University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hello! My name is Emilee Simon, and I am the new Administrative Assistant for UW-Extension Fond du Lac County. I live in Fond du Lac with my husband and we share four children (3 boys and 1 girl) ranging from 19 down to 5. I love to play volleyball and spend time with my family. […]
Community Development has continued strengthening the information available to support community development efforts across Fond du Lac County. Current work includes refining a countywide inventory of nonprofit and community-serving organizations, verifying records, improving service classifications, and mapping organizations geographically. Community Development is also exploring how Census data can be used alongside this resource to identify […]
Fond du Lac County 4-H wrapped up another successful summer by finishing with four engaging day camps in August. Art Camp, Cloverbud Art Camp, Cardboard Camp: Cardboard City, and LEGO Camp were the final 4-H Summer Camps of the season. The camps were well attended and provided youth with opportunities to learn new skills, express […]
Looking to build a stronger bond with your child? Our Extension fatherhood programs are based on research we conducted in Wisconsin with fathers across the state. Our fatherhood programs provide research-based parenting strategies and opportunities to connect with other parents. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship with your child, build parenting confidence, or connect […]
Scouting is similar for all corn ear rots. Starting at late dent stage (R5), choose 20 ears from five areas in the field. Pull back the husk to see the entire ear. It’s critical to identify ear rots in the field as many ear rot fungi produce mycotoxins, which can harm livestock and humans. Contaminated […]
Wisconsin winter wheat acreage declined in 2025–2026, with 245,000 acres planted—an 18% decrease from the previous year. Of these, 210,000 acres are forecasted to be harvested, down 17% from 2025. The 2026 yield forecast is 76 bu/a, matching 2025 and landing just below the five‑year average of 77 bu/a. View full results
Now that southern rust has been found in Wisconsin, it’s important not to panic. Instead, focus on careful scouting over the next several weeks. Timely scouting will help guide both silage and grain harvest decisions. Yield losses are most likely when southern rust becomes established before the milk (R3) growth stage. Farmers should be out […]
This presentation introduces the main mitigation approaches, with attention to their effectiveness, tradeoffs, and relative costs within whole-farm systems. Anaerobic manure storage is the dominant source of methane emissions in manure management systems. Emissions can be reduced through a combination of technological and management strategies, including anaerobic digestion, solids separation, manure acidification, and more frequent […]
Looking for fresh ideas, ready-to-use activities, and practical ways to bring 4-H project learning to life? Join us for the NEW: 4-H Project Learning Labs, a virtual series designed for volunteers, youth and adult leaders, and anyone interested in helping young people explore projects in engaging and meaningful ways. Our first session on September 24 […]
Fond du Lac County 4-H recently hosted its Cloverbud Day Camp, Superheroes in the Community, providing young members with a fun and engaging opportunity to learn about the people who help make our communities safe, healthy, and successful. Throughout the day, youth explored what it means to be a real-life superhero through hands-on activities, games, […]
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