News @ UW-Extension - July 2008

UW-Extension news

Friday, July 18, 2008: Wise named director of UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development; Madison, Wis.--A University of Wisconsin-Extension specialist in entrepreneurship and community economic development has been tapped as the new leader of the Extension Center for Community and Economic Development. Effective July 1, Greg Wise succeeds co-directors Chuck Law and Gary Green as the Center’s fifth director.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008: Take steps now to offset natural gas price hikes; Contact Patrick Walsh, 608-265-8152, pat.walsh@ces.uwex.edu
Monday, July 14, 2008: Teens and credit cards: risk or opportunity?; Contact Mary Fran Lepeska, 262-284-8291, mary.lepeska@ces.uwex.edu, Peggy Olive, 608-647-6148, peggy.olive@ces.uwex.edu, Mary Huser, 608-265-3589, mary.huser@ces.uwex.edu
Thursday, July 10, 2008: Why is good credit imporant?; Teri Zuege-Halvorsen; Chilton, Wis.--What is good credit? How do you get it? And how much does a good credit rating really matter?
Wednesday, July 09, 2008: Produce from flooded gardens—is it safe to eat?; Barbara Ingham; Madison, Wis.--Many gardens were underwater as a result of recent flooding in the state. When flood waters subside, is the produce left behind safe to eat?