COVID-19 and Farmers Exposure
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.
Read More...State of Dairy Markets- April 1, 2020
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
“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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COVID-19 and Extension Resources
Extension COVID-19 guidance and local resources.
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Waupaca County Extension Office Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our office is open to the public for regular business hours. While our educators are working remotely per UW-Madison guidance, our support staff are able to assist you in person to connect you with Extension resources, educators, and virtual programming.
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April 2020 Waupaca County MGV Newsletter
Master Gardener Newsletter
Read More...DATCP DNR Milk Disposal Fact Sheet
With some milk processors sending letters to dairy farmers indicating they may be asked to dump milk due to COVID-19 issues (i.e. to many sick or quarantined employees unable to keep the plant running at full capacity), the WI Dept of Ag and the DNR have released a Fact Sheet for farmers outlining the rules […]
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Desserts You Can Feel a Little Less Guilty About Cookbook FREE Download
I don’t know about you, but we’ve found ourselves baking a lot more than usual. 1.) It’s a fun activity to do with kids and 2.) Cookies always make hard times easier. If you’re looking for some other fun dessert ideas that you can feel a little less guilty about, this cookbook is for you! […]
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Childcare Resources for Essential Workers
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) has compiled resources to help essential workers, providers, and families navigate the child care landscape during the COVID-19 crisis. Please check this out if you are considered an essential worker and are in need of childcare at this time. https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/childcare
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Ag Exclusion – Safer at Home
The Governors order “Safer-At-Home” exempts essential businesses and their employees like farm and other food industry workers. The attached summary includes an example letter farm and Ag business owners may want to share with their employees to avoid potential questions. Ag Exclusion – Safer at Home
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“Can I catch Coronavirus from my cows?”
While coronavirus diseases in cattle (pre-wean scours, winter dysentery and pneumonia?) aren’t new, they’ve never been linked to people. Moreover, there’s no evidence showing exposure to bovine coronaviruses provides any immunity to COVID19, the new coronavirus disease specific to people. However, even though this new disease in people is highly unlikely to infect cattle, it’s […]
Read More...“Steps for Limiting Farm Families and Farm Employees from COVID-19 Exposure”
“Steps for Limiting Farm Families and Farm Employees from COVID-19 Exposure” With the current pandemic of COVID-19, farmers are concerned about keeping themselves, their families and employees well and work to reduce the potential spread of the disease. The following are recommendations for limiting exposure from visitors to farms. If possible: Postpone or find alternative […]
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Easy Meals Using Pantry Staples – FREE Cookbook to download
It is uncertain how long we will be staying home and cooking meals more than usual. You’re probably finding yourself stocking up on those pantry staples like pasta, rice and canned and frozen veggies. Getting sick of the same recipes? This cook book is filled with Easy Meals using Pantry Staples. Easy Meals using Pantry […]
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Waupaca County Public Service Message (Press Release)
Waupaca County Public Service Message: In a proactive effort to keep the community informed with the most current and reliable information regarding the public response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are providing the following information. We are calling on media agencies to report this information as widely as possible. Additionally, we continue to urge the community […]
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Hello 4-H Families in Waupaca County,
We hope you are all doing well. You have hopefully been getting the blast emails from the State 4-H Office as well as specific ones from Waupaca County concerning updates and cancellations, etc. Another good place to look for this information is on our website at https://waupaca.extension.wisc.edu/ or follow our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Waupaca-County-4-H-497545503725584/ We understand families are receiving […]
Read More...Pesticide Applicator Testing has been suspended effective 3-18-2020
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is suspending pesticide certification testing as of March 18, 2020. Exams scheduled on and after March 18, 2020, are canceled. If you have scheduled a certification exam do not go to the testing location. If your certification expires January 31-May 31, 2020, DATCP is extending […]
Read More...Resources for Small Business and Farms
The UW-Madison Extension Center for Community & Economic Development has created a resource page to assist small businesses as they navigate and prepare for the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/navigating-coronavirus-for-small-business/ Additionally, Extension Farm Management has created a list of resources to assist the farming industry as they prepare for possible impacts. https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/2020/06/coronavirus/
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HCE Special Interest Program – Butterflies – has been CANCELLED
The HCE Special Interest Program “Butterflies: Symbols of Life and Hope” scheduled for March 23, 2020, has been cancelled.
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