The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service recently reported that the price of groceries (food at home) has risen over 1% in the past month and more than 7% over the past year. The cost of some foods have risen more rapidly than others, including fish, seafood, eggs, and milk. Janeth Orozco, […]

Kevin handled a variety of requests this past month, including:• Finding the latest version of land use mapping for Town of Scott officials• Creating a simple Lyndon/Cascade/Waldo street map for Town of Lyndon DPW• Creating a solar energy systems ordinance with the Lyndon Plan Commission• Writing a better definition of “Principle Use” for the Lyndon […]

Extension Positive Youth Development Educator Lisa Sanderson met with County staff to reenvision a more inclusive, engaging, and youth-centered Youth Government Day. Lisa updated the day’s format to provide County staff with thirty minutes rather than ten for their presentations to youth. The event will now take place in one County building instead of three […]

Kevin played a key role in six agenda items at a recent town plan commission meeting where he was asked to provide draft ordinance language and explanations, and recommend options for a variety of land use issues. At a meeting requested by a town long-range planning committee chairperson, Kevin was asked to explain the ways […]

Transportation of any animal can be stressful, but perhaps more so for newborn calves. Calves are at an increased risk for health and welfare issues than their older counterparts due to a naïve immune system and their inability to thermoregulate their body temperatures. Other stressors impacting a calf’s welfare includes handling, loading, and weighing animals […]

Local public health departments are required to conduct a community health assessment (CHA) every few years, which is then followed by a community health improvement plan (CHIP) or action plan to help address those identified health issues. Miller was asked by the Sheboygan County Public Health Director to join the Healthy Sheboygan County Leadership Team […]

The Wisconsin Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Program is designed to meet requirements established by the US Department of Labor, pertaining to special provisions made for the employment of youth ages 14-15 on farms not operated by their parents. In addition, Wisconsin Act 455 provides specific provisions for tractor operation by 12-13 year olds.