H1N1 (Swine) Flu Outbreak-Extension Disaster Education Network

Human cases of an influenza A (H1N1) - known swine flu - have been identified in several states and in other countries. This is a new influenza A virus that has not been identified in people before, and human-to-human transmission of the virus appears to be ongoing.  UW-Extension is working with county, state, and federal partners to provide more information .

Wisconsin Master Food Preserver Training — Summer 2009
Wondering what to do with all that garden produce? Do you want to learn about home canning so that you can teach others? Then consider attending the Master Food Preserver and Food Safety Volunteer training! This 3-day program is designed to introduce you to the basics of food safety and home food preservation. Participants can be certified as Master Food Preservers. Topics include general food safety, microorganisms and home food processing; canning high or low acid foods; freezing and drying food; jams, jellies and related products; and pickles, relishes and fermented products. The $75 fee includes facility rental, materials, and morning refreshments. Brochure with daily schedule and agreement form

Wood County Dairy Breakfasts

June is Dairy Month. Once again, Wood County Communities will host dairy breakfasts. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast and visit with friends and neighbors. Dairy Breakfasts

Wood County UW Extension 400 Market Street PO Box 8095 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095 Phone: 715-421-8440 (or dial 711 for Relay) Fax: 715-421-8476 Map & Directions Office Hours: M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm

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Fair Book(90 pages)
Building Watch Schedule (2 pages)

Something for Summer 2009 (12 pages)
Registration Form (1 page)

Grain Marketing Club Beginning
Grain marketing is one of the greatest challenges due to the complexity of the world and local markets.
Interested, go to the Agriculture page to learn more.

Master Gardeners offer many activities for their members and the general public. Go to the Horticulture page for more information.

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Attention: Private Pesticide Applicator
Wood County UW-Extension has completed the 2009 private pesticide applicator sessions. You may still certify with the self-study option.
Read more about PAT training.

NOTE: Here's a reminder for people who missed the training dates, you have the option of self-study.
Contact Matt Lippert at 715-421-8440 to schedule a date and time to take the test. 

2007 Custom Rate Guide
The Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics Service conducts this mail survey every three years. Most of the rates in this release include the cost of hiring the machine with fuel and operator, but exclude the cost of any materials. This summary makes no effort to evaluate fairness of rates being charged. Latest custom rate guide

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With an office in each Wisconsin county, Cooperative Extension develops practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research.

County-based Extension educators are University of Wisconsin faculty and staff who are experts in agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, natural resources, family living and youth development.

Extension county-based faculty and staff live and work with the people they serve in communities across the state. Extension specialists work on UW System campuses where they access current research and knowledge. Collaboration between county and campus faculty is the hallmark of Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin.