FoodWIse celebrates Nutrition |
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March is National Nutrition Month®. Brown County FoodWIse celebrated the kick-off with an official proclamation by Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach and six St. John Ministries program participants. The FoodWIse team provided a Nutrition program with an eye-opening sugar measuring activity for various sweetened, sugary beverages and a cooking demonstration at the STEM Innovation Center Kitchen Lab. To continue celebrating National Nutrition Month®, program participants were asked what nutrition means to them. Their feedback was collected and posted on a wall. So far, feedback included that nutrition means health, security, and appreciation for nutrition education.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month® by enjoying more fruits and vegetables, making half of your whole grains, and reducing your sugar intake; every bite counts, making the healthy choice easy. Happy National Nutrition Month® to all!
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Your summer plans just got a whole lot more exciting: Brown County is proud to present some of our summer programming, Spark Days!
Try something new or continue exploring your passions in one of our 4-H Summer Spark Days! Open to both current 4-H members and non-4-H members, these affordable programs will take place at the STEM Innovation Center on the UWGB campus and other community locations. Even better, current 4-H members who have attended one of our camps in the past will receive $5 off of their total registration fees. Come find your “spark” with 4-H this summer!
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Discussion on Challenges After Incarceration |
My Way Out is partnering with UW-Madison Extension on screening of a short video “Mistakes Do Not Define Who You Are” funded by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities with the National Endowment from the Arts and the State of Wisconsin. Audience members will have a chance to reflect and provide feedback on the content with representatives from Extension, a UW-Madison program bringing education and learning opportunities to all areas of the state, and My Way Out, a nonprofit organization resolving barriers to reentry that empower and enrich the lives of justice-impacted individuals through access to housing, job-readiness training, employment, peer support, and supportive services for up to 3 years.
“We hope this provides a unique opportunity for discussion and understanding about those involved in the justice system, unconscious biases we may hold, and how and why community support is vital for reentry success,” said Ruben Gaona, Executive Director of My Way Out, Inc., and expands on the recidivism data: “We know that 95% of incarcerated individuals will return to their community. In 2023, over 6,600 Wisconsin area residents came home—5,900 men and 712 women. 54.3% were white; 38% were individuals of color; 80.2% male and 10.8% women.”
“This type of collaboration speaks to the power of Extension in how we can mobilize a multi-county collaboration relatively quickly while amplifying a community organization with aligned programs and values," said Mia Ljung, Community Development Extension Educator for Outagamie and Winnebago counties.
This event is designed for community members who want to learn more about the challenges faced after incarceration; workforce development organizations or businesses interested in making their workplaces more reentry-friendly; and justice-impacted individuals seeking further reentry resources and programs. The event on April 20 from 1:00-2:30 at the Brown County STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green Bay Campus will provide information about reentry-based resources, volunteer opportunities, and training for entrepreneurs. For more information contact Patrick Nehring (920) 391-4616 / patrick.nehring@wisc.edu or visit for go.wisc.edu/mywayout for other dates and locations.
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Climate Change Impacts on Wisconsin Agriculture |
Agriculture is a critically important aspect of economic and social life across much of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s expansive and diverse agricultural productivity means the state is
particularly vulnerable to weather and climate variability brought on through a changing climate.
Learn more about observed changes to Wisconsin's climate and its impact on Wisconsin agriculture by clicking the button below.
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Understanding the Emerald Ash Borer: From Identification to Action |
Learn how to identify ash trees, recognize the signs and symptoms of EAB, and understand the biology of this invasive insect. We’ll also discuss what to do when EAB affects your trees and the strengths and weaknesses of management options. Don’t miss this opportunity to arm yourself with knowledge against this invasive pest!
This webinar is hosted by UW-Madison Extension Horticulture. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. If you register, but can’t attend during the scheduled time, you will receive a recorded version of the presentation via email.
Visit the UW-Madison Extension Horticulture website for upcoming events and learning opportunities. Contact horticulture.webinar@extension.wisc.edu if you have questions about the program.
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| Farm Succession Workshops |
You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but it might be difficult to take the first step. Register for a free farm succession planning workshop to learn about the steps and basic vocabulary of succession and estate planning.
A Farm Succession Workshop will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 pm in Green Bay, at the Weyers-Hilliard Branch of the Brown County Library, 2680 Riverview Dr., Green Bay, WI.
These workshops are free, but registration is appreciated.
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Calling all farm women! You are VITAL to the farm. We have an exciting dairy production program planned for April 4 at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. A day off the farm to network with other farm women is a fun and relaxing way to learn, grow, and connect.
Located at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Road in Manitowoc on Thursday, April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration cost: $30 per person before 3.28.24. After 3.29.24 registration cost is $35 per person. Registration fee includes meals, breaks, and materials.
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| Spring Broadband Regional Workshops |
Join us for a broadband regional workshop on Getting Ready for BEAD Funding on April 10 from : Permitting, Engagement, and Learning from Experience.
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We will hold nine workshops in convenient locations across the state. This event focuses on equipping attendees with the essential knowledge and tools required to successfully navigate the complexities of broadband expansion. This event is ideal for elected officials, community leaders, and volunteer committee members involved in broadband expansion efforts, as well as organizations supporting broadband planning and permitting authorities. Register today to secure your spot!
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| Virtual Spring 2024 Workshop Series
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Tips for Food and Farm Business Success
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The UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program will provide no-cost virtual workshops for small-scale food and farming business start-ups during Mondays in April, from April 1 to April 29. Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs!
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| Nonprofit Leader Conversations
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Pledge Drives - Sustaining Donors
April 11, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Emma Salisbury from PBS Wisconsin will be our guest for a conversation about pledge drives and sustaining donors.
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| Nonprofit Leader Conversations
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Equity Checklist for Community Organizations
April 25, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Join us for a conversation focused on advancing health equity in our community. Katrina Nordyke from Brown County Public Health and Andrea Kressin from The City of Green Bay have partnered with local organizations to develop a framework and tools to help incorporate equity policies and practices.
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