Please note: All county buildings, including the County/USDA Service Center where the Extension office is located, are locked and closed to public access without an appointment. Extension Educators are most often working remotely and are not in the office on a regular basis. If you need information or materials or think that you have a […]
Explore ways to take better care of yourself and manage stress. As we live through the difficult days of 2020, many, if not most, people are dealing with some type of stress in their lives and perhaps helping others as well. “Taking Care of You” offers positive ideas and skills for taking better care of […]
EDIBLE STARTUP SUMMIT November 9-10, 8:45 – 4:30 p.m. For food processing and food truck & cart business start-ups and entrepreneurs. Talks, workshops, consulting Information, connections and resources to help launch and sustain your food business. $25 for both days. Register online. Information and registration link. SMALL BUSINESS BETTER PROCESS CANNING SCHOOL November 16 & […]
When? Second Monday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m., starting November 9 and running through March 8, 2021. Where? Your home or other place you can connect via computer or phone. Why? Learn about farm business, find resources, build networks How? Via computer or phone Heart of the Farm addresses the needs of […]
MADISON – As of July 1, Wisconsin farmers facing increased stress and other challenges can access additional free and confidential counseling resources by contacting the Farm Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). As part of a new pilot program, the Farm Center can now connect callers to a 24/7 […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some food pantries have made changes to their hours or method of operation. The food pantry at St. Paul’s Lutheran, 321 Park Ave N, Medford, is open from 4 to 5 pm on Thursdays. Clients should park in the lot and see one of the volunteers by the front door […]
For health information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) COVID-19/Coronavirus website and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19/Coronavirus website. Until further notice, Extension Educators throughout the state will be working from home, i.e. telecommuting. They will be checking emails and voicemail but may not be able to get back to […]
While food pantries need food donations all year long, the fall and winter often are a time for food drives and extra individual donations. This recent UW-Extension article gives guidelines for making your food donations.
Fall 2020 ECN Newsletter Contact Sandy Stuttgen, Extension Taylor County Agriculture Educator if you have any questions about information in this newsletter.
UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2020 An evidence-based Strength Training Program for women and men of all ages, with a special emphasis on those 40 years of age and older. A new online class session will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. starting Wednesday, September 9. There will be no fee for the class, but […]
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