University of Wisconsin-Madison
During times of struggle, we question whether wellbeing or joy or happiness is important – right now, wellbeing is even more important so we can stay healthy, be resilient in times of change, and help our struggles feel manageable. How do we build this resilience, while being compassionate? Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator at Extension tells us how we can do this.
Do your own Lawn & Garden Soil Sampling from home! In this post you will find Wisconsin Certified Soil & Manure Testing Laboratories who are still accepting soil samples along with general instructions on how to take a soil sample.
Children need reassurance and age-appropriate factual information to deal with their anxieties. While the scope of the coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented, parents have always helped their children cope with fears, and have good instincts that help them do so.
Our kids, like us, are living through something none of us has ever experienced before. And while we are all more anxious, nervous, scared, and frustrated, our kids are too. Having real conversations with our kids can help them share their feelings, understand what is going on (at an age appropriate level), and give them the opportunity to help and cope.
Not only is it important to keep your body healthy, it is also important to keep your mind healthy. The social distancing has had an effect on our mental health. This great poster (in English and Spanish!) from Give an Hour is all about Healthy Habits for Emotional Well-being.
Farm Management Through A Crisis: A Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times Series
Join Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationship Educator, to learn tricks, tips, and techniques to make your own stock and preserve it so you will have it available in the summer (when you do not want to be simmering anything!)!
In accordance with Governor Tony Evers’ Safer At Home order (Emergency Order #12) during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is extending pesticide applicator certifications until October 31. Private and commercial pesticide applicators with certifications that expire January 31-September 30 can continue to operate as a certified pesticide applicator until October 31.
As this pandemic continues, it’s important we be strong and united in other ways. Our county office will continue to offer programming and opportunities for feedback and growth as always. Please see these opportunities below.
Join Kaitlyn Davis, Agriculture Educator, and Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, on their virtual programming to learn about starting seeds indoors so you have plants ready for your garden! There will be two sessions on Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. For the 1:00 pm meeting: Topic: Seed Starting Time: Apr 7, […]
This Coping Calendar from Action For Happiness has 30 suggested actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together.
This program is part of a series of garden topics so watch the Extension website for more information on future classes. Kaitlyn Davis, Agriculture Educator for Division of Extension La Crosse County will be presenting. This is the first presentation in the Garden Tool Box Series.
