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Responding to the Avian Influenza Outbreak

The current avian influenza outbreak is not thought to pose a risk to human health or to food safety but it is highly toxic to birds, including backyard poultry flocks.  As of April 2, 2022 the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced a confirmed case of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPIA) in a […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner Cooking Tips

Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears but will […]

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Virtual Strong Bodies Classes

UW-Madison Extension is offering virtual Strong Bodies/Women classes for participants in Wisconsin! Available in English & Spanish. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am starting July 7th, 2020 or Mondays and Wednesdays 9am starting July 8th, 2020.

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Black Bean Brownie Recipe

Does working from home have you snacking more? La Crosse County FoodWIse Educator Karie Johnson shares a guiltless sweet treat that is gluten free and only has two tablespoons of sugar per batch!

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