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.
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
💧 Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit 💧 Join us for a full-day educational event focused on protecting and improving water quality in our region. The Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit brings together researchers, Extension educators, and local professionals to share practical, science-based information you can use at home, on the farm, and in your community. […]
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. 📅 Friday, November 14, 2025🕤 Healthcare: 9:30 – 11:00 AM🕛 Childcare: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 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 […]
· Apples are a member of the rose family of plants, along with pears, peaches, plums and cherries. · The science of apple growing is called pomology. · Apples come in all shades of red, green and yellow. · Most apples are still picked by hand. · It takes about 36 apples to create one […]
· The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. · Scientifically speaking, pumpkins are fruits (they contain seeds) but when it comes to cooking, they are often referred to as vegetables. · Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! · Pumpkin plants feature both male […]
