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.

2019 Summer 4-H Archery

The 7 week Summer 4-H Youth Archery series will be Thursday evenings at the outdoor Chequamegon Archery Club from July 11th through August 29th. No class on August 15th. Limited number of spots, call to register 715-682-7017.

2019 Shooting Sports Rifle Program

The 8 week Winter 4-H Youth Archery series will be Monday evenings at the Bretting Community Center Gym from February 11th-April 15th (No Class February 18th and April 1st). Open to youth in 4th – 12th grades who reside in Ashland and Bayfield Counties. Space is limited. Call to register 715-682-7017.

Living Well in Our Best Years – Newsletter for Caregivers and Families

This newsletter is a collaborative effort between the Bayfield County offices of the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the North and the UW-Extension. Both departments are committed to providing a broad array of information and resources to older adults, caregivers and family members to assist them in growing and aging with grace, dignity and respect.

Bayfield County Fair Foods Revue

Members in the Foods and Nutrition and/or Clothing projects, are invited to be a part of these fun and educational events. The Gitche Gumee Club will be our hosts at the Workshop in Oulu this year on Saturday, May 19th. The Foods Revue will be held in the morning, with The Clothing Revue in the afternoon. Both are judged Fair events with premiums. Registration for the events is separate.

4H Market Sale Meeting Agendas & Minutes – Prior Years

Past agendas & minu
tes from the Bayfield County 4-H Market Sale

It’s Never Too Late to Add Rollover Protection to Your Tractors

The occupational death rate on farms is nearly 800 percent greater than in all other industries combined. The leading cause of farm deaths is tractor rollovers. It’s Never Too Late to Add Rollover Protection to Your Tractors. To address this issue, and encourage and incentivize ag producers to add this important safety device, a variety of public and private organizations have come together to provide significant rebates to assist with the costs of installing a ROPS on unprotected tractors.

Understanding Childhood Adverse Experiences

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences is a free two-hour presentation that includes in-depth information about: •The neuro-biological effects of adversity on development . . . .

FoodWIse is new name of Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program

FoodWIse, formerly known as the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program, or WNEP, has a long legacy of providing nutrition education to Wisconsin families and individuals with limited incomes. While the program remains strong, much has changed at the national, state and local level since it first began.