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Emerald Ash Borer pictureEMERALD ASH BORER INFORMATION

The Emerald Ash Borer insect has been found in our area. The first steps in responding to an infestation has been to quarantine movement of hardwood firewood, ash nursery stock, timber or any other article that could spread the Emerald Ash Borer out of the infested area.

Please check out our INFORMATION PAGE for impacts,
precautions and updates concerning this issue.


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During this difficult time of flooding, tornados, and lots of rain don’t forget eXtension is a source of research-based information. As you prepare news releases, talk on the radio or TV refer people to eXtension. Check out our Disaster Preparedness and Recovery page for more information.


electric fan clipartKEEPING COOL THIS SUMMER

Residential energy tips and fact sheet

Energy Saving Tips for Summer (Word)

Residential Energy Conservation Fact Sheet (PDF)


4-H Clover

4-H OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, August 21, 2008

4-H is open to all youth from K-5 through 13th grade.

  SIGN UP AND JOIN THE FUN !

   “Go for the Green“


pine branchWashington/Ozaukee Woodland
Education Workshop

Learn about your Land - SEPTEMBER 6, 2008

Woodland owners are invited to an educational workshop designed to help them better understand and manage their woodlands.

Topics include: Identifying the trees on your land; Tree diseases and invasive plants/insects; To cut or not to cut; Managing your woods for game and other wildlife; Cost-share programs

Sign up today - space is limited

BROCHURE FOR MORE INFORMATION


TOOLBOX CLIP ARTNon-Profit Workshop Series on
Planning for & Managing Change

September 30, 2008

BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION!


piggy bankAre You Money Smart?

Money Smart Week in Wisconsin
October 12 - 18, 2008

Stop by a free seminar sponsored by financial institutions, businesses, government agencies, schools, libraries and UW-Extension. Seminars will be held in Washington County. CHECK IT OUT!


Take Steps to Offset Natural Gas Price Increases

While the national spotlight focuses on rising gasoline prices at the pump, natural gas prices are also quietly going up, nearly doubling over the last year. Natural gas price hikes will affect not only this winter’s heating bills, but also electricity and fertilizer prices. More information . . .


THE WISCONSIN LOCAL FOOD NETWORK:
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION WEBSITE

NEW WEBSITE offers a Directory of local food initiatives in Wisconsin
Calendar of Events, local food in the news, links to local food websites and resources.

Register as a member and get the opportunity to participate in discussion forums about issues important to the local food community.

http://www.wisconsinlocalfood.wetpaint.com

"Creating statewide connections for learning from the experiences
of Wisconsin local food initiatives"


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MISSION:

The mission of Washington County University of Wisconsin Extension is to deliver research based information to improve the quality of life for families in the areas of family living, youth development, community resource development, agriculture, and horticulture. U.W. Extension provides community based education for families, business, government and organizations using non-traditional educational methods.

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UW Extension-Washington County
PO Box 2003
333 East Washington Street #1200
West Bend, WI 53095-2003

262-335-4477

Regular Business Hours:
Weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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En español

¡Hola! Tenemos eslabones a recursos en Nutrición, Vida de Familia y Pequeño Desarrollo de Espíritu emprendedor Comercial. Por favor haga clic en los eslabones que usted encuentra el pleito sus necesidades.

Desarrollo del espíritu emprendedor y de negocio

Información de Salud para Niños

Dónde Cocinar Es Divertido

Familia que Vive publicaciones libres en español.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR VOLUNTEER PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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VISIT OUR COUNTY PARTNER SITES

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Find out all the news and learn how to protect your family. It's all about BEING PREPARED.

Spring 2008 Newsletter

Summer 2008 Newsletter


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E-ANSWERS -Information source for more than 250,000 pages of agricultural information and education.


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RECALLS, MARKET WITHDRAWALS & PRODUCT SAFETY

Looking for information on recent recalls, market withdrawals and product safety?
Check OUT the USDA website to learn more.