HEART OF THE FARM COFFEE CHATS
Heart of the Farm summer online Coffee Chats series to begin on Monday June 14!
Register today!
2020 WOOD COUNTY PLATBOOKS
The 2020 Wood County plat book is now available!
Click for a list of locations where the books can be purchased.

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Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Summer ‘Coffee Chats’ Series begins in June 2021

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start it’s summer online ‘Coffee Chats’ series on Monday June 14th at 10 a.m. ‘Coffee Chats’ will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) through August 2021 and again from November 2021-March 2022. The Heart […]

Wood County Rural Economic Development Plan

Over the last year and a half, Community Development Educator, Nancy Turyk, worked with Wood County staff and supervisors along with numerous county organizations and individuals to develop Wood County’s first-ever Economic Development Plan. After unanimous approval by the Wood County Board in early April, the Economic Development Plan will now act as a guiding […]

National Volunteer Week – Thank a Volunteer

Marathon and Wood County 4-H programs want to recognize our outstanding 4-H leaders and need your help! Give your 4-H leader volunteer a shout out either through a photo, video, or share a message.

2021 Growing Friends Community Garden Application

If you are interested in a garden plot at the Growing Friends Community Garden, please see the application linked below. 2021 Growing Friends Community Garden Application Rules and Regulations Hold Harmless Agreement Send completed application, Hold Harmless Agreement, and signed rules agreement to: Community Garden First Congregational Church 311 2nd Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI […]

Aging Mastery Program

Build your own personal playbook for aging well. Register today!

Cranberry Harvest in a Covid Era

Cranberry crops are ready and it’s the most important time of year – harvest. 2020’s harvest raises questions about how normal habits can be adapted to bring the crop in safely, keeping worker and farmer health, food safety, and the uninterrupted harvest and transport of cranberries in mind. Click here to view simple and straightforward […]

Virtual Cranberry Mini-Clinic Recording

Virtual Cranberry Mini-Clinic Video and Transcript Available Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and restrictions, the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association cancelled the usual spring and summer events including the Mini-Clinics, Nutrient Management Plan training session, and the Summer Meeting. WSCGA has been working with Extension and the Education Committee to develop a series of virtual […]

Cutting Back & Keeping Up When Money is Tight

If you are facing a drop in income due to the pandemic, job loss or other situation, learning how to manage your money is more important than ever.

Extension Responds to COVID-19

During the coronavirus pandemic, Extension employees are working remotely and are continuing to provide resources for families, farms, businesses and communities. Click here to access these resources.

Resources for Small Businesses and Nonprofits during the Pandemic

Resources for Small Businesses and Nonprofits during the Pandemic UW-Madison Division of Extension Center for Community & Economic Development: Navigating Coronavirus for Small Businesses Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: COVID-19 Business Resources Extension Responds to COVID-19: Financial Assistance for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Extension Responds to COVID-19: “We’re All In” Small Business Grants Wisconsin Small Business Development […]