Research shows that there are numerous health, nutrition, social, emotional, and academic benefits to gardening with young children. This may be the reason for the popularity and longevity of the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program in Fond du Lac County, which has been around for 20+ years. JMG is a great example of a county […]
According to the 2017 Fond du Lac County health assessment, 51% of respondents consume at least two servings of fruit on a day and 33% of respondents consume at least three servings of vegetables in a day. The goal is to increase fruit and vegetable intake by Fond du Lac County residents, which can contribute […]
Fond du Lac County 4-H Youth can experience different education opportunities throughout the state and county. These different experiences teach many different life skills as well as the youth experiencing different cultures. Youth were asked to share their experiences. Youth shared from the New Horizons, American Spirit and Citizenship Washington Focus experiences. The New Horizons […]
Do you know there is a difference between your credit report and credit score? Many people use the terms “credit report” and “credit score” interchangeably, but they are not the same. Your credit report is a detailed account of your credit history, while your credit score is a three-digit number signifying your credit-worthiness. You are […]
Join Extension to watch “Boss: The Black Experience in Business,” a Wisconsin Public TV documentary with the Regional People of Color Business Association on Wednesday, September 18, 6-8:30pm at THELMA Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac. The event – movie, dinner from Casa Del Tequila, and activities for children ages 10+ – is free! RSVP on […]
Extension Dairy & Livestock Agent Tina Kohlman was recently inducted in to the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Hall of Fame for her 19 years of service to the state fair Jr Dairy Show and her dedication to the dairy youth of Wisconsin. Kohlman began supporting the Jr Dairy Show in 2000, checking cattle at the […]
Highlights for the September Family Times 4-H Newsletter include: Information on the 4-H Open House, 4-H Enrollment, National 4-H Week, Volunteer Opportunities, Interview and Application Writing Workshops, Awards, Scholarship Recipients, New Horizons Experience, Sate Fair Exhibits, Animal Project Updates, Gallery and Frame Award Winners, Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest, and Alto Fair Photos.
Households with children in grade school and high school will spend almost $700 on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to the National Retail Federation. Clothing, electronics, and school supplies are the top three expenses listed by families in the Federation’s annual July survey. Households with a college student will spend closer to $1000 this year […]
Family Connection and Lakeshore CAP has partnered with the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and the National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds to offer training to support the implementation of the Strengthening Families Protective Framework.The content includes concrete examples of everyday actions that research has shown to be effective in strengthening families, […]
Highlights in the August Family Times 4-H newsletter: Educational Travel Experience Interviews, SPIN Clubs, Animal Science Days, Cat Project, Record Books
