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4-H & Youth

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!

Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

Community Development

Working with community organizations and local governments to promote community food systems development..

Health & Well-Being

Working with local leaders to create healthier communities by building community skills, tools, and resources to promote positive mental health.

FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.

Horticulture

Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.

Latest News

The 2024 Eau Claire County Plat Book is in!

Hot off the presses and arrived at the Extension office TODAY! Stop by the Extension office (227 1st Street W, Altoona) between 8:00-4:30 Monday through Friday to pick up your 2024 Eau Claire County Plat Book. These are a major fundraiser for the Eau Claire County 4-H Leaders Association. Yours for $40! (Cash or check […]

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Food For Fathers

Food For Fathers 👨‍🍳🍽️ Do you want to work on your cooking skills to impress your family? This fall, 4 sessions will be offered to fathers that would like to learn more about making nutritious meals. 6:00-7:00pm Thursdays 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 and 11/21! Register here, bit.ly/3TvtQxVOr

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Strong Bodies Fall 2024 Session

The Strong Bodies Fall 2024 session begins October 1 and runs through December 19. It takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:15 AM.

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe

This month’s ‘Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe’ newsletter features the answer to “Can I use my ceramic cooktop stove when canning?” The July-August “Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe” is courtesy of the North Central Food Safety Extension Network. The July-August “Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe” is courtesy of the North Central Food […]

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Extension Eau Claire County
227 1st Street W
Altoona, WI 54720

Phone: 715-839-4712
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Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Monday through Friday

Our office is closed all major holidays and the day after Thanksgiving

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