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 […]
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 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 […]
Manuel is the new Regional Dairy Educator for Sheboygan, Fond Du Lac, Dodge, and Ozaukee Counties. He is originally from Duitama, a small city in Colombia, 3 hours north of Bogotá, the capital city. He received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at Universidad Nacional de Colombia. In the last semesters he worked for a […]
The month of October was all about recognizing the importance of local producers and farms. It is designated “National Farm to School Month” as communities, schools, early care and education sites, organizations, and farms come together to celebrate food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients. For more information on National […]
Right now is peak harvest season and many home gardeners are interested in preserving their fresh produce. Amanda Miller, FoodWIse Coordinator and Health and Well-Being Educator, is available for phone calls or emails from Sheboygan County residents that have questions on food preservation or food safety. Both beginner and expert home food preservers are welcome […]
Coordinated a meeting for leaders of different health coalitions to work together and communicate. The purpose of this meeting is to better coordinate efforts related to food insecurity, nutrition, and physical activity in the future. A Hmong interpreted class for community meal site recipients to learn about food safety. The goal of these classes is […]
An educational session for local clerks and other officials focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might be integrated into local government workflows. Ten “use cases” were explored, ranging from a chatbot that answers ordinance questions to a program that transcribes audio recordings of meetings and drafts minutes. Applications such as these could be […]
UW Madison Extension Sheboygan County hosted a table at the Family Fun Fest in Fountain Park, Sheboygan, engaging families in conversations about Extension resources. Attendees learned about upcoming Family Engagement and Relationships programs to enhance family well-being. Families also received the Money Smart Wisconsin “Big Read” Financial Security Parent book guide, offering valuable strategies for […]
A series of first cutting alfalfa height and maturity data collections using Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality (PEAQ) sticks and scissor clips for Eastern Wisconsin farmers and agriculture professionals to help them appropriately target harvest timing. Further, this effort provides data that can be valuable to making management recommendations and decisions throughout the growing season […]
