The information contained in credit reports can play a role in whether you’re offered a job or eligible for a loan. To make it easier for people to monitor their financial well-being, UW-Extension educators around the state are promoting the ““Check Your Free Credit Report Campaign: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10”,” reminding people to view one of […]
A Personal Battle with an Unbeatable Foe
41 residents in the Towns of Osceola and Mitchell (Sheboygan Co.) tested their well water in July with UW-Extension. View the complete results including maps (PDF. 3.8MB). 90% (37) of the wells tested measured very low nitrate levels. 17% (7) of wells tested positive for coliform bacteria, which is typical of most other WI communities. […]
It’s the time of year for preserving food at home. If you or someone you know would benefit from keeping up on food preservation and food safety topics, you may want to subscribe to the Safe & Healthy: Preserving Food at Home blog. In order to keep up-to-date with this blog, subscribe via RSS feed.
Paying for a college education is a major investment for most families. But by staying on top of financial matters and following some basic guidelines, students and their parents can get the best return on their investment.
With the recent confirmations of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Fond du Lac and Winnebago Counties, homeowners may want to check-out the University of Wisconsin EAB web site for a plethora of research-based information and recommendations. If you have further questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office.
When we develop waterfront lots, trees, and native plants are replaced by impervious (hard) surfaces. Driveways, rooftops, and other hard surfaces decrease the ability of the shoreland area to serve its natural functions. A variety of educational materials including brochures, posters, and a video about how impervious surfaces affect fish, wildlife and waterfront property values are […]
RYAN BRAUN, PANERA BREAD, AND YOUR MORNING ORANGE JUICE ……………..a current events report on the natural state of being.
SUMMER 2013 NEWSLETTER Highlights are gardening pointers, vegetables that thrive in wet soil, succession planting, and square-foot gardening. Recipes for Best Broccholi Salad and Swiss Chard Quiche are also included.
There is nothing quite like home-canned tomatoes or crisp family-favorite dill pickles. Preserving food from your garden or farmers market is not only rewarding but can make for easy and delicious family meals later on. For information on preserving food safely go to: http://www.foodsafety.wisc.edu To ensure that food is properly and safely canned, make […]
