Bayfield County

Now that you have enrolled for the 2011-2012 4-H year, you may be asking the question “Now what do I do?” The answer varies depending on your role in the 4-H program.

Parenting Wisely is a free, effective training program for parents of kids ages 3-18.  This easy-to-use computer-based course can be completed individually at a time convenient to parents.  It teaches skills parents can use immediately to gain cooperation from their kids and strengthen family relationships.   Parenting Wisely has been shown to reduce child and adolescent [...]

Parents, are you worried about the changes your children are going through in middle school and how to stay involved with your youth? Kids, do you want to have fun with your family?   The six-week “Strengthening Families” is designed for parents and their youth age 10-14.  The sessions are designed to strengthen parenting skills, help [...]

  The August 5 Lake Superior Business and Technology Conference focused on learning how communities are growing technology jobs for the 21st Century.  Keynote speaker Ray Cross, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges/Extension, discussed how the University of Wisconsin is an important partner for growing technology-based jobs, representatives of three Wisconsin business technology parks  discussed how they developed [...]

Need help stretching those dollars? UW-Extension offers free financial coaching for Bayfield County residents. Financial coaches are Family Living Educators or trained volunteers who can help families set financial goals, create a monthly budget, reduce debt, and gain financial stability. If you’re interested in financial coaching, contact Bayfield County UW-Extension at 715-373-6104 ext 252 or [...]

This report showcases some of the accomplishments of our County UW-Extension Educators during this past year.  Take a moment to look through this report to discover the broad range of programs that were conducted and how they have made a positive impact on peoples’ lives. Through a partnership between Bayfield County and the University of [...]

The April 12, 2011 Critical Issues in Forest Management and Utilization Conference focused on crucial issues that affect our northwest Wisconsin forests from how they are managed to how they are used for multiple purposes.  Below you will find links to the conference agenda and the PowerPoint presentations given by conference speakers.  Presentations are available in both a PowerPoint and PDF [...]

Dear 4-H Families:

New and re-enrollment packets were distributed at the 4-H Leaders meeting on Monday, September 19. As you start thinking about the upcoming 4-H year, take a moment to talk about the 4-H program with friends and neighbors and invite them to join your club. Word of mouth is the best way to communicate the benefits of the 4-H program.

Contents Calendar of Events Club Corner Older 4-H Member Awards and Opportunities Splendiferous Summer Stuff! Photos Needed for Annual 4-H Slideshow Learn How to Prepare Your Vegetables and Flowers for Judging at the Fair! Citizenship Washington Focus: A Trip of a Lifetime Congratulations to Joseph Nelson Wisconsin Covenant 2011 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Eo-Forum [...]

The 4-H Camp Counselors met last week and selected “Survivor” as this year’s camp theme. Inside the newsletter is an article on 4-H camp as well as the 4-H Camp registration form on page 8. Space is limited so make sure to register early if you know your son or daughter plans to attend.