Happy New Year!
We will be closed December 29th and January 1st.
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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those who Preserve Food at Home (November/December 2023)
Pumpkins Galore! Pumpkin bread, muffins, soup, desserts and beverages are very popular in the fall and winter. Pumpkins technically are a type of squash in the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes cucumbers, melons and about 800 other “plant cousins.” They are botanically considered “fruits” even though some are used as vegetables on menus. Pumpkin and winter squash have […]
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“Fast Pitch” Event for Entrepreneurs
Do you have a game-changing business idea? Are you working on a business but could use an extra push? Well, here is your chance to pitch it and take it to the next level! Apply to compete in the Fast Pitch, one of six local pitch contests in the New North Pitch Series. Entrepreneurs selected […]
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Triple P – Stepping Stones: Parenting Classes for Families of Children with Disabilities
Online Classes starting in November! This is a three part series for parents of children 0-12 years who have a disability. CLICK HERE to Register! November 6 at 9am or 6pm: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability — Introduction to the seven core principles of positive parenting. Nov. 13 at 9am or 6pm: Helping […]
Read More...2023 HCE Potluck, Annual Business Meeting, & Orphan Train Presentation
Invite some friends and join us for a potluck lunch, our annual business meeting, and a presentation by Sandy Toland from the Oshkosh Public Library about the Orphan Train, a part of Winnebago County history. Monday, October 9, 2023J.P. Coughlin Center: 625 E. County Rd. Y, Oshkosh12:00pm Potluck Lunch1:00pm Business Meeting2:00pm Presentation
Read More...Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those who Preserve Food at Home (September/October 2023)
Vinegar with 5% Acidity: It Matters Vinegar is a key flavor component in home-preserved pickles, salsa, and other acidified foods and is critical for food safety too. Research tested recipes specify vinegar with 5% acidity. For example, a family favorite recipe for Bread and Butter Pickles includes 4 cups vinegar (5% acidity). Why is the […]
Read More...Introducing: Backyard Gardener training
Take the first step to become a Master Gardener by completing the Backyard Gardener training program. In this program, you will learn the essentials of horticulture to become a more successful and well-rounded gardener. You will not only gain practical gardening skills and techniques to grow healthy plants, but also learn the science behind “why” […]
Read More...Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those who Preserve Food at Home (July/August 2023)
Can I Use My Ceramic Cooktop When Canning? A common question asked during canning season is, “Can I use my glass or ceramic cooktop when canning?” To answer this question, begin by contacting your cooktop manufacturer to find out what they recommend. Then ask yourself, “Is it a good idea to use my ceramic cooktop […]
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Holiday Hours
In celebration, we will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Our office will reopen with regular business hours on Wednesday, July 5th. The UW-Extension staff wishes everyone a safe and fun holiday celebration!
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Winter Wheat Management Field Day Featuring Drones in Agriculture
Wednesday, July 19th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LeMere Farms; 4140 Cty. Hwy. J; Abrams, WI 1.5 miles north of Hwy. 41 on Cty. J, or take Liegeois Road east from Hwy. 141 to J, turn north onto J and look for Parking signs. Featuring Dr. Shawn Conley, Winter Wheat and Soy Agronomist; Dr. Damon […]
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