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A Response for Fatherhood: What We Heard from Wisconsin Dads

 A Response for Fatherhood: What We Heard from Wisconsin Dads What does it take to support today’s fathers? How do you define a successful fatherhood? Those are the questions research from UW-Madison Extension is answering with its Wisconsin Fatherhood Need assessment, a report now available here: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/fatherhood Extension realized we were not serving fathers in […]

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: January/February 2023 Issue

Burning Issue: Canned Soups The winter season means soup season! Enjoying a warm bowl of homemade canned soup is a great way to stay warm and cozy in these cold months. The key to canning a safe, high-quality soup is to follow directions provided by a reliable science-based source such as USDA, the National Center […]

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Plan Ahead to Avoid Thanksgiving Panic

Over the next two weeks, we’ll consider the steps in getting a Thanksgiving meal successfully (and safely) on the table.  Our first topic: Plan ahead to avoid Thanksgiving panic. The Thanksgiving holiday focuses on bringing family and friends together over a shared (or virtual) meal.  Planning ahead will help ensure an enjoyable holiday.  Tips for starting […]

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4-H Announcements 9/30/2022

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK! October 2nd-8th! Tune into WOSH at 8AM on October 5th to listen to Kyle Domke and Nate Piper be interviewed about receiving the 4-H Key Award.  We will also have a trivia question and chance to win a prize! Stop in at the Oshkosh Public Library to see our October 4-H display in […]

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Food Safety Before, During, and After a Power Outage

The weather has caused power outages across the United States already this year.  There are certain things that you can do to before, during, and after a power outage to help keep your family food-safe.  Prepare Yourself Before Power Emergencies Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.  Check to ensure that the freezer temperature […]

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Think Healthy Greens

Safe and Healthy Leafy Greens Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cabbage, kale, and bok choy, provide nutrients that help protect you from heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. But leafy greens, like other vegetables and fruits, are sometimes contaminated with harmful […]

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Supporting Families and Children Processing Scary and Violent Events

In the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school tragedy, there are numerous resources for supporting families and children as they process scary and violent events: Young Children Talking to Children About Scary events (English and Spanish) as part of our Parenting the Preschooler series. Death and Grief in Parenting the Preschooler may also be appropriate. Elementary Our Raising […]

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Resources for Food Safety Education Month

September is food safety education month and there are many resources to help everyone take steps to keep food safe and healthy.  In the U.S. each year, there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness – that’s about 1 in 6 Americans each year.  Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations […]

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How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? (MORE Recipes & Resources)

Are you looking for MORE information, resources, and recipes for jams, freezer jams, jellies, conserves, preserves, marmalades, and reduced sugar recipes?  Check out the How Do I… Make Jam & Jelly? National Center for Home Food Preservation webpage, brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family!

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