Submitted By: Terri Kolb, UW-Extension FoodWIse Holiday treats are just as much fun to make as they are to eat, but it’s important to take somesafety steps to avoid illness. Decorating with Luster Dust and Glitter The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds consumers that some decorating “luster dust” and glitter have caused toxic […]
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REMINDERS 2024 Name Badge Issuance: All participants who did not receive a name badge in 2023, but did Acknowledge the Terms Acceptance and Profile Update in the ORS by May 15, 2024 received a name badge delivered via US Postal Service in 2024. Once you have received your new name badge, please discontinue use of all previous […]
Upcoming Online Gardening Programs The Extension Horticulture Program has a new lineup of free online gardening programs scheduled for October 2024. These programs focus on soil health and weed prevention, so plant lovers and gardeners alike can be more successful with growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend these […]
National 4-H Week October 6-12, 2024 The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week is #4HBeyond Ready. Building a ready generation in a world of change, 4-H equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. Becoming Beyond Ready encompasses opportunities and experiences, connections and discovery, shaping youth into their true and […]
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A program full of opportunities for youth in grades 4-8 to develop and sharpen their leadership skills while having a wonderful time! 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. every SECOND Thursday of each month. October 10, 2024 November 14, 2024 December 12, 2024 January 9, 2024 February 13, 2024 March 13, 2024 April 10, 2024 May […]
Unsafe Canning Practice: Dry Canning Vegetables Dr. Barbara H. Ingham A second method of ‘dry canning’ has surfaced, even more unsafe than the first. One unsafe method of dry canning is oven ‘canning’ of dry goods such as dry beans, nuts or flour. This method of ‘preserving’ dry foods really isn’t canning and it isn’t considered safe. A second […]
The 2024 Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) grants are now open to applicants until 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will award a total of up to $200,000 in BLBW grant funding in 2024. For more information, please visit the Morning AgClips Website.
