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Fund Development and Donor Relations: A 5-Session Mini-Course
Designed to empower organizations of all sizes, this mini-course will equip participants with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today's philanthropic landscape. Hosted over five sessions, this course dives deep into the essential pillars of successful fund development and donor relations.
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Preparing Youth for Community Leadership
Young people are often left out of positions of power and decision-making spaces. UW–Madison Extension’s Community Youth Development Program strengthens community environments by building the capacity of schools and other organizations to address issues that affect young people and prepare them for community leadership.
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Have an Ag Question? Ask it!
Reaching out to your UW Extension Regional Crops or Dairy Educator is a great way to get your agriculture questions answered - but if you are not sure who to contact, use the new UW Madison Division of Extension Ask Your Ag Question form.
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We Are Hiring
We are hiring a Regional Dairy Educator! Extension has been working with farmers for more than 100 years, and we're diversifying our staffing portfolio to meet the evolving needs of our clientele.
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2024 Regional Ag Day
Liz Gartman regional crops educator for Washington, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, and Ozaukee counties hosted a Regional Ag Day program in February developed to update farmers, ag professionals, and agency staff on current issues facing farmers as they plan for the 2024 growing season.
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The 2024 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Program
Countless research has shown that gardening with children has numerous benefits, including social, emotional, physical, and mental. Gardening has shown to improve nutrition, reduce obesity rates, increase physical activity, impact mental health, and even improve academic scores.
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Is it Time to Rethink Employee Onboarding and Training?
In this recorded Badger Dairy Insight webinar, UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist Jim Versweyveld discusses onboarding and training for dairy employees and discusses how interactive learning experiences can help build confidence by allowing dairy workers to actively participate in their own training.
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Welcome, Carol! Our New Human Development and Relationships Educator.
Carol Bralich, Associate Professor, has been an educator in the Human Development & Relationships Institute for UW-Madison, Division of Extension for over 14 years. Carol’s teaching, research, and outreach have included a focus on building financial capability skills with various audiences and strengthening relationships within family-serving organizations in the community.
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Parenting and Family Relationships Classes
Want simple, proven strategies for raising children? Take a class to learn tools to manage children’s behavior, build strong relationships, and more!
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| Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
March 28 I 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM I REGISTER
Using the latest research and data specific to Wisconsin’s rural communities and regions, we will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy. The summit includes an overview of the latest economic and demographic trends across rural communities, an examination of entrepreneurship, and a discussion of what rural communities can do to foster economic growth and development.
Money Matters LIVE
Session 1: May 1 - Financial Goal Setting
Session 2: May 8 - Budgeting-How to Make a Spending Plan
Session 3: May 15 - Saving Money
Session 4: May 22 - Financial Recordkeeping
Wednesdays 10 AM-11 AM and 6:30 PM-7:30 PM I REGISTER
Whether you are looking to set financial goals, make a spending plan (budget), learn ways to save money, or figure out how to keep your financial records, this FREE online series over Zoom is for you! Each session will be up to an hour long and will include a short presentation and lots of time for discussion and questions.
Lemonade Day
May 4 I 10 AM-1 PM I READ MORE
Lemonade Day is a county-wide event that helps young people learn how to start and own a business through a Lemonade Stand. Go to the link to find where the stands will be located and support our young entrepreneurs!
EFC Booster Session: Reentry Ready
May 9th I 10:30 AM - 12 PM I REGISTER
Explore Extension’s financial education programs and resources to support reentering individuals from Wisconsin correctional facilities. Facilitators are Todd Wenzel, Winnebago County Financial Educator; and Jonathon Ferguson, Extension Financial Capability Specialist
Focus on Fathers
Second Tuesday of the month, starting May 14th - August 13th I 6-7:00 PMI REGISTER
Join us and other fathers, and father-figures for a Zoom Series to explore parenting topics and learn ways to strengthen your relationship with your child. Participants can receive a certificate of completion if they attend sessions. Topics include things like, Fathers Communicate with Children, Relax and Enjoy Fathering, Fathers Help Children Handle Emotions, Fathers Help Children Make Good Choices, and more. Fathers can participate in one, two or multiple sessions.
Rent Smart
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 I 9- 10:00 AM I REGISTER
Free Virtual Programs… Helping to make renting a great experience for you! What you will learn: Planning for and meeting monthly expenses, tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing, how to complete an application, and strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors.
Wisconsin Nonprofit Connect to Learn Course: Fund Development and Donor Relations
Begins June 12, 2024 I 1 PM-230PM I REGISTER
This course focuses on developing strong relationships with potential donors and cultivating effective fundraising strategies that align with your organization's mission and goals.
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| AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Northeast WI Ag Professionals Update
May 3, 2024 I 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. I REGISTER
Farms constantly face changing conditions as they make decisions for their dairy and crop production enterprises. This program provides dairy & crop marketing updates along with timely farm management speakers.
Badger Crop Connect
May 8 & 22 I 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. I REGISTER
The Badger Crop Connect series provides producers and farm consultants timely crop production updates throughout the growing season. Check the website for upcoming topics!
Badger Dairy Insight
May 21 I 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. I REGISTER
This Badger Dairy Insight is focused on heat stress in calves and the effect it has long term. Learn how to mitigate some of that heat stress to improve calf welfare.
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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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