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What To Do When Tax Refunds Exceed Expectations

J. Michael Collins

UW-Extension

Tax season is the one time each year when many people get the chance to see the complete picture of their finances.

What Infants Need As They Transition To Solid Food

Beth Olson

UW-Madison

Robert Davis

UW-Extension

Learning what to feed an infant can be a confusing process filled with different information from multiple sources. But parents just want to find the right information to safely provide their babies with a nutritious diet.

Series: Literacy In Wisconsin

How Tax Credits Can Work For Lower-Income Wisconsinites

Judith Bartfeld

UW-Extension

Many low- and moderate-income working families in Wisconsin may qualify for thousands of dollars in tax credits.

How To Help Preschoolers Understand Emotions

Sarah Hawks

UW-Extension

Preschoolers can go through so many different emotions during the day, happy one minute and frustrated the next. But parents can help their young children learn to manage and understand their emotions.

10 Ways Gardeners Can Keep Busy In Winter

Vijai Pandian

UW-Extension

Winter may not seem like a great time for landscape activities. However, plenty of chores can keep gardeners engaged throughout winter and lay the groundwork for a successful spring.

5 Tech And Social Trends Poised To Transform Agriculture

John Shutske

UW-Extension

While it may not seem readily apparent, farms are about to engage warp drive and rapidly approach light speed when it comes to how they operate.

Series: The Varied Forms Of Farm To School

One Season In With A Youth Farmers' Market In Green Bay

Kristian Knutsen

WisContext

Kids who may not be interested in eating vegetables are more willing to take a risk and try new flavors when they grow produce themselves. That's one of the ideas behind a youth farmers' market that launched in Green Bay in 2016.

Tips For Growing Blueberries In Wisconsin

Jill Nadeau

Wisconsin Public Radio

Conditions must be just right for blueberry plants to survive and produce fruit. And although Wisconsin's climate is perfect, the soil – especially in the southern part of the state – isn't what blueberries like,

Helping Teen Drivers Take The Wheel And Minimize Risks

Stephen Small

UW-Extension

Learning to drive is a rite of passage for many teens, and families can benefit when teens get their drivers licenses.

Series: Health In Rural Wisconsin

Rural Cancer Risks Call For Unique Solutions

Paula Tran Inzeo

UW-Extension

While the incidence of cancer is lower among people who live in rural parts of the United States than more densely populated areas, they are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages, have less access to medical treatment and receive poorer quality of care than their urban counterparts.