Waupaca County Public Health has the latest announcements and helpful information and links to the CDC and other resources on this page regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Waupaca County Extension is closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is having on our community and our Extension programming. We are following the guidance from UW-Madison and our Waupaca County […]
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As a Division of UW-Madison, Extension is following the lead of UW-Madison leadership in responding to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. We are also attuned to public health officials and leadership in our county on closures and further restrictions. The latest health guidance on responding to the COVID-19 is “flattening the curve” or limiting the spread […]
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Updated on April 8, 2020 Paycheck Protection Program – Farmer eligibility and sign up begins April 3, 2020 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides potentially forgivable loans to small businesses to cover up to two months of payroll costs and/or self-employment income during the COVID-19 crisis. Farmers are eligible for PPP loans through the […]
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4-H Flat Stanley Pen Pal Project is a literacy and communication project for youth in grades K-3 and involves Extension 4-H programs in Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Waupaca and Wood counties. The project is based on the book, Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown. In the book, an enormous bulletin board falls on Stanley Lambchop and it […]
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As of March 28, 2020, and until further notice, the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic is no longer accepting physical samples for diagnoses. Please refer to this resource for guidance on submitting plant disease diagnostic questions and photos.
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Kevin Bernhardt, Extension Farm Management Specialist, provides guidance for managing COVID-19 risk on the dairy farm. He outlines potential scenarios, risks, and resources in this document.
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In cases where a dairy producer is unable to ship their milk to a processor, this factsheet is to provide general information regarding the potential feeding of unpasteurized milk to the dairy herd. Read more: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/dairy/feeding-unpasteurized-milk-to-the-dairy-herd/
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The Wisconsin DNR released a press release on Friday, April 3, 2020, which provides an environmental compliance roadmap in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is an infographic which outlines the Wisconsin DNR environmental compliance process. Additional information regarding COVID-19 can be found at the DHS website and the CDC website.
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Learning by Doing! 4-H Friday is an opportunity to try new activities and learn new skills. If you’re looking for an idea to pass the time and want to try something new, check out the projects in our 4-H Friday Fun-Flyer 4-H Friday will be created weekly with a variety of projects and skill levels […]
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Q: Is there any truth to the rumor that farmers and farm workers might be resistant or even immune to COVID-19? A: No, see COVID19 & Farmer Exposure for details.
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State of Dairy Markets – April 1, 2020 by Mark Stephenson, PhD; Director of Dairy Policy Analysis – University of Wisconsin, Madison It’s a little ironic that today is April Fools day. Our circumstances are no joke, and I feel a need to share what we know about deteriorating dairy markets. Nobody needs a review as to […]
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“Waupaca Co. Connects” is a networking space to cultivate hope to support and connect our community in response to COVID-19. Please join this new Zoom-based community made up of representatives from healthcare, education, non-profits, community services and more. We will come together to: Understand how the pandemic is affecting our community from different perspectives to […]
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