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Get your Pressure Canner Gauge Tested

Get your Pressure Canner Gauge Tested

 FREE Canner Gauge Testing Available This is the season for canning fruits and vegetables. Dial gauges should be tested every year to make sure they are accurate and at the right pound of pressure. The Wood County UW Extension Office in the Wood County Courthouse , 400 Market Street, Room 102, Wisconsin Rapids  will test dial gauges at [...]

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Taste of Wisconsin returning to the Central Wisconsin State Fair

Taste of Wisconsin returning to the Central Wisconsin State Fair

 The Central Wisconsin State Fair is right around the corner and we have an opportunity for you to showcase your products! The Central Wisconsin State Fair is held over the Labor Day holiday, August 29th through September 3rd in Marshfield at the Wood County Fair Grounds. For the fourth year, we are offering an exciting [...]

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HCE Scholarship Winner is Brianna Breu from Marshfield

HCE Scholarship Winner is Brianna Breu from Marshfield

 Brianna Breu, daughter of Jeff and Jeanine Breu of Marshfield, is the recipient of the 2013 Wood County Association for Home & Community Education scholarship. The $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Wood County graduating senior.  Brianna is graduating from Marshfield High School and will be attending the Veterinary Science program at Northcentral Technical [...]

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2013 Dairy Breakfasts Scheduled

2013 Dairy Breakfasts Scheduled

 May 25   Adams County Dairy Breakfast          Adams-Friendship Middle School, 420 North Main Street, Adams, 6:30-11 AM June 1   Juneau County June Dairy Breakfast           More info: http://juneau.uwex.edu 7     Marshfield Dairyfest—Breakfast is June 7, Dairyfest runs June 7 and 8th           Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Expo Building, 513 E. 17th Street, Marshfield  54449 15 Portage [...]

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FOOD NEWS FLASH May 2013

FOOD NEWS FLASH May 2013

May 2013 Food News Flash -  In this Food News Flash you will learn The “Scoop” on Snacks and a delicous Oat Snack Cake Recipe.

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Summer Snackin”

Summer Snackin”

Summer Snackin Cookbook(pdf, 15 pages)   Created by Jodi Friday, Wood County Nutrition Educator

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PARENTING NEWSLETTERS OFFERED BY UWEX EDUCATION WEBSITE

PARENTING NEWSLETTERS OFFERED BY UWEX EDUCATION WEBSITE

Preparing to Parent Expecting a Baby! Our Preparing to Parent newsletters cover each trimester of pregnancy and help you prepare for birth and beyond. Parenting the First Year  Becoming a parent is an exciting change in your life. But it can be a stressful and trying time too. In this set of 12 newsletters, find [...]

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Farm Fresh Atlas Available

Farm Fresh Atlas Available

  The 2013 Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas is available through the Wood County UW Extension Office.  We are located in the Wood County Courthouse at 400 Market St. Wisconsin Rapids.                         Or you can download a copy.  Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas

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2013 Jr Fair Book

 fair book 2013 web

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