CANCELLED: Mistakes Do Not Define Who You Are Oshkosh Event, April 21

The Green Bay, April 20th event and Appleton, April 25th event are still available! Register at go.wisc.edu/mywayout

New Rent Smart Fact Sheets!

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has created two Rent Smart fact sheets to assist housing applicants, tenants, and landlords understand the housing laws that apply to application fees and evictions. These fact sheets describe scenarios around the return of application fees and the notices required to begin the legal eviction process. Application Fees […]

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those Who Preserve Food at Home (March/April 2024)

Why is Dry Canning Not Safe? You may have heard about “dry canning” shared on social media. Maybe you heard acquaintances talking about it. “Dry canning” is not really “canning.” The practice of sealing flour, nuts, beans, oats or other foods in jars after heating them in some way, such as in an oven, is […]

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: A Newsletter for Those Who Preserve Food at Home (January/February 2024)

Home Canning for Family vs. Home Canning for Sale “Your salsa is so great – you should sell it!” Have you ever heard these words about any of the canned foods that you preserve? Home canning is a great way to preserve the harvest and for your family and friends to enjoy high-quality local foods […]

Grandparent Support Group Position Posting:

Paid Volunteer Childcare Provider We are looking to create a qualified pool of 4 – 6 caregivers (adults, age 18 years and older) for one evening per month throughout the school year. Any qualified applicant would be part of a team of professionals supervising and interacting with several children (ages 0 – 16 years) for […]

Happy New Year!

We will be closed December 29th and January 1st.

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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” […]