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.
đź’ś 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 […]
Registration is OPEN! Be part of Wisconsin’s 3rd Annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference, where inspiration turns into action. May 13–15, 2026 Green Lake, WI Sign up now: go.wisc.edu/cec
The week of February 23rd is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. This past gardening season, I had several questions about two invasive critters that plagued gardeners: 1. Jumping Worms – Jumping worms are invasive earthworms first confirmed in Wisconsin in 2013. They feed on organic matter, such as leaf litter and mulch, and within the […]
As we move forward into a new planting season, there are several steps gardeners can take to make their gardens more sustainable. The definition of sustainable landscaping can vary but generally speaking, it means to use resources in a way that will meet our needs today while preserving environmental health and resources for future generations. […]
It is estimated that about 66% of all households in the United States decorate their homes with at least one houseplant. This is not surprising since houseplants add beauty and interest to our indoor space as well as provide a boost of green cheer through the long winter months. When it comes to the winter […]
Source: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Extension (https://extension.illinois.edu/christmas-trees/christmas-tree-facts)
Hello Chippewa County 4-H Families! We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Bruder to the Chippewa County 4-H Positive Youth Development programming team! Emma is serving in the Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps role with Chippewa County through August 2026. In this role, they will focus on expanding our reach to new, more diverse audiences by building capacity within […]
🌾 Hidden Challenges on the Farm 🌾Join us for two free, 90-minute interactive workshops focused on key issues farmers face — Healthcare While Farming and Child Care While Farming. đź“… Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AMđź•› Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM đź“Ť Class locations available in: Learn how to budget healthcare […]
Get expert guidance on your farm’s future, wherever you are! Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists virtually for the “Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” workshop series. This series provides tools and resources for farmers to tackle their succession plans, exploring the three-step process: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How […]
