Yellow River Soil Health Field Day – Register by August 7th!

Yellow River Soil Health Field Day – Register by August 7th! đź“… Thursday, August 14, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Polzin Farm, 8492 County Hwy XX, Cadott This event features: âś… Rain simulator demo âś… Farmer-led panel discussions âś… FREE lunch included! Open to all—priority given to farms within the Yellow River […]

Eggplant in the Garden

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 […]

Checking in on Garden Tomatoes

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 […]

🌾 “How well will the quality of my hay fit my animal’s needs?” 🌾

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 […]

June 17 & 19, 2025 Mental Health First Aid virtual training

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 […]

Bloomer Area Community Garden – Application is now Open!

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 […]

Chippewa Falls Community Garden – Application Open!

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.

📢2025 Beef & Dairy Forage Seminar 📢

đź“… Date: Friday, March 21, 2025📍 Location: The Back 40 Dining and Cocktails, Chippewa Falls, WIđź•’ Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM​✍️Please register here: https://go.wisc.edu/771c01 Questions? Contact the Chippewa County Extension Office at 715-726-7950.

Wise Wisconsin – Virtual Learning Series

Join Us on Wednesdays at 9am from February 5th – March 12th! This free series will have sessions on the following topics: To register, go to: https://go.wisc.edu/85171v Contact Sara Richie, Life Span Program Coordinator Manager at sara.richie@wisc.edu with any questions.

Happy New Year!

May the New Year bring you peace, joy, and all the good things in life. Happy New Year! Friendly reminder that our office is closed today. Regular Office hours will resume on January 2, 2025, at 7:30 AM. Hours 1.1.25 – closed 1.2.25 – 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM 1.3.25 – 7:30 AM – 11:30 […]

Reflecting on 2024 – Thank You!

As we reflect on this past year, our office extends heartfelt thanks to all of you for your continued support and partnership. Your trust and collaboration have been invaluable to us. Thank you from Extension Chippewa County Holiday Hours 12.30.24 – by appointment only 12.31.24 – closed 1.1.25 – closed 1.2.25 – 7:30 AM – […]

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