Submitted by UW-Madison Master Gardener Volunteer Michelle Gobert As local gardeners begin to think about the upcoming planting season and the potential to sell fresh produce at local farmers markets, it’s important to know about local and state regulations that govern preparation and sale of foods to help ensure public health and protect your brand! […]
Submitted by Michelle Gobert, Positive Youth Development Educator Last fall, Forest County Extension began a program titled “Clover Connection” at area local libraries designed to introduce toddlers and preschoolers to hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math. Clover Connection is a family-centered learning opportunity with caregivers present and engaged […]
Submitted by: Terri Kolb, UW-Extension FoodWIse In the United States food waste is a big concern. Wasted food is the largest solid waste component going to landfills. According to Feeding America, 25-40% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never be eaten. Foods that end up in landfills create a harmful gas […]
Submitted by Michelle Gobert, Forest County Master Garden Volunteer If you heat your home with wood or have a wood fireplace, you might have a bucket of wood ash nearby and are wondering what use it can be in the home garden. Wood ash can be a valuable addition to soils, when used appropriately. You […]
Submitted by Michelle Gobert, Positive Youth Development Educator Financial education, or personal finance classes, give youth the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions, develop sound financial habits, and manage money effectively. When utilized properly, these life skills can help young adults finance their education, purchase a home or vehicle, and provide […]
Celebrate with us #EveryKidHealthyWeek Over this week will be sharing tips and ideas to reinforce and model healthy habits at home and how to get the whole school community involved and excited. For more info visit: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/every-kid-healthy…/
Forest County Master Gardeners are celebrating Wisconsin School Garden Day with a pea seed giveaway! The local Master Gardeners understand that the joy of gardening is a great hands on activity at any age and it’s never too early to introduce a child the wonders of gardening. Gardening does not have to be on a […]
On a bright, spring day 90 years ago – a small group of students in Laona, Wisconsin planted a tree in a forsaken area outside of town. In 1928, the land around the logging town had been subjected to great deforestation. The townspeople thought the land was useless, but the students of Laona seized an […]
