The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced recently that they began distributing Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) payments to eligible individuals last week. These additional benefits will provide a total of $224 million to 220,000 Wisconsinites. LWA is a FEMA program that provides an additional $300 per week to eligible claimants who certify that they are unemployed […]
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Online enrollment for 2020-2021 4-H began on October 5, 2020. Go to https://v2.4honline.com/ to enroll today! Please see below for the new 4-H Online Enrollment Guide. 4-H Online 2.0 Family Enrollment Guide Whether you are a new or returning family, this guide will help you through enrolling in Wisconsin 4-H. If you are a new family, […]
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Families & Finances, much simpler words to define the Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships; this institute provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. It supports families in caring for each other in ways that promote growth and understanding. The programs promote healthy relationships across the lifespan and […]
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Have you ever considered what it might be like to be a Global Project Manger, Head Chef, Research Lab Technician, or Social Media Strategist? Join the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County 4-H for Career Spark Interviews, a unique opportunity for teens to explore career paths by connecting with highly successful young professionals in diverse industries. […]
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Join us each month for a different Conversation Corner topic! Club and project leaders (youth and adult) from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties are invited to join these one-hour (optional) Zooms. These conversations are an opportunity for leaders to ask the Educators questions, brainstorm with other leaders, and share ideas! We are offering […]
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COVID-19 Financial Resource Update: Economic Impact Payments – Non-filers EIP deadline extended to November 21, 2020. According to the IRS, more than 111,000 limited income Wisconsinites still might be eligible for the EIP, but have not filed a request for a payment. These individuals now have until November 21 to visit the IRS Non-filers Tool to see if they are eligible for […]
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We welcome Kelly Hackett as the new Nutrition Coordinator: FoodWIse for UW-Madison Division of Extension, Washington County. Kelly will be working with the community partners to bring nutrition education opportunities to youth and adults. Kelly brings over eight years of experience in community engagement and the development and implementation of responsive, evidence-based health programs. She […]
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Thursday, October 22, 2020 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Register by 5:00 pm, Oct 21 at: https://go.wisc.edu/19k1tn This year has brought many challenges and surprises to dairy producers across Eastern Wisconsin with market drops and rallies, price spreads, changing milk production levels, and banner crop production. How can we make sound management decisions as markets and […]
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Fresh picked, tree ripened fruit! The annual Washington County 4-H Fruit Sales are underway, and our local 4-H clubs are selling fruit from now through November 18, with delivery the second week of December. This is a major fundraiser for 4-H programs, so support is important and a vital part of maintaining 4-H here in […]
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Join us for this free, peer learning session Thursday, Oct. 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm led by Paul Roback, Professor & Community Development Educator for Washington County Extension. Paul Roback is a professor in the Department of Extension Faculty at UW-Madison. Joining Extension in 2001, he has provided organizational development programming to over 80 organizations […]
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