A Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification course is being offered in Arlington at the Ag Research Center.  The course is in-person, June 20-24.  Details can be found at: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/youth-tractor-safety/ Youth Tractor Safety – Farm Management Jim Versweyveld – jim.versweyveld@wisc.edu, Farm Management Outreach Specialist, Extension Jefferson County, 864 Collins Rd., Jefferson, WI 53549 Register by clicking […]

We are pleased to announce the Wisconsin Master Naturalist Trainings for 2022. Trainings are located across the state on both Great Lakes, on prairies, in forests, through river valleys, and in urban parks! There is something for everyone. Please share with those who may be interested. Registration will open Monday, January 10 at 9:00am! Registration […]

If you need to take the exam to be certified in pesticide application, please call the Columbia County Extension Office at (608) 742-9680 to schedule your exam. Or you can reach out to area counties to schedule an exam there. Check out the Pesticide Applicator Training in Columbia County by clicking this link: https://columbia.extension.wisc.edu/agriculture/private-pesticide-applicator-training-in-columbia-county/

HELP WITH DATA COLLECTION The FCC is encouraging the public to download the FCC’s Speed Test app, which is being used to collect speed test data as part of the FCC’s Measuring Broadband America program. The app provides a way for consumers to test the performance of their mobile and in-home broadband networks. The FCC […]

Columbia County 4-H Enrollment Materials Are Ready The “new” 4Honline 2.0 (the 4-H enrollment program) was released by the State 4-H Office and now the Columbia County Extension Office has finished the 2020-2021 Project Guide. New this year, youth will enroll in projects, but not in project units. Columbia County 4-H volunteers directed this change […]

Columbia County 4-H Class of 2020 With the end of September comes the opportunity to recognize youth who are graduating out of the Wisconsin 4-H youth development program. These new Columbia County 4-H alumni have participated in 4-H for 1 – 14 years of their lives. It is important to take a moment and celebrate […]

Whether you are new to canning, returning to canning because of the pandemic, or have always canned the bounty of your harvest, there are certain tips that will help ensure that your time and efforts lead to safe, healthy food for your family.  Use recipes that are up to date. Some canning recommendations have changed dramatically […]

An international group of scientists has declared that it is highly unlikely that SARS-CoV-2 is a food safety risk.The International Commission for Microbiological Specifications of Foods (ICMSF) is a non-governmental organization and represents top food safety experts from around the globe. The ICMSF members believe it is highly unlikely that ingestion of SARS-CoV-2 will result in illness […]

The Columbia County 4-H Leaders Council asks all county 4-H clubs to share out their successes as the 2020-2021 4-H year is here. Club meeting ideas, project meeting ideas, family projects, check-in techniques and more. Share ideas to pat.wagner@wisc.edu and all will be added to this list. Click this link https://columbia.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/the-impact-of-4-h/  to see what awesome […]