Our ’21 – ’22 Youth in Governance (YGP) student representatives know something about that. After all, it wasn’t that long ago that they were starting to navigate the same process. Thankfully, they put their heads together and started writing! They spent their Spring semester writing (and revising….lots of revising!) the top tips they thought would […]
Research done by Madison Community Foundation and UW-Madison Extension Dane County highlights key strategies that could help strengthen the local nonprofit sector. Nonprofit organizations have become an essential component of community wellbeing and play a critical role in addressing societal challenges here in Dane County. But how are nonprofits themselves sustained and strengthened? This paper […]
(Madison): 4th and 5th graders in Dane County were invited to participate in the WI Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom essay contest. The 2020-2021 Wisconsin Essay Contest topic was “How have Wisconsin soybean farmers fueled Wisconsin’s economy?” The topic was based off of the 2021 Book of the Year entitled: “Full of Beans- Henry […]
StrongBodies™ is a national evidence-based strength training program developed at Tufts University and is aimed at mid-life and older women and men. The benefits of strength training have been studied extensively and include: increased muscle mass, strength and improved bone density as well as many more benefits physically and emotionally. The StrongBodies™ program includes progressive […]
There are new challenges for individuals who historically have had low access to food. There are also emerging challenges for the broader community as citizens grapple with changes to the way they previously visited the grocery store and purchased food. This document serves to collect information related to food access for Dane County Households. Emergency […]
Due to office construction and the pandemic, our front counter is not currently open to the public. We can make arrangements to meet you at the office if there is anything you need. Call 608-224-3700 or email extension@countyofdane.com to schedule a meeting. Everyone is required to wear a mask and social distance when in Dane […]
Facts about Immigration and Public Benefits for Immigrant Workers María José Fuenzalida, Dane County Dairy & Livestock Educator, prepared a series of articles to educate immigrant workers about true facts related to the public charge rule and to provide information about health care options for members of the family, especially for children. For more information […]
María José Fuenzalida, educadora lechera y ganadera del Condado de Dane, preparó una serie de artículos, el propósito de estos artículos es educar a los trabajadores inmigrantes sobre hechos reales relacionados con la regla de carga pública y brindar información sobre las opciones de atención médica para los miembros de la familia, especialmente para los […]
Whether you are new to canning, returning to canning because of the pandemic, or have always canned the bounty of your harvest, there are certain tips that will help ensure that your time and efforts lead to safe, healthy food for your family. Use recipes that are up to date. Some canning recommendations have changed […]
What are the signs of heat stress? What are some steps dairy workers can take to reduce heat stress? In a recent article, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program area colleagues share tips to reduce heat stress in farm workers. By being aware and taking specific actions, people can make sure they and […]
“Quaranteam”? “Double bubble”? These terms are showing up more and more in the media as individuals and families make decisions about when they will start to see other people again. In other families, questions are bubbling up about when and how it will be safe to get much needed support, like childcare or respite care. The decision to see others or […]
You can help support insect pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, through habitat you provide on your property or in your gardens. Pollinators need shelter and food to thrive, but how do you know if your property is achieving this potential? To help promote local habitat for pollinators, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Gratton Lab in […]
