Adams County UW-Extension

Sweet apples and tart cranberries are the best!

Deep Dish Apple Cranberry Pie | MyPlate Cranberries and apples are the perfect combination for this delicious homemade dessert.

October 4th: $100 Visa gift card for the first 15 people to register and participate in a discussion around community health in Adams County. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/KA4X7XTJTHS7mvuA7

Parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and anyone who cares for children (of any age), you are invited! - please sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdamsParentCafe

Join us for a Parent Cafe in Adams County. Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdamsParentCafe

Here are some fun, simple ideas for using cranberries that you may not have thought of!
https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-cranberries/

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cranberries Baked Apples with UMPH! Add cranberries to apples and make this tasty Baked Apples Recipe. Cranberry Ice! Put cranberries in the bottom of a bunt pan, add wa…

Did you know that Wisconsin is #1 in the United States for cranberry production? Plan a fall trip to learn more about this amazing fruit!
https://original.newsbreak.com/-1720632/3157741512485-unlock-wisconsin-s-cranberry-secrets-fall-tours?fbclid=IwAR3uigfJe3BC6DpkZer752Xe90E6HLgQbNF_5HYngYDWs7XA5aL1TeTrsk8

Unlock Wisconsin's Cranberry Secrets: Fall Tours | DayTripper | NewsBreak Original As autumn arrives in Wisconsin, cranberry marshes across the state are opening up for public tours and events. These tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the cranberry harvest season and showcase a signature crop of America's Dairyland.

Inexpensive, quick, and easy! Add this to your meal tonight!
https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/kale-and-cranberry-stir-fry

Kale and Cranberry Stir-Fry | MyPlate For this take on stir-fry, add some fun flavor to kale using onions, cranberries, and orange juice. The versatility of this dish can make it a hit at any meal!

Want to try Kale but feel a bit unsure? Read this article to find out how to grow, select, and prepare Kale.

www.montana.edu

https://foodhero.org/recipes/peach-salsa
Use all that fresh produce to make a refreshing salsa. Serve it on a hotdog or hamburger!

Peach Salsa Recipe, Peach Salsa, A colorful and refreshingly sweet and savory salsa perfect for chips, tacos, or topping fish.

Save the date(s)! Parent Cafe's are coming to Adams! Childcaring, Inc

Join us for a Pasture Walk at Mark Bula's Signature Farms on August 21st

Join us for this event on innovations in diversified agriculture with Drs. Yi Wang, Valentin Picasso, and Yiqun Weng! CCA CEUs available!

Need a scrumptious side to go with dinner tonight?
https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/eat/recipes/corn-salad

Corn Salad | Illinois Extension | UIUC Servings per Recipe 6.00 Nutrition Facts Calories : 100 Fat : 3 g Sodium : 280 mg Total Carbohydrates : 15 g Fiber : 2 g Protein : 2 g Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained or 1 and 3/4 cup cooked fresh corn kernals 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup onions, diced 1 cup tomato, chopped -Dre...

Join UW-Madison Extension Horticulture for these FREE online programs. Learn how to grow garlic, get started with composting and soil testing. The webinars are free but you must register here, https://bit.ly/3HHMMUI

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.

Wandering Weevils: Summertime Visitors - Insect Diagnostic Lab If you’ve spotted small, crunchy beetles in your home this summer you aren’t alone. Broad-nosed weevils (Curculionidae: Entiminae) have been a surprise this summer in Wisconsin.

Learn how to problem solve with children when they have strong feelings. Register now for the FREE online Raising Wisconsin Children class on August 17th.

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Mark your calendar for the Wisconsin Women in Agriculture Conference on November 9 and 10!

Learn more about this upcoming event: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/mark-your-calendar-wisconsin-women-in-agriculture-conference-this-november/

American Heart Association CPR course and Narcan instruction: Both courses come with a certification and the Narcan class is free! Sign up now! 8/30/2023 from 5:30-7:00pm at Adams County ADRC, room 145 B. Scan the QR code to register, call, or click on this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FADAA2EAAFDC43-cpraed

For questions: 608-339-4376

Did you know?! Adams County Health & Human Services Division of Public Health will soon have an indoor public health vending machiene supplied with Narcan, Fetanyl test strips, and STI products? Stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-tANDP6B
Buying, Storing, and Preparing fresh sweet corn!

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In August we will focus on corn and peppers! Time to use some of that garden produce!

Wisconsin weather condition update Drought has persisted and worsened across most of the state. Counties in the Southwest and far North have received a D3 rating, qualifying them as under Droug

Expand your gardening knowledge and skills with Extension!

Register today for our thirteen week online gardening course. This study-at-your-own-pace course will cover the fundamentals of growing and caring for plants in the Midwest.
Learn more and register at Early Bird rates today at https://bit.ly/3qW8cY7

What's better than a 30 min. meal in one pan?
One that is filled with chicken and summer squash!

Italian Chicken Summer Squash Skillet Italian Chicken Summer Squash Skillet Receta en Español Servings:Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 sweet onion, diced 2 large tomatoes, diced 3-4 garlic cloves, finely diced 3 medium summer squash, sliced crosswise 1 cup whole grain rotini pasta, u...

Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: FOUNDATIONS IN GARDENING An online, complete-at-your-own-pace introductory course where you learn key concept

As we approach the second half of summer and head into early fall, here are a couple things to keep in mind when making decisions for your cow/calf herd during drought conditions.

-Do timely pregnancy checks to help make market decisions
-Take advantage of this year's strong beef market
-Plan ahead!

Read more: https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/drought-decisions-for-cow-calf-herds/

Can’t beet that! University of Wisconsin-Madison horticulturalist Irwin Goldman and his team have found a way to get rid of the earthy taste in beets, making them more tasty for people who dislike them. Wisconsin Alumni UW Madison Department of Horticulture Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

https://onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/the-badger-flame-beet/

https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/squash-squares
An impressive side dish with summer squash! The addition of other vegetables would make this a one-of-a-kind dish to take to any potluck! Bonus: It freezes well too!

Squash Squares | MyPlate This side dish is great for a big holiday meal or potluck. Try it with different veggies for a fun twist.

https://eatfresh.org/recipe/main-dish-side-dish/mushroom-stuffed-squash
Here is a quick summer recipe to use with your summer squash!

Mushroom-Stuffed Squash * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

https://www.montana.edu/extension/buyeatlivebetter/main_documents/factsheets/msu_extension_food_fact_sheets/SummerSquash.FFSpdf.pdf

Want some ideas on using summer squash!!! Here are some ideas on how to select, store, and use summer squash!

www.montana.edu

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed that a horse in Dunn County has tested positive for West Nile Virus. What that means for humans is that mosquitoes carrying the virus are around and that's why we all need to be extra vigilant about protecting ourselves from mosquito bites. Get details at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/062823.htm