School clubs, sports, and internships are fun for kids and adults, but they are also powerful engines for learning other life and leadership skills. When young people are given a meaningful role in their activities, they learn conflict resolution, communication, and responsibility. How much “say” do youth have in your programs? Hart’s Ladder of Participation […]
As high oleic soybeans become more available in Wisconsin, growers are interested in how these soybeans can improve the economics on their farm. Local markets commercially selling these soybeans at a premium price are developing, as much of the interest in high oleic soybeans in Wisconsin is centered around the dairy feed industry. High oleic […]
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 […]
Want to stay active without leaving home? Join Extension’s statewide virtual StrongBodies program, also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn more and register here: https://go.wisc.edu/4ir5sh
“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? […]
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®, 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 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 […]
40 Youth among 8 counties in Wisconsin attended a Winter Leadership Camp at Spencer Lake in Waupaca the weekend of Jan 3-5. Youth participated in activities to enhance their leadership skills.
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 […]
