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Raising WI Children Conference

UW Madison Division of Extension Parenting and Family Relationships Institute presents the Raising WI Children Conference. Dads, moms, grandparents, foster parents, child care providers, educators, and all those caring for children are welcome to our first virtual parenting conference! Attend every session or a few. This conference is for you! January 13 and 15 See […]

Accepting Applications for the 2022 HCE Memorial Scholarships

The Outagamie County Home and Community Education Association (HCE) awards two $750 scholarships annually. Both scholarships are available to a student who is completing their senior year of high school or a student continuing education on a full-time basis at either a college or technical school. The candidate for the scholarships must be a son/daughter, […]

Extension to Offer In-Person Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing

Extension Outagamie County is once again offering in-person training and testing! The session will be held: Friday, January 14, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Buzz’s Pub & Grill, W2116 County Road S, Freedom, WI 54130 Please check your certification card or go to http://www.kellysolutions.com/WI/Applicators/index.asp to identify when your certification ends. We request that you […]

Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe

The latest edition of Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe is now available. This edition features information about Holiday Hot Sauce, a unique gift idea, and includes a recipe for Cayenne Pepper Sauce.

Highlights of Youth Photography Workshops

Kimberly and Little Chute libraries join UW-Madison Extension for an educational photography workshop series for young students to grow their knowledge of the skills and techniques of photography. Enjoy these photos submitted by the youth participants.

Co-Parenting Resources

Parenting Resources UW-Madison Division of Extension has prepared five information sheets, called Common Ties, on common co-parenting topics. Parents can download and print these documents to support their co-parenting journeys.

Rent Smart Workshops Continue

In this time of transition, group Rent Smart classes have been suspended, however I still continue to teach Rent Smart classes to individuals in-person or virtually. Register online or call MaryBeth to schedule your Rent Smart Workshop. You can also keep up to date with upcoming workshop dates on my new updated website at: https://outagamie.extension.wisc.edu/positive-youth-development/ Learn […]

National 4-H Week: Alumni Reflections

My 4-H Experience By Makayla Mashlan, Fast Trackers 4-H Club graduate Travelling worldwide as a business owner, photographer, and teacher at 20 years old wasn’t something I had ever dreamed about doing when I grew up. As a first grade student, I had joined 4-H thinking I would get to do some fun arts […]

Youth Dairy Leaders Honored with James W Crowley Dairy Leadership Award

Fourteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley State 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards at the 2021 Wisconsin Junior State Fair. These youth were rewarded for their outstanding dairy project work and leadership ability. Each award winner will receive a plaque provided by the James W. Crowley Dairy Management and Extension Fund. Three youth awardees, Haley […]

Crédito Fiscal por Hijos por adelantado (Advance Child Tax Credit)

El 15 de julio, muchas familias estadounidenses comenzaron a recibir pagos por el Crédito Fiscal por Hijos por adelantado (ACTC). Esto es lo que necesita saber acerca de los cambios al crédito fiscal por hijos, las elecciones que puede hacer y la planificación para los impuestos en 2021. Lee la hoja de datos.