UW Extension Staff Retreat
We will be closed Thursday, May 25 for a staff retreat. We will re-open Friday with regular business hours. Please contact Jeremy Solin at 715-498-7051 with any immediate needs.
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Pesticide Applicator Training Details
Pesticide Applicator Training has changed. Check out the latest information.
2021 Plat Books On Sale Now!
The 2021 Marathon County Plat book is available for purchase for $40 at the Extension Marathon County Office. Those interested can also register for a chance to win a free premium wall map or SmartMap. For more information, please contact the office at 715-261-1230.
Come Derby with Us!
Do you have a youth that is interested in cars and racing? Then we have the event for you. Pinewood Derby is an event that allows youth to decorate wooden cars that can then be raced for fun. If your youth is interested in creating and racing a derby car, sign-up today! To simplify the […]
Growing Blueberries – in Containers?
Blueberries are a favorite summer treat, but can be challenging for home growers due to the low soil pH requirements. Growing blueberries in containers is an alternative option for the backyard grower. In this program, we will cover growing medium preparation, cultivar selection, fertilization, and overwintering containerized blueberry bushes. This event is in-person and will […]
Growing Veggies in Containers
Short on space, but still want to grow some fresh vegetables? In this program, we will cover selecting appropriate crops and varieties, container selection, soil, watering and fertilizing, as well as pest and disease management. This event is in-person and will not be recorded. More information on the Horticulture Programs page https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/programs/.
Growing Raspberries – A Berry Good Time
Have you thought about adding raspberries to your landscape? In this program we will cover everything raspberries- from plant selection, planting, maintenance, and pest control. This event is in-person and will not be recorded. More information on the Horticulture Programs page https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/programs/.
Artificial Insemination Program
Learn how to breed your own cattle.
Wisconsin State Fair Farm Applications
The Wisconsin State Fair Farm 2023 Applications are now available. Wisconsin State Fair Century Farm 2023 Application Wisconsin State Fair Sesquicentennial Farm 2023 Application
Equipage – Peer to Peer Rental Site for Agriculturalists
The first of its kind, Equipage is a posting site to provide equitable access to farm equipment and tools. It is often difficult for beginning, and even experienced, farmers to borrow, rent, or contract equipment they need in a timely and affordable manner. Equipage was created to facilitate those relationships. Functioning similar to Craigslist or Facebook […]
Quarterly Card Parties
Who does not like playing cards!
Quarterly Farm Succession Peer Support Group
Are you going through the farm transition process and have some questions? This is the place for you!
Determining a Fair Price for Oats and Peas
Calls and questions about the value of standing forage crops in the field for the upcoming growing season are already beginning. The most important thing to understand is when I get these types of questions it is not my intent to “set the price” for any given commodity, but instead to offer up some considerations […]
Marathon County Towns and Villages Association Meetings
The Eastern Marathon County Towns and Villages Association meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021 in the Town of Elderon. The Western Marathon County Towns and Villages Association meeting has not been scheduled at this time.
UW Madison, Division of Extension Marathon County Annual Report
Impacting lives and communities in Marathon County.
