Winter 2024/2025 Extension Connection Newsletter
Check out the latest edition of Extension Connection, a newsletter to support yourhealth, home, and family life.
Water and Soil Testing Services
The UW-Extension Office offers two different types of testing. The first one is for your drinking water and the second is soil sampling. The prices for both of these are now available online
Metals in Baby Food
We’ve been hearing from a lot of parents and caregivers about about growing concern after reports about metals and toxins in baby food. We know this is scary and overwhelming to think about, so we put together this flyer with some things you can do to limit your baby’s exposure. Click on the photo for […]
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/
Home Alone – Preparing for Self Care
Could be useful! Here is an proven online self-study for parents and children to help prepare for children safely staying home and making a family plan. Home Alone
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.
Marquette County 4-H Project Guide
A 4-H project is an area that you want to learn more about during the year.
Family Resources Directory – Marquette County
Marquette County Family Resources Directory (ADRC hosts a county wide resource directory for all residents of Marquette County) The directory details various local services and opportunities for families! Please let us know corrections, changes or additions — call the Extension Office at 608-297-3141 or email hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu
Marquette County Barn Quilts
Marquette County Home & Community Education Association (HCE) is working with you and Marquette County groups to create, hang, and promote the Barn Quilts of Marquette County! Colorful maps of the “Barn Quilts and Hidden History Mural Trail” are available at area libraries, stores, and motels. Or stop by the Visitor’s Information Cabin at the […]
