Article by Leigh Presley, Agriculture Educator for Kenosha and Racine UW-ExtensionOn everyone’s lips this week is some variant of the word “flood”. There is a palpable sense of loss as you drive through the areas impacted by last week’s unprecedented rain event. Just as homeowners in low-lying areas and along waterways felt the brunt of […]
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Article by Jeanne Hilinske-Christensen, UW-Extension Interim Horticulture Educator for Kenosha and Racine Counties.Submit plant care questions to the Master Gardeners Plant Health Advisors. Phone: 262-857-1942 or email: master.gardeners@kenoshacounty.org Question: What should I do with the produce in my garden now that the flood waters have subsided? Is it still edible? R. H. Consuming garden produce […]
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Whether I was picking my weight in strawberries at the local U-Pick, exhibiting animals at the county fair, or capping off summer at the steam and gas engine show on the other end of the county, the highlights of my childhood summers involved some form agritourism. As an adult, the ways in which I participate […]
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Article by Amy Greil, Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development Educator Here I go again talking about arts, culture and creativity. I cannot help myself because I am so proud that Kenosha’s first ever Creative Economy Strategic Plan has now been released to the public and outlines — finally — a common road map to […]
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With the continued rain in southern Wisconsin, here are selected resources for dealing with flooding, power outages, and general disaster assistance from the UW-Extension Family Living Programs.
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Keep food safety in mind as you prepare your child’s school lunch, says Barbara Ingham, University of Wisconsin-Extension food science specialist. Ingham has some recommendations for packing a safe lunch.
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