The City of Sheboygan Falls asked Kevin for assistance in developing a community opinion survey. After several meetings and drafts, final questions were approved for both paper and online versions, and Kevin wrote a press release and compiled a mailing list using multiple databases to ensure that small business owners and residential renters, two overlooked […]
A multi-regional educational program (Finalizing Your Agronomic Input Decisions for 2022) for farmers, industry agronomists, and Land Conservation Department staff, where they learned about herbicide-resistant weed management, minimizing phosphorus runoff from farms fields, and spending fertilizer inputs wisely. The goal is to help farmers and industry agronomists learn about on-farm plant nutrient resources, how to […]
Development of a multi-project collaboration to host a statewide animal science education program in Sheboygan County in 2022. The work of this collaboration will increase youth skills and knowledge in a variety of animal science topics. Support and leadership for the statewide 4-H American Spirit committee, where Extension facilitated discussions and provided information on requesting […]
Familias Unidas leadership team now includes Nenglee Vang, the Southeast Asian Program Manager for Safe Harbor. The group solidified logistics for the May 15 event and defined mission/vision/values and leadership structure. Engaging youth voice in that structure is a top priority. Positive Youth Development Educator Lisa Sanderson and Partners for Community Development Community Outreach Coordinator […]
Ongoing facilitation support for 4-H Horse Project volunteers, providing them with resources and strategies to make sure youth have authentic leadership roles in the project. Authentic youth leadership creates a sense of belonging and strengthens local youth programming. Recruitment of 7th grade youth to develop a Junior Youth Staff Team and 4-H Base Camp. Through […]
The first Familias Unidas was a success! 75 individuals attended and 29 COVID vaccinations were provided by Sheboygan County Department of Health staff, who noted that they might usually give 25 in an eight-hour day. Many organizations brought bilingual staff and translated materials, or gained interpretation support from other organizations’ staff. Bilingual Community Health Workers […]
Farmer and industry participation were excellent for the 2022 Agronomy Day with nearly 140 in attendance. This Extension Educational program was held in Random Lake with farmer participatnts from 7 area counties. The majority coming from Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Washington and Fond du Lac counties. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of those completing the survey rated the 2022 […]
The community response to Familias Unidas has been strong. Organizations interested in participating in the next Familias Unidas, to be hosted by St. Clement’s later this spring and focused on youth service organizations, already include RAYS, YMCA, and Mental Health America. Partners for Community Development continues to be a primary collaborator in this effort. The […]
Anecdotal reports from various Sheboygan area service organizations, including Department of Health staff, indicate a “referral gap” in connecting Sheboygan residents with the many services available to them in Sheboygan. Barriers may include language, marketing/awareness, location/transportation, and multiple referrals in attempts to obtain the same service. In response to this articulated need, the Positive Youth […]
Kevin completed a research project using GIS (geographic information system) and Sheboygan County parcel data to determine the extent of conversions from owner-occupied residences to rental units in a sample of neighborhoods. The conversion rate was 38% in one of the larger neighborhoods and 27% in another. Results from this research may help officials determine […]
