STATE FURLOUGH

University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension, colleagues are mandated to temporarily reduce their work hours 16 days over the next two fiscal years. This time is pro-rated for part-time and partial-year employees.

The Trempealeau County Extension Educators will be on the state-mandated furlough (unpaid time off) the following days as part of the State's cost control efforts to balance the State's Budget.

The Educators will also have an additional 4 unscheduled furlough days in this fiscal year.

We will do our best to continue our process of prioritzation while ensuring that our programs provide as much access to Cooperative Extension resources as possible.

We remain committed to delivering high quality work and ensuring significant positive impact for the people of Trempealeau County.

A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP

Cooperative Extension is part of the University of Wisconsin System and a division of University of Wisconsin-Extension. With an office in each Wisconsin county, Extension staff develop practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research.

The mission of the Trempealeau County Extension office is to provide citizens the knowledge, resources, and skills they need to make positive self-directed changes in their families, businesses, and communities.

TREMPEALEAU COUNTY PLAT BOOK

This convenient reference for government, businesses, and the general public contains current property owner plats; county, township, city and village maps; school district maps; deer and turkey management maps and recreational maps of Trempealeau County. More information about purchasing the Trempealeau County Land Atlas and Plat Book is available...

ARCADIA COMMUNITY GARDEN

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Gardeners at the Arcadia Community Garden are enjoying the fruits of their labor. The garden project began in late spring when Jon Zander, Ag Agent, and Cyndy Jacoby, Family Living Educator, met with the Arcadia School administrators to explore offering a gardening opportunity to local residents in the open field adjacent to the bus garage.

Cooperation of the Arcadia School Board, Arcadia City officials, and Trempealeau County UW Extension has resulted in nine garden plots that have begun to yield tasty produce.

For more information on starting a community garden in your area, contact the UW-Extension Office.

COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS

Want information on agriculture, gardening, youth development, and family and home issues? View the InfoSource web site for topic lists and more information on how to use this valuable resource.

TREMPEALEAU COUNTY 2008 ANNUAL REPORT

Extension educators reach citizens of all ages in a variety of educational programming. This report summarizes the educational contacts and programs conducted by Trempealeau County educators. Programs include a broad range of topics including pesticide applicator training, emergency management planning and training, youth shooting sports, Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program educational partnerships with WIC, Senior Services, Head Start, and food pantries, and parent workshops. View or print a copy of the Annual Report (1251KB, 2 pages).