Extension Connection Winter 2022 Issue

Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection, Winter 2022, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

“Hidden in Plain Sight”

You are invited to a “Hidden in Plain Sight” viewing and discussion. Hidden in Plain Sight is an interactive and educational replica of a teen bedroom that has over 30 “red flags or indicators” that a youth may be abusing drugs. It also points out household items that can be used to either cover up […]

Extension Connection – Fall 2022 Issue

Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection, Fall 2022, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

March-May 2022 Extension Connection

Check out our newly published Extension Connection, March – May 2022 – Extension Connection, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

Learn with 4-H: Quilt blocks and barn quilts!

Marquette County 4-H invites you to learn with us! There will be two virtual sessions offered in conjunction with the current 4-H barn quilt project. On Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 pm log on to learn from Anne Oelke, from the Calico Capers Quilt Guild to learn about quilt block design. Register in advance for […]

Parent Cafés

Parent Café: A fulfilling way to talk, listen and support each other with the stressors, worries and challenges of parenting that many have struggled with alone. They are unique in that every parent’s voice is heard. Support parents in building friendships and a strong network of families who help each other stay strong. Small group […]

Raising a Thinking Child

For parents of children ages 4-7. A rare opportunity to learn a valuable parenting tool for only $25 per parent! Help your child learn to solve problems on his/her own, “read” the feelings of self and others, see things from others’ perspectives, and think of positive solutions. This tool is needed in every parents toolbox! […]

Guidelines for Consuming Late Season Produce Exposed to Floodwater

Heavy rains and the flowing waters that result can contaminate plants growing in the garden and create a food safety hazard. As floodwater moves into your garden, it can carry raw sewage overflow, farm and domestic animal waste, river or pond water, and agricultural run-off, all of which can be sources of human pathogens such as […]

Food Safety for Flooded Farms

Flooding events, especially during the harvest season, can have a significant impact on a farm’s bottom line. Growers need to also consider food safety impacts as they assess damage and consider their options. Several resources are available to help growers in the aftermath of  significant rain events. Visit:https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safepreserving/2018/08/31/food-safety-for-flooded-farms/ for more information.

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