Extension Kewaunee County

01/06/2022

Calling all Kewaunee County youth!

Check out these fun Cabin Fever Project Kits! Extension Door County is hosting five fun creative projects. Kits are $5 each and include instructions for the project(s) you choose and most of the supplies needed.

See the flyer below for more information and the link to sign up. Deadline to register is January 28.

Calling all Kewaunee County youth!

Check out these fun Cabin Fever Project Kits! Extension Door County is hosting five fun creative projects. Kits are $5 each and include instructions for the project(s) you choose and most of the supplies needed.

See the flyer below for more information and the link to sign up. Deadline to register is January 28.

01/05/2022

Make a Spending Plan

Did you set New Year's resolutions? Did you include "Getting in Shape" in order to be more financially fit?

These planning tools may help you "shape up" your spending. And, if you have school-age children or grandchildren, there's a "money map" below.

Shape Your Spending by Creating a Plan - A good spending plan can help you stop “spending leaks” and keep you from spending money without thinking.

Find the Spending Plan module here – it only takes about 30 minutes to complete. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/moneymatters/budgeting/

Money Map for children in 3rd-12th grades: This new tool from the CFPB will help children understand how to manage their money. The “Map your money journey” is for students in grades 3–12. When children complete the survey, they are given three things they can do to improve their money journey.

Happy New Year and Cheers to Financial Fitness!

A spending plan (also called a budget) is simply a plan you create to help you meet expenses and spend money the way you want to spend it. A good spending plan

01/05/2022

Rent Smart • Taught by Extension Educators • Helping to make renting a great experience for you!

What you will learn:
● Planning for and meeting monthly expenses
● Tips for finding and maintaining affordable housing
● How to complete an application and why landlords screen applicants
● Strategies for building positive relationships with landlords and neighbors
● Responsibilities and rights of landlords and tenants
● Participants must complete all 6 modules to earn the Rent Smart certificate

Live, online instruction via Zoom. Cost: FREE!
Register Today for 2022 Classes: https://go.wisc.edu/Rentsmartregister

Upcoming Class Dates & Times:
● January 2022: 2 consecutive Saturdays January 22 & 29 1-4:30 pm (check in Saturday,
January 15)
● February 2022: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-10 am February 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18
(preprogram check in Monday, January 31)
● March 2022: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8 pm March 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 (check in Tuesday,
February 22)
● April 2022: Monday and Thursdays 1-2 pm April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21 (check in Monday, March
28)
● May 2022: 2 consecutive Saturdays 9 am - 12:30 May 14 and 21 (check in Saturday, May 7)
● June 2022: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-10 am June 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 (check in
Monday, May 30)

For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 262-741-4951

An EEO-Affirmative Action Employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements.

12/28/2021

Can you reheat leftovers in a slow cooker?

Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. However, cooked food can be brought to steaming on the stove or in a microwave oven and then put into a preheated slow cooker to keep hot for serving. Use a food thermometer to be sure the food stays at 140 °F.

Can you reheat leftovers in a slow cooker?

Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. However, cooked food can be brought to steaming on the stove or in a microwave oven and then put into a preheated slow cooker to keep hot for serving. Use a food thermometer to be sure the food stays at 140 °F.

12/21/2021

Leftovers and Food Safety

Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers. To ensure that leftovers are safe to eat, make sure the food is cooked to a safe temperature and refrigerate the leftovers promptly. Not cooking food to a safe temperature and leaving food out at an unsafe temperature are the two main causes of foodborne illness. Safe handling of leftovers is very important to reducing foodborne illness. Follow the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service's recommendations for handling leftovers safely.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety

Leftovers and Food Safety

Often when we cook at home or eat in a restaurant, we have leftovers. To ensure that leftovers are safe to eat, make sure the food is cooked to a safe temperature and refrigerate the leftovers promptly. Not cooking food to a safe temperature and leaving food out at an unsafe temperature are the two main causes of foodborne illness. Safe handling of leftovers is very important to reducing foodborne illness. Follow the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service's recommendations for handling leftovers safely.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety

12/21/2021

Months 17-18 | Just in Time Parenting

Set mealtime routines with your family

Mealtimes are a time to talk and relax together.

If your family can’t eat together every day, choose one or two times a week to have family meals. Write the time on your calendar.
Eat at the table. Toddlers get distracted easily. Sitting at the table, without the television or other distractions, helps focus. Set the table before the meal. Seeing the dishes on the table helps your child learn to associate the table with dinner. As your child gets older, she can help set the table.
Serve “family-style.” Put the food in serving containers on the table, and encourage your child to put some food on his plate. Serving himself helps your child learn how much food it takes to fill up. At first help him by saying things like, “Just take one piece and if you need more, you can have it after you eat what is on your plate.”
Handle spills in a kind way. Toddlers’ motor skills are still developing, so eating with a fork or spoon is hard. When spills happen, be calm. Say, “Everyone spills sometimes.” Let your child help clean up the spill.
Talk with your toddler. Talk about what he did during the day. Ask questions that he can answer. Show how to talk with the rest of the family.
Your toddler may be finished eating after a few minutes. Remember toddlers have short attention spans. Encourage him to sit with the family for a few minutes, but let him get up and do something else when he starts squirming. He can play nearby while the rest of the family finishes the meal.
Do it the same way every day. Toddlers learn routines by doing them over and over. Your child will learn what to expect, and the routine will make her feel more comfortable and secure.

Use words to describe the way your child feels Your child can show intense feelings — suddenly becoming excited, frustrated, happy, angry, or afraid. Give each feeling a name. When a box won’t open or a car won’t roll, your child may drop it or throw it in anger. Tell him calmly that you know ...

12/16/2021

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STEM Week at Farm Wisconsin

Looking for some fun hands-on activities during winter break? Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center near Manitowoc is offering STEM Week, December 28-30! Join them for several hands-on stations in addition to the traditional exhibits at Farm Wisconsin. Youth can explore lots of topics – making homemade butter, VR goggles, milk science, aquifers, ear tagging, and more! STEM week activities are included with admission. Visit farmwisconsin.org/event/stem-week to learn more!

12/16/2021

Making Jams and Jellies: Orange Marmalade

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_07/orange_marmalade.html

Making Jams and Jellies: Orange Marmalade

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_07/orange_marmalade.html

12/14/2021

An evening session of QPR training is being held on Monday, December 20, 6:30-7:30 PM at the Kewaunee County Human Services Training Room, 810 Lincoln St., Kewaunee.

Call the UW-Extension office at 920-388-7137 or email [email protected] to register.

12/14/2021

Homemade Gifts for the Holiday Season
Spread joy with homemade gift mixes in a jar.

The holiday season is upon us and that means get-togethers with family and friends. Spread joy this year with a homemade gift that is easy to make and easy on your budget. From breads to cookies to soups, you are sure to find a mix for that special someone on your list. The online publications also include gift tags with the cooking/baking instructions.

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/news/homemade-gifts-for-the-holiday-season

Homemade Gifts for the Holiday Season
Spread joy with homemade gift mixes in a jar.

The holiday season is upon us and that means get-togethers with family and friends. Spread joy this year with a homemade gift that is easy to make and easy on your budget. From breads to cookies to soups, you are sure to find a mix for that special someone on your list. The online publications also include gift tags with the cooking/baking instructions.

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/news/homemade-gifts-for-the-holiday-season

12/10/2021

12/09/2021

Preserving Cranberries
With fresh cranberries readily available in stores from October through December, now is a great time to purchase a supply and preserve them for year-round use.

https://extension.psu.edu/preserving-cranberries

Preserving Cranberries
With fresh cranberries readily available in stores from October through December, now is a great time to purchase a supply and preserve them for year-round use.

https://extension.psu.edu/preserving-cranberries

12/08/2021

FARMERS AND AG PROFESSIONALS: Check out the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension's agriculture winter webinar series that will cover the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to forage and farm management. Sessions begin December 2021.

Sign-up here ➡ https://bit.ly/3luqpXu

12/02/2021

Join Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Kewaunee County Administration Center, 810 Lincoln Street, Kewaunee, in the County Board Room from 11AM-NOON for a FREE training session on how you can make a difference and help save a life.

What is QPR Su***de Prevention Training?

Sheriff Matt Joski will present an interactive training on QPR skills:
Question … a person about su***de,
Persuade … someone to get help, and
Refer … someone to the appropriate resource.You will learn to recognize the warning signs, clues, and suicidal communications of people in trouble, and gain skills to act vigorously to prevent a possible tragedy.
Who should attend?

Everyone (Adults)

Why is this important?
Su***de is a leading cause of death in America.
Much like CPR first aid, QPR may save a life.
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives.

QPR is for Question, Persuade and Refer.

KEY POINTS COVERED IN TRAINING:
How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing su***de
The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of su***de
How to get help for someone in crisisThe course takes approximately one hour to complete.
Sheriff Joski has trained hundreds of people in su***de prevention and he shares the realities of first-hand experiences while pointing the way to resilience and recovery.

Join us to help reach our goal of training 300 Kewaunee County residents.

Questions? Contact Extension Kewaunee County Educator Renee Koenig at (920) 388-7137 or [email protected].

11/30/2021

Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others. But you don’t want to give money to a fake charity or scammer (any day of the week).

Before you donate this Giving Tuesday ― and anytime you’re asked to give to charity:

- Research the cause or the organization. Search online for the name of the organization or cause with words like “review,” “scam,” or “complaint.” See if others have had good or bad experiences with the charity. Check out what charity watchdog groups say about that organization.
- Know that it’s ok to ask questions. If the request for a donation is over the phone, the caller should be able to answer critical questions. For example, how much of your donation will go to the program you want to help? Is the caller raising funds for a charity or for a Political Action Committee (PAC)? (Donations to PACs are NOT tax-deductible.)
- Slow down. You don’t have to give over the phone, and anybody who pressures you might be someone you want to avoid giving to.
- Know who’s making the request. Don’t assume a request to donate is legitimate because a friend posted it on social media. Your friend might not personally know the charity or how it spends money. When you do your own research, double-check the exact name of the organization. Scammers will pick names or use website addresses that sound very similar to legitimate well-known charities.

This Giving Tuesday, and in this season of giving, consider starting with a plan for year-end donations. That way, you have time to do research, make your gifts, and tell anyone who asks that you’ve already given. Learn more at ftc.gov/charity.

If you see a charity scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and to your state charity regulator.

Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others. But you don’t want to give money to a fake charity or scammer (any day of the week).

Before you donate this Giving Tuesday ― and anytime you’re asked to give to charity:

- Research the cause or the organization. Search online for the name of the organization or cause with words like “review,” “scam,” or “complaint.” See if others have had good or bad experiences with the charity. Check out what charity watchdog groups say about that organization.
- Know that it’s ok to ask questions. If the request for a donation is over the phone, the caller should be able to answer critical questions. For example, how much of your donation will go to the program you want to help? Is the caller raising funds for a charity or for a Political Action Committee (PAC)? (Donations to PACs are NOT tax-deductible.)
- Slow down. You don’t have to give over the phone, and anybody who pressures you might be someone you want to avoid giving to.
- Know who’s making the request. Don’t assume a request to donate is legitimate because a friend posted it on social media. Your friend might not personally know the charity or how it spends money. When you do your own research, double-check the exact name of the organization. Scammers will pick names or use website addresses that sound very similar to legitimate well-known charities.

This Giving Tuesday, and in this season of giving, consider starting with a plan for year-end donations. That way, you have time to do research, make your gifts, and tell anyone who asks that you’ve already given. Learn more at ftc.gov/charity.

If you see a charity scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and to your state charity regulator.

11/30/2021

We get a lot of questions about holiday cacti this time of year. If you receive one as a gift this year or you have cared for one for many holidays, many of your questions about the care of holiday cacti can be found in this UW-Madison Extension article. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/holiday-cactus/

11/22/2021

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN WISCONSIN

HOW CAN YOU BECOME CERTIFIED?
In-person training for Kewaunee County farmers:

Date/Time: December 1, 5:30pm
Location: Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, Luxemburg
Register by calling 920-388-7141.

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN WISCONSIN

HOW CAN YOU BECOME CERTIFIED?
In-person training for Kewaunee County farmers:

Date/Time: December 1, 5:30pm
Location: Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, Luxemburg
Register by calling 920-388-7141.

11/18/2021

Safe Handling Practices for Wild Game Meat

Safe Handling Practices for Wild Game Meat

As we head into the gun-deer season, it is a good time to remember safe handling practices for wild game meat.

As we head into the gun-deer season, it is a good time to remember safe handling practices for wild game meat. Families across Wisconsin depend on game meat

11/17/2021

Dairy project youth exhibitors! Do you want to earn a point towards Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor or the Glenway Breitlow Young Member Award? Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee
needs help handing out cheese at the Holiday Parade on Friday, November 19.

Meet at the Dairy Promotion trailer at 5:45 pm in the Kewaunee Elementary School parking lot. Dress warm and wear comfortable boots/shoes.

Please RSVP know by Thursday, November 18 if you plan to participate so the dairy promotion coordinator knows who to expect.

Call the Extension Office at 920-388-7138 to let us know you want to help!