Beef Quality Assurance

NEWS RELEASE  Tammy Vaassen Wisconsin Beef Council  Executive Director   608-833-9940  tvaassen@beeftips.com  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 9, 2024  Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings Scheduled  Verona, Wisc. — 2024-25 is the 3-year mark for the majority of Wisconsin farmers certified in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.  In 2018, certain packers announced they would only purchase cattle […]

The Strong Couples Program

Having a strong relationship with your romantic partner can be hard. This free program is for couples together six months or longer in all life stages. The Strong Couples Program can help strengthen your relationship.

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops

This program is for farm businesses and farm families interested in shaping the future ownership of their farm. If you are the owner generation you may be wondering how to transfer a viable business to the next generation or develop a fair inheritance distribution plan. If you are the next generation you may have questions […]

Restorative Justice in Action

Bella Holzer (C-FC), Miriam Sandberg (Mondovi), Maya Weir (Durand), and Kailyn Pophal (Durand) are the teen court panel members that heard a case in Durand on September 27, 2023. The panelists used restorative questioning techniques and restorative practices to assign requirements for learning and growth to a youth offender who had a violation in the […]

Scam Proof the Young People in your Life

Think the techy young people in your life are too techy to be scammed? Think again. According to data from the FTC, people in their twenties reported losing money to fraud at a higher rate than people in their seventies. So, if you count yourself an older adult, let’s use your accumulated knowledge this Older American’s Month. Reach […]

Strong Couples

Want your relationship to go the distance? Being in a relationship is not always easy- love takes learning.  Whether you need help or just want to strengthen your relationship, finding trustworthy support can be difficult. UW-Madison Division of Extension is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension to provide an educational program for couples here […]

Restorative Justice Happens Even During Winter Storms

Buffalo/Pepin County Teen Court panel members conducting a hearing virtual on February 22, 2023 due to inclement weather. The panelists used principles and practices of restorative justice to learn more about the disorderly conduct incident and find ways to make the situation right again. Youth considered ways to repair relationships that were damaged and improve […]

Paid Someone You Think Is A Scammer?

Scammers can be very convincing.  You need to stay up to date with ideas about recognizing and avoiding scams. They call, email, and send text messages trying to get our money or personal information. They often target specific communities, including Latinos, and frequently use scare tactics. And, unfortunately, they’re good at what they do. So […]

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