PROGRAM AREAS

	Agriculture
	Community Development
	Family Living
	Horticulture
	Nutrition Education
	4-H Youth Development

OFFICE RESOURCES

OTHER RESOURCES

	Washington County Government
	InfoSource
	UWEX Cooperative Extension
	UWEX Publications

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UW-Extension Events and Information :

EMERALD 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.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT & RECOVERY

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.

KEEPING COOL THIS SUMMER

Residential energy tips and fact sheet

Energy Saving Tips for Summer (Word)

Residential Energy Conservation Fact Sheet (PDF)

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“

Washington/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

Non-Profit Workshop Series on
Planning for & Managing Change

September 30, 2008

BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION!

Are 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.