A traditional favorite, Easter lilies are often given as gifts or used in decorative displays during the weeks leading up to Easter. Throughout history their beautiful, white trumpet-shaped flowers have been a symbol of joy, hope and life.
As spring approaches, Easter lilies become widely available. Growers carefully time their blooms to coincide with Easter. If you are looking to buy one, select a plant that has flowers in different stages of bloom and appears well proportioned. The foliage should be a healthy green color and extend all the way down to the soil line. This indicates it has a good root system.
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Add some leafy greens to your garden this spring |
Add some leafy greens to your garden this spring
Growing up, my mom always told me to eat my greens because they were good for me. She actually said that about a lot of vegetables if she saw them just sitting on my plate.
An avid gardener, mom always had various leaf lettuces, spinach and Swiss chard in her garden. When I started my gardening endeavors, I followed suit but began to expand my leafy green experience to include kale, mustard greens and collards.
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Curious about Livestock Resources? |
Check out our statewide website to explore research-based resources and expert guidance that support animal health, herd management, and sustainable livestock operations.
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Pesticide Applicator Training |
Drone Use in Agriculture Survey |
Curious about Crops & Soils Resources? |
Check out our statewide website to explore research-based resources and expert guidance that support managing soil health, improving crop production, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
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Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit
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💧 Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit 💧
Join us for a full-day educational event focused on protecting and improving water quality in our region. The Chippewa Valley Healthy Water Summit brings together researchers, Extension educators, and local professionals to share practical, science-based information you can use at home, on the farm, and in your community.
📅 March 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Registration begins at 8:30 AM)
📍 CVTC West Campus – Energy Education Center
4000 Campus Rd., Eau Claire, WI (Room EEC 103)
💲 Cost: $20
✔️ Lunch & refreshments included
✔️ Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits available
📃Agenda: https://go.wisc.edu/cp681q
🔗 Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/xf0m48 (Please register by March 9.)
Questions? Contact the Chippewa County Extension Office at 715-726-7950.
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2026 Cattle Feeding & Management Workshop |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension will host a Cattle Feeders Workshop on March 24 in Chippewa Falls. This program will cover corn silage management, cattle handling facilities, budgeting and decision tools, and the 2026 livestock and grain market outlook.
The workshop begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Chippewa County Courthouse (Room 003), with registration at 5:30 p.m. Producers of all sizes are encouraged to attend. Register by March 16 by calling 715-232-1636 or online at https://go.wisc.edu/wnbfzf.
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Checking your Farm Pulse, in today's Markets |
Decision making in agriculture often blends business, family, and long-term planning. Checking Your Farm Pulse in Today’s Markets offers a forum to explore these choices through practical discussion of business planning, enterprise budgeting, and contracts. The event highlights perspectives from women in agribusiness, while welcoming all who support farm decision making, with a focus on building stability today and a lasting generational legacy.
Join us on March 6th from 9 am - 3 pm at Dixon's Autumn Harvest (19947 Co Hwy J, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729). The cost to attend is $20.00, cash or check payable to Chippewa County Treasurer.
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension will host the “Save a Calf, Save a Cow” workshop series in April for dairy and beef producers and dairy workers (Spanish session available).
The workshop covers calving preparation, newborn calf care, labor signs, obstetric techniques, cow nutrition, equipment sanitation, worker safety, and biosecurity.
Dates & Locations:
Medford: April 7, 6:00–9:00 pm
Chippewa Falls: April 8, 1:00–4:00 pm or 6:00–9:00 pm
Cost is $20 per person. Registration is required by March 31 (March 17 for Spanish session). Space is limited to 20 participants per session. Register at https://go.wisc.edu/calving or contact your local Extension office.
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Manure Applicator Training |
Focus on Forage Webinar Series – Thursdays in February 2026
UW–Madison Extension’s Focus on Forage is a free, four-part webinar series designed to help farmers and advisors optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability. Sessions run Thursdays in February from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Topics include forage management, research updates, managed grazing, and cover crops. Certified Crop Advisor CEUs and ARPAS credits available.
Dates & Topics:
Feb. 5: Forage Management
Feb. 12: Forage Research
Feb. 19: Managed Grazing
Feb. 26: Forage Cover Crops
Learn more and register at go.wisc.edu/FocusOnForage.
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Register now for the UW–Madison Extension Agriculture Water Quality Program’s Webinar Series
The Agriculture Water Quality Program’s webinar series is back for a fourth year, focusing on farming practices that impact ground and surface water quality. This free weekly webinar series will highlight the latest research in conservation practices that will give you new tools and resources to consider for your farm.
Topics include water quality impacts of dairy heifer grazing, tile drainage, nitrogen budgeting and leaching, goals for cover crops, and advancing our journey with phosphorus.
When: Tuesdays from February 3–March 24 from noon-1:00 p.m.
Register at go.wisc.edu/agwaterwebinars.
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The statewide Extension website is your go-to place for helpful information, classes, and events offered across the state. Whether you’re interested in farming, gardening, health, youth programs, or community resources, you can quickly find tools and programs available in your area. Visit the statewide event calendar to find upcoming events happening in your area!
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