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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| Unlocking Creativity and Confidence: A Summer of 4-H Experiences
As the school year winds down, 4-H is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning and personal growth. June brings a variety of enriching opportunities, including the annual Foods Revue, Cloverbud & Foodie Day Camps, dairy judging practices, Area Animal Science Days, and engaging project meetings. Each experience allows youth to develop new skills while gaining valuable life lessons.
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| Why Test Your Soil Health?
Ultimately, the reasons for why you might conduct a soil health test are dependent upon your goals on the farm and what you are trying to accomplish in terms of soil management. Read the article using the link, we present some foundational considerations related to soil health testing and describe situations where soil health testing can provide useful information about specific soil functions to farmers, landowners, agronomists, and crop consultants.
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| Save the Date! Level up Your Fundraising: Critical Tools for New and Small Nonprofits
Nonprofits across Wisconsin are doing critical work every day to build communities where everyone can thrive, but fundraising can feel like an obstacle for many organizations and leaders. Gain the expert insights and tools you need to effectively navigate the intricacies of fundraising in 2025. Join Extension's expert educators for hands-on training tailored to the needs of new and small nonprofit organizations.
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| Does milk fat depression make you feel lost? Here is how to troubleshoot it
Milk fat depression is commonly defined as a reduction in milk fat yield with no change in the yield of milk or other milk components. Managing risk factors associated with MFD is essential, but their presence does not necessarily mean a herd will experience the condition. When milk fat depression (MFD) occurs, it can leave dairy producers questioning where to begin troubleshooting. When milk fat depression (MFD) occurs, it can leave dairy producers questioning where to begin troubleshooting
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| The Making of a Farm to Early Childcare Education Video
It is alarming and surprising to know that many children do not know where their food comes from. If asked, they may answer with "the grocery store." Farm to ECE (or Early Childcare Education) programs play a vital role in promoting food literacy, supporting local agriculture, and teaching young children and their families to appreciate and recognize where healthy, locally sourced foods come from.
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| Financial Strategies for Co-Parents
When you share custody of a child, ending a romantic relationship or marriage can be particularly difficult on your finances and affect your credit. One common result of divorce or separation is a sudden drop in household income. The information provided in this article may assist you to focus on your financial well-being and support your children through the transition.
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EXTENDING EDUCATION
through Extension Fond du Lac County
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UW-Madison Division of Extension Fond du Lac County is dedicated to serving our local community. Each week on our Facebook page we share the ways in which we connect the people of Fond du Lac County to University resources and knowledge. This month we highlighted the Rent Smart and Calving Management and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle Workshop program.
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Rent Smart
The Rent Smart program is facilitated by our Human Development and Relationships Educator, Carol Bralich. Carol partnered with Beacon House to teach, lead, and serve their participants through the Rent Smart program.
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Calving Management and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle Workshop
The Calving Management and Neonate Care in Dairy Cattle Workshop was held in response to the needs of Fond du Lac's local dairy producers. Our dairy educator, Manuel Peña partnered with other dairy professionals to share their knowledge and skills.
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Resilient Co-Parenting- Healthy Coping During Times of Transition
June 5 I 7:00 pm I REGISTER
Focus on Fathers-Fathers Teach Perspective
June 10 I 6:00 pm I REGISTER
Virtual Rent Smart
Mondays and Wednesdays I June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 25 I 9:00 - 10:00 am I REGISTER
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| AGRICULTURE EVENTS
Foundational Crop Scout Training Webinars
June 4, 11, 17 I 12:00 - 1:00 pm I REGISTER
Foundational Crop Scout Field Days
June 18 - Lancaster
June 26 - Arlington
June 27 - Marshfield
10:00 am - 2:30 pm I REGISTER
Badger Crop Connect Webinar
June 12, 26 I 12:30 - 1:30 pm I REGISTER
Badger Dairy Insight Webinar
Jun 17 I 11:00 am I REGISTER
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| 4-H EVENTS
Cloverbud Day Camps I June 26, July 23, August 13 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Around the World Camp I June 30-July 2 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Foodie Day Camp I June 16-18 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
STEM CSI- Day Camp I July 29-31 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Art Day Camp I August 4-6 I 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Cardboard Day Camp I August 19-21 I 9:00 am-12:00 pm
LEGO Day Camp I August 19-21 I 12:30- 4:00 pm
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An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
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