Extension Jackson County

06/03/2026

As we kick off June Dairy Month let's thank the Jackson County, WI Dairy Promotion Committee for their continued support of the Dairy show and the dairy exhibitors.

05/28/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Here is a photo of a Jackson County 4-H Club lining up for the Holiday Parade in Black River Falls at Christmas in 2003. The members are dressed warmly and wrapped up as holiday gifts. They look awesome.

05/27/2026

Test Plot Crop Walk 🚶

Since 2009, Jackson Electric has generously donated eight acres of land behind its headquarters to the Black River Falls FFA Test Plot Cooperative. The cooperative operates much like a real-world co-op, where current FFA members contribute a one-dollar membership fee and earn patronage dividends through their participation.

Yesterday marked the start of this year’s test plot, with Max Hart planting soybeans for the students. The plot is scheduled to be fertilized next week.

You may notice a familiar face involved again. Retired agricultural teacher and FFA advisor Brad Markhardt has returned temporarily to assist with the program. He shared details about this year’s project: “We will conduct a population trial in our Enlist soybean planting. Max planted the headlands and upper field at 140,000 seeds per acre (one bag per acre). He then planted four 10-foot passes at varying populations: low (~100,000 seeds per acre), normal (~140,000 seeds per acre), and high (~180,000 seeds per acre). We’ll mark where each population changes in the field.”

The group will set dates for summer crop walks at their next meeting on Tuesday, May 19.

05/27/2026

We have been hard at work with the finishing touches for our fundraiser & kick off party!! We are so excited to spend the evening with all of you! We have a ton of raffle opportunities full of items big & small donated by our wonderful community members & businesses - there will be something for everyone, you aren’t going to want to miss it!

Get your tickets today at jacksoncountyfairwi.com!🤩

A reminder that tickets are digital only. If you purchased a ticket online & submitted payment for your tickets, you have your spot secured! Please come to Garden Valley Gatherings after doors open at 4 pm, check in at the barn & you are set to enjoy the evening!

05/21/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

This week's Throwback photo is of the members of the Jackson County Country Crystals 4-H Club taken in 2012.

05/14/2026

THROWACK THURSDAY

Here are the record book winners at the annual Jackson County 4-H Awards Banquet in the fall of 2008.

05/07/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

This photo is from the 2006 Jackson County Fair during the dairy show. Exhibitors are waiting outside the show arena for their class to be called.

04/30/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Here's a photo taken at the Jackson County 4-H Annual Banquet in October of 2000. I don't know exactly what this group of members were being recognized for. The theme at the banquet had something to do with the TV show "Survivor "which had first premiered in the spring of 2000.

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Looking for a Mother's Day present? The HCE Homemakers Cookbook would be the perfect gift.
Stop by the UW- Extension Office at 227 S 11th Street in BRF till 2 PM today to pick one up.