Plan Smarter with the Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook

Organize your nutrient management plan in a simple and practical way with the Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook, available now! Designed specifically for Wisconsin farms, the workbook walks through the key information needed to develop or update a nutrient management plan. Use this tool to organize the details that matter most before you meet with your […]

“We’re expected to act like adults, but we’re treated like kids.”

“We’re expected to act like adults, but we’re treated like kids.” (South High Club Leader.) The Positive Youth Development Educator’s role is to make decision-making stronger by incorporating more young people into civic life. Do you have an organization that is working to benefit kids? Would your committee like its work to inspire young people? […]

Supporting Local Food Pantries

A number of studies have shown the association between food insecurity and chronic diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. Many of these chronic diseases are preventable with good nutrition and physical activity. Food banks play an important role in providing the food that families need. Healthy food donations include providing more fresh, […]

March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month®, so what better time than now to start becoming healthier through healthy eating and physical activity. National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education campaign created every year in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It began as a National Nutrition Week in 1973 and became a month-long observance […]

The Importance of Staying Active in the Winter

The winter season in Wisconsin can be a challenging time to stay active, with colder temperatures, slippery conditions, and fewer daylight hours. But staying active is one of the best ways to improve your mental and physical health all year long. Physical activity has numerous mental health benefits, such as better sleep, reduced anxiety/improved stress […]

Senior Placemats

A few years ago, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in Sheboygan County had a change to their senior dining sites. The number of sites were reduced overall. In addition, some sites remained the same traditional senior meal site set-up, while others transitioned to a “restaurant/cafe style”. Each year, the local FoodWIse program teaches […]

WECLOME Truong Tran, Human Development and Relationships (HDR) Educator

Truong started in his role on October 28th and brings to the position a Master of Science in Youth and Family Development, experience with Cooperative Extension- University of Florida,  and skills in the development and direct delivery of educational programs.  The main area of work for the HDR educator focuses on Life Span, Family Engagement, […]

Sarah Feider, Full- Time 4-H Program Educator in Sheboygan County.

Sarah Feider started in the role as the full time 4-H Program Educator on September 8th. Sarah brings to the position two decades of experience in education and has a master’s degree in Adult and Continuing Education Leadership and a degree in Education, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Previously, over the summer, Sarah was […]

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