Food Safety after a Flood

A flood or the loss of power due to storms could jeopardize the safety of your food. Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions […]

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Asian Giant Hornets, or a look-alike?

Lately, we are getting many questions, and submissions of insects suspected to be Asian Giant Hornets for identification by our our Agriculture Educator, Kaitlyn Davis. Most of these submissions have been the Cicada Killer Wasp. Click for more information!

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County Fair Judges Training and Refresher

May 25, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM All communication will be via email. Please register with Pam Hobson at DATCP prior to the training If you have questions, please contact Pam Hobson at (608)224-5046 or email pamela.hobson@wisconsin.gov.  After you are registered, the PowerPoint and the zoom meeting information for the program will be emailed to you. Registration […]

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Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe.

How to Determine Spoilage in Home-Canned Goods Spoilage in home-canned food does happen. Make sure you examine your jars carefully before serving food from them to your family, friends or pets. There are definite signs to look for, but always keep in mind that botulism can be undetectable in home-canned foods. Even a small taste […]

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Grief, Loss, and New Traditions during the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches and the weather gets colder, it may be more difficult to connect with people we care about. With the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday season will look different for many Wisconsin families and we may experience grief and loss. Whether we’ve lost a loved one, we’re missing out on seeing family members, or we miss the normalcy or traditions, coping with these feelings can be challenging.

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January 2021 Badger Dairy Insight Series

Featuring your local Extension Dairy Program Educators, and UW Specialists, as they present on current dairy topics. Take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the dates below. We hope to see you at one of our January programs!

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