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Introducing the New Area Extension Director |
Pattie Carroll has been hired as the Area 14 Extension Director, serving Fond du Lac, Columbia, Dodge, Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties. She brings a wealth of Extension experience and leadership, supporting colleagues, and working with community organizations to address community needs.
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Planning AHEAD for End-of-Life Decisions |
End-of-life planning is one of the most significant gifts you can give your loved ones. It is all about thinking ahead for what’s to come and communicating your final wishes with those you leave behind.
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“Milk Quality From the Udder World” Workshop to be held in Fond du Lac |
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers. Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk.
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Hazardous Waste Clean Sweep |
The Clean Sweep program is an event specifically designed to help farmers safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or unused hazardous agricultural products.
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The Fond du Lac County Extension office will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 3rd. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, April 6th.
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| Fond du Lac Community Gardens Registration is Open! |
Looking to reduce your grocery bill? Eat healthier? Get more exercise? Grow your own produce at the Fond du Lac Community Gardens! Plots are now available to rent for new gardeners.
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Family Learning Day Sparks Curiosity and Confidence in Local Youth |
Family Learning Day is one of those events that really shows what 4‑H is all about—giving young people the chance to try new things, learn by doing, and discover what they enjoy.
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Focus on Forage webinar recording available on demand! |
Select just the speakers you want to hear from, like an update on winterkill in alfalfa, economics of pasture raised dairy heifers, cover crops for high quality forage or research results.
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How Lung Ultrasounds Are Changing Calf Care |
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most common and costly health challenges in pre-weaned dairy calves. Even when calves appear healthy, subclinical lung infections — or non-visible forms of pneumonia — can compromise growth, feed efficiency, and future milk production.
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Farewell to our Regional Crops Educator Liz Gartman |
Congratulations and farewell to our Regional Crops Educator Liz Gartman, who is leaving Extension for a new opportunity. Her last day will be April 1, 2026. Thank you Liz for your commitment to Fond du Lac County!
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONSHIPS |
1st Tuesday of every month I 10:00 am or 6:30 pm I REGISTER
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Resilient Co-Parenting: Helping Children with Strong Emotions |
1st Thursday of each month - April 2 I 7 pm | REGISTER
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Virtual Planning AHEAD ($30) |
Thursdays April 2 - May 14 | 11 am I REGISTER
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Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 14-30 I 7-8 pm | REGISTER
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Focus on Fathers: Fathers Communicate with Children |
Encouraging Financial Conversations Training |
Wednesdays, May 20-June 24 I 9 - 10 am I REGISTER
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"Milk Quality From the Udder World" Certification |
April 7 (English) or April 8 (Spanish) I 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | REGISTER
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4-H Statewide LEGO Build Challenge |
Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club |
April 2, 16, & 30 | 4-5:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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April 14 | 6-7 pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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4-H Summer Day Camp Registration Opens |
April 28 | 6:30-7:30pm | Registration required - LEARN MORE
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Level up Your Fundraising: Critical Fund Development Tools for New and Small Nonprofits |
Wednesdays from April 1 through April 29 | 1-2:30 pm | REGISTER
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Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference: About Small Towns, For Small Towns |
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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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