Thank you to all 4-H volunteers, members, and the Brown County Fair Association for another great year at the Brown County Fair! The Brown County Fair was held August 14-18 and displayed exhibits from Brown County's hardworking 4-Hers. Know a young person who may be interested in joining Brown County 4-H? Now is the perfect time to enroll! 

While registration is open year-round for youth ages 5-19, September is the official start of the enrollment season. 4-H is also more than cows and cookies! Youth can choose projects that range from cake decorating to robotics to shooting sports. There are so many opportunities for young people to find their spark. Check out our website for more information or contact our friendly 4-H staff at 920-391-4610 or 4h@browncountywi.gov

UW-Madison Extension is offering a Grant Writing Basics Virtual Workshop. The workshop is being offered the morning of Wednesday, September 11, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and repeated on the evening of Tuesday, September 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Key takeways include:

This workshop will equip you with the basic skills of grant writing, an increasingly essential method for raising money to fund projects or programs for your organization.

Discover the how and where to look for funding to match your organization’s needs. Find out about 990 Forms, where to find them, and what can they tell you to help you narrow your search for a grant that would meet your project need. Find out where there are grant libraries and why you would visit them. Learn tips on writing a grant proposals. The workshop will cover the components of a grant proposal. The workshop will look at how a needs assessment, program planning, and evaluation fit into a proposal format. Look at some basic strategies for determining budget requests and working with funding agencies.

Experienced Extension Educators will co-lead the workshop to make it informative, fun, and interactive!

Early bird registration is open for the 2024 American Dairy Goat Association Convention in scenic Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This event taking place on October 21, 2024 is open to both American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) members and non-members alike. 

Featured topics include "Dairy Goats and Agricultural Sustainability: Livestock with a Lower Environmental Impact", "Reaping Benefits in Conservation, Management, and Outreach with Dairy Goats", "Disaster Preparedness in a Changing Climate: One Veterinarian’s and Dairy Goat Owner’s Perspective", and more. Each talk will be presented twice between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Be sure to take advantage of early bird pricing and register now!

FoodWIse Extension Brown County in collaboration with Casa ALBA Melanie provides nutrition education programming for Hispanic caregivers, where participants learn about healthy eating habits, understand labels and ingredients, and best practices for healthy living to empower caregivers to seek healthy habits for their families.

The Casa ALBA Melanie youth training program is a physical activity program for youth under 18 to 7 years old. The caregivers will bring their children to the practice. While waiting for their children, FoodWIse engages with them by providing nutrition lessons. FoodWIse provided three nutrition lessons for caregivers: Setting the Stage for Healthy Habits, Understanding Labels and Ingredients, and Best Practices for Healthy Living. One of the groups' most significant "aha moment" was recognizing whole grains and the positive impact they have on our digestion and the vitamins and minerals they provide. This collaboration is significant since engagement is multilevel. Not only are children engaged in well-being activities, but their families are supporting behavioral change to make healthy choice the easy choice. 

A groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering fathers and promoting positive fatherhood practices is set to take place on October 11, 2024, at the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. This full-day conference aims to inspire, educate, and support fathers in their vital roles within families and communities.    

The Fathers In Focus Conference is designed to bring together fathers, family advocates, community leaders, and experts to engage in meaningful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. 

Registration closes September 15, 2024.

New and returning 4-H volunteers are welcome to attend an in-person volunteer training session Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. Laptops will be available for you to enroll as a volunteer and you may attend all session you need to complete enrollment. 

An important tenant of the 4-H Positive Youth Development is Positive Youth-Adult Partnership. Our adult volunteers are just as engaged as our youth club members. If you are interested in this training and becoming a 4-H volunteer, click the button below or call the Brown County 4-H office at 920-391-4654.

Harvest season is here, and with it may come misinformation and overwhelm. The National Center for Home Food Preservation is here to make preserving simple and safe with research based, tested recipes. 

The National Center for Home Food Preservation provides University tested recipes for methods such as canning, fermenting, freezing, dehydrating, and more. Research-based recipes should always be used to prevent food borne illness for you and your loved ones. Blog articles and seasonal food tips are also available on their website. 

Here's to a safe harvest and preservation season!

UW-Green Bay is offering an advanced in-person course at The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay on September 13, 2024 with instruction provided by Thomas Schultz.

The course is $79 and is from 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Join veteran human resources professional Thomas Schultz of CLA to discuss “hot topics” in today’s nonprofit work environment. Topics will include approaches to retention, coaching the next generation workforce, and developing employees to grow and advance. The session will get you rethinking the performance appraisal and cover ideas for non-salary benefits that may be offered.

September 11, 12:00-12:30 p.m. on Zoom 

Fall is a great time to plant bulbs for spring beauty. You’ll learn essential tips on how to select the perfect bulbs, correctly plant them, and protect new plantings. Join us and transform your garden into a springtime spectacle!

September 26, 12:00-12:30 p.m. on Zoom 

Join us for an insightful session on fall preparation for new garden beds, focusing on effective weed prevention. Discover why fall is the ideal time to plan for a successful spring, and learn how to match weed control options to the size of your project. Explore various methods including solarization, occultation, chemical treatments, and tilling to ensure your garden thrives come springtime.

September 12, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

Artificial Intelligence (AI), what is it and how might you use it in your organization? August Neverman from Neverman Consulting will join us for a discussion about using AI to streamline operations and generate new ideas.

September 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Zoom 

What is an organization’s brand and how do you develop or change it? Join Kitty Johnson from Big Frog Focus in a conversation about branding solutions.

Extension Brown County
2019 Technology Way
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-391-4610

extension@browncountywi.gov