Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter Processed Meats and Cancer: It’s Not Just Nitrates According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 34,000 cancer deaths per year worldwide are attributable to diets high in processed meats. While that number pales in comparison to the one million or so global cancer deaths related to smoking, […]
Read More...
2 new food recall notices – One for Fresh Express Romaine Lettuce and one for fresh Blackberries. Both impact Wisconsin. This is in addition to the recall notice posted yesterday for Fresh Express chopped salad kits. Blog posts are here: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safepreserving/ Please alert family and friends!!
Read More...
Take a break and move your body! Getting active is one of the best things you can do for your health. There are big health benefits to getting even a little bit of exercise. Some movement is better than none.
Read More...
When it comes to digging in the garden or pruning trees and shrubs, having high quality tools that are cleaned, lubricated, sharpened and otherwise properly maintained, makes any outdoor job simpler and more efficient. Clean, well-maintained tools take less effort to work the ground than those that are rusted and caked with soil. Sharp tools […]
Read More...
Be food safe this holiday season. Thanksgiving toolkit Holiday Food Safety Success Kit The Holiday Food Safety Success Kit , developed by the non-profit Partnership for Food Safety Education, provides tips on how to make sure holiday meals are safe as well as delicious. Recipes, shopping checklist, food safety tips, and children’s activities are included in the […]
Read More...
Like us on Facebook! Douglas County 4-H is a community of young people and dedicated volunteers learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Read More...
Why Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem […]
Read More...
Snacks can help you meet your daily nutrient needs. They can keep your energy high throughout the day. Try a snack from each of the food groups! View our tip sheet for more information! 2019 Build a better snack with healthy foods – English (002) Contact your local FoodWIse program to learn more: Douglas County UW-Extension […]
Read More...
Soil Testing Soil tests provide specific fertilizer recommendations for your lawn and garden and can help you avoid over-application of fertilizer. Soil testing is recommended for lawns, gardens, fields, wildlife areas and vegetable and fruit production. Visit our soil testing page for homeowners or our soil test page for farmers for more information or call […]
Read More...
PREPARE WINTER SQUASH Winter squash is a wonderful vegetable but can be a little intimidating to prepare. Let’s look at some steps to safely prepare your winter squash so that it can be ready to use in any recipe.
Read More...
