Extension Connection Winter 2022 Issue

Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection, Winter 2022, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

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“Hidden in Plain Sight”

You are invited to a “Hidden in Plain Sight” viewing and discussion. Hidden in Plain Sight is an interactive and educational replica of a teen bedroom that has over 30 “red flags or indicators” that a youth may be abusing drugs. It also points out household items that can be used to either cover up […]

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Extension Connection – Fall 2022 Issue

Check out our latest issue of Extension Connection, Fall 2022, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

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March-May 2022 Extension Connection

Check out our newly published Extension Connection, March – May 2022 – Extension Connection, a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This newsletter is serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.

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Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times

Many households may experience hard financial times as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. UW Extension has a website for help with Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times. We just added information related to this situation, such as eligibility for unemployment insurance, public benefits, small business assistance, and keeping up with loan payments. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/

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Parent Cafés

Parent Café: A fulfilling way to talk, listen and support each other with the stressors, worries and challenges of parenting that many have struggled with alone. They are unique in that every parent’s voice is heard. Support parents in building friendships and a strong network of families who help each other stay strong. Small group […]

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Food Safety for Flooded Farms

Flooding events, especially during the harvest season, can have a significant impact on a farm’s bottom line. Growers need to also consider food safety impacts as they assess damage and consider their options. Several resources are available to help growers in the aftermath of  significant rain events. Visit:https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safepreserving/2018/08/31/food-safety-for-flooded-farms/ for more information.

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Family Resources Directory – Marquette County

Marquette County Family Resources Directory (ADRC hosts a county wide resource directory for all residents of Marquette County) The directory details various local services and opportunities for families! Please let us know corrections, changes or additions — call the Extension Office at 608-297-3141 or email hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu  

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Marquette County Barn Quilts

Marquette County Home & Community Education Association (HCE) is working with you and Marquette County groups to create, hang, and promote the Barn Quilts of Marquette County! Colorful maps of the “Barn Quilts and Hidden History Mural Trail” are available at area libraries, stores, and motels. Or stop by the Visitor’s Information Cabin at the […]

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