University of Wisconsin-Madison
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.
Calling young builders, inventors, and creators in grades K-2! Enter Creation Kingdom, where imagination rules and creativity comes to life. Design your own cardboard kingdom, build castles and communities with LEGO bricks, and transform your ideas into amazing creations. Whether you’re a master builder or simply love to create, this hands-on event is your chance […]
🌿 The Garden Hour is back! 🌿 Join us Saturday, July 18, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at the Chippewa Falls Community Garden for a hands-on session on Pests & Diseases in the Garden! Take a guided walk through the garden, learn to identify common pests and plant diseases, and discover simple ways to keep your plants […]
Calling all 4-H members in grades 3–8! Step into a magical world filled with fairies, dragons, and unicorns at our Fairy Tale Magic Day Camp! Spend the day unleashing your creativity, making magical crafts, playing fun games, and creating memories with fellow 4-H members. Whether you dream of building fairy homes, crafting dragon puppets, or […]
Join us for the Beef Cow-Calf Field Day on July 28 from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at Starck Century Farm near Cadott. Learn practical strategies for pasture management, breeding decisions that improve cow longevity, and marketing options for fall calf crops. Connect with fellow producers and Extension specialists while gaining ideas you can put to work on […]
Save the Date! Join us for a High-Oleic Soybean Field Day on August 18th. This field day will focus on practical information for dairy farms interested in incorporating high-oleic soybeans into their feeding programs. The day will begin with educational presentations and lunch at the Chippewa Valley Tech College Energy Education Center. In the afternoon, […]
The other day I watched a hummingbird hover outside the living room window. He flew up and down, backwards and then off like a shot out of view. Our visitor was the ruby-throated hummingbird. It is easy to recognize. The male has an emerald, green back, a white breast and, of course, a ruby-red throat. […]
Having trouble remembering where the car keys are? Grab a sprig of rosemary. It has a reputation for improving memory. Like most herbs, this Mediterranean native has a rich history in folklore. In the Middle Ages rosemary was used to protect against evil spirits. If placed beneath your pillow, it would ward off bad dreams. […]
Peonies are blooming and what a lovely sight. Down through history, peonies have been held as a symbol of beauty, prosperity and honor. Conveying the meaning of a ‘happy life’ or ‘happy marriage’, it’s not surprising that you can find them in countless paintings, stories and myths. Cherished by gardeners for centuries, peonies continue to […]
Some people consider shady areas in their landscape a challenge when trying to grow flowering plants. One of the many yards I have gardened in had quite a bit of shade. As I explored shade-tolerant plants, I discovered that there is a wide range of possibilities. The first step to planning your shade garden is […]
Farm stress is real, and ag service providers are often considered a trusted first line of support. Join our Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community training this summer to gain practical skills for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges. 📅 July 28–29 | 🕒 12:30–3:30 pm (virtual)👉 For more information and to […]
With cattle prices at record highs, margins remain tight, and good management is critical to successful cattle finishing. Join UW-Madison Extension Regional Educators and Specialists for a workshop addressing timely topics, including a chute-side discussion, feed and silage management, feedlot facilities, and handling. The twilight field day will be hosted by the Jensen Family, E3677 […]
By Sandra Stuttgen, DVM Livestock Educator UW-Madison Division of Extension Taylor County The 2026 World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Report states that “1.3 billion people globally depend on farmed animals for food and income, and each year, animal diseases destroy more than 20% of global animal production. It’s estimated that 75% of emerging infectious […]
