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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.
Outdoor Skills & Navigation BasicsJuly 25th, 2026, 1-2:30 PMIrvine Park Zoo, Chippewa Falls, WI Get ready for an exciting outdoor adventure! Join us on July 25 from 1–2:30 PM at Irvine Park for a fun, hands-on program designed especially for youth. Participants will dive into the world of outdoor safety and navigation through interactive, high-energy […]
Event Title: Dig-In To Dino Dirt CupsDate & Time: July 15, 2026 from 3-4pmLocation: Bloomer Public Library (1519 17th Ave, Bloomer, WI 54724) Join us at the Bloomer Public Library on July 15 from 3:00–4:00 PM for Dig-In to Dino Dirt Cups, a fun, hands-on program designed for kids! Participants will create their own edible […]
Each spring and summer, the United States typically experiences a multistate outbreak of salmonellosis associated with exposure to backyard poultry (BYP). Since March 1, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked 17 salmonellosis cases among Wisconsin residents to this year’s backyard poultry multistate outbreak. Backyard poultry, like chickens and ducks, can […]
Flowering bulbs can really liven up a landscape. They come in an enormous assortment of sizes and colors that some folks say is unequalled by any other flower group. If you are like me, when you think of flowering bulbs it’s the hardy types that come to mind. Spring just wouldn’t be announced without the […]
It appears that spring has finally arrived and we are now enjoying the spectacular color and aroma of many spring-flowering shrubs. I wait patiently through the months to experience the intense, orange fragrance of my mock orange shrub when it blooms this time of year. However, that scent also reminds me that it is time […]
As of early April of 2026, commercial nitrogen (N) fertilizer prices have increased by approximately 30% since the fall of 2025. Fortunately, there are management choices farmers can make to provide efficient use of N inputs and minimize negative financial impacts of this sudden price increase. 1. Identify a cost-effective N rate University of Wisconsin […]
Thank You, 4‑H Volunteers! As Volunteer Appreciation Week comes to an end, Jordan and the entire Chippewa County 4‑H staff want to pause and say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make our 4‑H program shine brighter every day. 4‑H would not be possible without the time, talent, and care of […]
Hollyhocks are a classic flower. While they aren’t as common in gardens today, they can often still be found growing alongside older homes and on established farmsteads throughout the Midwest.In recent years, though, there has been a renewed interest in growing hollyhocks, which makes me happy – I’ve long been a fan. As a child, […]
This summer, we’re partnering with our friends at the Chippewa Falls Public Library to bring fun, hands-on programming to parks throughout Chippewa Falls! Youth in 4K through 13th grade are welcome to attend. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All programs are offered in collaboration with the Chippewa Falls Public Library. Pop-Up […]
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 […]
