UW Extension Park County

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

It's back! Food Preservation 101 is being offered again this fall!

This virtual course is completely online and features prerecorded lessons, activities and printable handouts.

(The fall course begins October 1) Learn more and register >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/food-preservation-101

09/01/2026

Hunt. Donate. Nourish.

This season, share the harvest through Food from the Field! Hunters can donate all or part of their harvest to help provide nutritious protein to Wyoming families facing hunger.

Not a hunter? You can help too—donate today to support processing and get more food to Wyoming communities.

Together, we can share the harvest and fight hunger.

https://www.nohungerwyo.org/field

08/30/2026

Accepting applications for the 2026 Montana Wool Harvesting School. The school will be based in Billings area from October 15 through October 18 with Wade Kopren as the lead instructor.

The school will start at 1pm on Thursday, October 15th at the Center of the Nation Wool Warehouse where manager Scott Lammers and other instructors will cover wool quality and marketing, animal welfare and business management. From the morning of the 16th through lunch on the 18th, we be shearing at the Hollenbeck Ranch southwest of Molt.

The cost of the school for first-time attendees is $300 with checks made payable to the Montana Wool Lab. 4-H and FFA members receive special discounts depending on the number of open slots with the minimum age requirement being 16.

For an application, please email Denise at [email protected] or give Brent a call at 406-980-0719 with any questions.

08/25/2026

One year. Measurable progress for Wyoming sheep and wool.

The 2025–26 UW Sheep Program and Wyoming Wool Initiative Annual Report highlights student learning, producer partnerships, applied research and new market opportunities.

Click the link to read the report: bit.ly/UW-Sheep-Impact

08/25/2026

Cooler temperatures can actually be ideal for several vegetables. If you’re planting in late August or early September, consider fast-growing, cool-season crops like radishes, spinach, kale, turnips, and Swiss chard.

Keep in mind that planting dates vary across Utah due to differences in elevation, climate, and first-frost dates. Choose fast-maturing varieties and check your local first-frost date before planting. Crops planted this late may also need some protection if temperatures drop quickly.

A little planning now can mean fresh vegetables from your garden well into fall!

08/25/2026

Lakes or ponds can contain algal blooms containing compounds that are toxic to humans and animals. It's best to play it safe and stay away. This article helps explain what's going on with blue-green algae:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2019/summer/0719cyanobacteria.pdf

Here is an article explaining how grazing management can effect water quality:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2008/winter/grazing-and-water-quality-winter-2008-web.pdf

08/25/2026

Still fighting weeds? Effective control takes time and persistence!
Here is an article about edible weeds:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2018/winter/0118edibleweeds.pdf

Helpful hints for controlling weeds after they have gone to seed:https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2020/summer/0720pullburnmowweed.pdf

W**d management in the lawn and garden, as seen at the 2026 Harvest WY conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_6bsVTqduQ&list=PLatRL3CE6HDg&index=12

08/25/2026

Healthy Aging Starts With the Choices We Make Today! 💚

Aging is influenced by many factors. While we can’t control everything—like our genetics—we can make choices that support our health and well-being as we age.

The good news? Small, everyday changes can add up! From staying active and eating well to getting enough sleep and staying connected, the choices we make today can help us live longer, healthier, and happier lives. 🌱

It’s never too early—or too late—to take a step toward healthy aging!