Foodwise, Extension-Ashland, Bayfield & Iron Counties

12/10/2025

Sharing this message one more time:

📢 Important Update
With the end of SNAP-ED funding and the wind down of the FoodWIse program, this page will be closing soon.
You can still stay connected and find similar content by following these pages:
Extension Ashland County https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionAshlandCounty
Bayfield County UWEX https://www.facebook.com/BayfieldCountyUWEX
Extension Iron County https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionIronCounty
HWB Institute https://www.facebook.com/HWBInstitute
🌐 You can also visit: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/
Thank you for being part of our community—we hope to see you on these other platforms.

12/04/2025

📢 Important Update

With the end of SNAP-ED funding and the wind down of the FoodWIse program, this page will be closing soon.

You can still stay connected and find similar content by following these pages:

Extension Ashland County https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionAshlandCounty
Bayfield County UWEX https://www.facebook.com/BayfieldCountyUWEX
Extension Iron County https://www.facebook.com/ExtensionIronCounty
HWB Institute https://www.facebook.com/HWBInstitute

🌐 You can also visit: https://health.extension.wisc.edu/

Thank you for being part of our community—we hope to see you on these other platforms.

12/01/2025

Thank you to Mrs. Deb who has given over 20 years of service to making our communities heathier - you are the best! ❤️❤️❤️

12/01/2025

11/25/2025

Stay tuned for next month, our Harvest of the Month item is.....KALE!

11/21/2025

Thursday, Nov 20 is ! A day to celebrate the Power of Rural and the unique health-care challenges and strengths of rural communities.
At the Health and Well-being Institute, we partner with rural schools, farms, and health systems in Wisconsin because healthy rural communities support the health of the whole state. Learn more at health.extension.wisc.edu/extension-rural-health-connection

11/18/2025

Boozhoo - Igmu had another wonderful visit with the youth at Bayfield Head Start!

Today’s theme was “Feeling Your Feelings”. Together, Igmu and the kids explored emotions by creating playful facial expressions out of playdough.

To wrap up their time together, they made dehydrated apples sprinkled with cinnamon (yummy) — and Igmu even got his own little hat to match the group!

Want to try making your own tasty apple snacks at home? 🍎 Here’s a simple guide: https://extension.sdstate.edu/dehydrating-apples

11/17/2025

Important update: This is the last Ashland/Bayfield/Iron County newsletter we will be sending. We want to give a heartfelt appreciation to our partners, community, and participants for your support over the years. Best wishes and we hope you can use the information we have provided through these newsletters to continue to lead a happy and healthy life. ❤

To view the newsletter, visit: https://iron.extension.wisc.edu/foodwise/foodwise-newsletters/

11/14/2025

So excited to see the results!

Behind the scene!

Grandma Darnell was on set this week with Igmu and special guests Jake and Erika from Montana PBS! 🐾🎥

It’s been a joyful, creative whirlwind as we wrap up the final three films of the season. So much laughter, learning, and love go into each story we share.

Stay tuned… these new tales are something special. 💫

11/13/2025

Hi Turtle Island Friends!

Igmu couldn’t resist the sweet, aroma in the kitchen today… 🍯🍿 Our friends at Indigikitchen shared a treat that’s perfect for cozy fall gatherings: Sunflower Butter Popcorn!

✨ Here’s what you’ll need:

• ¼ cup popcorn kernels
• Oil + salt
• ½ cup honey
• ⅓ cup maple sugar
• ½ cup sunflower butter (no added sugar)
• ½ tsp vanilla

🥣 Method highlights:

1. Pop your kernels on the stove.

2. Mix honey + maple sugar, boil for 2 mins.

3. Stir in sunflower butter and vanilla.

4. Pour over popcorn and coat well. Let cool.

This snack is sweet, crunchy, and filled with meaning.

🌀 What traditional ingredient do you love seeing in new ways?