2023 Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers

The Nutrient and Pest Management Program (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on 5 different dates: January 9 (Monday) February 7 (Tuesday) February 28 (Tuesday) […]

Pressure Canner Testing Available in the Douglas County Extension Office

The Douglas County office of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is testing Presto dial gauge canners. Please call the office at 715-395-1363 to request a time to bring in your canner to be tested. This service is offered at no charge to members of the community. Douglas County […]

StrongBodies Virtual Classes January 10th-March 23rd, 2023

Join us for the next StrongBodies series. Each class includes progressive strength training, flexibility, and balance activities. Classes are held online via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 10:15 am from January 10th-March 23rd, 2023. StrongBodies registration is via Google Form. FoodWIse is funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 50% of […]

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning with Fruit Here is the May/June Issue of the Preserve it Fresh, Preserve It Safe Newsletter with timely information about canning food and tips on preserving strawberries. For a PDF of this newsletter, CLICK HERE

Does Your Child Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Technology?

From the Greater Good Magazine, published 6/28/22 It’s quite possible that your fears about your child’s screen time are unfounded. Read more from author Yalda Uhls here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/does_your_child_have_an_unhealthy_relationship_with_technology

StrongBodies Spring Session May 3rd-June 30th

Virtual Strength Training Class Sign Up Today! New Classes May 3rd-June 30, 2022 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am –10:20 am Join us from the comfort of your home Participants Register at: https://go.wisc.edu/47st9w Limited exercise equipment available for participant use CLICK HERE for a PDF version of this flyer Questions? Contact Julie at julie.montgomery@wisc.edu

Strengthening Family Systems: Building Positive Relationships with Children Who Have Experienced Trauma

This is an Eight Session Series When: Thursdays, June 9th- July 28th Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am Where: Online (virtual class) Click to register: https://go.wisc.edu/s2wj04 Limited space – register early to assure a spot! CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE FLYER A workshop for birth, foster & adoptive parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, child-serving professionals and […]

Coping With Rising Prices

With gas prices passing $4.00/gallon in Wisconsin many of us are feeling the pinch at the pump. While many families are still recovering from losing income during the pandemic, the current spikes in prices for gas and food can feel particularly hard to manage right now. Consider trying some of the strategies listed in the […]

Supporting Child Well-Being Through Covid-19 Grief

Get information on supporting children and helping them understand their grief when they’ve lost a caregiver to Covid-19. Read the full flyer HERE

Affordable Connectivity Program

ACP-Universal Service Administrative Company What is the Affordable Connectivity Program? The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program) to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. If your household is eligible, you can receive up to a $30/month discount […]