The purpose to which we commit... We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
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Helping Students Adjust to School Phone Policies |
Wisconsin schools are preparing to implement new or revised student cell phone policies under Wisconsin Act 42 for the 2026-27 school year. In response, UW-Madison Division of Extension is offering the Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series, a three-part series for school leaders, educators, and families.
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Why Do Dairy Cows Need Fat? A Guide to Using Fats in Cattle Diets |
Dietary lipids provide high-density energy to dairy cows, primarily boosting milk production and reproductive performance.
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Supporting Local Partners & Leaders |
Building on the asset mapping and research from last month, June and July focused on turning those findings into practical tools and stronger local connections. To help our nonprofit partners act on shared priorities without administrative burnout, I helped design a streamlined messaging, database, and document repository system.
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Nuts and Bolts of Dairy Ventilation [Video] |
It is getting hotter and hotter here in Fond du Lac County and cows feel it too. For that reason, we are talking about ventilation in dairies.
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Using Disease Forecasting Tools to Make Better In-Season Management Decisions |
As we move deeper into the growing season, fungicide application decisions become one of the biggest sources of stress for farmers across the Midwest. Between aggressive marketing, endless online opinions, and an expanding list of fungicide products, determining whether, and when, to spray can feel overwhelming.
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| Improve Your Gardening Skills with Extension! |
Want to be a better gardener? Whether you're new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is the course for you. This online, self-paced course teaches practical gardening skills along with easy-to-understand explanations behind why and how they work.
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A closed gate stops escapes. Biosecurity stops disease. |
UW–Madison Extension Educators invite you to participate in a short survey. We are conducting research to better understand what dairy and livestock producers currently know about biosecurity, as well as how and what they would like to learn moving forward.
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Cloverbud Day Camp: Superheroes in the Community |
Fond du Lac County 4-H recently hosted its Cloverbud Day Camp, Superheroes in the Community, providing young members with a fun and engaging opportunity to learn about the people who help make our communities safe, healthy, and successful.
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIPS |
Financial Coaching Foundations Training |
August 6, 10, 13, 17, and 20 I 10am - 12:30pm I REGISTER
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Money Matters Live: Fraud and Scam Prevention |
August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 I 11am-12pm | REGISTER
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Resilient Co-Parenting: Healthy Coping During Times of Transition |
Encouraging Financial Conversations Booster: Simple Saving Strategies |
Wisconsin School Phone Bans Webinar Series |
August 31 & September 1 I 12pm, 5:30pm, 6pm I REGISTER
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Dodge County Research Farm Field Day |
2nd and 4th Thursdays (now through October) I 12:30 - 1:00 pm | REGISTER
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Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE |
High Oleic Soybeans Field Day - Brillion |
August 3-5 | 9am-3pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club |
August 6 & 20 | 1-2:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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August 12 | 9am-3pm pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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August 17-19 | 9am-12pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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August 17-19 | 12:30-4pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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4-H Enrollment Opens for 2026-27 Program Year |
AI for Nonprofits: Practical Tools for Impact |
August 19, 2026 Or January 2027 | 11am-12:30pm | REGISTER
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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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UW Extension Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 906-4623
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