Fourward Together with Chris Clover – Summer 2021

Chris Clover is going on an adventure this summer as we journey fourward together with the Wisconsin 4-H Movement! Share how you are moving Fourward Together with the Wisconsin 4-H Movement Share how you or your club live out the Wisconsin 4-H Movement with Chris Clover, download and print your own Chris Clover and then take them with […]

Read More...

Relational Networking Workshop

Extension is offering a new series of trainings to build leaders’ ability to more effectively forge productive relationships across perceived divides, communicate effectively to deepen lasting ties, and spur collaborative efforts that advance the health and vibrancy of community.

Read More...

Building Bridges Summer Kick-Off Meeting – Tuesday, July 27th

We are looking forward to reconnecting and hoping you’re able to join us for our July kick-off meeting with coffee and meeting, followed by a tour hosted by group leader, Jolyne Zaldivar, from Bridging Language Barriers and Compassionate Connections. Come meet leaders in Waupaca County passionate about our mission and learn about resources in our […]

Read More...

Build it Strong: Child Care Business Foundations

Space is limited to 30 participants per course, so sign up now!
Through instruction, guest speakers and coaching, Wisconsin Child Care Business Initiative supports childcare business owners looking to improve or grow their operations and help new owners chart their course to success.

Read More...

Canned items recalled for food safety risk

Randall Foods Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio has expanded its recall of certain jarred beans under the “Hurst’s” Brand because of manufacturing deviations that may pose a potential health risk. The recall already includes 1.6 million cases of glass jars.  Included in the expanded recall are an additional 437 cases of jarred Great Northern Beans sold under the Hurst’s brand and […]

Read More...

Build it Strong: Child Care Business Foundations

Space is limited to 30 participants per course, so sign up now!
Through instruction, guest speakers and coaching, Wisconsin Child Care Business Initiative supports childcare business owners looking to improve or grow their operations and help new owners chart their course to success.

Read More...

Best practices when choosing home canning jars

The most important step in safe home canning is to follow an up-to-date research tested recipe, including using a standard glass jar. Jars for home canning come in a wide variety of sizes, ½ pint, pint, 1½ pint, quart, and ½ gallon sizes. Not all sizes can be safely used in a recipe, so check prior to canning. Regular […]

Read More...

U.S. set to declare Sesame as a major allergen

Millions of Americans have food allergies and may experience an adverse reaction to products that contain allergens. Of those that are school age, an estimated 8% of children in the United States have a food allergy. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom. A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific and […]

Read More...

Put a Lid on It! Lids for Home Canning

By far the most important step in safe home canning is to follow an up-to-date, research tested recipe. Research-tested recipes recommend metal 2-piece lids for home canning.  Two-piece lids are sold to fit regular and wide-mouth glass canning jars and are made up of a flat metal lid and a metal screw band.  The lid contains a sealing […]

Read More...