The Barron-Polk County Tractor Safety Certification Program will be held June 6, 7, 8 and 9th, 2022 at a Barron High School.   The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of that week, and 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday. The  costs $20 per person. Tractor Safety Certification […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and although it’s important to prioritize your well-being all year long, the busy spring season brings unique stressors for farmers and other ag professionals. Joy Kirkpatrick, a farm succession specialist with the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, offers tips for managing mental health during the busy spring season. […]

WeCOPE is an interactive program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive emotions, and improve health. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others. This FREE 6-week program meets via Zoom once a week for 55 minutes. […]