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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.
Outdoor Skills & Navigation BasicsJuly 25th, 2026, 1-2:30 PMIrvine Park Zoo, Chippewa Falls, WI Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure! Join us on July 25 from 1–2:30 PM at Irvine Park for a fun, hands-on program designed especially for youth. Participants will dive into the world of outdoor safety and navigation through interactive, high-energy […]
Event Title: Dig-In To Dino Dirt CupsDate & Time: July 15, 2026 from 3-4pmLocation: Bloomer Public Library (1519 17th Ave, Bloomer, WI 54724) Join us at the Bloomer Public Library on July 15 from 3:00–4:00 PM for Dig-In to Dino Dirt Cups, a fun, hands-on program designed for kids! Participants will create their own edible […]
Tri-County Cloverbud Mini-Day CampsDates: July 14, 15, & 16Location: Hosted in Dunn, Chippewa & Eau Claire Join Cloverbuds from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties for the Tri-County Cloverbud Day Camps! Explore a different ecosystem each day as you attend the different camps. Youth are encouraged to sign up for one, two, or all 3-day camps! […]
Event Title: Roar & BuildDate & Time: June 29, 3-4pm, Location: Bloomer Library (1519 17th Ave, Bloomer, WI 54724) Get ready for a fun and interactive afternoon at the Bloomer Library on June 29 from 3-4 PM! This hands-on Dino LEGO building program is perfect for all ages, allowing participants to unleash their creativity as they […]
Each spring and summer, the United States typically experiences a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis associated with exposure to backyard poultry (BYP). Since March 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked 17 salmonellosis cases among Wisconsin residents to this year’s backyard poultry multistate outbreak. Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can […]
4-H Stuffed Animal ShowJuly 10, 2026 at 5:30pmNorthern Wisconsin State Fair | Custer Coliseum Calling all Cloverbuds! Join Chippewa County 4‑H for the first annual Stuffed Animal Show at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Youth will practice basic animal‑showing skills by presenting a favorite stuffed animal in a fun, low‑pressure, non‑competitive environment. Friday, July 10 […]
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 […]
