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Statewide School Breakfast Challenge winners announced
Mon, 21 May 2012
Contact: Amy Alvig, 608-265-3232, amy.alvig@ces.uwex.edu Madison, Wis.– During the 2011-12 school year, Cooperative Extension and the Department of Public Instruction challenged Wisconsin schools to increase their student participation in school breakfast programs. Extension’s Family Living Programs and the Department of Public Instruction have collaborated to help school districts start new programs or improve existing ones [...]
Geranium business hit with bacterial blight
Fri, 18 May 2012
Brian Hudelson explains bacterial blight in geraniums and what gardeners should do if they suspect their geraniums have been hit by blight.
Avoid foodborne illness when preparing convenience foods
Mon, 07 May 2012
Follow package directions to keep food safe Barbara Ingham, 608-263-7383, bhingham@wisc.edu Madison, Wis–Microwavable pizzas, frozen dinners and other convenience foods are staples in many household freezers. They’re quick and easy to use, but when they’re not prepared properly, convenience foods can also make you sick. Short preparation times are one of the main advantages of [...]
Living on your own? Make the most of your food dollars
Mon, 07 May 2012
Contact Gayle Coleman, 608-265-8928, gayle.coleman@ces.uwex.edu or Madison, Wis.–Living on your own in your first home or apartment can be an exciting time. But if you’re like many people, chances are your paycheck may not go as far as you’d like. Food will be a necessary part of your budget, but one expense where you have [...]
Celebrate the Month of the Military Child this April with Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development
Mon, 02 Apr 2012
April is a very special month in the lives of military families: this month is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as the Month of the Military Child, a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and challenges they overcome. Wisconsin 4-H Operation Military Kids invites you to participate in a number of events and educational opportunities coming up around the state in support of the nearly 15,000 youth in military families in Wisconsin.
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