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 […]
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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.
Join us for the Forage & Nitrogen Management Field Day! Date: July 16, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Location: Lambalot Acres, S12020 CTY HWY HH, Augusta, WI Field Entrance Coordinates: 44.651424, -91.216032 Get hands-on with tools and techniques that can help your farm thrive! Explore the Forage Inventory Tool Learn about Efficient Nitrogen […]
Thursday, July 3, join Horticulture Educator Margaret Murphy at the Altoona Public Library for an evening program of planting containers for the library. We’ll create flowerpots and discuss best practices for caring for a container garden. Start time is 6:30 p.m. Contact the Altoona Public Library for details. Altoona Public Library Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m., […]
Having trouble remembering where the car keys are? Grab a sprig of rosemary. It has a reputation for improving memory. Like most herbs, this Mediterranean native has a rich history in folklore. In the Middle Ages rosemary was used to protect against evil spirits. If placed beneath your pillow, it would ward off bad dreams. […]
And so it begins… I checked some of my squash plants the other day and there they were as happy as can be. Two squash bugs enjoying their afternoon on the leaf of a buttercup squash. Upon further inspection, I found a cluster of their reddish-brown eggs nicely stacked on a stem. This is the […]
Discover the benefits of native plants in your garden while learning how to attract and support essential pollinators. “In the Garden with Native Plants and Pollinators” offers practical tips, expert insights, and inspiration for creating thriving, eco-friendly garden spaces. Location: Dunn County Government Center3001 US Highway 12ERoom 101Menomonie, WI 54751 Day: June 19, 2025Time: 6:30 […]
The Extension Livestock Program is here to provide timely, research-based resources to help farmers, consumers, and industry professionals make informed decisions about livestock care, management, and production. One of the ways we support producers is through education on livestock feeding and nutrition. In this short video, we explore the importance of forage sampling—a valuable tool […]
Planning Ahead: Peace of Mind for You and Your Loved Ones Join us for a gentle, informative sessions on Planning Ahead: End-of-Life Preparation. Whether you’re thinking about your own wishes or helping a loved one, this class is designed to provide clarity, reduce stress, and offer peace of mind. Tuesdays & Thursdays in July – […]
University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, June 17 & 19, 2025, from 9:00 […]
Governor Tony Evers proclaimed April 5 – 12, 2025, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education and financial wellness. It is the highlight of April being National Financial Literacy Awareness Month, a collaborative effort by state and federal agencies and private-sector groups working to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy. Read more […]
Gardening is a great way to connect (or reconnect) kids to nature but it can offer so much more! Gardens allow children to interact and get curious about the natural world. Figuring out what a plant needs to grow. How does the temperature affect your garden? What happens if it doesn’t rain for a while […]
Gardening offers many benefits. For many, it’s an enjoyable form of exercise and provides activities that help increase strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Just being outdoors surrounded by greenery can reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Plus, there are the added benefits of having easy access to fresh, nutritious produce and the satisfaction of having […]
Kimberly Kester & Ryan Sterry Setting goals Setting herd goals is one of the first steps towards driving on-farm success. After all, you can’t get where you’re going without a clear destination. Goal setting can help you work towards continuous improvement for both herd performance and profitability. Goals should be S.M.A.R.T., meaning they are specific, […]
