Pesticide Applicator Training Update

Due to changes in Extension staffing capacity across the state, the Pesticide Applicator Training Program has changed some things about how applicators certify (or recertify): Pesticide Applicator Training manuals are now only available either through mail order or online from the UW Pesticide Applicator Training Program. Online: https://patstore.wisc.edu/secure/default.asp, select desired Private Applicator training material Mail […]

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Changes to Soil Sample Services

The UW Soil and Forage Lab in Marshfield has closed and all UW soil samples are being processed at the Madison, WI lab. Due to this, the Extension Wood County office will no longer be accepting soil samples. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. While we are not able to accept soil samples […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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Wisconsin Ag Land Prices 2008-2013

Ag land values steady in 1013.  The Center for Dairy Profitablilty has provided Wisconsin Agricultural Land Prices for 2013.  “Weakened commmodity prices and the threat of rising interest rates combined to hold the lid on Wisconsin agricultural land prices in 2013.  While commodity prices have softened in the 2nd half of 2013, the transfer return […]

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