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Improve your gardening skills with Extension!
Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the plant diagnostic process in an easy-to-understand […]
Streamline Your Farm’s Future: Introducing Shoebox to Strategy
UW-Madison Division of Extension has launched Shoebox to Strategy: Organizing Your Farm’s Legacy, a workshop series designed to help farm families organize critical documents and financial information. Organizing important farm records is a task that is easy to put off, but having these documents in order supports the continuity and stability of your business—especially in […]
Igniting Curiosity: Oriole Sparks Fun with Science!
Oriole Sparks: Fun with Science brought excitement and discovery to local classrooms this fall! Over six weeks, 60 middle and high school students dove into hands-on experiments that made science come alive—building colorful layered drinks to learn about liquid density and exploring real-world applications of scientific concepts. Partnering with Bessie Allen Middle School and Horace […]
Register today for a Virtual Course on Running a Successful Volunteer Program
Nonprofits throughout Wisconsin rely on volunteers both to expand their offerings and to stretch their resources. Organizations that recognize the unique nature of volunteers and make strategic use of them expand their capacity and multiply their community reach. But working with volunteers is fundamentally different from managing employees and if misunderstood, can do more harm […]
2026 Fond du Lac Area Grant Tracker is Live!
As your organization looks for potential donors, please consider our tracker of available grants to organizations in Fond du Lac County as you research what funding opportunities are right for your organization . Are you looking for learning opportunities to expand you and your organization’s knowledge about applying for grants? Consider taking this free, self-guided […]
In Care Of: Postcard Sized Portrayals of Caregiving in Wisconsin Exhibition
Feeling invisible as a family caregiver? Caring for loved ones can be difficult and beautiful. This exhibition amplifies caregiver voices, offering a glimpse into the emotional landscape of family caregiving — and reminding caregivers they are not alone. In Care Of: Postcard-Sized Portrayals of Caregiving in Wisconsin — the popular and moving exhibition from the […]
Plan Smarter with the Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook
Organize your nutrient management plan in a simple and practical way with the Wisconsin Nutrient Management Workbook, available now! Designed specifically for Wisconsin farms, the workbook walks through the key information needed to develop or update a nutrient management plan. Use this tool to organize the details that matter most before you meet with your […]
November 2025 Impact Report
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 […]
Quick ideas for disability-friendly youth activities
Diana is learning about best practices when working with young people who have disabilities. Here are some guidelines you may be able to use in your work, family, and volunteering time. Disabilities can be visible or invisible, related to sensory experiences (ex: autism), mental health (ex: anxiety), physical functioning (ex: blind), or intellectual functioning (ex: […]