This report showcases the mission and core values of the Human Development and Relationships Institute while illustrating impact through shared outcomes. Inside, you’ll find inspiring testimonials from participants, engaging infographics that visually represent our achievements and a detailed overview the HDRI institute and their vital role within the UW Division of Extension.
Helping to make renting a great experience for you! Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience. It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord. FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
YQCA (YOUTH for the QUALITY CARE of ANIMALS) is a national certification program designed to grow market youth animal project members’ awareness and understanding of the role they play in facilitating safe, wholesome products for consumers in a responsible and ethical way. The program provides training in three areas: food safety, animal well-being, and life […]
The warm temperatures have triggered the spongy moth caterpillars to emerge from their egg masses. Right now, the caterpillars are pretty tiny (see image below, taken 5/7), but you will likely see them as you are also starting to enjoy spring outdoors. These little caterpillars are going to keep feeding and growing to become large […]
Practicing the Pause is a weekly, 30-minute virtual space to practice a variety of techniques to calm your mind and body, decrease stress, and increase self-awareness and resiliency. We’ll practice holding space while also practicing skills such as deep breathing, guided imagery, gentle stretching, etc. We gather every Thursday morning, from 8:30-9:00 AM. You are […]
This training is designed to help trainers facilitate the Rent Smart program effectively in theirown organizations and communities.
Are you aware there are more than $88 billion of outstanding medical bills currently in collections—affecting one in five Americans? Medical bills can be very confusing and overwhelming and often come at a time when you may already be in distress. You might feel like you’re navigating a winding maze of information to understand what […]
We’re you busy and could not attend some of the webinars available on Farm Ready Research? Learn about equipment, animal care, and safety from our Winter 2020 series. All webinars are now available online for your convenience. This is the most up-to-date information available on dairy production, livestock production and farm management resources. Access webinar […]
Are you seeing these caterpillars on your trees or hiding underneath things left lying around the yard? They are spongy moth caterpillars (formerly known as gypsy moth) that are busy eating and getting bigger and bigger until they get ready to change into their adult moth form. The spongy moth has escalated into one of […]
When the school-year started in September 2020, students were able to return and learn in Walworth County classrooms. SNAP-Ed funded FoodWIse nutrition educators like Lisa Krolow, however, no longer had the flexibility to join students in-person because of safety restrictions. While virtual programs were growing with prerecorded lessons and asynchronous activities, Walworth elementary teachers were […]
The WiBee App (pronounced wee-bee) is publicly available for anyone to use, whether you are a gardener, grower, student, or just interested in bees. The goal of the WiBee App is to observe and collect data on the abundance and diversity of wild bees visiting blooming crops on your farm. With the app, you complete […]
I really love this time of the year as plants emerge once again after their long winter naps. I also love the fact that I now get to start looking once again for some of my favorite plant diseases. At the top of the list at this time of the year are the rust diseases. […]
On May 18, 2021, Governor Tony Evers announced that the PSC will launch a round of broadband expansion funding in two weeks with $100 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Evers said the Wisconsin Public Service Commission will award the $100 million in federal funding based on a model similar […]
Warmer temperatures mean that Wisconsinites are spending a lot more time enjoying the outdoors with activities such as gardening, hiking, picnicking, and camping. However, spring also happens to be a season of peak tick activity in the Midwest. Ticks may be small but can have big health impacts as they carry diseases such as Lyme […]
