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 […]
Sarah Tarjeson, 4-H Youth Development Educator A training session was held for adult chaperones planning and leading the 4-H American Spirit Experience. Extension staff facilitated discussions on logistics and emergency procedures, built a supportive advisor team, and reviewed the Wisconsin 4-H Policy to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for youth. Over a third of […]
