News @ UW-Extension - May 2006

UW-Extension news

Wednesday, May 31, 2006: WPT Auction offers six days of bidding and buying fun; Lynn Brockmeyer; Viewers will enjoy the convenience of armchair shopping as well as an opportunity to buy into the fun of the fast-paced Wisconsin Public Television Auction Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 4 on WPT.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006: Food labels can help you make healthier choices; Amy Rettammel; MADISON, Wis.—Making healthy food choices is easier if you have the right tools. In this case, a powerful tool is free and easy to find, just when you need it. It’s the Nutrition Facts panel that can be found on the label of practically all packaged foods in the grocery store. As of January 1, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made this tool even more powerful by requiring trans fat to be listed on products containing significant amounts of fat.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006: Consider the basics for homeowner's insurance; Karen Goebel; MADISON, Wis.—For most consumers, a home is the largest investment they will make, and many choose to protect that investment with a homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, says Karen Goebel, University of Wisconsin-Extension family and consumer economics specialist.