The purpose to which we commit... We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
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| Help Your Employees Achieve Their Goals!
Extension’s Financial Wellness at Work program offers a comprehensive suite of free, research-based financial education resources that Fond du Lac County employers can share with their employees.
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| From Cutting Boards to Confidence: Youth Thrive at 4-H Foodie Camp
Fond du Lac County 4-H’s 2025 Foodie Camp welcomed 11 youth for a three-day culinary journey rooted in experiential learning. The camp, held in June, blended hands-on cooking with lessons in food safety, nutrition, and teamwork—led by a dedicated team of a Youth Leader, Adult Volunteer, 4-H Summer Intern, and 4-H Program Educator.
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| Farming can be tough but help can be just one call away
Farming can be tough — especially during this busy time of year when the pressure is high and the days are long. While it's easy to focus on the work, it's just as important to take care of yourself. Whether looking for someone to talk to, or hoping to connect with others who understand, you're not alone. There are resources, support systems, and communities available to help you stay grounded and get through the tough moments. Check the Farm Angel Network and/or the Wisconsin Farm Center for more information.
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| School Meal Appeal
This past school year, the state FoodWIse program partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to improve the school cafeteria environment for elementary school students across the state. They reached out to local Nutrition Educators in Fond du Lac County to partner with specific schools within the Fond du Lac School District.
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| Custom Rates for 2024 Wisconsin Farm Operations
In this report, we present the 2024 Wisconsin custom rates to facilitate negotiations because many farms rely on custom agricultural services. These rates are based on the 2024 Wisconsin Custom Rate Survey of Wisconsin farmers, farm managers and custom operators. This online survey launched in March 2025 and had 161 respondents who performed, hired or had knowledge of 2024 custom rates in Wisconsin.
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| Small Grains Economics
Wheat acres in Wisconsin have averaged about 250,00 acres across the state over the past ten years. This is dwarfed by the nearly 4 million acres of corn and 2 million acres of soybeans planted annually in the state. Modern agriculture got its start in Wisconsin with wheat, which peaked in the 1860s before the transition to dairying. A lack of rotation increased disease incidence, pushing production further west to more arid regions.
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EXTENDING EDUCATION
through Extension Fond du Lac County
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UW-Madison Division of Extension Fond du Lac County is dedicated to serving our local community. Each week on our Facebook page we share the ways in which we connect the people of Fond du Lac County to University resources and knowledge.
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Family Learning Day
This month we're highlighting Fond du Lac County 4-H's Family Learning Day Event where youth get the opportunity to ignite their SPARKS by discovering new interests and further exploring existing 4-H projects..
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| Encouraging Financial Conversations Training
Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 11 I 10:00 - 11:00 am I REGISTER
Rent Smart Train the Trainer
Mondays & Thursdays, July 7, 10, 14, 17 I 10:00 am - 1:00 pm I REGISTER
Resilient Co-Parenting- Healthy Boundaries with Your Co-parent
Thursday, August 7 I 7:00 pm I REGISTER
Focus on Fathers-Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices
Tuesday, July 8 I 6:00 pm I REGISTER
Virtual Rent Smart
Mondays & Thursdays, August 11 - 28 I 11:00 am - Noon I REGISTER
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| AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Badger Crop Connect Webinar
Jun 26, July 10, July 24 I 12:30 - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
SRPF Forage Shop Talk
June 27 I 10:00 am - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
Clean Farm Families & Cedar Creek Farmers Summer Social
July 8 I 5:00 - 7:30 pm I REGISTER
UW Forage & Cover Crop Field Day
July 15 I 9:00 am - 3:00 pm REGISTER
Clean Farm Families Poker Run
July 16 I TBA I REGISTER
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| 4-H EVENTS
Cloverbud Day Camps
July 23, August 13 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
STEM CSI- Day Camp
July 29-31 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm I REGISTER
Art Day Camp
August 4-6 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm I REGISTER
Cardboard Day Camp
August 19-21 I 9:00 am-12:00 pm I REGISTER
LEGO Day Camp
August 19-21 I 12:30- 4:00 pm I REGISTER
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An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
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