Richland County Resource Directory
The Directory is a great tool to find resources that are very helpful to the area. In it, you will find information to assist you in Child Care, Employment, Housing, & Emergency Assistance just to name a few.
Insects Out and About: Armyworms, Rose Chafers, and others
Three different insect pests are common enough this year that a friendly reminder to be on the lookout for them is in order. What they look like, what they do, and how to spot them are all good things to know.
Freezer and Crock Pot Meals: The Basics
Time runs away from all of us at some point. Is it meal time and you are struggling to remember what you have in your house to fix? Do you have this to go with that? Is there enough of that to make this? A one night class with our Family Living Agent, Chelsea Wunnicke, on Freezer and Crock Pot Meals: The Basics helps to take the panic out of dinner time.
What is Roundup for Lawns?
New products come out all the time. But what about well known or familiarly named products just in a new version? Have you heard about Roundup for Lawns? But you have heard about Roundup for weeds. So what is the difference?
Boost the Value of Your Food Drive Donations!
Food drives are an important part of helping out the community. The items being donated are always appreciated. But how can we make sure we are giving items that are safe? And high quality? There are some tips and guidelines to follow that will make the most of your donated items.
Burning Issue: Canning in Electric Multi-Cookers
Do you have a multi-cooker? An electric canner that also does other things? With all new technology, there is a learning curve. Please for information on these multi-cookers in regards to canning.
June 6th Marks UW-Extension’s Check Your Free Credit Report Campaign
Have you checked your credit report lately? No? Never pulled it before? Not sure where to go or what to do? Well, here is some information to break it down for you. We are here to help you understand it and work through it.
Healthy Holiday Eating!
Holiday feasts are wonderful and bring memories of visiting relatives, places, times, and favorite dishes. Of course, our eyes always seem bigger than our stomachs. Healthy eating habits can help us to celebrate the holidays eating all our favorites but also keep us on track with good practices.
Safe & Healthy: Planning for Thanksgiving!
It is officially time for turkey with all the fixings that find their way onto our tables. Many of us will be wondering how to prepare a dish, what to do first, how to do it safely so we aren’t sick, and how will we do it all. Here are some tips for a successful holiday dinner.
