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Need your pressure canner tested for the upcoming food preservation season? Pressure Canner testing is available Monday through Thursday during office hours. Please call ahead to schedule a time. There is no charge to have your canner tested. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 715-726-7950.
Flowering bulbs can really liven up a landscape. They come in an enormous assortment of sizes and colors that some folks say is unequalled by any other flower group. If you are like me, when you think of flowering bulbs it’s the hardy types that come to mind. Spring just wouldn’t be announced without the […]
It appears that spring has finally arrived and we are now enjoying the spectacular color and aroma of many spring-flowering shrubs. I wait patiently through the months to experience the intense, orange fragrance of my mock orange shrub when it blooms this time of year. However, that scent also reminds me that it is time […]
Hello, Chippewa County, 4-H Members, Volunteers, Alumni & Supporters, Get ready to dive into some fun and fundraising at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair! The 4-H Snack Bar is the place to be to support all the awesome Chippewa County 4-H clubs and activities you love. It’s a bustling hub of delicious treats and friendly […]
As of early April of 2026, commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have increased by approximately 30% since the fall of 2025. Fortunately, there are management choices farmers can make to provide efficient use of N inputs and minimize negative financial impacts of this sudden price increase. 1. Identify a cost-effective N rate University of Wisconsin […]
Thank You, 4‑H Volunteers! As Volunteer Appreciation Week comes to an end, Jordan and the entire Chippewa County 4‑H staff want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make our 4‑H program shine brighter every day. 4‑H would not be possible without the time, talent, and care of […]
4-H Foodie July 30, August 13, August 20 & August 27 at 4:30-6:00pmMarket on River (128 W River St Ste 103, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729) Join us for Summer 4-H Foodie, offered in collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmers Union and River Street Kitchen, for a hands-on kitchen experience led by professional chef Michelle Thiede. Participants […]
Hollyhocks are a classic flower. While they aren’t as common in gardens today, they can often still be found growing alongside older homes and on established farmsteads throughout the Midwest.In recent years, though, there has been a renewed interest in growing hollyhocks, which makes me happy – I’ve long been a fan. As a child, […]
Chippewa County 4-H is embarking on an exciting new adventure! Youth in grades 5–8 (as of October 2025) are invited to travel with us to eastern Wisconsin, exploring destinations in Green Bay, Door County, and beyond. This hands-on travel experience gives youth the opportunity to DISCOVER Wisconsin’s history, culture, and unique places while learning and […]
Save the Date! We’re popping up in parks around the community with our friends at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Hope to see you there! Pop-Up in the Parks Schedule:6/11 – LC Stanley Park (Terril & Dwight St.)6/18 – Alexander McBean (Marshall St. & Grand Ave.)7/13 – Ball & Knight (Loffler Court – West Hill)7/20 […]
Calling all early childhood professionals! Want to: Earn 5 continuing education hours in person? Build your skills with proven techniques to help children regulate their emotions? Make connections in your community and region? On Saturday, May 16, at the Chippewa Valley Technical College Energy Education Center in Eau Claire, you can learn and connect with […]
💧 Protecting Our Water Starts with Local Knowledge 💧 The Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit is a one-day event dedicated to strengthening water quality across our communities through education, research, and practical solutions. Participants will hear from UW–Madison experts, Extension educators, and local partners on current water challenges and strategies that make a difference locally. […]
