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Fatherhood Programs: The Benefits for Families
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Looking to build a stronger bond with your child? Our fatherhood programs provide research-based parenting strategies and opportunities to connect with other parents.
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4-H Day Camps Wrap up Summer |
Fond du Lac County 4-H wrapped up another successful summer by finishing with four engaging day camps in August. Art Camp, Cloverbud Art Camp, Cardboard Camp: Cardboard City, and LEGO Camp were well attended and provided youth with opportunities to learn new skills, express creativity, make friends, and build confidence in a welcoming environment.
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Southern Rust Returns to Wisconsin |
Now that southern rust has been found in Wisconsin, it’s important not to panic. Instead, focus on careful scouting over the next several weeks. Timely scouting will help guide both silage and grain harvest decisions.
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Scout for Ear Rots to Reduce Mycotxoins in Silage |
Scouting is similar for all corn ear rots. Starting at late dent stage (R5), choose 20 ears from five areas in the field. Pull back the husk to see the entire ear. It’s critical to identify ear rots in the field as many ear rot fungi produce mycotoxins, which can harm livestock and humans.
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| Strategies to Reduce Methane Emissions on Dairy Farms [Video] |
This presentation introduces the main mitigation approaches, with attention to their effectiveness, tradeoffs, and relative costs within whole-farm systems.
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Strengthening Community Connections Through Data and Collaboration |
Community Development has continued strengthening the information available to support community development efforts across Fond du Lac County. Current work includes refining a countywide inventory of nonprofit and community-serving organizations, verifying records, improving service classifications, and mapping organizations geographically.
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2026 Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results |
Wisconsin winter wheat acreage declined in 2025–2026, with 245,000 acres planted—an 18% decrease from the previous year.
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New Project Learning Labs: Learn, Create & Grow with 4-H! |
Looking for fresh ideas, ready-to-use activities, and practical ways to bring 4-H project learning to life? Join us for the NEW: 4-H Project Learning Labs, a virtual series designed for volunteers, youth and adult leaders, and anyone interested in helping young people explore projects in engaging and meaningful ways.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIPS |
Money Matters LIVE: Money Habits & Behavior
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Tuesday, September 1 I 10am or 6:30pm I REGISTER
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Resilient Co-Parenting: Relationship Readiness |
Thursday, September 3 I 12-1pm or 7-8pm | REGISTER
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Wednesdays & Fridays I 9-10am | REGISTER
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Focus on Fathers: Fathers Teach Children to be Good Citizens |
Planning AHEAD for End-of-Life |
Thursdays, September 10 - October 22 I 11am-12pm I REGISTER
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Encouraging Financial Conversations Foundational Training |
Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10 I 10-11am I REGISTER
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Corn Silage Dry Down Event |
Best Practices for Cattle Vaccination and Medication Administration Workshop |
August 27 (English session) or August 28 (Spanish session) I 9am - 3pm | REGISTER
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2nd and 4th Thursdays (now through October) I 12:30 - 1pm | REGISTER
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3rd Tuesday of the month - May through July I 11am - 12pm | REGISTER
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Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE |
September 16 I 6:30 - 7:30 pm | REGISTER
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Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club |
September 10 & 24 | 4-5:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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September 22 | 6:30-8pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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Introduction to Plain Language: Make Your Communication Clear, Inclusive, and Impactful |
September 22 from 1-3pm or October 6 from 10am-12pm | REGISTER
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October 12 from 11am-1pm or October 13 from 6-8pm | REGISTER
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Understanding Impact: An Introduction to Evaluating Nonprofit Programs |
Wednesdays, October 7- November 4 | 11am-12:30pm | 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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