Raising replacement heifers in managed grazing systems provide economic savings and ecological improvements at the farm and watershed level, along with improved animal performance as they enter the milking herd. While there are many dairy farms that have successfully implemented dairy heifer grazing to their operation, many dairy farms have not. The session will feature […]
In 2022, there were 244 adult volunteers for Washington County serving at 4-H Clubs, projects and events. Those volunteers, along with all 4-H volunteers across Wisconsin, operate within the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the University of Wisconsin Madison/Division of Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture. Volunteers are leaders, teachers, mentors and role […]
The Executive Director of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County, a local nonprofit, contacted Paul requesting resources to strengthen the organization. The organization’s mission is “to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.” After meeting with the Executive Director and Board President, it was decided that […]
Up to seven $1,500 scholarships will be awarded
Money Matters is an online program in which participants can build or expand their knowledge of financial topics that are critical to individuals with low or moderate income: personal financial strengths and behavior, budgeting, debt-management, saving, credit-building, health insurance, retirement planning, and others. Five of the modules are available in Spanish. Here is the impact […]
The Extension Washington County office will be closing at 2pm today, January 12, due to inclement weather.
Carol Bralich, Human Development and Relationships Educator Money Matters is an online self-study Extension financial program that is available to anyone in the community statewide and can be designed as a built in component with an existing or new agency program. The program coordinator at Forward Careers at Workforce Development Center contacted Carol searching for […]
Paul Roback, Community Development Educator The West Bend Community Memorial Library’s Outreach Librarian contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would engage staff in determining a future direction and focus for outreach programming. As part of this process, staff wanted to gain an understanding of demographic trends that could provide insights into future programming. Paul […]
Ron Jakubisin, 4-H Educator In 2023, we welcomed just over 200 adult volunteers who enrolled in Washington County 4-H to serve at 4-H Clubs, projects and events. Those volunteers, along with all 4-H volunteers across Wisconsin, operate within the guidelines, policies, and procedures of the University of Wisconsin Madison/Division of Extension and the United States […]
Ron Jakubisin, 4-H Educator Summer camp offers an invaluable experience to youth who attend. According to the American Camping Association camp provides children with an opportunity to discover and explore their interests, values, and talents. Camp delivers positive impacts for youth. In Washington County, campers are 3rd grade to 8th grade-aged youth and youth camp […]
Join us Monday, January 29, and learn more about Washington County 4-H!
We are excited to provide the 4-H Archery, Air Rifle & Longbow Class Welcome Letter and the
sign-up genius links for the January, February and March in person classes.
