Extension Kewaunee County

07/22/2021

Advance Child Tax Credit

Many American families began receiving Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments on July 15. Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the child tax credit, choices you can make, and planning for 2021 taxes.

Visit our website for more information.

https://kewaunee.extension.wisc.edu/2021/07/22/advance-child-tax-credit/

Many American families began receiving Advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments on July 15. Here’s what you need to know about the changes to the child tax cr

07/20/2021

Wisconsin Horticulture

Wisconsin Horticulture

New to Gardening? Gardening and learning to grow your own food provides many benefits, but we know it can be a bit intimidating when first starting out. Chec

07/19/2021

An opportunity to design, construct, and play! RSVP for Arcade Cardboard Camp by July 30th.

You can register online by creating an account at http://wi.4honline.com (select your county of residence, program area 4-H, add your child as a family member as a 4-H PARTICIPANT and click on events to register)

The cost is $75.00, and financial assistance is available.

Brown County 4-H Youth Development

07/12/2021

Fair exhibitors carry stories into the ring

With every exhibitor leading an animal around the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds this weekend, you will find a story following closely behind.

Many thanks to Tim Kowols for this story.

https://doorcountydailynews.com/news/580508

With every exhibitor leading an animal around the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds this weekend, you will find a story following closely behind.   Vivian Barta and her brother Clay are offi...

07/09/2021

Photos from Kewaunee County 4-H, WI's post

07/08/2021

Photos from Kewaunee County 4-H, WI's post

07/08/2021

Photos from Kewaunee County 4-H, WI's post

07/08/2021

Photos from Kewaunee County 4-H, WI's post

07/06/2021

FoodWIse – Healthy Choices, healthy lives.

Finding FoodShare benefits at farmers markets

Extension’s FoodWIse program now has a resource for anyone in the state to see what farmers markets in their area utilize FoodShare benefits such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer). In Wisconsin, SNAP is called FoodShare, and its users access their benefits using EBT or QUEST Card. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low incomes and can help with nutritious foods for a better diet.

https://www.foodwisefarmersmarkets.org

Healthy Choices, healthy lives.

06/23/2021

Food Safety Webinars Offered

How should I store my tomatoes to make them last longer? How do I handle food that’s been recalled? Why is raw cookie dough not safe to eat? How can I safely make homemade nut-milk?

Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Join the following webinars for a chance to learn more about these topics from experts in the field of food safety as well as a chance to ask them your questions. Along the way, learn about common misconceptions you may have been believing to be true about food safety and storage. That way you can potentially avoid becoming the 1 in 10 people a year that falls ill due to eating contaminated foods.



Join Dr. Londa Nwadike of KSU and MU in discussion of the best practices for storing your produce and how to extend its quality and shelf life
June 30th 2:00 -2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Join Dr. Betty Feng of Purdue University in discussion of risks about low moisture foods such as flour and tree nuts as well as the implications of home-made nut milk and ready-to-eat cookie dough
July 14th 2:00- 2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Join Dr. Julie Garden-Robinson of NDSU in discussion about understanding “best by” dates and how to reduce the amount of food waste using composting and better inventory management
August 5th 2:00- 2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Each webinar will be a 30-minute talk on the topic as well as a 15 minute Q&A. If you are interested in attending please fill out the registration survey:

https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Akgx9ujRKjY96u

Food Safety Webinars Offered

How should I store my tomatoes to make them last longer? How do I handle food that’s been recalled? Why is raw cookie dough not safe to eat? How can I safely make homemade nut-milk?

Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Join the following webinars for a chance to learn more about these topics from experts in the field of food safety as well as a chance to ask them your questions. Along the way, learn about common misconceptions you may have been believing to be true about food safety and storage. That way you can potentially avoid becoming the 1 in 10 people a year that falls ill due to eating contaminated foods.



Join Dr. Londa Nwadike of KSU and MU in discussion of the best practices for storing your produce and how to extend its quality and shelf life
June 30th 2:00 -2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Join Dr. Betty Feng of Purdue University in discussion of risks about low moisture foods such as flour and tree nuts as well as the implications of home-made nut milk and ready-to-eat cookie dough
July 14th 2:00- 2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Join Dr. Julie Garden-Robinson of NDSU in discussion about understanding “best by” dates and how to reduce the amount of food waste using composting and better inventory management
August 5th 2:00- 2:45 PM EST (1 – 1:45 CT)

Each webinar will be a 30-minute talk on the topic as well as a 15 minute Q&A. If you are interested in attending please fill out the registration survey:

https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Akgx9ujRKjY96u

06/22/2021

What's the oldest cow you had on your farm?

#ProudlyWisconsin
#NationalDairyMonth

06/21/2021

The Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department is continuing a comprehensive study on groundwater quality in Kewaunee County, funded through a Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant and a donation by Peninsula Pride Farms, Inc.

The purpose of this project is to (1) continue to understand the extent of nitrate and bacteriological contamination in the Silurian Dolomite aquifer, and (2) determine if / what progress has been made in Kewaunee County
since the implementation of the new NR151 Silurian Dolomite Standards and Prohibitions.

All water analyses are free at no cost to you.

If you would like to participate and live in Kewaunee County, please contact Davina Bonness, County Conservationist at 920-845-9743 or 845-9740 or email [email protected].

To reserve your free water sample, call/email by July 5th

Bottle pick up will be July 6th & 7th at the LWCD office (625 Third Street - Luxemburg). Volunteers will instruct you on how and when to sample your well.

You will receive a copy of your results after the water testing is complete. All results will be confidential and only be presented in a way that does not identify individual homes.

PC: Shutterstock

The Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department is continuing a comprehensive study on groundwater quality in Kewaunee County, funded through a Wisconsin Coastal Management Grant and a donation by Peninsula Pride Farms, Inc.

The purpose of this project is to (1) continue to understand the extent of nitrate and bacteriological contamination in the Silurian Dolomite aquifer, and (2) determine if / what progress has been made in Kewaunee County
since the implementation of the new NR151 Silurian Dolomite Standards and Prohibitions.

All water analyses are free at no cost to you.

If you would like to participate and live in Kewaunee County, please contact Davina Bonness, County Conservationist at 920-845-9743 or 845-9740 or email [email protected].

To reserve your free water sample, call/email by July 5th

Bottle pick up will be July 6th & 7th at the LWCD office (625 Third Street - Luxemburg). Volunteers will instruct you on how and when to sample your well.

You will receive a copy of your results after the water testing is complete. All results will be confidential and only be presented in a way that does not identify individual homes.

PC: Shutterstock

06/16/2021

06/14/2021

Wisconsin County Agent Association award recipients named

Congratulations to Extension Kewaunee County's Agriculture Agent Aerica Bjurstrom on receiving a top communication award from the Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA).

https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/news/2021/06/14/wacaa-2021-awards/

The Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents (WACAA) recently recognized several members during their annual awards and recognition program.

06/10/2021

Join us for a virtual town hall on June 17th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm to get answers to your questions about the COVID-19 vaccines for you and your family.
Register here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EnhyeKv-Rk2P3xg2nZRd7A

06/01/2021

Check out some of the awesome items up for grabs on the Time and Talent virtual silent auction! One of them could be yours...
Bid on the items at: https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Kewaunee-County-4-H-Leaders-Association-Silent-Auction-2380

06/01/2021

Do you plan on exhibiting in the Kewaunee Co Junior Fair? The deadline is June 1st (they are giving a little grace time but ask that they are completed ASAP)

06/01/2021

The Tools 2 Thrive that work best for one person may not work for another. Recovery is a unique and personal journey that requires trial and error to determine what works best for each individual.

Find more information at MHAscreening.org.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

The Tools 2 Thrive that work best for one person may not work for another. Recovery is a unique and personal journey that requires trial and error to determine what works best for each individual.

Find more information at MHAscreening.org.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

05/30/2021

Living a healthy lifestyle and incorporating mental health tools to thrive may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

Living a healthy lifestyle and incorporating mental health tools to thrive may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

05/29/2021

One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screen at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess their mental health and recognize signs of mental health problems.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

One way to check in with yourself is to take a mental health screen at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and private way for someone to assess their mental health and recognize signs of mental health problems.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

05/29/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages, and now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that commonly prevents individuals from seeking help.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

05/28/2021

Think of your strength. Big changes tend to challenge and test you, but it’s likely that you’ll grow from all of the things that you’re facing. Remind yourself as often as possible that you are strong and capable and can make it through whatever challenges you’re facing (and that you’ve made it through some tough changes in the past). Maybe even say it out loud to yourself to really let it sink in. With each passing day, you’re building resilience.
#MHM2021

05/28/2021

Make plans. It’s okay if you aren’t an incredibly organized person, but when you’re processing big changes, it can be helpful to focus on planning. You don’t have to stick to your plan perfectly; just starting small with what your day or week is going to look like can help get rid of that uncertainty that comes with change.
#MHM2021

05/27/2021

Heart of the Farm - Women in Agriculture

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Summer ‘Coffee Chats’ Series begins in June 2021

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start its summer online ‘Coffee Chats’ series on Monday, June 14th at 10 a.m. ‘Coffee Chats’ will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) through August 2021 and again from November 2021-March 2022.

The Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks.

There is no charge for attending the series but you must register at: https://forms.gle/uWg2aKdYW2Aqj3J99

Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation containing information about joining the meeting. Registered participants will only need the meeting website link or phone number to participate.

‘Coffee Chat’ Series:

June 14, 2021, Weber’s Farm Store, 6 Generations of Resiliency
Weber Farms, is a 6th generation Wisconsin Century Farm located in Marshfield, WI and since 1904 it has been delivering the finest, freshest dairy products from their Holstein cows for six decades. Weber’s Farm Store has been in operation since 1955 and now offers a full range of dairy products, from pasteurized milks and creams, to Kefir, ground beef, ice cream, local butter, and an extensive line of cheese. Joellen will share pieces of Weber Farms family history and their products. Speaker: Joellen (Weber) Heiman, manager Weber Farm Store.

July 12, 2021, Traditions – Today and Tomorrow
“Traditions are the cement that keeps families together and helps you withstand the storms that come.” Join us for a lively discussion on the importance of traditions in one’s family and workplace. Traditions can build a strong base of resiliency as we emerge from Covid-19. We will help you explore which tradition are worth keeping and which ones you might start in the future. Speakers: Nancy Vance and Karen Drickell, Human Development and Relationship Educators, UW-Madison Division of Extension.

August 9, 2021, Dinner Conversations
Now more than ever, it is important to focus on eating together as a family. Research has shown us how important family meals are and there are significant studies that reinforce the benefits of mealtimes together. They also foster emotional balance by increasing things like self-esteem, a sense of wellbeing, and stronger family relationships. Join us as we discuss ideas for starting dinner conversations that nourish the spirit, brain, and health of everyone at the table. Speakers: Nancy Vance and Jackie Carattini, Human Development and Relationship Educators, UW-Madison Division of Extension.

For more information on the ‘Coffee Chats’ series or the Heart of the Farm Program, please visit the Heart of the Farm website: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/heartofthefarm, call your local UW-Madison Division of Extension County office, or contact Jenny Vanderlin, [email protected], 608-263-7795.

The Heart of the Farm ‘Coffee Chat’ series is supported and funded by Center for Dairy Profitability, UW-Madison, Division of Extension and partially funded by a Green Stone Farm Credit.

University of Wisconsin-Extension

05/27/2021

FEED Virtual Summer 2021 Workshop Series

FEED Virtual Summer 2021 Workshop Series

Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (FEED) Project Virtual Summer 2021 Workshop Series Learn tips for starting or expanding a successful food business

05/27/2021

Tune into the good. No matter what kind of change has come into your life, there is most likely some grief that coincides with processing it. Even a seemingly good change like getting a new job can have you grieving the day-to-day interactions you had with coworkers where you used to work. Let yourself grieve, but also try not to get stuck spiraling into the fear, anguish, and negativity that those changes may bring. Instead, try and retrain your brain to think of the positives in your life by doing things like practicing gratitude, focusing on the small things that bring you joy, or reframing challenges as opportunities.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021

Tune into the good. No matter what kind of change has come into your life, there is most likely some grief that coincides with processing it. Even a seemingly good change like getting a new job can have you grieving the day-to-day interactions you had with coworkers where you used to work. Let yourself grieve, but also try not to get stuck spiraling into the fear, anguish, and negativity that those changes may bring. Instead, try and retrain your brain to think of the positives in your life by doing things like practicing gratitude, focusing on the small things that bring you joy, or reframing challenges as opportunities.

#Tools2Thrive #MHM2021