Did you know that every county in Wisconsin has an elder abuse agency that will look into reported incidents of abuse? Read the full article here.  To find your local Aging and Disability Resource Center, check out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services web page.

Drawing on the wealth of research available, it is clear that social engagement results in many positive health benefits by fostering connection, purpose, and support.  Every month, the Aging Coalition of Door County publishes its Social Bingo Challenge, a fun and easy way to build connections in our community!  Check it out at:  doortoaging.com

Find more exciting Aging Programs at ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center)

New baby? We’ve got you covered! Just in Time Parenting is a free newsletter that delivers relevant parenting information to you exactly when you need it.  Sign Up

Operating since 1941, Upham Woods is a model residential outdoor learning center managed by the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension. The center sits in a prime location on the Wisconsin River, two miles north of the Wisconsin Dells, offering an excellent “river classroom” to study Wisconsin’s natural and cultural history. The center rests on 318 acres of forested land, including a 210-acre island called “Blackhawk Island.” The facility has 14 buildings, including a fully equipped nature center and a raptor enclosure housing educational birds of prey. The center supplies lodging for 200 people, meals, and year-round outdoor education for youth and youth leaders, including environmental lesson plans, summer camp programming, leadership workshops, and other conferences.  Find out more...

How an unusual Door County landscape is helping researchers learn how Great Lake water levels affect groundwater and forests in coastal areas.   The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,700-acre nature preserve featuring 30 or so swales and crescent-shaped ridges that line the sanctuary from west to east.  What did they learn?  Find out here!

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Cooperative Extension Services across the country to improve the delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters. EDEN’s mission is to reduce the impact of disasters through research-based education.

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Are you a 4-H member in grades 8–10 who loves history, travel, and making new friends? The 4-H American Spirit Experience might be the perfect adventure for you!

The 4-H American Spirit Experience empowers youth to take ownership of their learning and leadership through a 10-day educational journey exploring history, culture, and civic identity across the East Coast and Canada. While staff and volunteers support and facilitate the experience, youth are at the center, not just as participants, but as leaders, learners, and changemakers. They actively shape the experience by presenting content, leading discussions, reflecting on their learning, and building a vibrant community with peers from across Wisconsin.

2026 Travel Dates:  June 18–29, 2026 / July 3–12, 2026

Program Highlights:

*Visit historic sites like Lexington & Concord, Salem, and Gloucester

*Explore American and Canadian culture (passport required!)

*Lead activities and discussions with fellow youth

*Build lifelong friendships and leadership skills

Application Details:  Open November 1–30, 2025 in 4H Online: youth and a parent/guardian must complete the application together. Important…A completed application does not guarantee participation. Final selections will consider group composition, eligibility, and application timing.

Estimated Cost: $3,000.  Invoices will be sent to counties in April 2026. If interested speak to your 4-H educator about scholarship opportunities.  

Eligibility:  Open to youth in grades 8–10 (older youth may inquire with Amber Rehberg at amber.rehberg@wisc.edu).  Each week is limited to 45 youth, so apply early!

Check out our website for the latest 4-H newsletter, events and opportunities.  

Wisconsin farmers, ag techs, and students: don’t miss this year’s premier agronomy event—three in‑person regional sessions (Eau Claire on Dec. 2, Monroe on Dec. 3, Appleton on Dec. 4) plus a virtual option on Dec. 4. From cutting-edge insights on phosphorus management, soil nutrients, pest control, to the latest corn and forage production research, this event equips you with tools for on‑farm impact. Earn CCA credits, enjoy lunch at in‑person events, and take advantage of early‑bird rates through Nov 10. Learn more and register: go.wisc.edu/BCU2025

UW-Madison researchers at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and School of Veterinary Medicine have emerged as national leaders in the response to H5N1 avian influenza on dairy farms. WVDL’s scientists receive, process, prepare, test and log about 5,000 milk samples per month — all to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among Wisconsin dairy cattle.  Full Article

Mission: To provide educational opportunities, improve leadership abilities of members, and offer service to communities.

During the summer months, members provided desserts for community meals and participated in Title Town Days for Girls. Another club hosted its biannual Mending Day on October 25. During the school year, we’ll be reading and distributing books monthly to 87 three-year-olds at 4 different preschools throughout the county.

Looking ahead, here’s our next community-wide activity!

Saturday, November 8, Day of Learning, 1-4:00 pm at Jacksonport Town Hall (3365 Co Rd V). Everyone is to select two sessions of learning fun:

Card Making with Paper Napkins by Pat Long and Trudy Herbst - Make two holiday cards.

Making Mosaics by Krista Johnson & Cheryl Bevins - Use glass or tile pieces you will create your own 5 x 7 mosaic to frame or display.

Cooking with Air Fryers by Teri Madden and Mary Ellen Smith – Learn new recipes and how to use an air fryer

Sewing a potholder bowl by Little Bit LeClair and Linda Gischia – Sew together fabric to make a microwave hot pad bowl. Sewing machines will be available.

To make your reservation (no later than November 3) and choose your sessions, contact Char Mueller (920) 421-5152 or email cmueller6959@gmail.com There is a minimal charge for supplies, payable to the presenter. Space is limited, and sessions may fill.

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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) presents a series of interactive, educational web conferences called "Friday Fundamentals" open to the public, held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (CT).  Available free to employers registered on Job Center of Wisconsin.

11/07/25 – Employees with Health Challenges

11/14/25 – Wisconsin's Wage and Hour Laws: Basics & Beyond

11/21/25 – Workplace Harassment

12/05/25 – OSHA and Wage & Hour: Beyond the Basics

12/12/25 – Holiday EEO: EEOC and WHD Address Potential Holiday Workplace Issues

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Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm -- December 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18

Free presentation open to the public.

What you will learn:  Planning for and meeting monthly expenses.  Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing.  How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants.  Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors.  Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants.  Registration required.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is a flowering plant that is cultivated for both its seeds and fibers and, occasionally, cut flowers. It is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been used by humans for thousands of years. Flax is primarily grown in cooler regions of the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. France, Belgium and Netherlands lead the world in the cultivation of flax for fiber. In North America, flax is predominantly grown for seed with North and South Dakota and Saskatchewan as leading producers.  The soil and climate throughout Wisconsin are well suited to grow flax for both seed and oil. Read more...

NOPP At Heim’s Hillcrest dairy will complete the final year of Evaluating MRTN Rates for Corn Grain and Silage After Manure Application Jerry Clark, regional crops educator with UW–Madison Extension, presents findings from the first year of a statewide research project evaluating Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) rates for corn grain and silage following manure application.

This session highlights preliminary results from multiple Wisconsin sites, comparing synthetic nitrogen and manure effects on yield, soil nitrate levels, and economic nitrogen rates. Learn how manure type, timing, and soil conditions influence nitrogen availability and crop performance, and discover opportunities to participate in future research. Watch it here: ▶ Evaluating MRTN Rates for Corn Grain and Silage After Manure Application – Crops and Soils

Learn more about NOPP or apply for a nitrogen research grant Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program

New Video:  How Does Nitrate Leaching Respond to Nitrogen Inputs from Fertilizer and Manure?

UW-Madison's 12 Agricultural Research Stations, 10 of which are both working farms and working laboratories, have a lot going on.  This article focuses on three stations in Lancaster "Fewer Weeds and Less Herbicide", Arlington "Caring for a New Breed of Calf", and Hancock "Breeding Corn that Fertilizes Itself."   Learn More and Get the Details!  (scroll down)

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As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How should I thaw it?  How long do I cook it?  How do I store my turkey?  Full Article

The Door County Extension office no longer tests pressure canners/cookers. Testing information and instructions can be found here.

Fully mature, large-headed varieties weighing 6 to 15 pounds per head with a solid, white interior are the most desirable for kraut. The larger the head, the sweeter it is. This is particularly true later in the fall after a few light frosts.  Step-by-step instructions.

Sodium chloride (NaCl), or rock salt, is the most commonly used deicer due to its effectiveness, availability, and comparatively low cost. However, it also has significant drawbacks. It’s highly corrosive, causing significant environmental damage and corroding vehicles and concrete. The national cost of damage to vehicles and infrastructure alone is estimated at $3.5 to $7.0 billion annually.

This publication focuses on recognizing and preventing plant damage caused by deicing salts, evaluates the pros and cons of alternatives to rock salt, and provides an extensive list of salt-tolerant plants.  Learn more...

White pine blister rust is a serious, tree-killing disease of eastern white pine and its close relatives (pines with needles in bundles of five).  This disease is caused by the exotic (non-native) fungus Cronartium ribicola, which was introduced into North America in the early 1900’s.  This pathogen is now found in most regions where pines grow in the United States, including Wisconsin.  Continue reading...

Whether you are a garden enthusiast, a foodie, or both, garlic is well known around the world! In this webinar you will learn techniques for growing garlic from planting to storage.  Watch webinar now!

Winter burn is a common problem of evergreens including those with broad leaves (e.g., boxwood, holly, rhododendron), needles (e.g., fir, hemlock, pine, spruce, yew) and scale-like leaves (e.g., arborvitae, false cypress, juniper) grown in open, unprotected locations and exposed to severe winter conditions.  Evergreen plants that are marginally hardy in a location (i.e., not well-adapted to local winter conditions) are at increased risk for winter burn.  Winter burn can be so severe that affected plants may die and/or require replacement.  Prevention Suggestions

This will be Judeen's last recipe.  Thank you so much for the tasty treats!  Enjoy your retirement!

Happy 85th Birthday

Bucky