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.
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 […]
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
Whenever I find myself at a farmers’ market, I am always struck by the boisterous hum of voices as vendors and shoppers alike are busy having conversations and sharing laughs. This is a common scene at farmers’ markets in our area. Farmers’ markets give customers a chance to meet the people who grow the food […]
A wonderful thing about the community garden I garden in is that together with vegetables, garden plots are often peppered with an assortment of flowers. As I wandered through the gardens the other day, I couldn’t help but notice how alive it was with the movement and sounds of insects. One insect in particular caught […]
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of summertime picnics in the backyard with my family. Good food, good laughs and, come August, lots of watermelon. It was just the right treat at the end of a hot summer’s day. Melons belong to the cucurbit family, which include squash, pumpkins and cucumbers. Recently, I was […]
At the core of our program is a strong commitment to delivering high-quality educational experiences for youth and families. To continue offering county programs at the level our community deserves, we’re inviting both youth and adults to join our Leaders Association Event and Program Planning Committee. Your involvement is vital. Without volunteer support, we can’t […]
Celebrate National 4-H Week • October 5–11, 2025 Theme: “Beyond Ready!” Chippewa County 4-H clubs & groups are invited to showcase their creativity and pride by entering the 2025 Lawn or Window Display Contest! This is a fun and visible way to promote 4-H during National 4-H Week and connect with your community. Contest Rules […]
Boost your financial skills this fall! Join our Financial Education Classes covering budgeting, smart money moves, rental readiness, and more—offered by UW–Madison Extension educators. Details & registration: https://finances.extension.wisc.edu/events/
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨 Save A Calf, Save A Cow 🐄 Join our workshop series designed for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers. Virtual Classes: Sept. 17 & 18 Hands-On Sessions: Sept. 24 & 25 💲 Cost: $20/person Register online with a credit card at 👉 https://go.wisc.edu/calving Or call 📞 715-748-1413 to […]
Yellow River Soil Health Field Day – Register by August 7th! 📅 Thursday, August 14, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Polzin Farm, 8492 County Hwy XX, Cadott This event features: ✅ Rain simulator demo ✅ Farmer-led panel discussions ✅ FREE lunch included! Open to all—priority given to farms within the Yellow River […]
Eggplants are ready for harvest! I have already eaten my first of the season and it tasted delicious! The cultivation of eggplant is thought to have originated in India domesticated from a wild form. This nightshade has a colorful history. Folks in medieval times believed it to have properties of a love portion. In later […]
