TeleStory
TeleStory is a FREE reading and visiting program via video from a local library for children under age 13 with a parent in the Ashland County Jail. TeleStory video visitations are 30 minutes and provide children and their jailed parent an opportunity to connect using the same books, games and toys. To learn more or register call Extension Ashland County, 715-682-7017.
Update on Events
3/16/2020 - Extension Educators are cancelling or postponing all in-person education and meetings statewide due to direction from UW-Madison Division of Extension. We are all working remotely and can be reached via email or phone. We will share more as things unfold about online options and future rescheduling.

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Helpful Resources During COVID-19

Resources and helpful information for all Extension Ashland County program areas to help our community during this uncertain time. Topics include finances, small business, parenting, agriculture, stress & well-being.

Extension Ashland County 2019 Annual Report

We would like to share with you our Extension Ashland County 2019 Annual Report which showcases some of the accomplishments of our Extension Ashland County Educators through photos and captions. Take a look!

2020 Census

Everyone Counts! By April 1, 2020, every Wisconsin home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census one of three ways: by mail, telephone, or online. Resources are compiled here for you to learn more.

Dairy Breakfast

CANCELLED – Saturday, April 4th was supposed to be the Bay Area Farm and Garden Show with Dairy Breakfast from 8am-12:30pm at the Bay Area Civic Center in Ashland, WI. – CANCELLED

Field to Fork Convivium 2020!

POSTPONED – JOIN US for the Field to Fork Convivium on Wed, April 1, 2020, at Harbor View in Washburn, WI. Local Vendor Fair and CSA sign-up from 5-7 pm. Presentations from 7– 8:30 pm. – POSTPONED

2019 FoodWIse Annual Report – Ashland County

Check out the FoodWIse Impacts 2019 Ashland County report which highlights work done by Stephanie LaPointe Bakker, FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator in our community over the past year!

4-H Cloverbud Activities

CANCELLED – Once a month 4-H Cloverbud activities through Ashland County 4-H! Theme is The Wild Winds of Winter where we will learn about winter safety and the power of wind. CANCELLED!

Outdoor Adventure

CANCELLED – The Outdoor Adventure Leadership series starts on Wednesday, Jan 22nd, this after-school program is open to all 6th-9th graders in partnership with Ashland County 4-H and SOEI Northland College. – CANCELLED

4-H Winter Youth Archery

CANCELLED – The Winter 4-H Youth Archery series was Monday evenings at the Bretting Community Center Gym from February 3 – March 9. The rest of March is CANCELLED!

4-H CANSKI

March 10th was the final 4-H CANSKI ALL Gear Check-in from 5:30-6:30pm at the Ashland Elementary School Commons. Thanks for a great season! If you have questions please call the Extension Ashland County office at 715-682-7017.