UW-Extension news
June 2003
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- Monday, June 30, 2003
- WPT CELEBRATES OUR NATION'S INDEPENDENCE WITH JULY PROGRAMS
- Moira Harrington and Michael Bridgeman
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As Independence Day approaches, Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) is kicking off the month of July in true patriotic fashion with special programming that will interest the whole family.
- Wednesday, June 25, 2003
- Caregivers watch for warning signs of distress or depression
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson
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MADISON, Wis.-- If you are a caregiver for a family member or friend, your feelings of sadness, loneliness or anger may be a warning sign of distress. It is not unusual for caregivers to develop distress or even depression as a result of the constant demands they face in providing care, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance.
- Tuesday, June 24, 2003
- NEW WISCONSIN GARDENER PROGRAM GETS AT THE ROOT OF MATTERS
- Moira Harrington and Shelley Ryan
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A new program in Wisconsin Public Television (WPT)-produced The Wisconsin Gardener series, airing at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, gets at the root - literally - of many matters. The episode encores at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
- Wednesday, June 18, 2003
- Hiring a home improvement contractor
- John Merrill
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MADISON, Wis.--This is the time of year when homeowners are looking at their home and making decisions about a new roof or driveway or maybe remodeling a kitchen or bathroom. Hiring a contractor you can work with is a critical step in a successful home improvement project. Evidence of this is the fact that complaints about home improvement contractors are consistently one of the leading categories of complaints to the Wisconsin Consumer Protection Office. In 2002, this category ranked 4th with over 900 complaints filed. In some cases these complaints were about fraud. However, most contractors are honest and well intentioned, says John Merrill, University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension housing specialist. When problems arise, it is often because of misunderstandings.
- Monday, June 16, 2003
- State requires maintenance of residential septic systems
- Jim Peterson
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MADISON, Wis.--Most Wisconsin residents who live in rural areas realize that they are responsible for managing a sewage treatment system on their property--usually a septic tank and drain field. But they may not know that they are required to provide their county with evidence every three years that their septic system has been inspected.
- Wednesday, June 11, 2003
- Foodborne illness peaks in summer
- Barbara Ingham
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MADISON, Wis.--Year after year, we hear and read the same advice: Handle food carefully in the summer because foodborne illness -- also known as "food poisoning" -- is more prevalent in warmer weather. Do foodborne illnesses really increase during the summer months? If so, why?
- Tuesday, June 10, 2003
- Labor department funds Northern Wisconsin economic development program
- David Giroux
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WAUSAU, Wis. -- University of Wisconsin-Extension efforts to foster economic growth in northern Wisconsin will receive a boost, thanks to U.S. Congressman David Obey, Wisconsin State Senator Russ Decker, and new funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Monday, June 09, 2003
- Wisconsin Farm Tech Days showcases the latest in agricultural technology
- Grace Kirchner
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BEAR CREEK -- Each year, some of the state's finest farmland becomes the showcase for one of America's largest farm exhibitions.
- Friday, June 06, 2003
- Clean Boats, Clean Waters to battle invasive species
- Laura Felda
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MADISON, Wis.--A project developed by three Minocqua/Hazelhurst/Lake Tomahawk middle school students has generated enough excitement to get teams in 25 counties to join the battle to prevent the spread of Eurasian water milfoil in Wisconsin lakes. "Clean Boats, Clean Waters--Inspect to Protect" was launched on opening fishing day May 3, with teams of adults and youth in place at more than 65 lakes to alert lake users about this invasive aquatic plant species and how to prevent its spread.
- Thursday, June 05, 2003
- 4-H and Master Gardeners get kids into the garden
- Charles Prissel, Sue Mahr, and
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Kids love to get dirty and wet, and they are fascinated by how things grow. They like to watch insects, create, experiment and be outside. University of Wisconsin-Extension, through its 4-H Youth Development and Master Gardener programs helps to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the pleasures of gardening.
- Food Safety Mobile visits Wisconsin on tour across America
- Barbara Ingham
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MADISON, Wis.--The USDA Food Safety Mobile has been on a nationwide tour since March to educate and reinforce to consumers the importance of handling food safely. The cornerstone of the initiative is a new Food Safety Mobile that will tour communities across the country.
- Monday, June 02, 2003
- Jones appointed director of UW Center for Dairy Profitability
- Bruce Jones
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Bruce Jones, professor of agricultural and applied economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension has been appointed director of the UW Center for Dairy Profitability. Jones served as director of the Center previously, from 1995 through 2000.
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