Dunn County Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public

The Dunn County Government Center will remain closed to the general public (except by appointment) until further notice. The public will be notified in the event of any change to this policy.  Members of the public may enter Dunn County buildings by appointment only. Anyone entering the building will need to answer health screening questions, […]

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Soil Sampling Services Available

Hello Gardeners! The University of Wisconsin Soil and Forage Analysis lab is now open to receive your soil, forage, manure, plant and lime samples. Lab staffing is reduced and we may not be able to answer the phone. If you need more information or assistance please contact us at: soil-lab@mailplus.wisc.edu Please check our county website […]

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Dairy Policy & Supply Chain Disruptions

Dairy Policy & Supply Chain Disruptions Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Register by 4:30 pm, April 15 at https://go.wisc.edu/8f9044 Over the last several weeks, the dairy industry has experienced increased turmoil.   We’ve heard about milk being dumped, grocery stores limiting milk purchases, dairy markets sliding, and processors asking farms for reduced milk […]

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Extension availability during COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office may have limited availability and access. Our educators are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed. See our updated events calendar at our Extension Calendar or 4-H Calendar or call 715-232-1636 for […]

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Food Safety in the Time of COVID19

Food Safety in the Time of COVID19 COVID19, commonly known as coronavirus, is a respiratory virus. While COVID19 is not considered to be a foodborne illness by the Centers for Disease Control, it is contagious. Actions that you can take to prevent foodborne illness can be taken to mitigate coronavirus. Of the food safety steps […]

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Managing Finances in Tough Times

The Covid-19 pandemic has us all thinking about how to adapt to guidelines to keep our loved ones and ourselves healthy and safe. Added to this stress is the uncertainty about economic conditions and how this may affect our personal finances. “Most of us have our daily spending on autopilot,” notes Peggy Olive, University of […]

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Canceled – Diseases of Evergreen Presentations

As you may be aware, Extension along with the UW-Madison community and our county have been keeping a close eye on developments around the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Due to the possibility and risk of infection, the UW Madison, Division of Extension is requiring our State and County sponsored, as well as, volunteer-led clubs and associations […]

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