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Tax Credits a Help to State’s Working Families

Many low- and moderate-income working families in Wisconsin may qualify for thousands of dollars in tax credits at tax time. Together, the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the state Earned Income Credit can provide anywhere from a few dollars to more than $6,500, depending on household income, marital status, and number of children […]

Sign up for an email reminder though “Check Your Credit Report” campaign

Federal law gives everyone the right to request three free credit reports each year. Individuals can request one free report each from the three credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion online at the official website AnnualCreditReport.com. Two other options for ordering a free credit report are through the mail and by phone toll free at […]

Shooting Sports: Make-up day for January 11 will be Sat, January 25

The Shooting Sports make-up day for January 11th has been scheduled for Saturday, January 25th. Please come at your regularly scheduled time on January 25th. ***If you are unable to come on January 25th, you can check the “Reschedule” SignUpGenius for an alternate time at the links below: Archery Reschedule SignUpGenius Air Rifle Reschedule SignUpGenius […]

4-H Countywide Youth Lock-In: March 7, 6pm–11pm

The 4-H Countywide Lock-In is taking place this year at Silverbrook Intermediate School. Come ready for a night of FUN! Join in on Open Gym, Cool Craft Activities, Structured Games, Basketball, Dodgeball, and more! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7, 2020! Open to all 3-8 grade 4-H’ers. Invite a friend to attend! 6-6:15 PM—Registration […]

2020 4-H Scholarship Applications are now being accepted!

Heading to a vocational school or university next fall? Have you completed a minimum of five years of 4-H club work? If so, you are encouraged to apply for a Washington County 4-H Trust Fund scholarship! Applications, including an original essay, three letters of recommendation, and a transcript, are due to the Extension Washington County […]

Washington County 4-H Shooting Sports Sign Up

A reminder that the sign up for 2020 4-H Shooting Sports will be closing soon! Please make sure you have selected a shooting time and registered on SignUp Genius. This year there are over 250 youth enrolled, so some time slots are full. For a list of SignUp Genius links, please refer to the document 2020 Links for SignUp […]

4-H New Family Orientation Series 2019-2020

This 3-part series will walk new families through the 4-H year, giving important and relevant information when you need it most. All families (both new and not-so-new) are welcome to attend all three parts or just the parts most needed. All sessions take place from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Washington County Fair Park, Ziegler Building, […]

November/December Cloverline now posted

The November/December 2019 issue of the 4-H Cloverline Newsletter is now posted on our website’s Cloverline Newsletter page. This issue contains: New Family Orientation Series Countywide 4-H Program News Cloverbud Winter Workshop Shooting Sports Update And much more!

Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship Program

Are you interested in learning the skills and knowledge required to be an organic farmer? Have you had a season or more of experience in agriculture and want to begin a career in organic vegetable production? Apply now for the Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship! The Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship program is the first […]

Extension: Couples encouraged to check their credit reports together

Knowing your spouse or partner’s credit history is as important as knowing your own. When in a relationship, your partner’s credit can become a source of stress and may affect your ability to secure a home or auto loan. One of the major credit reporting bureaus, Experian, reports that 61 percent of men and 39 […]