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Youth Tractor Safety Certification Training

Youth Tractor Safety Certification Training

  Does your son or daughter work on a farm during the summer? Do you hire youth to work for you during the year? Do these young people have adequate safety training? To help reduce accidents and meet legal requirements, a 24 hour course will be held on four Saturdays, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Mar. [...]

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Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration Kicks Off!

Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration Kicks Off!

 UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Wisconsin in 2012. This year, we plan to celebrate 100 years of Cooperative Extension history through stories highlighting changes that show the importance of our current and future work. This centennial is an excellent opportunity for us to recognize the evolution Cooperative Extension made over the [...]

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Celebrate Families

Celebrate Families

21st Annual FREE FAMILY EVENT February 12, 2012 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Washington County Fair Park Hwy PV and Hwy 45 BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE FOOD PANTRY! Kick-Off Festivities Schedule of Events Pavilion Activities Resource Fair with over 40 organizations, Youth musical and dance performances, demonstrations,  rock climbing tower, model railroad, [...]

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Washington Co. UW-Extension

Washington Co. UW-Extension

Get to know Your County Extension Office! View our Office Brochure, Monthly Newsletters, and Annual Report.

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It’s Time to Join HCE! Home and Community Education

It’s Time to Join HCE! Home and Community Education

Have you ever felt left out in the cold and thought that nobody loved you? Well, friends, you’re in the wrong group.  You know you are good-looking, have a charming personality, and are fun to be with, so who wouldn’t want you for a friend? 2012 is the perfect year to make a change and [...]

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4-H Tack Sale

March 18, 2012 – 10:00 am to 3:00pm – Fair Park   A large variety of equine new and used tack, craft exhibitors and much more.  Event will also have speakers and other fun activities for the public.  Open to all.  Donation of $1.00 or a non-perishable food item for admission.  Vendor information on website [...]

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4-H New Family Orientation

January 26, 2012 – 5:45pm to 8:30pm- Fair Park Open to new 4-H families.Orientation will help families to understand the 4-H program and learn about programs available for them.  A light supper will be provided for families at 5:45pm   Please call to register at 335-4478.  

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4-H Tri-County Youth Leadership Conference

  January 28, 2012 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m Educational program for youth 5th grade and adults of Washington, Sheboygan and Ozaukee County. Sessions will offer programs on leader activities, build communication and project levels.  

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Dairy Business-Update

Dairy Business-Update

2012 Dairy Business Update  In this workshop Professor Randy Shaver will show discuss leading dairy herds are feeding forage, and inform us on the latest research regarding forage nutrition. Professor Bruce Jones will speak on the economics and trade offs of feeding different forage mixes and also give an update on latest developments in dairy [...]

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Rules of the Road

Rules of the Road

Operating Farm Equipment on the Highway Public Safety & Ag Equipment on the Road   Tuesday, October 18, 2011 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Chissy’s Pub & Grill 501 N Mill Street, Waldo At the Intersection of State Highway 57 & State Highway 28   Plan to Be Safe! Develop a “safety first” attitude. [...]

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A Healthy Diet Protects Your Vision

“What can I do to keep my vision?”
Vision is often taken for granted. To protect your eyes, adopt healthy habits like these: don’t smoke; keep your blood pressure under control; be physically active and maintain a healthy weight; limit exposure to ultraviolet light― wear sunglasses and a hat when outdoors; get regular eye exams; and eat a healthy diet.

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2011 State 4-H Dog Show

  Washington County 4-H is hosting the 2011 State 4-H Dog Show!   More information can be found on the State 4-H website. Please click here to browse to that website. Date: September 3-5, 2011 Place: Washington County Fairgrounds: 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd, West Bend   Schedule of Events Saturday, September 3, 2011  8:00 A.M. [...]

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Preserving the Garden Harvest

Preserving the Garden Harvest

The increasing trend to home gardening has created interest in the enjoyment of garden-fresh foods all year long.  UW-Extension is a source of information and research-based guidelines for safe home food preservation.  During the month of August UWEX Family Living has coordinated displays and information about food preservation including Q&A sessions with certified Master Food [...]

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Financial Coaching Training Program

The Financial Coaching Training Program is designed to help you learn how to effectively coach clients on their financial concerns.  This 12 hour certified training is held four evenings in May in Port Washington, registration is due by August 10.  For registration materials and information view the Financial Coaching Training Brochure

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