University of Wisconsin-Madison
To prepare high school students for their Government Day field trip, Diana, with help from Emily, Kirtis, and Google Gemini, designed this game focused on Sheboygan County Government. In this version, players are like County Department Heads, managing a budget. Sometimes they adjust for unexpected County Board decisions or pay in when state revenue is […]
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week class designed to equip family caregivers with practical skills to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, and better manage the demands of caregiving. Participants will learn strategies to communicate effectively, make tough decisions, and balance their own well-being with the care of their loved one. Join us this October to […]
Want to stay active without leaving home? Join Extension’s statewide virtual StrongBodies program, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Learn more and register here: https://go.wisc.edu/j9x389
Sheboygan County has one of 13 county juvenile detention centers in the state for young people who are in trouble with the law. Recently completed national research shows that helping teens change their thinking can result in behavior change needed to stay out of the system. In particular, increasing self-control and self-efficacy are key to […]
Kirtis started his professional career in software development after graduating from the University of Missouri. After 3 years he decided it was not a great fit and pursued his master’s in urban planning at UW-Milwaukee. Following graduation, he accepted a position as a city planner with the city of Columbia, Missouri. In this position he […]
Order your 4-H gear through Custom Craft in Plymouth. 10% of proceeds go directly to Sheboygan Co. 4-H.
Elementary‑age kids are growing fast, developing independence, and navigating big emotions. UW–Madison Extension offers practical, research‑based tools to help families guide cooperation, manage feelings, and build strong social skills. The site also includes resources for children with a parent in jail or prison, plus quick five‑minute parenting videos for busy caregivers. It’s a helpful hub […]
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 organization’s programs? Are there ways that your organization’s priorities could be better met with some adjustments in how young people participate? Use the questions in this reflection tool to […]
Dairy operations today depend on well trained employees to consistently produce high quality milk. Yet many farms face workforce challenges such as high turnover, language differences, limited formal education, and employees who are new to agriculture. These realities make structured, ongoing training not optional but essential. Clear expectations, repetition, and hands-on training and evaluation, directly […]
Most graziers value pasturing their livestock because these systems work with ruminants’ natural behaviors and herd instincts, reducing stress for both the handler and the animal. However, there are times when graziers need to work with livestock on the farmers’ terms, pushing the limits of the animals’ comfort zone. Moving animals to an unfamiliar area, […]
