Fond du Lac County

Young teens will begin to push limits and test their boundaries.  This can makes parents feel overwhelmed and question their parenting ability.  In response to the need for online parenting information, family scholars from the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension have developed a website and program that is aimed at parents of tweens and teens [...]

The canning season will soon be here.  Dial gauge canners should be checked each year for accuracy.  The Fond du Lac County UW-Extension office is available to help calibrate your canner gauge.  Call to schedule a time at 920/929-3173.

This 3-minute video shows how to take a clean water sample from the pressure tank in a home with a private drinking water well.

Highlights of the May 4-H Family Times newsletter include:  Orientation for New 4-H Volunteers, Apply for 4-H Scholarships, Fond du Lac County Fair, Wisconsin State Fair, Refashioning the Fashion Revue, Silent Auction Needs Volunteers

Around the Corn blog—ramblings from an old county agent.

Join us for the 50th Anniversary and Retirement Celebration of College Days on the beautiful UW-Madison Campus.  This three day event will feature participants’ favorite sessions from the last 10 years, and several new ones.  We have added a picnic on Tuesday night, a group discount rate for tickets to the Broadway musical, Wicked, and [...]

Tina Engelhardt started as a new program assistant in the Fond du Lac County UW-Extension office after the retirement of Kathy Schneider. You’ll be greeted by her whether you are stopping at the office or giving us a call. Please welcome her. “I have lived in Fond du Lac County my whole life, so I [...]

Here is the April Moos and News Newsletter  There is a new “Tina” in town… -  Page 1  Welcome Tina Engelhardt -  Page 1 Managing Mastitis-A Look at Klebsiella – Page 2 The Impact of Mastitis-The Fourth “P” – Page 3 Field Crop News and Notes – Page 4 Monitoring Dairy Heifer Growth – Page 5 [...]

Highlights of the April 4-H Family Times Newsletter include:  Volunteers – Making a Difference in the Lives of Others; 4-H Cream Puff Eating Contest & Raffle information; June Dairy Month information; Dairy and  Livestock Project Upcoming Events; Olivia’s trip to Argentina; State Fair Dairy information; Paul and Joanna Grahl Memorial Foods Revue 2013; Club News; What’s [...]

In April, the Towns of Fond du Lac and Oakfield are offering well water sampling with Fond du Lac County UW-Extension. This program is not mandatory nor is it regulatory. It is a good way to learn about the quality of your home well water and what you can do to reduce the chances of contamination. The [...]