Washburn County – News and Posts

Ready to Trade Snowballs for S’mores?

We’ve got some details to warm up those winter blues! Mark your calendars. Explore your sparks at our 4-H Summer Camps. Share what brings you joy. 4-H Camp | July 6-8 | ages 8-11 Outpost Camp |August 18-20 | ages 12-19. Campers do not have to be 4-H members to participate. Registration opens in March. Stay tuned for […]

Welcome Tawonga Zakeyu: New Agriculture Educator!

UW–Madison Division of Extension is excited to welcome Tawonga Zakeyu, our new Regional Diversified Vegetables and Emerging Crops Educator, who began her role in January 2026. Tawonga will serve Barron, Burnett, Sawyer, and Washburn counties, working closely with small and mid-scale mixed vegetable farms and producers of emerging crops. In this role, Tawonga will support growers […]

4-H Enrollment is Open

It’s time to enroll for the 2025-2026 4-H year! If you know what club you want to join and what projects you want to enroll in, you can enroll in 4-H through 4-H online at wi.4honline.com and complete the steps. If you’re not sure where to begin. Please contact Beth Rank at beth.rank@wisc.edu or Amy […]

Project Guide

Having a hard time selecting projects this year? Same Projects – New Names! 4-H Families, you know what time of year it is — time to pick projects for the 2025-26 4-H membership year starting Oct. 1! This year, we’re excited to share four brand-new resources to make it easier for 4-H youth to find their sparks […]

Ask Your Gardening Questions

🌱 Get ready for the gardening season!Join the Extension Horticulture Program online for Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a free web series where you can connect directly with plant health experts from UW. The next session is scheduled for April 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.  Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, don’t miss out!

Digging Deeper

Join UW-Madison Extension Horticulture for these FREE online programs. Learn how to grow garlic, get started with composting and soil testing. The webinars are free but you must register to attend.