University of Wisconsin-Madison
The La Crosse County 4-H Blood Drive is back for the 2023 La Crosse County Interstate Fair on Friday, July 21st from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
The blood drive will be at Pischke Motors, 1460 W CTY WI-16, West Salem, WI 54669.
To make an appointment, visit: Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin – Donor Portal
The Great Lakes ROTA, a collaboration of six midwestern states, is proud to offer a series of webinars around opioid treatment and recovery in the upcoming year. These webinars will be hosted by professionals in the harm reduction and opioid treatment field. Find out more and complete your registration below. Please help us learn more […]
Arlington Sheep Day AND Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 2023 Annual Meeting Banquet & Recognition Program is Saturday, April 1st 2023. Click to register!
Let’s talk Food Safety! As fall gatherings approach, a few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and your friends. This information may help you prepare your special meal.
To Register please call Holmen Community Center at 608-399-1870 or visit: https://schedulesplus.com/holmen/kiosk/homecal.do?
Canning-Beans-Info sheet
Jan/Feb 2022 (canning quick breads, 2-piece lids) Mar/Apr 2022 (pickling eggs, Easter egg safety) May/June 2022 (sweet spreads, canning with less sugar) July/Aug 2022 (testing canner lids, summer squash) Quick Tips for Educators & Staff answering food preservation questions Testing Dial Gauge Canners toolkit NOTE: The Presto testing unit is used to test gauges for National, Magic Seal, Maid of Honor and Presto brand canners only. The All American […]
Boxelder bugs(Boisea trivittatus, Family Rhopalidae, scentless plant bugs) are common insects from mid-summer through fall, and sometimes in spring. The gray and red adults are about ½ inch long. Nymphs (immatures) are bright red with darker heads and look like the adults, but without developed wings. They tend to be most abundant after summers when […]
What is Hempcrete? Hempcrete is a bio-composite made of the inner woody core of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder. The hemp core or “Shiv” has a high silica content which allows it to bind well with lime. This property is unique to hemp among all natural fibers. The result is a lightweight […]
What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel can be any large container designed to collect rain water. Typically, rain barrels are placed at the bottom of downspouts in order to collect rain as it runs off of a roof. For every inch of rain that falls on 1,000 square feet of roof, about 600 […]
Master Gardener Program FAQ Updates 2022 Why the change? The Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program implemented a revision of the program on January 1, 2022. This change addressed Extension’s new staffing model and adoption of UW-Madison Policy and Procedures; additionally, it addresses known program confusion, addresses participant diversity, and improves program delivery. Status quo was […]
Be Ready to Reduce Heat Stress in Cattle this Summer There is no question that heat stress can negatively impact animal performance. Heat stress reduces milk production and has a negative impact on reproduction in dairy cattle. Dairy cattle will also show heat stress at slightly lower temperatures than beef cattle will. For feedlot cattle […]
