Grilled Cheese Competition

The Marathon County Grilled Cheese competition is organized by the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension. The competition will be held on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Competitors will have 30 minutes to create one delicious grilled cheese sandwich from the ingredients provided. Registration is due to the Extension Marathon County office by […]

Choosing Herbaceous Ornamentals

Ornamental plants add enjoyment and therapeutic benefits to our lives, but they require proper care to perform their best. In this class, you’ll learn about growing annuals for specific purposes, selecting perennials, and general perennial maintenance. For registration and more information go to https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/programs/.

Don’t Waste Your Thyme! Composting 101

Learn the best practices to effectively manage yard trimmings and other organic materials generated at your home. This class will be interactive in nature. We will cover the composting process, materials and methods, using the compost and other options for managing yard trimmings and food scraps. This event is in-person and will not be recorded. […]

Marathon County 4H Plat Books

UW Extension Marathon County 2023 plat books are HERE!! Stop down at the UW Extension office or the Marathon County Clerks Office at the Courthouse to get yours today! Each book is $40 and is part of a fundraiser for the Marathon County 4-H Program.

Gardening for Pollinators

June is National Pollinators Month. In this program we will learn how to garden for pollinators, including selecting plants and keeping them thriving throughout the growing season. Go to https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/horticulture/programs/ for more information and registration.

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.

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/.

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 […]

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 […]

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