Planning Ahead
Join us and begin planning A H E A D! Learn how to make things easier for your family members and how to ensure your wishes are honored. Sign up for the 7-session course here: https://go.wisc.edu/i0h3f7
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The North Central Food Safety Extension Network (NCFSEN) began with representives from several states in the North Central Region in 2016 during a meeting convened by Extension program leaders held in Chicago, IL. Since that time, the netwrok has grown to include representatives from all 12 states in the region. Their website provides resource links […]
Extension Connection- Summer 2023
Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection- Summer 2023 , 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.
Resilient Co-Parenting Classes
A series of topic-specific classes designed for parents or caregivers raising children together while living apart. Offered the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00-8:00 pm via zoom. Register here! Resilient Co-Parenting Flyer
Extension Connection- Summer 2022 Issue
Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection, Summer 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.
Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times
Many households may experience hard financial times as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. UW Extension has a website for help with Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times. We just added information related to this situation, such as eligibility for unemployment insurance, public benefits, small business assistance, and keeping up with loan payments. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/
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.
Parent Pact
The PARENT PACT is a handy, colorful 2-page guide about house rules for parents of teens and tweens. Guidelines about alcohol, bullying, weapons, cellphone and Internet use, and much more. Conversation starters to use with other parents when your children and their friends are at each other’s houses. Developed by the Marquette County Parent Information Exchange(PIE). and endorsed by many community […]
