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Join the Learn & Earn Program!

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 […]

Pressure Canner Testing

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.

Corn Growth Stages and Influence on Yield 

Jerry ClarkCrops & Soils Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension Many questions are being asked about the effect the dry weather is having on corn yield. Recent rain showers have reduced concern in some areas of Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties and the scattered precipitation has been just that, scattered. It […]

Hooray for Pollinators

Margaret MurphyHorticulture Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension I always enjoy seeing bees buzz around my flowers and fruit tree blossoms. I know they are busy gathering food but they are also providing an essential service to the planet –pollination. Worldwide, an estimated 87% of flowering plants rely on animals—mostly insects—for pollination. […]

Rain Gardens

Margaret MurphyHorticulture Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension A rain garden is a shallow depression that can be filled with a variety of flowers, sedges, and shrubs, and is designed to capture runoff from rain that lands on roofs, driveways or roads. Basically, it’s not much different from a perennial garden except […]

Estimating the value of Manure

Jerry ClarkCrops & Soils Educator for Chippewa, Dunn, & Eau Claire CountiesUW-Madison Extension Manure is the oldest, natural fertilizer source known to agriculture. Manure has value since it contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, micronutrients, organic matter, and microorganisms. Putting a dollar value on manure can be challenging when selling or purchasing. With synthetic and commercial fertilizer, […]

Chippewa Strong

Building Resilience within Chippewa County! May 5th, 2023, from 4:30 pm – 8:00pm Located at the Northen Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

Farmland Access Hub Event

Join a Farm Transition Meet ‘n Greet! Learn about farm transition and financing. 1:30 – 4:30pm Spring Valley High School Library S1450 County Road CC Spring Valley, WI 54767 View the flyer for additional information.

4-H Camp!

4-H Camp registration is open to 4-H members ONLY through March 31st. On April 1 (not fooling here), the 4-H camp program opens to ALL youth completed grades K-7. There are several camp options for your child, including overnight for grades 3-7, Day Camp for grades K-3 with a one night sleepover option for youth […]

Rent Smart Program at Hope Village

Learn renting tips and tricks with UW-Extension HDR Educator, Jeanne Walsh. Module A: How Much Will It Cost? Module B: Checking Out the Rental Property Module C: Application Process Module D: Who’s Responsible for Maintenance, Repairs and Care Module E: Communications Module F: Rental Agreements- Moving In and Moving On See the flyer below for […]

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