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…
Weed and Pest to host Annual Growers Meeting in March
◆ Topics include soil nutrients, successfully growing pasture and hay crops and weed control. Gardeners are also encouraged to attend. Lincoln County Weed and Pest is hosting the annual Growers Meeting on Wednesday, February 2, in the Afton Civic Center,…
UW Extension offers new pesticide applicator education, recertification CEUs for licensed applicators
A program for those seeking a new commercial pesticide applicator license is being offered online in December, and recertification continuing education units (CEUs) for commercial pesticide applicators will be Jan. 18-20 in Casper, according to the University of Wyoming Extension….
Getting Down To Nutrition: Homemade Salad Dressings
By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Do you have a favorite homemade salad dressing? If not, no worries you might have a few to try by the end of this article! Making your own salad dressing…
Governor launches Wyoming drought website for 2021
◆ Information on ag, tourism, recreation and water utilities. Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal…