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Celebrate National 4-H Week 2026: Beyond Ready
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National 4-H Week, celebrated October 4-10, 2026, recognizes the impact of 4-H on youth, families, volunteers, and communities nationwide. This year’s theme, “Beyond Ready,” highlights how 4-H prepares young people to thrive in a changing world through hands-on learning, leadership development, and mentorship. With more than 80 project areas spanning science, agriculture, health, civic engagement, and the arts, 4-H empowers youth to explore their interests, build valuable life skills, and make a positive difference in their communities.
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Field Notes: Strip Tillage |
On this episode of Field Notes we dig into the question: to till, or not to till, or somewhere in between? Strip tillage is not as common in Wisconsin as full width tillage or no till, but it presents an opportunity to reduce soil disturbance and improve soil aggregation, while also gaining some of the benefits of full width tillage like early season soil warming and fertilizer incorporation.
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“Cultivating Your Farm’s Future” Workshop Series |
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is inviting farm families and farm business owners to participate in Cultivating Your Farm’s Future, an interactive virtual program designed to kickstart the vital process of farm succession planning.
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In partnership with Sophia Partners and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation, a new nonprofit needs survey was recently launched to gather direct input from local organizations.
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Timely ingestion of high-quality colostrum transfers critical immunoglobulins to newborn calves, protecting them during the early immune development phase. Establishing strict colostrum handling procedures, including quality testing, equipment sanitation, proper storage, and early high-quality colostrum feeding protocols directly reduces calf mortality and ensures robust herd health.
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Corn Silage Dry Down Monitoring Tool |
During this time of harvest it is important to do it at the correct whole plant moisture, and the first step is to make high quality silage, and we have only one opportunity to do it correctly each season. To support you during this time we invite you to use this tool.
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Encouraging Financial Conversations: Building Confidence to Support Clients’ Financial Well-Being |
Money worries often show up in conversations about housing, employment, food security, family stress, and overall well-being. Yet many helping professionals report feeling uncertain about how to begin discussions about finances with the individuals and families they serve. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension’s Encouraging Financial Conversations (EFC) training was developed to address that need by helping professionals build the confidence, skills, and resources needed to engage clients in positive, productive conversations about money.
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Ready to Move Your Farm Records from a Shoebox to a Strategy? |
We invite you to join UW-Madison Division of Extension for “Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm Legacy,” a virtual workshop series that provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you build a centralized collection of key documents, moving them from a “shoebox” into a strategic binder and spreadsheet.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIPS |
Money Matters LIVE: Friends, Family, & Finances
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Tuesday, October 1 I 10am or 6:30pm I REGISTER
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Resilient Co-Parenting: Small Moments, Lasting Connection |
Thursday, October 1 I 12-1pm or 7-8pm | REGISTER
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Focus on Fathers: Fathers Teach Perseverance |
Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundational Training |
Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10 I 10-11am I REGISTER
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El “Break” Info-Lechero webinar series |
Wednesdays (through November) I 12-1pm | REGISTER
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2nd and 4th Thursdays (through October) I 12:30 - 1pm | REGISTER
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Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE |
From Barn to Tank - Bilingual
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November 20 I 9:30 am - 3:30 pm | MORE INFO COMING SOON
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Raising the Bar: Building Better Heifers |
Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club |
October 8 | 4-5:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest |
Project Learning Lab: Animal Session |
October 26 | 6:45-8:30pm | Rolling Meadows Meeting Room
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October 27 | 6:30-7:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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Introduction to Plain Language: Make Your Communication Clear, Inclusive, and Impactful |
Understanding Impact: An Introduction to Evaluating Nonprofit Programs |
Wednesdays, October 7- November 4 | 11am-12:30pm | REGISTER
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October 12 from 11am-1pm or October 13 from 6-8pm | REGISTER
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UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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