UW
EXTENSION
University of Wisconsin-Extension
is a unique partnership of counties, the U. S. Department of Agriculture
and the University of Wisconsin working together to help people
put knowledge to work. It reflects the vision that has become
known as the Wisconsin idea.
This partnership brings
education to people where they live, through extension offices
in each of Wisconsin 's counties. It supports educational programs
for farmers, businesses, communities, families and young people.
UW-Extension uses education
to help people understand and confront problems. Educational programs
developed and conducted by county faculty reflect local concerns.
Faculty use knowledge from the University of Wisconsin , other
universities and the United States Department of Agriculture.
UW-Extension programming
combines faculty, campus-based specialists, and staff expertise
in the areas of Agriculture/Horticulture; Community, Natural Resources
and Economic Development; Family Living Education; and 4H &
Youth Development.
La Crosse County UW-Extension
program directions through 2006 target La Crosse County's concerns
regarding six major issues:
- Intergovernmental Cooperation
- Land Use: Accomodating Community Growth, Maintaining Regional
& Character Beauty
- Rising Costs Limit Availability of Affordable Health Care
and Insurance
- Children and Families: The Demands That They Face
- Improving Economic Well-being and Security of Communities
and Families
- Leveraging People Power
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