a 13-part series highlighting the various public services provided by Eau Claire County government.  To enhance public understanding and awareness, each 30-minute program focuses on a different service area provided by Eau Claire County.  Gregg Moore, Eau Claire County Board Chair, acknowledged the [...]

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Eau Claire County UWEX Youth Garden Program

Eau Claire County UWEX Youth Garden Program

NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING:  Eau Claire County UWEX Youth Garden Programs video. These youth garden activities take place during the summer months and teach gardening, nutrition, and healthy activities. To view the video please click HERE!  

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Labor Law Training Series

FRIDAY FUNDAMENTALS (Co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension Local Government Center) The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will present another series of educational audio conferences on the above dates. DWD uses the WisLine operated by the University of Wisconsin. Sessions are open to the public and held at WisLine sites throughout the State. Most topics [...]

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Keeping Seniors Connected

Keeping Seniors Connected

Has a visual impairment kept you from using your computer? If so, this class can help! “Keeping Seniors Connected” is a free, four-part class for visually impaired adults who want to use their computer to stay connected to family, friends and important resources. The class is taught by staff from the Wisconsin Council of the [...]

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Resource Directories for Eau Claire County

Resource Directories for Eau Claire County

Do you need information about food pantries, free meals, rent assistance, energy assistance or job resources? Or do you need to know where to recycle an old television or are in need of an arborist? Check out the resource directories that UW-Extension along with partnering agencies compiled. Eau Claire County Resource Directory four-fold Detailed version [...]

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