Waushara County UW-Extension

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

😴 Day 5: Rest
Tonight, try heading to bed just 15 minutes earlier.
Rest isn’t lazy—it’s necessary.
Give your mind a little extra time to recharge 💚

05/13/2026

Check out this awesome camp!

🌿🏕️ Calling All Future Conservationists! 🏕️🌿
Do you know a student entering 6th–8th grade who loves the outdoors? Check out the WI Land + Water Conservation Camp happening at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma at the end of June!
This awesome camp gives middle school students the chance to 🌲 get outside, 🔬 take part in hands-on conservation activities, and 👩‍🌾👨‍🔬 learn directly from professionals working in natural resources and conservation fields.
✨ Even better — Waushara County Land Conservation is offering a scholarship to cover camp registration fees, making this an affordable and accessible opportunity for local students!
⏰ Registration deadline: May 15
Please help spread the word to families and students who may be interested!

05/13/2026

👣 Day 4: Get Outside
Step outside today for 10–15 minutes 🌿
Fresh air. A short walk. A change of scenery.
Your mind deserves a reset—even a quick one.

05/12/2026

Check out this scholarship opportunity!

🎓🥛 Scholarship Opportunity for Waushara County Students! 🥛🎓
The Waushara County June Dairy Breakfast Committee is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or current college student pursuing further education!
✅ Open to students from Berlin, Wild Rose, Wautoma, Tri-County, Westfield, and Weyauwega-Fremont High Schools
✅ Must be a Waushara County resident
✅ Preference given to students pursuing an agriculture-related field
📢 GOOD NEWS! The application deadline has been EXTENDED to June 1, 2026 — don’t miss out!
Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the student’s educational institution.
📬 Applications should be mailed to:
Bill Deppe
W3018 Cty Rd Q
Redgranite, WI 54970
📄 Application includes basic information and two short essays (400 words max each).
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with students and families who may be eligible! 🌾🐄🎓
https://uwprod-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/llmonroe_wisc_edu/IQDh_SKasuJUQIjDaAD59o8TAdt_cEM6zbQx9li1A_jK9Nw?e=kLiG95

05/12/2026

🧠 Day 3: Worry + Control
Write down one thing that’s been weighing on you.
Now ask yourself: Is there anything within my control?
Let go of what you can’t control—and take one small step on what you can.

05/11/2026

💧 Day 2: Drink Water
A small reset for your body and mind: drink an extra glass of water today 💧
It sounds simple, but hydration can boost energy, focus, and even your mood.
Small habits = big impact.

05/10/2026

💚 7 days. 7 small steps. 💚
We’re kicking off a One Week Check-In Challenge to help you pause, reset, and take care of your mental health in simple ways.
Follow along this week and see what works for you, comment as to how you are doing 💚
💚 Day 1: Pause & Breathe
Take a moment today to pause.
Inhale slowly… exhale fully… repeat 5 times.
It might not change everything—but it can change this moment. And sometimes, that’s enough.

05/08/2026

Check out this class being offered at FVTC-Wautoma
Join us for our Beginning Canning class on June 2nd! Learn the basics of preserving your harvest and getting started on your canning journey. Call 920.787.3319 or go online to register >>> https://classes.fvtc.edu/Classes/18535/beginning-canning-1

05/07/2026

Looking for interns and new crop scouts who can accurately assess a stand or use a sweep net in alfalfa on Day 1?
Get them signed up for our upcoming Foundational Crop Scouting Training! This field day is designed to take your team from the classroom to the field with confidence. We’ll cover:
📝 Completing scouting reports
🐛 Early-season w**d and insect ID
🌱 Soil sampling basics
🌾 Growth staging for major Wisconsin crops
Registration is $50 and covers all your materials plus lunch. The deadline to sign up is next Friday!
Sign up today: go.wisc.edu/CropScoutTraining

05/06/2026

💼 Want to feel more confident starting financial conversations with clients?
The UW-Madison Division of Extension is launching a new EFC Booster Session:
Starting the Money Talk: Tools for Client Financial Well-Being.
This session is designed for helping professionals like you and anyone interested in building stronger, more meaningful conversations around money. You’ll learn practical conversation starters and flexible scripts to support client-centered discussions about financial stress, stability and well-being.
⏰ Session Time: May 21: 1:00–2:30 PM
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/KfY5SYHdpcNicWkH6
Take the next step in strengthening your financial communication skills and better support those you serve.