Volunteers Needed @ Farmers Markets in Polk County

We are looking for volunteers to help work the Power of Produce (PoP) Club booth at Farmers Markets in Polk County! The Power of Produce Club is an incentive program for youth ages 4-17 to get them involved with farmers markets, increase family participation, and build healthier communities. Each week youth can receive $4 in […]

Recovering Together Café

We are excited to share that Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley is in partnership with Polk County, is offering a once monthly Recovering Together Café in the county. This program is for anyone in recovery or in a supporting role, with children prenatal-kindergarten entry in Polk County.

The Positive Parenting Program

We are excited to announce the next parenting series being offered by UW-Madison, Division of Extension. Register today or share this information with anyone you may know that would be interested or benefit from participating in this great learning opportunity, Teen Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) for parents of children between 12-16. Register here: http://bit.ly/TriplePTeen  The […]

NEW! Online Parenting Classes

Join a free online parenting class every Thursday at 7 PM. Connect with other parents. Get practical, positive parenting ideas. Help children grow. Click each class name to register below. When you register, you will receive an email with a link that gives you access to the class using Zoom. Check your junk mail if […]

NEW! GOVERNANCE TRAINING SERIES

Outstanding board leadership is a critical component of being a successful cooperative business. Great boards don’t just happen, they are built and honed. Governance training is critical to developing a productive and forward-thinking board and ensuring a positive relationship between the board and management. Directors have many duties and responsibilities. Every director has a unique […]

FDA Changes to Livestock Antibiotic Regulations

There are some new changes coming in 2023 to antibiotic regulations for livestock. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) plan for supporting veterinary antimicrobial stewardship is scheduled to be fully implemented in 2023. As part of this plan, all remaining over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotics used in production agriculture are scheduled to be switched to prescription-only. […]

The New 2022 Plat Books are Here!

The new 2022 Polk County Plat Books are now available for purchase the the Polk County Extension office. We are located on the ground floor in suite G600. All plat books are $40.00, we do not accept cards, only cash or check. Please make all checks out to the Polk County 4-H Leaders Federation.

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