DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF TAYLOR COUNTY

Taylor County Land Conservation Department ..... 748-1469925 Donald Street, MedfordProvides kits for water testing—household package test kits available.Tests for bacteria, nitrates, and water quality. Fee charged. Providesassistance to homeowners in interpreting drinking water test results, indetermining appropriate treatment options, and in identifying waysresidents can protect their drinking water quality.FARM RESOURCESNational Children’s Center for Rural &Agricultural Health & Safety .......................... 1-800-662-69001000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield 54449The Center has advanced training and technical assistance in injuryprevention, health promotion, and agricultural safety. It providesguidance for childhood injury and prevention programs.National Farm Medicine Center ...................... 1-800-662-69001000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield 54449Conducts high quality research, professional training, and outreachservices aimed at improving the well being of those involved inagriculture. Program of the Marshfield Clinic.University of Wisconsin-Extension .......................... 748-3327925 Donald Street, Room 103, MedfordProvides information on financing, cost effectiveness of farm purchases,dairy management, nutrition management, purchase of feed stocks, andwill send in soil samples for testing. Fee is charged for some of theabove services.Wisconsin Farm Center................................... 1-800-942-2474Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,P.O. Box 8911, Madison 53706-8911One call to reach Farmers Assistance services: financial counselingFarm Link, job counseling for farmers, Rural Electric Power Services,legal information, mediation, linking with resources in the community.FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COUNSELINGUniversity of Wisconsin-Extension .......................... 748-3327925 Donald Street, Room 103, MedfordProvides group instruction and individual counseling in the area of familyfinancial management.FOOD & NUTRITIONIndianhead Community Action Agency .................. 748-3063508 South Eighth Street, MedfordThe Emergency Food Assistance & Commodity Program. Free gardenseeds in the spring. Income eligibility required.Medford Food Buyer’s Club (Co-op) ....................... 748-2031W5380 Jolly Avenue, MedfordFood Co-op meets every other month to order food in bulk or smallquantities at reduced prices. Organic, wheat-free and soy milk productsavailable. Cost is $5.00 for lifetime membership. Food cost depends onhow much members are willing to work.Memorial Health Center Clinics-Medford ................ 748-2121143 South Gibson Street, MedfordMedical nutrition therapy, prevention programs, diabetes care, andcounseling services for individuals of all ages. Call for more information.SHARE .............................................................. 1-800-548-2124Medford ..................................................................................... 748-3140Rib Lake .................................................................................... 427-3813Provides $40-$50 worth of food for only $16.75. Must sign up to work 2hours in community service in exchange for reduced price food package.Taylor County Commission on Aging...................... 748-1491845B East Broadway Avenue, MedfordOperates the home-delivered meals and congregate meal sites countywide.Call for information.Taylor County Health Department ........................... 748-1410224 South Second Street, MedfordNutrition assessment is available through the various screening programsfor children and young adults, birth through age 21. Referral toappropriate professionals.Taylor County Human Services Department .......... 748-3332540 East College Street, MedfordFoodShare and Emergency Food Assistance. Call for information oneligibility requirements.University of Wisconsin-Extension ......................... 748-3327925 Donald Street, Room 103, MedfordProvides the latest information on nutrition and dietary recommendationsin order to teach people how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.1415