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As the school year winds down, 4‑H is preparing for an exciting summer 2026 filled with hands‑on learning, creativity, and personal growth. June launches a season of enriching opportunities, including the annual Foods Revue, Summer Day Camps, dairy judging practices, Area Animal Science Days, and engaging project meetings. Each activity helps youth build practical skills […]
Over the past three weeks, Fond du Lac Extension’s new Community Development Educator Andy Wilson has focused on meeting with local organizations, community leaders, and partners to better understand current initiatives, needs, and opportunities across the county. As part of this work, Extension has begun developing a community asset mapping project using a customized visualization […]
The Fond du Lac County Extension office will be closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.
Manure is a valuable resource, and you can gain significant value by investing in testing your manure nutrient value, making it more cost-efficient to provide your crops with the nutrients they need. In this blog post, we take a quick look at the economics of manure testing to show how accurate nutrient crediting through manure […]
Commercially launched over a decade ago, high-oleic soybeans (HOSB) have continued to spark interest as a beneficial ingredient for dairy rations. As feeding research trials continue to emerge, we’re gaining better insights into how HOSB can fit within dairy diets compared to conventional soybeans. This article discusses what makes high-oleic soybeans unique, summarizes findings from […]
Helping young children build healthy habits around screens can feel overwhelming, especially when technology is part of everyday life. While some screen time can be educational and fun, children under age five learn best through simple play, real-world experiences, and back-and-forth interactions with the people around them. Too much screen use can crowd out these […]
Join us for the annual Twilight Meeting on June 17 at Forest Ridge Holsteins in Eden! Don’t miss this free event hosted by the Fond du Lac County Forage Council. This meeting is open to anyone interested in forages and forage quality, especially growers and dairy farmers looking to improve their operation. The main topic […]
WE ARE THE WISCONSIN IDEA UW-Madison Extension’s outreach creates key connection points for families, communities, businesses, non-profit organizations, government, and more. We support local volunteers and leaders to take action and serve as role models in their communities, and we make sure Wisconsinites have the latest research, best practices, and educational opportunities. PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS […]
Looking for a fun, meaningful summer job? Fond du Lac County 4‑H is hiring a PAID 4‑H Summer Intern, funded by the Fond du Lac County 4‑H Leaders Association! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with youth and wants hands-on experience planning, promoting, and leading summer programs across Fond du Lac County. […]
Agriculture With over 59,000 dairy cows in Fond du Lac county, ensuring high-quality forage production is critical to sustaining milk production and farm profitability. Helping growers meet forage quality goals for their farm means lower outside feed costs, healthier cows and improved sustainability of that farm. Furthermore, given the key role Spanish-speaking workers play, providing […]
