A wonderful thing about the community garden I garden in is that together with vegetables, garden plots are often peppered with an assortment of flowers. As I wandered through the gardens the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how alive it was with the movement and sounds of insects. One insect in particular caught […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of summertime picnics in the backyard with my family. Good food, good laughs and, come August, lots of watermelon. It was just the right treat at the end of a hot summer’s day. Melons belong to the cucurbit family, which include squash, pumpkins and cucumbers. Recently, I was […]
Boost your financial skills this fall! Join our Financial Education Classes covering budgeting, smart money moves, rental readiness, and more—offered by UW–Madison Extension educators. Details & registration: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/events/
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨 Save A Calf, Save A Cow 🐄 Join our workshop series designed for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers. Virtual Classes: Sept. 17 & 18 Hands-On Sessions: Sept. 24 & 25 💲 Cost: $20/person Register online with a credit card at 👉 https://go.wisc.edu/calving Or call 📞 715-748-1413 to […]
Yellow River Soil Health Field Day – Register by August 7th! 📅 Thursday, August 14, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Polzin Farm, 8492 County Hwy XX, Cadott This event features: ✅ Rain simulator demo ✅ Farmer-led panel discussions ✅ FREE lunch included! Open to all—priority given to farms within the Yellow River […]
Eggplants are ready for harvest! I have already eaten my first of the season and it tasted delicious! The cultivation of eggplant is thought to have originated in India domesticated from a wild form. This nightshade has a colorful history. Folks in medieval times believed it to have properties of a love portion. In later […]
As we finish out July and head into August, gardeners are looking forward to harvesting their tomatoes. Tasting that first, freshly picked tomato is a joy every tomato grower knows. But this is also the time to keep a look out for some common disease and disorders that may show up on tomato plants. One […]
The Extension Livestock Program is here to provide timely, research-based resources to help farmers, consumers, and industry professionals make informed decisions about livestock care, management, and production. One of the ways we support producers is through education on livestock feeding and nutrition. In this short video, we explore the importance of forage sampling—a valuable tool […]
University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, June 17 & 19, 2025, from 9:00 […]
Plots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Mayo Clinic Health System — Chippewa Valley in Bloomer and Extension Chippewa County offer community garden plots along Duncan Road in Bloomer. Plots are available for individuals, households, or organizations. There is no fee, water is available, but an application is required. Please read and […]
Now accepting applications for garden plots! Plots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Garden plots are 12′ x 24′. Rental fee per plot is $20.00/city resident or $30.00/nonresident and is non-refundable. Questions can be directed to Extension Chippewa County at 715-726-7957.
Questions? Contact the Recycling Program at 715-726-7999.
