Communicating with those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing during COVID-19
Learn basic communications strategies for interacting more comfortably and providing accommodations to ensure effective communication.
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Communities 
University of Wisconsin-Madison demographers part of research team to win national excellence award for rural population research
UW-Madison Applied Population Laboratory’s Katherine Curtis, Daniel Veroff, and Malia Jones are part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institution research team that was recently awarded the National Excellence in Multistate Research Award from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This prestigious and highly competitive award recognizes scientists who conduct exemplary research and outreach efforts across multiple states and in doing so enhance the visibility of USDA multistate programs.
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New Wisconsin partnerships focus on farmer health and well-being
Ongoing economic conditions continue to take a toll on Wisconsin’s rural communities. These conditions have led to many concerns about the high levels of farm stress, health concerns, and increased suicide risk. UW-Madison Extension is working with partners to provide education, resources, and support to mitigate farm stress and reduce suicide risk in rural communities.
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Txoj Kev Qhia Txog Pib Tsim Cov Khoom Noj Tau-Edible Startup Summit 2020
Txoj Kev Qhia Txog Pib Tsim Cov Khoom Noj Tau-Edible Startup Summit 2020
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Espanol – Edible Startup Summit 2020
Emprendedores de todo el estado de Wisconsin se reunirán de manera virtual para una cumbre de dos días el 9 y 10 de noviembre. La cumbre Edible Startup Summit se enfoca en las empresas alimentarias que están en las primeras fases del desarrollo empresarial.
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Menominee County Adopts Innovative Food, Beverage and Healthier Work Environment Policy
Menominee County has adopted a Food, Beverage and Healthier Work Environment Policy that prioritizes community values, including healthier food choices, environmental sustainability and physical activity in the workplace.
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Local Government Leadership Academy graduates succeed, 2020-style
This year’s graduates learned more than anticipated when COVID-19 necessitated moving the Academy online. Eighteen participants were able to complete the work, enhance their leadership skills, and graduate despite the additional challenges of the last few months.
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Extension grant focuses on culturally responsive leadership skills for tribal communities
Researchers, faculty, and staff from the UW-Madison Division of Extension will use a new grant to facilitate and develop a tribal-focused leadership skills program built on indigenous teachings and informed by tribal communities. The Tribes Lead! program, which recently was named as an Extension Innovative Funding awardee, will develop leadership programs in the Lac du […]
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Virtual Edible Startup Summit
Save the date and join us for training to launch your food business.
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Updated resource provides tools for understanding food security
The Wisconsin Food Security Project is an interactive data and mapping portal featuring county and subcounty data related to food security in Wisconsin. It supports stakeholder groups in identifying long-standing as well as newly emerging risk factors that impact food security in their communities.
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