Washburn County – News and Posts

Focus on Fathers!

Join fathers, father figures, and others in that role via Zoom to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child!

Badger Crop Connect Webinar!

Back for its fifth year, Badger Crop Connect begins on April 10 at 12:30 p.m. and continues every second and fourth Wednesday of each month through late October. Join UW–Madison researchers, Extension specialists and educators, and industry experts to learn more about the research, resources, and strategies that will help you optimize crop yield, quality, and profitability on your farm this year. Register for the series and sign up for email updates at go.wisc.edu/BadgerCropConnect

Free Online Parenting Classes

Join free online parenting classes. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive, research-based parenting ideas. Help children grow.

Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if you don’t receive this email.

Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are on the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted.

Classes are for any parent or caregiver.

https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/online-parenting-classes/

Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

Upcoming Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing! 3 Locations February 5th – Ellsworth, WI February 15th – Barron, WI February 27th – Baldwin, WI Cost: $10.00 Questions? Contact Becky Brathal at becky.brathal@wisc.edu or 651-302-6520

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops Start Jan. 31, 2024

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops Start Jan. 31, 2024

This workshop series will prepare you to shape and communicate your ideas about the future of the farm and business and save time by having these crucial conversations before visiting with professionals.

Registration details

Registration Fee: $100/per farm, which provides one workbook, folder of materials, course videos, and four live Zoom sessions; $15/additional workbook. Multiple farm/family members are encouraged to attend.

Register online at https://uwmadison.eventsair.com/farm24/reg

2024 Garden and Landscape Q&A

The Ask the Experts: Monthly Garden and Landscape Q&A Series begins Monday, January 22, 1:00-2:00 PM. These sessions allow you to ask questions about your trees and shrubs, garden vegetables and ornamentals, and lawn. Whether it’s about plant diseases, pesky insects, or the selection and general care of plants in and around your home, our seasoned experts will provide insightful answers. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/47zheec.

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