Strawberry Growers Clinic

Growing strawberries given you the blues? Want more berries per plant? The Strawberry Growers Clinic at 7 pm on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the NGLVC will have Brian Smith, Extension Commercial Fruit Specialist of UW-River Falls giving this presentation and answering your questions.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

Time to renew? or To be certified for as a private pesticide applicator? Now is your chance to take this class being offered by the University of Wisconsin – Madison, Division of Extension Bayfield County.

Hazelnut Growers Wanted!

NW Wisconsin Hazelnut Grower Cluster Informational Meetings
Thursday, January 23, 2020 ~ 6:00 – 7:30 PM ~ Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 ~ 6:00 – 7:30 PM ~ Spooner Agricultural Research Station

Zoning Fundamentals: Workshop for Local Planning and Zoning Officials and Staff

This workshop will provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of local government officials and staff involved in zoning. We will discuss standards and procedures for making legally defensible decisions and options for updating your zoning ordinance.

Sandy beach with square rock and water with bubbes

Extension Bayfield County Highlights – 2018 Annual Report

This report showcases some of the accomplishments of our educators in 2018. The partnerships between Bayfield County and the University of Wisconsin Division of Extension allows resources and information to be delivered to our residents and have an impact on our communities. If you know of an informational or educational need in your community, organization, business or family, please let us be a resource to help address it by contacting our office. We look forward to serving you in the future.

Hazelnut Growing and Processing Field Day

Hazelnut Growing & Processing Field Day

Learn the basics of planting, growing and processing hazelnuts as SFA Lake Superior Chapter hosts a field day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday., August 24, 2019 in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

The day begins at 10 a.m. at Seven Ponds Winery, 87380 Betzold Road, Bayfield, Wisconsin, where Jason Fischbach, University Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension agent and hazelnut expert, will lead a tour of the winery’s plantings and discuss techniques for establishment and maintenance of commercial hazelnuts.

The group will caravan to Northland College at noon for lunch. . . Cost is $15 for SFA members and $20 for nonmembers. Lunch included.

Edible Ventures – Registrations due by MARCH 11th

Edible Ventures! A six-class series for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in developing a value-added food product. Pre-register by March 11th. Class size is limited to 10 participants.

Dairy Breakfast at the Bay Area Farm & Garden Show-April 7, 2018

April 7, 2018 Bay Area Farm & Garden Show AND Dairy Breakfast served by Bayfield County 4-H, Ashland County 4-H and Ashland FFA.

New Master Gardener Training to Start

Who is a Master Gardener?

A Master Gardener is a trained volunteer who aids University of Wisconsin Extension Staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment.
Master Gardeners help educate local community members in applying horticultural science to manage their landscapes and gardens in a science-based, sustainable manner