UW-Extension

The 4-H Youth Development Program is the youth education outreach program of the University WI-Extension. The program works with 19 community clubs in Washington County, which meet monthly, along with countywide educational project meetings throughout the year. 4-H facilitates outreach programs in Washington County communities including peer mentor training, summer parks programs, and after school programs. Summer day camps are conducted annually for, and are open to all Washington County youth residents between the ages of 5-10.

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. Alan also coordinates the educational activites of the Washington County Master Gardener Program and the Youth Livestock Projects related to Dairy, Beef, Sheep and Swine.
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 organizational development, local government education, and demographic analysis

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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 19 community clubs in Washington County, which meet monthly, along with countywide educational project meetings throughout the year. 4-H facilitates outreach programs in Washington County communities including peer mentor training, summer parks programs, and after school programs. Summer day camps are conducted annually for and are open to all Washington County youth residents between the ages of 5-10.

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, family financial management, and community collaboration building to strengthen families. Some of the program events include training programs for child care providers, Family Financial Coaching Program, Home and Community Education (HCE) and Celebrate Families.

SNAP-Ed/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. SNAP-Ed/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 Hispanic population. Educational resources and updated research are also available for area pantries and meal sites. This WNEP program also addresses local health concerns on overweight and obesity by maintaining an educational focus on balancing food intake and energy output.

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

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 training programs for child care providers, Family Financial Counseling Program, Home and Community Education (HCE) and Celebrate Families.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

 

The 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.

 

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