HIGHLIGHTS

State Furlough

University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension, colleagues are mandated to temporarily reduce their work hours 16 days over the next two fiscal years. This time is pro-rated for part-time and partial-year employees. The Polk County Extension Educators will be on the state-mandated furlough (unpaid time off) the following days as part of the State's cost control efforts to balance the State's budget.

The educators will also have an additional 4 unscheduled furlough days in this fiscal year. We will do our best to continue our process of prioritzation while ensuring that our programs provide as much access to Cooperative Extension resources as possible. We remain committed to delivering high quality work and ensuring significant positive impact for the people of Polk County!

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Agriculture

• 2009 Cash Rent Survey (2 pages, 52.95 KB)
• 2010 Forage Production Seminar (1 page, 226.81 KB)
• Getting to Know Your Dairy Calves, Feb. 11, (364.71 KB)
• Tentative Private Pesticide Applicator Training Schedule
• 2010 Polk County Master Gardener Training (2 pages, 148.18 KB)
• Master Gardener Background Check Form (2 pages, 38.2 KB)
• Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from EAB
• Wisconsin Custom Rate Guide (9 pages, 1.46 MB)
• DHIA Scholarship Form (1 page, 13.29 KB)

Community, Nat. Resource, Economic Development

• Eats & Arts Polk County -Guide to finding local products
• Housing Assistance in Polk County (2 pages, 94.81 KB)
• Polk County Strategic Plan
• Municipal Energy Planning Workbook (45 pages, 1.34 MB)
• Rural Living Guide (4 pages, 325.63 KB)
• Rural Living Guide insert (2 pages, 204.34 KB)
• Trails and Their Gateway Communities (56 pages, 17 MB)

4-H (click here for more information)

• Meeting Notification
• Project Enrollment Guide 2009/2010 (13 pages, 92.54 KB)
• 2010 Talent Explosion (11 pages, 95.76 KB)
• Resources for Clubs
• DHIA Scholarship Form (1 pages, 13.29 KB)

Family Living

• Dealing With A Drop In Income (8 pages, 141.48 KB)
• 2010 No Longer Together, But Parents Forever (2 pages, 181.38 KB)
• Parents Forever Long Term Evaluation (1 page, 9.60 KB)
• Polk County Resource Directory
• Managing Between Jobs
• Parentinginthevalley.com - Collection of parenting classes and resources that one can take advantage of here in Polk County

2008 County Board Report (10 pages, 580 KB)

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Master Gardening is for everyone in Wisconsin
Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Wisconsin Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. This site can help you learn about becoming a Master Gardener in Wisconsin, find information about horticultural topics, and connect to the statewide network of Master Gardener associations. Learn more about the Master Gardening program in Polk County

OUR MISSION

To provide Polk County residents with access to university resources and opportunities to engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work. Programs support agriculture and agri-business, community and economic development, natural resources, family living and youth development. Cooperative Extension develops practical educational programs tailored to Polk County needs and based on university knowledge and research.