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No One Can Take Your Place-Staying Safe During Fall Farm Work
The 2019 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers.
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944.
It is this time of year, dairy farmers and the agriculture community need to be aware of risks associated with farming, including manure handling and management, and corn silage fermentation when the feedstuff is put into storage, both leading to possible exposure to hazardous gasses.
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Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media
Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media: On Tuesday, May 23, the Surgeon General issued an Advisory on the effects of Social Media on the Mental Health of Youth, both children and teens. It states that we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for youth and outlines immediate steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of harm to children and adolescents. See both an Executive Summary and the full report:
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Assisting Home Canners during Harvest Season
Right now is peak harvest season and many home gardeners are interested in preserving their fresh produce. Amanda Miller, FoodWIse Coordinator and Health and Well-Being Educator, is available for office visits, phone calls, or emails from Fond du Lac County residents that have questions on food preservation or food safety. Both beginner and expert home food preservers are welcome to call. Food preservation can range from home refrigeration and freezing, to drying, pickling/fermenting, and canning.
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Announcing our Winter 2024 Wisconsin Nonprofit Connect to Learn Cohort on Building Belonging in Organizations
We hope you will join our Winter 2024 Wisconsin Nonprofit Connect to Learn cohort as we explore how to Build Belonging in Organizations! As challenges that nonprofits and institutions face continue to mount, it is more crucial than ever to build organizations where "Belonging" is prioritized. This multi-week course will begin on Wednesday, January 17, and conclude in late February.
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Farmer to Farmer Hay, Forage & Corn List
As the growing season wraps up this fall, taking inventories of your feeds and forages is necessary to ensure that you can meet your animals needs OR can help you generate additional income if you have extra to sell. Don’t forget about the opportunity to connect with other producers via the Farmer to Farmer List. This free tool allows you to list your excess crops or search for producers that may be able to help you meet your needs. Users can list or search for hay, alfalfa haylage, corn silage, high moisture corn, corn grain, or other forages (i.e., oats, peas, or Sorghum). UW-Madison Division of Extension assumes no responsibility in the transaction of buying or selling the items listed on this web site. All transactions and negotiations are handled directly between buyers and sellers. To access the listing:
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National 4-H Week: I Love 4-H October 1-7
National 4-H Week is the first full week in October, during which millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country celebrate everything 4-H. Area 4-H clubs observe National 4-H Week by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.
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2023 FEED Summit in Green Bay
The Community Food Systems Program’s Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Initiative is a statewide program that promotes food entrepreneurship training and network development for value-added producers and individuals facing structural barriers to food entrepreneurship.
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4-H EVENTS
4-H Fall Kick-Off
October 4, 2023 I 6:30-8:30 pm I REGISTER
Youth and adult leaders will get a chance to plan out the year, get new ideas, share with other clubs, collaborate, play games and fun activities, and win some prizes!
National 4-H Week
October 1-7, 2023
LEGO Club
October 24, 2023 I 6:30-7:30 pm
Mini project Day
October 27, 2023 I 9-11:50 am and 1:00- 3:50 pm I REGISTER
Youth will have the opportunity to participate in a mini-project workshop as many school districts have off of school this Friday.
AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Between the Lakes Demo Farm Network Soil Health Field Day
September 27, 2023 I 10:15 - 1:45 pm I REGISTER
All are welcome to this field day focused on interseeding and multi-species cover crop mixes.
Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
September 27, 2023 I 12:30 - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
Topics Include Combine Setup & Fall Manure Management
El “Break” Info-Lechero Webinar Series
October 4, 2023 I 12 - 1 pm I REGISTER
A Spanish Dairy webinar focusing on hydration and pain control in fresh cows and pre-weaned calves
El “Break” Info-Lechero Webinar Series
October 11, 2023 I 12-1 pm I REGISTER
A Spanish Dairy webinar focusing on reproductive management in dairy cows
Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
October 11, 2023 I 12:30 - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
Topics Include DATCP Pest Survey - Fall Armyworm
Badger Dairy Insight Webinar Series
October 17, 2023 I 11 am to 12 pm I REGISTER
Manure processing systems, including benefits and limitations.
Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series
October 25, 2023 I 12:30 - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
Topic: Corn & Grain Marketing Outlook
World Dairy Expo
October 2-6, 2023 I MORE INFO
Grant Writing Workshop for Farmers
October 17 & 19, 2023 I 11:30 am - 1 pm I REGISTER
This webinar series will cover how to design a grant project, how to look for funding and grant writing basics.
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