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Teen Vaping in Wisconsin
The Extension Vaping Work Group partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Applied Population Lab to analyze Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 260,000 high school students and 188,000 middle school students across the state.
Check out link to survey results: https://youth.extension.wisc.edu/articles/teen-vaping-in-wisconsin/
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Cloverbud Camp: Superheroes in the Community
The Cloverbuds had several guest speakers throughout the day at Cloverbud Day Camp. The first guest of the day was Jerry with the Appleton and Eldorado fire departments. The youth learned about fire safety and the fire fighter's gear and equipment. The K9 unit stopped in and visited the Cloverbuds, and they learned about what Sergeant Andrew and K9 Ace do.
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Wisconsin Public Programs and “Benefit Cliffs”
Many public benefits programs in Wisconsin have “benefits cliffs.” It is important for participants in these programs to be aware of benefits cliffs as they make financial and professional decisions that impact their income.
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FDL Fresh 5 Farmers Market Donation Program
FDL Fresh 5 will be back at the Fond du Lac Farmers Market this summer! The "FDL Fresh 5" is a farmer’s market donation program with an emphasis on connecting Fond du Lac families with healthier food pantry donations.
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Recording Drought Conditions through CMOR
As we navigate the dry conditions spread across Wisconsin this summer, the US Drought Monitor (USDM) maps have become a common sight in crop reports used by producers and ag professionals to navigate this year’s growing season. The Drought Monitor is released every Thursday, and compiles physical indicators, condition observations and reports of the impact of drought in each area.
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Finding the “Sick” Cow During Herd Checks
Fresh cows have the greatest production potential in a dairy, but they are very susceptible to disease. The post-calving period is a critical time in a cow’s life for its well-being and performance. Fresh cow metabolic disorders can hinder lactation and subsequent reproductive efficiency. Long-term and recurring disease treatments can take a toll on the bottom line for producers. The focus point of any herd health program has to be on the early detection of sick fresh cows so that they might receive prompt medical attention. More than 35% of all dairy cows have at least one clinical infectious disease or metabolic disorder during the first 90 days and can be costly to the farmer.
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Train the Trainer: Rent Smart Virtual
August 1 I 10:00 am - 2:00 pm I Learn More
Cardboard Camp
August 1-3 I 9:00 am- 12:00 pm I Learn More
4-H is offering a Cardboard Camp: Zoology. Does your child love animals? This camp youth will focus on creating animals from various materials such as cardboard boxes, paper towel tubes, paper plates, and more. By the end of the week, youth will have created a Zoo diorama they can take home! In addition to learning about the building process, youth will learn about the animals they create!
Art Camp
August 7-9 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm I Learn More
Art-Rageous – Calling all youth artists! From clay to oil pastels and everything in between, youth will explore art by channeling their creativity while learning about different artists, techniques, and medias.
Picturesque Painting – Youth will explore all things paint this day. Activities will include watercolor, paint pouring, and acrylic painting.
Phenomenal Photography – Learn about how to use your camera and what settings and features to use for what settings and situations. Youth will also learn about selecting photos, mounting, and other tips and tricks.
Virtual Rent Smart
August: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 I 1:00 pm-2:00 pm; Mon/Wed I Learn More
Understanding Responsibilites and Rights when Renting
LEGO Camp
August 22-24, 2023 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm I Learn More
LEGO Camp is a camp for youth to learn different LEGO building skills. The LEGO Club and the project is growing fast. Join us during this camp and get a taste of what LEGO Club is like! Youth will build different creations with LEGO bricks at the office. No need to bring any from home! Youth will also learn about different building and engineering techniques, as well as do some LEGO crafts they can take home! Youth will work as a team to complete a challenge, so let’s get building!
AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Badger Crop Connect - Cover Crop Selection & Management after Corn Silage
July 26 I 12:30 pm -1:30 pm I Learn More
The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CEU’s are available by topic for each presentation.
Badger Crop Connect - Special Drought Series
July 28 I 10:00 am - 11:30 am I LearnMore
A series of topics will be discussed in a quick-paced format to connect growers with resources to assist decision-making. The topics will include federal assistance programs, risk management, corn pollination success, soybean development, weather outlook, feed considerations, and late season forages
North American Manure Expo
August 9 & 10 I Learn More
Forage Twilight Meeting - J Springs Dairy
August 16 I 6:45 pm Meal I 7:00 pm Program
N4182 County Road EE, Appleton
Management & harvest decisions for the 2023 corn crop and fall alfalfa management considerations for Drought stressed alfalfa fields. Watch for more details coming soon!
Badger Crop Connect - Corn Silage Management
August 23 I 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm I Learn More
The Badger Crop Connect series provides agronomists, crop consultants and farmers timely crop updates for Wisconsin. CEU’s are available by topic for each presentation.
Agronomy/Soils Field Day - UW Arlington Ag Research Station
August 30 I 8:00 am - 12:00 pm I
https://coolbean.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/AgronomyFieldDayFlyer2023.pdf
This field day highlights crops and soils research conducted by UW-Madison scientists, including field plot tours of current research projects. This year’s theme is “integrating new ag technologies,” with presentations centering around new technologies for field crops, pest management and nutrient management, plus alfalfa interseeded into corn silage. Lunch is available for $10, sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants.
UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day - Arlington
August 31 I 9:30 am - 3:00 pm I Learn More
This field day features the latest UW-Madison research related to organic grains and forage. Specific topics will include organic strip-till corn, dry beans, Kernza, roller-crimped soybeans, sunflowers, camelina-soybean relay cropping, and interseeding crops into 30- and 60-inch corn.
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