UW-Extension

The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth education outreach program of the University WI-Extension. The program works with 18 community clubs in Washington County, which meet monthly, along with countywide educational project meetings throughout the year. 4-H participates in outreach programs to schools for peer mentoring, peer mediation training, and after school programs. Summer day camps are conducted annually for all county residents. A Youth Leadership Academy is also offered in collaboration with UWWC, which guides youth through the strategies and resources to develop youth leadership skills and to develop youth/adult partnerships on committees and boards throughout the county.

Please visit the UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more detailed information and assistance.

The UW Extension Washington County Agriculture program provides support to local agricultural producers and businesses through a three-county arrangement among Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties. The Agents in these counties specialize in Farm Business Management, Agronomy, Dairy Production, Facilities, and Livestock. If you have any questions, please call Alan Linnebur, the Washington County Farm Business Educator at 262-335-4477.

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  • Provides educational programs and information on agricultural production with a specialized emphasis on farm business management for farm families and agribusiness.
    


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  • The UW Extension Washington County Agriculture program provides support to local agricultural producers and businesses through a three-county arrangement among Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties. The Agents in these counties specialize in Farm Business Management, Agronomy, Dairy Production, Facilities, and Livestock. If you have any questions, please call Alan Linnebur, the Washington County Farm Business Educator at 262-335-4477.


• TRI COUNTY AGRICULTURE SPECIALIZATION EDUCATOR LISTING
  
  Agriculture Specialization in Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties The four Agriculture educators located in the three counties have developed areas of specialization to allow each to provide up-to-date information in their area of specialization. Educators also address a wide range of local needs and programs. The specialized programs are as follows:

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Mike Ballweg, Crops and Soils Sheboygan County UW-Extension, 650 Forest Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085. Phone (920)467-5740 E-mail:Mike Ballweg

Program areas include: Grain Crops, Forages, Soil Erosion, Nutrient Management, Water Quality, and Crop Pest Identification and Control.

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Tina Kohlman, Dairy Production and Management, Sheboygan County UW-Extension, 650 Forest Ave, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085. Phone (920)467-5740 E-mail : Tina Kohlman

Program areas include: Health, Heifer Raising, Reproduction, Dairy Nutrition, Swine Management, Manure Management, Specialty Animals, Animal Pest Identification and Control, Quality Assurance, Milk Marketing.

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Dan O'Neil, Agriculture Engineering and Livestock, Ozaukee County UW-Extension, 121 W. Main St, Box 994, Port Washington, WI 53074. Phone (262)284-8288./ 238-8288 (metro) E-mail: Dan O'Neil

Program areas include: Beef Production, Sheep Production, Farmstead Design, Farm Buildings, Feed Storage, Animal Manure Storage, Barnyard Runoff, and Farm Equipment Safety.

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Alan Linnebur, Farm Business Management and Finance, Washington County UW-Extension, 333 E. Washington St., Suite 1200, West Bend, WI 53095. Phone (262)335-4477. E-mail : Alan Linnebur

Program areas include: Financial Analysis, Farm Records, Whole Farm and Enterprise Budgeting, Farm Business Arrangements, Farm Labor, Cash Flow Planning, and Grain and Livestock Markets.

Please visit the UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more detailed information and assistance

The Washington County UWEX Community Development educator engages directly with individuals, organizations, local governments, and whole communities to identify needs, address high priority issues, and facilitate change. Some of these programs include environmental education, organizational development, local government education, and downtown vitality.

See our upcoming Local Government WisLine events starting with Open Government and Parliamentary Procedure Series.

Please visit the UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more detailed information and assistance.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth education outreach program of the University WI-Extension. The program works with 18 community clubs in Washington County, which meet monthly, along with countywide educational project meetings throughout the year. 4-H participates in outreach programs to schools for peer mentoring, peer mediation training, and after school programs. Summer day camps are conducted annually for all county residents. A Youth Leadership Academy is also offered in collaboration with UWWC, which guides youth through the strategies and resources to develop youth leadership skills and to develop youth/adult partnerships on committees and boards throughout the county.

Family Living programs respond to community needs with research-based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities. In Washington County program information is available in the following areas: early childhood education and childcare, consumer health education, family financial management, community collaboration building to strengthen families. Some of the program events include Better Kid Care Satellite program for child care providers, Family Financial Counseling Program, and Celebrate Families.

For more information call Marma at 262-335-4479.

WNEP is a UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program that helps limited resource families and individuals choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful food and handle it safely, and become more food secure by spending their food dollars wisely. The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is funded by the USDA Food Stamp Program, and is a partnership between state and county governments with local partner agencies. WNEP has provided nutrition education to Washington County residents since 2000, and has made a conscious effort to reach people of all age categories at a variety of locations. An array of instructional materials is available in the Spanish language to meet the needs of the county's growing Latino population. Educational resources and updated research are also provided for meal site and pantries in the area. This local WNEP project also addresses local health concerns on overweight and obesity by maintaining an educational focus on balancing food intake and energy output

Visit UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more information.

Family Living programs respond to community needs with research-based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities. In Washington County program information is available in the following areas: early childhood education and childcare, consumer health education, family financial management, community collaboration building to strengthen families. Some of the program events include Better Kid Care Satellite program for child care providers, Family Financial Counseling Program, and Celebrate Families.

For more information call Marma at 262-335-4479 or visit the Washington County UW-Extension Family Living website.

WNEP is a UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program that helps limited resource families and individuals choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful food and handle it safely, and become more food secure by spending their food dollars wisely. The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is funded by the USDA Food Stamp Program, and is a partnership between state and county governments with local partner agencies.

 

WNEP has provided nutrition education to Washington County residents since 2000, and has made a conscious effort to reach people of all age categories at a variety of locations. An array of instructional materials is available in the Spanish language to meet the needs of the county's growing Latino population. Educational resources and updated research are also provided for meal site and pantries in the area. This local WNEP project also addresses local health concerns on overweight and obesity by maintaining an educational focus on balancing food intake and energy output

 

Visit UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more information.

Growth Management education focuses on helping communities understand land use and planning issues and tools through on-site presentations, written materials, and one-on-one assistance. This may be done through citizen opinion surveys, or step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive plan to help manage increasing growth.

Visit UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more information.

Provides educational programs and information on revitalizing and improving communities, strengthening non-profit organizations, improving lake water quality, and managing shorelines. Also provides education on environmental issues.

Visit UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more information.

In partnership with all county UW-Extension offices, the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, we provide education and information to Wisconsin local governments.

Learn more by checking out our Washington County UW-Extension website.

The UW-Extension of Washington County provides multiple services in agri-business, nutrition, family living, 4-H youth development, community resource development, and growth management resources. We are an outreach of the University of Wisconsin system. We bring the resources of the university to people where they live and work.

 

The Washington County UWEX Community Development educator engages directly with individuals, organizations, local governments, and whole communities to identify needs, address high priority issues, and facilitate change. Some of these programs include environmental education, organizational development, local government education, and downtown vitality.

 

The Growth Management education focuses on helping communities understand land use and planning issues and tools through on-site presentations, written materials, and one-on-one assistance. This may be done through citizen opinion surveys, or step-by-step guidance for developing a comprehensive plan to help manage increasing growth.

 

Family Living programs respond to community needs with research-based education and partnerships that support Wisconsin families and communities. In Washington County program information is available in the following areas: early childhood education and childcare, consumer health education, family financial management, community collaboration building to strengthen families. Some of the program events include Better Kid Care Satellite program for child care providers, Family Financial Counseling Program, and Celebrate Families.

For more information call Marma at 262-335-4479.

 

WNEP is a UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program that helps limited resource families and individuals choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful food and handle it safely, and become more food secure by spending their food dollars wisely. The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is funded by the USDA Food Stamp Program, and is a partnership between state and county governments with local partner agencies. WNEP has provided nutrition education to Washington County residents since 2000, and has made a conscious effort to reach people of all age categories at a variety of locations. An array of instructional materials is available in the Spanish language to meet the needs of the county's growing Latino population. Educational resources and updated research are also provided for meal site and pantries in the area. This local WNEP project also addresses local health concerns on overweight and obesity by maintaining an educational focus on balancing food intake and energy output.

 

The 4-H Youth Development program is the youth education outreach program of the University WI-Extension. The program works with 18 community clubs in Washington County, which meet monthly, along with countywide educational project meetings throughout the year. 4-H participates in outreach programs to schools for peer mentoring, peer mediation training, and after school programs. Summer day camps are conducted annually for all county residents. A Youth Leadership Academy is also offered in collaboration with UWWC, which guides youth through the strategies and resources to develop youth leadership skills and to develop youth/adult partnerships on committees and boards throughout the county.

 

The UW Extension Washington County Agriculture program provides support to local agricultural producers and businesses through a three-county arrangement among Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties. The Agents in these counties specialize in Farm Business Management, Agronomy, Dairy Production, Facilities, and Livestock. If you have any questions, please call Alan Linnebur, the Washington County Farm Business Educator at 262-335-4477.

 

Visit UW-Extension of Washington County Web site for more information.