Office closing at 2pm today
The Extension Washington County office will be closing at 2pm today, January 12, due to inclement weather.
Community Information
Articles and events of interest to the community.
Work ‘N Wheels and the Money Matters Program Partnership
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 […]
The 4-H Volunteer and UW-Madison Connection: Supporting 4-H Volunteers, Keeping Youth Safe, and Ensuring Youth Thrive
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 […]
The Value of 4-H Summer Camp
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 […]
4-H Family Orientation
Join us Monday, January 29, and learn more about Washington County 4-H!
Attention: 4-H Archery & Air Rifle Project Members
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.
The Evolution of the “Home Economist”
Carol Bralich, Human Development & Relationship Educator The role of the Home Economist has evolved forward from its original public image of only being concerned with cooking, sewing and farm ledgers. The modern Home Economist, Human Development and Relationships Educator, is concerned with everything that affects the family. Carol’s’s area of focus and expertise includes […]
Local Priorities are Extension’s Priority
Paul Roback, Community Development Educator Although the Extension Washington County office is connected to UW-Madison, our programming is based on the needs identified by the communities that we serve. Each year, it’s actually local communities and organizations that contact Paul’s for assistance. As a result, programs are designed with local input and delivered to meet […]
How to Prepare for the Holidays Without Feeling Like Scrooge
Inflation and the costs of items seem to be on everyone’s minds lately. Stress levels are high due to the impact that inflation has on groceries, fuel, heating costs and credit card interest rates. This depressing news is making people feel that they have little control of their finances. As we enter the holiday shopping […]
The 4-H Pledge Follows Youth Into Adulthood
The 4-H Pledge Follows Youth Into Adulthood Ron Jakubisin, Wash Co. 4-H Educator I pledge my head to clearer thinking,my heart to greater loyalty,my hands to larger service,and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. The 4-H pledge is recited at the beginning of each meeting and […]
Webinar: Getting Started on Your Farm Succession Plan
This short webinar will introduce you to five actionable steps you can take to get started on your farm succession plan.
Funding support for educational travel offered to Washington County 4-H youth
