Interested in participating in alternative forage research?
The University of Wisconsin Madison Division of Extension is looking for farms to participate in a
research project involving alternative forages.
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How much do soil health practices increase soil carbon?
Right now, there are at least a dozen carbon credit companies willing to pay farmers a range of prices to add conservation practices, like cover crops and no-till planting, to their annual crop production systems. Although these companies are paying farmers to implement the conservation practice, what they are really investing in is the additional carbon they expect to be stored (sequestered) in the soil through implementing the practice.
Helping Youth Thrive | 4-H Thriving Model Results
Marie Witzel, Positive Youth Development Educator, has been reviewing the Dodge County 4-H Thriving Results that Dodge County 4-H youth completed in 2022 from the Wisconsin 4-H Thriving Survey. She identified some great results in the Developmental Context focused on Sparks, Belonging, Relationships and Engagement. Marie shared those results with the Extension Education Committee and the Dodge […]
Ask A Master Gardener – The Benefits of Annual Flowers in the Home Landscape
While perennials, annuals, and biennials all have a place in the home landscape, nothing beats annuals for season-long bursts of color in a bare space.
From the Desk of Extension – Family Relationships Matter and Parenting Education Can Help
Parent education provides caregivers with knowledge, resources, skill-building practices, and it helps parents and caregivers learn tools and strategies to better their parenting.
USDA // SNAP-Ed Connection News
It is the spooky season! 🎃 Halloween is only a week away! Enjoy the chilly night with Easy Lentil Soup and hearty Pumpkin Bread or try out some recipes from our Halloween menu. Here are some other suggestions for a healthy, happy Halloween season: Before you carve that pumpkin, learn more about it on our Pumpkin page, including fun […]
SNAP-ED Connection News
There is still lots of delicious, fresh seasonal produce available!
What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label / Entendiendo la etiqueta de información nutricional: ¿Qué contiene la etiqueta de Información Nutricional?
One way to make healthy choices is to understand how to read the Nutrition Facts Panel found on food packaging. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reliable resources to help us better understand what we are eating so we can make healthy decisions.
