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.
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 […]
We are excited to announce that 2026 Summer Camp Registration is now open for Chippewa County 4‑H youth and families. 4‑H Overnight Base Camp June 22–25, 2026 • WFU Kamp Kenwood Campers may arrive beginning at 3:45 PM on June 22. The program concludes by 4:00 PM on June 25. This year’s theme, “Adventure Awaits,” […]
🐄🌾Beef & Dairy Forage Seminar Save the Date! 🐄🌾 Join us for the Beef & Dairy Forage Seminar on Friday, March 27th from 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM at Back 40 Dining & Cocktails in Bloomer. This seminar brings beef and dairy producers together for hands-on discussion, timely insights, and forage-focused strategies you can put […]
💧 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. […]
🌾📈 Is Your Farm Ready for What’s Next? 📈🌾 Markets shift, input costs fluctuate, and big-picture decisions don’t wait. Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets is designed to help farm families and agricultural professionals navigate those choices with confidence. Join us for practical conversations around business planning, enterprise budgeting, and contracts—featuring insights from women […]
A traditional favorite, Easter lilies are often given as gifts or used in decorative displays during the weeks leading up to Easter. Throughout history their beautiful, white trumpet-shaped flowers have been a symbol of joy, hope and life. As spring approaches, Easter lilies become widely available. Growers carefully time their blooms to coincide with Easter. […]
Add some leafy greens to your garden this spring Growing up, my mom always told me to eat my greens because they were good for me. She actually said that about a lot of vegetables if she saw them just sitting on my plate. An avid gardener, mom always had various leaf lettuces, spinach and […]
💜 Planning AHEAD: A 3-Session Course on End-of-Life Planning Have you thought about putting your plans in place to make things easier for your loved ones? Planning AHEAD is designed to guide you through important end-of-life decisions in a supportive and practical way. This free, three-session course will cover topics including:✔️ Getting Started✔️ Handling Financial […]
🌱 What will you learn at the Healthy Water Summit? The summit will cover a wide range of topics impacting our local water resources, including:• PFAS and other emerging contaminants• Groundwater, aquifers, and soil health• Nutrient and nitrogen management• Water conservation at home and on the landscape• Protecting water quality through community and student involvement […]
Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s signature career, leadership, & college readiness conference hosted at UW-Madison. The event focuses on preparing young people (grades 8-11) for higher education in a way that complements formal education prep programs. Summer Academy offers an immersive college experience; participants will experience life in a residence hall, explore […]
Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets Decision making in agriculture often blends business, family, and long-term planning. Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets offers a forum to explore these choices through practical discussion of business planning, enterprise budgeting, and contracts. This event highlights perspectives from women in agribusiness, while welcoming all who support […]
