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Extension Office Staffing Limited for COVID 19 Outbreak

COVID_OfficeSign The St. Croix Extension office will have limited capacity during the COVID-19 outbreak. Some Extension staff will be working remotely in accordance with guidance from state and local agencies in addition to our connection to UW-Madison. The latest health guidance on responding to the COVID-19 virus is “flattening the curve” or limiting the spread […]

Stay Safe and Healthy During the Holidays!

2020 Virtual 4-H Leaders Banquet

Although we would have like to meet in person and celebrate all of the outstanding work that our membership completed in 2020, we have put together a virtual presentation to honor these individuals. Thanks again for all you do for St. Croix County 4-H! St. Croix County 4-H Leader_Volunteer Recognition

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture ‘Coffee Chats’ Return November 9

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start up it’s online ‘Coffee Chats’ again on Monday November 9th, 2020 at 10:00a.m. and will continue hosting on the 2nd Monday of each month through March 2021 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. More information can be found on the Heart of the […]

November 2020 4-H Communicator

Vacant Position – NUTRITION EDUCATOR for Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties

The University of Wisconsin – Extension is looking for professionals who are passionate about helping others through education: NUTRITION EDUCATOR for Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties Full time with benefits. Deadline to apply: 10/28/2020 – Complete details including qualifications and how to apply can be found at: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/505280/nutrition-educator

Moving Forward During Covid-19: Deciding Who, When, & How

“Quaranteam”? “Double bubble”? These terms are showing up more and more in the media as individuals and families make decisions about when they will start to see other people again. In other families, questions are bubbling up about when and how it will be safe to get much needed support, like childcare or respite care. […]

COVID-19 Social Isolation Resource Guide for St. Croix County

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many lifestyle changes for the people in our community. The stay-at home orders and distancing guidelines have made it even more difficult for some of our populations in need of additional support and connection. Many of our older adults and family caregivers have been isolated from loved ones and […]

Updated St. Croix County Ag Impact Report

St. Croix County has a rich dairy heritage, and dairy continues to be an important agricultural commodity. Cash grain production, namely corn and soybeans, has expanded over the past decade. Non-dairy livestock is also on the rise, with numerous beef cow-calf, sheep, and goat operations. St. Croix County’s proximity to the Twin Cities offers marketing […]