“Grow A Little Extra” with the Wyoming Hunger Initiative offering free seeds
The following is a statement from Wyoming’s First Lady, Jenny Gordon, and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative Some people get excited about the April showers that bring May flowers, but I’m looking forward to the April snowfalls that bring May gardens!…
Wyoming 4-H to Host Free Virtual Career Fair March 19
Worland, Wyo.—High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension. Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to…
UW Extension to Offer Private Pesticide Applicator Programming in Southwest Wyoming
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer four private pesticide applicator education programs in southwest Wyoming March 4-6. Private applicator licenses are required for anyone who applies or supervises the application of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs). The four-hour private applicator education…
Food Bank of Wyoming Receives over 12,000 Pounds of Potatoes from Annual Potato Harvest
Through joint efforts of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) and the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), Food Bank of Wyoming was once again the recipient of over 12,500 pounds of potatoes harvested through the annual Potato…
UW Extension to Offer Private Pesticide Applicator Education Programs in 13 Counties
The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs across the state this March. These two- to four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling,…
Hudson Hill honored by UW Extension
◆ Hill serves Lincoln County from Afton office – At an annual conference in Casper last month, the University of Wyoming Extension recognized educators across the state for outstanding service in 2022. • Hudson Hill of Lincoln County receives UW…
UW Extension releases reduced sugar/salt food preservation guide
◆ Recipes range from reduced sodium dill pickles to low sugar fruit spreads. The University of Wyoming Extension recently released Food Preservation with Reduced or No Salt or Sugar, a new online publication featuring 40 canning and preserving recipes that…
UW launches wool initiative; program’s goal to expand the sheep industry in Wyoming
By Abigail Landwehr Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Wyoming is the wine country of wool. At least, that’s how the University of Wyoming Extension sheep specialist, Whit Stewart, describes it. And with the state ranking No. 1 in…
UW Extension to Offer Workshop on Growing Edible Flowers, Herbs April 2
UW Extension/SVI Media Edible flowers and herbs will have their time to shine during a University of Wyoming Extension workshop Saturday, April 2, in Casper. “Put Some Sparkle in Your Spring” will teach attendees how to grow and use edible…
UW Extension, Wyoming 4-H to host virtual career night
◆ Exploring Your Future and Growing a Career: Virtual Career Night begins at 6 p.m. on March 22. Provided by UW Extension Young people in Wyoming and beyond can learn about a variety of career opportunities during a virtual career…