Upcoming Local Government Programs for September and October

The UW-Extension Local Government Center (LGC) publishes this announcement of statewide programs monthly. It includes UW-Extension programming and other programs of interest relating to local government that are offered in Wisconsin. Asterisked (*) programs are Cooperative Extension programs. Information about the UWEX Local Government Center and its programming may be found at localgovernment.extension.wisc.edu. Complete list of programs in September/October […]

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Guidelines for Consuming Produce Exposed to Floodwater

Safe & Healthy: Preparing and Preserving Food at Home has posted a new item, ‘Guidelines for Consuming Late Season Produce Exposed to Floodwater’ Heavy rains and the flowing waters that result can contaminate plants growing in the garden and create a food safety hazard. As floodwater moves into your garden, it can carry raw sewage overflow, farm […]

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Agricultural & Horticultural Flooding Resources

The UW-Extension Agricultural Preparedness and Response team has information available on what to do if your garden or field has flooded. Everything from assessing flooded corn, soybeans, and forages to food safety for flooded farms.

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Mentors: Who, When, and Where?

Mentoring programs are popping up around the country, as people start to recognize the impact these relationships can have. But what are the qualities of a successful mentor-mentee relationship? Are there specific places or people or times that can be most beneficial to youth? If mentors matter so much to kids, how can parents and […]

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Dairyland Youth Celebration La Crosse County Winners

The Dairyland Youth Celebration, held last weekend at the WI State Fair Park, celebrated the accomplishments of the nearly 600 exhibitors that participated in the junior dairy cow and junior dairy goat shows at the 2018 Wisconsin State Fair. Congratulations to our La Crosse County youth!

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