Extension offers Question Persuade Refer—QPR training for Ag-Business Professionals

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension will offer the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) program for agribusiness professionals to recognize and address farm stress and farmer health. T

Exploring Education Disparities in Wisconisn Panel

UW-Madison, Division of Extension and the School of Education bring together faculty, staff and community members to discuss educational disparities in Wisconsin

UW-Madison and UW-Madison Division of Extension, in collaboration with the UW-Madison School of Education, held the third in a series of campus engagement events on October 8, 2019. The event explored critical issues related to education disparities in Wisconsin.

Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents heard a presentation from Ashland and Bayfield counties on The Literacy Link, a UW System–funded pilot project that connects children and parents in justice-involved families through literacy-rich experiences and environments.

UW-Madison Extension: Understand how long information stays on your credit report

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s “Check Your Free Credit Report: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10” campaign makes it easier to remember to order a free credit report.

Holding Healthy Meetings

Need tips on making your meetings more productive? More healthy? More green? Claire Mance has you covered. Extension Healthy Communities Coordinator Claire Mance has tips and tricks on how to make your office culture more healthy and sustainable.

Wisconsin’s Healthy Produce and Nutrition

Beth Olson discusses this season’s healthy produce options, ways to help your health, and resources for making your home more healthy.

Managing your money for back-to-school season

Peggy Olive discusses ways that we can save on back-to-school costs as predictions for spending this year are higher than last.

Back-to-school shopping on a budget

Peggy Olive, Extension Financial Capability Specialist, offers these tips to consider as households prepare for the start of a new school year.

Something old, something new, remember to check your credit report, too

Peggy Olive talks about the checking credit reports and why couples should check their reports together.

Extension: Couples encouraged to check their credit reports together

Knowing your spouse or partner’s credit history is as important as knowing your own. When in a relationship, your partner’s credit can become a source of stress and may affect your ability to secure a home or auto loan. Establishing regular times for couples to check and review their credit reports together is an important part of sharing finances. Extension’s “Check Your Free Credit Report: 2/2, 6/6, 10/10” campaign makes it easier to remember to order a free credit report.

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Extension offers Question Persuade Refer—QPR training for Ag-Business Professionals

UW-Madison, Division of Extension and the School of Education bring together faculty, staff and community members to discuss educational disparities in Wisconsin

Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project

UW-Madison Extension: Understand how long information stays on your credit report

Holding Healthy Meetings

Wisconsin’s Healthy Produce and Nutrition

Managing your money for back-to-school season

Back-to-school shopping on a budget

Something old, something new, remember to check your credit report, too

Extension: Couples encouraged to check their credit reports together