Important update: The congressional budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4, 2025 ends federal SNAP-Ed funding effective September 30, 2025. For more than 30 years, UW–Madison Extension has provided local nutrition education across Wisconsin through the federal SNAP-Ed grant program. Working with schools, food pantries, farmers markets, and community centers, FoodWIse has taught practical, evidence-based skills in […]
If you needed $50 for an emergency, what would you do? Would $50 help? Complete the Learn & Earn Program and earn a $50 savings account voucher from Royal Credit Union. The three parts to this program are: Start NOW Click below to register! *This program is a partnership between Workforce Resources INC, Royal […]
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.
🌾 Hidden Challenges on the Farm 🌾Join us for two free, 90-minute interactive workshops focused on key issues farmers face — Healthcare While Farming and Child Care While Farming. 📅 Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AM🕛 Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Class locations available in: Learn how to budget healthcare […]
Get expert guidance on your farm’s future, wherever you are! Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists virtually for the “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series. This series provides tools and resources for farmers to tackle their succession plans, exploring the three-step process: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How […]
· Apples are a member of the rose family of plants, along with pears, peaches, plums and cherries. · The science of apple growing is called pomology. · Apples come in all shades of red, green and yellow. · Most apples are still picked by hand. · It takes about 36 apples to create one […]
· The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. · Scientifically speaking, pumpkins are fruits (they contain seeds) but when it comes to cooking, they are often referred to as vegetables. · Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! · Pumpkin plants feature both male […]
Time to Plant Hardy Bulbs I love living in a northern climate. For several years, I lived in South Carolina where I was considered by many of my Carolinian friends to be crazy, since every winter I wished for snow. Now that I’m back in snow country, come March, I find myself desperately searching for […]
Add a Touch of Autumn Splendor to Garden Containers This time of year, nature begins to surround us with its striking fall colors. Celebrate the season’s change by creating containers that capture the shades of autumn. You can create a new design or freshen an existing container by adding some brightly colored fall blooms. Fall […]
A Few Fall Reminders for the Home Gardener October is a busy month for gardeners. Fall clean-up alone can be a daunting task. It usually includes raking leaves, removing plants from the vegetable garden, and pulling out annuals done in by frost. When it comes to perennials, I sometimes get asked whether it’s better to […]
Is your farm’s future on your mind? The “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” virtual workshop series is designed to help farm families like yours start their succession plans. Whether you’re the owner wondering how to transfer to the next generation, or the next generation with questions about your future role, multiple farm/family members are encouraged to […]
We’re thrilled to launch our newest 4-H club: the Livestock Education Club, building on the foundation of the former Quality Meats Program. This exciting evolution offers hands-on learning and leadership opportunities for youth passionate about livestock. How to Join: Interested in livestock education? You can now enroll as a 4-H member and select Livestock Education […]
Got questions about farmland leases? Join UW–Madison Extension this October for Ag Leasing seminars across Wisconsin! Each seminar covers:— Rental rates— Legal risks— Communication tips— Ending a lease…and more!📍 Locations: Dodgeville, Juneau, Chippewa Falls, Wausau and Manitowoc💲 Cost: $25 includes materials + a free leasing guide📅 Register now: go.wisc.edu/farmleasing25
Enjoy cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate while connecting with fellow volunteers and meeting your local 4-H Educator. Learn about the exciting ways you can make a difference in Chippewa County 4-H! Attending one of these in-person sessions will fulfill your annual volunteer training requirement. Once training is completed, a background check and approval process will follow. […]
💪 Stay strong this fall with Virtual StrongBodies!Join us for an evidence-based strength training program designed to improve muscle, bone health, balance, and flexibility. 📅 October 7 – December 18, 2025🕘 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:15 AM📍 Online via Zoom👉 Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/en2v26 Questions? Contact Jen Whitty at jennifer.whitty@wisc.edu
