Mark your calendars for the upcoming State 4-H Meats Judging Contest on Saturday, February 3, 2024. If you have participated in the past or this is the first time you are hearing about the contest, we would love to have you join us for this day of learning, fun, and competition. What is the 4-H Meats Judging Contest? Have you been to […]
The Monroe County Nutrition Coalition is running a physical activity challenge during the month of January 2024. The goal of the challenge is to promote physical activity during the winter by asking participants to complete 30 minutes of activity for at least 20 days throughout the month of January. A tracking calendar for the challenge […]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is advising consumers to continue to be aware that specific brands of applesauce containing cinnamon have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Do not buy or use the recalled cinnamon applesauce puree pouches because the product may contain harmful levels of lead. These products are no […]
CDC, FDA, and public health and regulatory officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pre-cut and whole cantaloupes. Adults 65 and older, children under 5 years, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from Salmonella. CDC advises households: > Do not eat pre-cut cantaloupes if you don’t know whether Malichita […]
The Jr. Leaders will be meeting on Saturday, November 18 at 7 p.m. at the J & M Flying Wheels near Oakdale. All Monroe County 4-Hers 6th grade and up are invited. If you want to be active with Jr. Leaders this upcoming year, remember to sign up for Jr. Leaders as a secondary club […]
Come celebrate all your 4-H accomplishments this past year at the Family Celebration on November 4th from noon to 2 p.m. at the Leon Community Center. If you plan on attending, please go to SignUpGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B49A9A722AAF49-4hfamily
The Monroe County 4-H Leaders’ Association, with Mapping Solutions, has announced the release of the recently published Monroe County Plat Book. This spiral-bound book features the standard landownership map pages showing townships and ranges within the county, including property boundaries for all rural parcels. Along with landownership maps are the new enhanced LiDAR aerial view […]
Join the Monroe County Nutrition Coalition throughout the month of September for a Fruit and Veggie Bingo Challenge! Participate in various activities focused on learning more about fruits and vegetables and trying new or different options. Create a Bingo, then submit your board to be entered into a drawing to win fun prizes at the […]
WeCOPE is a FREE self-care interactive program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive emotions, and improve health. Managing life’s challenges in healthy ways allows participants to take better care of themselves and others. The series will be held at the Sparta Free Library […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. There are two Youth Mental Health First Aid course offerings coming up.
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Stand with your community and learn to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. In rural communities, there are significant challenges in accessing mental health care. Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities helps adults acknowledge and begin to address those […]
This upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer! Don’t let harmful germs put a damper on your cookout. Use a food thermometer to make sure your chicken has reached 165 degrees F before serving. Learn more: fightbac.org/poultry
