Welcome to UW-Madison Division of Extension – Lafayette County

 

*Upcoming Events*

 

Mental Health in Agriculture

University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, June 17 & 19, 2025, from 9:00 am – noon via the Zoom platform. Participants are required to attend both virtual sessions. Pre-registration and approximately two hours of self-paced, online pre-work is required to participate in the June 17 & 19 training.

Registration: https://go.wisc.edu/2j6nm0

Flyer – June MHFA for Agriculture Community

 

Johnson Public Library

June 12th at 2:00PM

Learn the art of cookie decorating!!!

 

Mosaic Art at McCoy Public Library

August 6th at 1:00PM

Come out to explore some unusual paint methods!

Experience Series #1: Salves

Join us at the Fairgrounds Pavilion on June 30th at 6:00 PM to learn how to make your own homemade healing salves.

Registration: https://forms.gle/eN1PE9pbvsuxVbPF8

Planning AHEAD- Starting June 16th

Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course that helps participants navigate important topics like managing financial difficulties, estate planning, making end-of-life care decisions, expressing final wishes, and understanding the grieving process.

 

Foundational Crop Scouting

Free webinars, Wednesday at Noon, May & June

🔍🌱Scout Smarter, Not Harder!🔍🌱 New to crop scouting or want to boost your skills? Join UW-Madison Extension this May & June for Foundational Crop Scouting Training—a mix of FREE virtual sessions. With conclusion of a hands-on Field Day on June 18 in Lancaster. It’s just $25—lunch included—and a great way to put your scouting skills into practice in the field!

For more information and to register: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/foundational-crop-scouting-training-in-may-and-june/

Complete Interest Survey here: https://forms.gle/nb97rhj1rwTgAYFL8

State Fair Opportunity in the Discovery Barnyard

Get a group of volunteers together or your 4-H Club and work the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard for a day at the Wisconsin State Fair!

Volunteer Application

 

Discovery Day: Diving into 4-H

Come out to find out what 4-H is all about!

May 31st from 9:00AM-11:30AM

Register : https://forms.gle/RSA1v2DSSbRDgeB1A

Food For Fathers

Feeding Kids and ourselves made easy with FoodWIse Nutrition Educator

   

 

Upham Woods Camp Chaperones

 Adult Chaperones can register here: https://bit.ly/2025CampChaperone

 

Summer Grilling Safety

Did you know? Food poisoning is more common during the summer months, when the heat helps foodborne germs thrive. 🌡️🍗 Keep your cookouts safe by handling food with care!
See the helpful link for safe grilling practices: https://preview.mailerlite.com/…/2743795325318732770/j6f9/

 

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Egg Substitute (baking)

Download here: Egg Substitutes for Baking Eggs

StrongBodies-Spring 2025

The StrongBodies Spring Program Virtual Series will be continuing this spring, running from April 8th to June 26th on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM. StrongBodies has been proven to enhance strength, muscle mass, and bone density! We hope this program will be beneficial for your residents.
Registration link: https://go.wisc.edu/z2nm3m

 

 

 

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