PROGRAM AREAS

	Agriculture
	Community Development
	Family Living
	Horticulture
	Nutrition Education
	4-H Youth Development

OFFICE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

	Marathon County Government
	InfoSource
	UWEX Cooperative Extension
	UWEX Publications

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Produce Affected by Flooding

Severe storms and flooding in midwest and southern Wisconsin left in its wake damaged homes and businesses; damaged and destroyed crops; and people wondering how to handle it all. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has created guidelines that applies to vegetable crops grown both for the fresh market and for freezing/canning. Produce that has come in contact with flood water is considered adulterated and cannot be sold for human or animal consumption. Produce From Flooded Areas (2 pages, 37 KB)

Garden Walk 2008 — July 11-12

Tour of five outstanding gardens in the Rib Mountain area and the Neighbor's Place Community Garden. Friday, July 11 from 1-7 pm, and Saturday, July 12 from 9 am - 3 pm. Tickets/Garden Guides available at any of the private gardens on the days of the tour, or beginning in June at UW Cooperative Extension, 212 River Dr, Ste 3, Wausau (office hours 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday). Tickets: $10 per person. Sponsored by North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners. Proceeds to benefit Monk Gardens, Northern Wisconsin's first public gardens. For more information including garden information >>>

The Switch to Digital Television is Coming

Are you ready? Television broadcasting is moving from an old standard – known as “analog” – to a new standard called Digital TV. After February 17, 2009, all television broadcasts will be exclusively digital, most including Wisconsin Public Television have already began to offer digital programming. Viewers who have cable or satellite shouldn't have to upgrade. Digital TV provides crystal clear pictures and sound and more programming choices. Learn more about the switch from analog to digital >>> or call toll-free 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322)

Marathon County Farmers Honored in National “Small Farm” Award Competition

Mark and Dawn Mroczenski operate a small dairy grazing operation in the heart of central Wisconsin. Their farm was recently nominated from Wisconsin and placed third in the national Lloyd Wright Small Farmer of the Year Award. The Mroczenskis were nominated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin. Watch the video: low-bandwidth | high-bandwidth | Read the full USDA/NCRS press release >>> (3 pages, 84 KB)

NEW 2008 Plat Book & Marathon County Land Atlas Available

Marathon County Land Atlas & Plat Books are available at the UW-Extension Office and several other county locations. Platbooks are a convenient reference for local governments, businesses, and the general public. Proceeds go to Marathon County 4-H Leaders Federation to help fund various 4-H programs. Marathon County platbooks are published every two years. To learn more about the Marathon County Plat books or to purchase >>>

4-H Cookbooks Now Available!

Help raise money for the 4-H Leaders Federation and buy a nice gift for someone at the same time! Don’t forget Christmas will be here soon – or a shower gift – a birthday gift – or a wedding gift. The long-awaited cookbooks are finally in! They look great and were worth the wait. The books are just under 500 recipes and have a spiral bound hard cover. We think you will be pleased at the quality. For more information, including purchasing >>>

4-H Community Clubs

4-H provides real-life experiences for youth through practical, learn-by-doing educational programs. It is for all youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school). Wherever you live, rural or city, 4-H has something for you. 4-H activities help youth develop self-esteem, become responsible young adults, gain a sense of belonging and improve decision-making, communication and leadership skills. To learn more about 4-H programs in Marathon County, visit the 4-H web page >>>