Who are the Wood County Master Gardeners? Wood County Master Gardeners are an energetic group of trained volunteers who are dedicated to delivering meaningful community programs to improve the well-being of individuals and communities, to protect natural resources, and to help keep fresh fruits and vegetables on the table. They work in tandem with the […]
Issues 1-6 of the 2019 Cranberry Crop Management Journal have been published. Please visit the link below to find the publications. Cranberry Crop Management Journal (CCMJ)
How can you communicate with your 4-7 year old child and get them to respond?
Join us for Raising A Thinking Child, an evidence-based workshop series to help you guide your child to solve common, every day problems through communication.
Each month, Wood County UW-Extension, in conjunction with the Wood County Health Department, Healthy People Wood County and Wisconsin Rapids Community Media collaborate to provide a Lunch & Learn for employees and community members.
The Wood County Health Department and UW-Extension are offering well water testing to homeowners in the Town of Saratoga in sections 20, 21, 28 and 29 at the request of Town Officials. The County is partnering with the UW-Stevens Point Water and Environmental Analysis Lab to analyze well water samples. The laboratory is state-certified for the particular […]
When temperatures warm in late winter and early spring, it’s a good time to take advantage of these conditions to plan tree pruning. This practice helps maintain the size of trees, allows better light penetration into their crowns, minimizes disease, promotes better bloom, increases safety by removing dead and broken branches and enhances their overall […]
Join us for the 2017 Heart of the Farm- Women in Agriculture Conference on Tuesday, March 21st at the Mead Wildlife Education and Visitor Center. Program 9:30 am: Introductions 10:00 am: Communication is Key! Lyssa Seefeldt, Agriculture Agent, Marquette County. Communication on a farm is critical to the success of the farm. Understanding what motivates […]
Monday, March 6, 2017 8:30-3:00pm Marshfield Agricultural Research Station 2611 Yellowstone Dr., Marshfield, WI At the Healthy Soil, Healthy Water Workshop, farmers and others in the Wisconsin River Basin will hear firsthand from individuals involved in locally-led efforts to build soil health, conserve nutrients, reduce erosion, and improve water quality. Keynote speakers Shane Wucherpfennig and Rick […]
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