Lincoln County’s Discontinuation of Most of Extension Programs

… the reduction in funding for Extension services will have ripple effects throughout Lincoln County communities. Letter to Lincoln County Residents As of November 2, 2022, the Lincoln County Board has chosen to discontinue most of its portion of financial support for Lincoln County Extension programming beginning in 2023. It chose to maintain its investment […]

Lincoln County 4-H Annual Meeting

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Lincoln County Service Center 6:00 pm, Upper Board Room All adult volunteers and all youth members 8th grade and above are members of the Lincoln County Leaders Association. We will try to have a virtual option. https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/91753515450?pwd=QUVmQWtITWEzeEV0bXJXc0lpWGFuZz09&from=addon If a passcode is called for, please use: 923121 As members of the association, […]

Title IX Training – Required for all 4-H Volunteers

Starting this year, all 4-H Volunteers are required to report incidents of sexual misconduct that take place in Extension programs and Title IX training on how to report concerns is required to be completed before volunteers can be approved. How to check if you need the training: Log into you 4-H Online account On the […]

Letter to Partners of Extension

On Tuesday, October 4th, the Extension sent a letter to all Extension Partners that provided clarifying information on UW-Extension funding as of the September 20th Lincoln County Board meeting. The complete letter is available below, as some partners were inadvertently missed and there have been several requests for a copy of the letter. Please reach […]

I Love Lincoln County 4-H!

Let’s fill Lincoln County with our Love of 4-H! We’ve been here for 102 years! Lets show everyone what we’re made of! Help us share the love of Lincoln County 4-H! Fill out the form at bit.ly/LC4HLove

Corn Silage, Cover Crops, and Winter Forages Field Day

Corn Silage, Cover Crops, & Winter Forages Field Day Wednesday, September 21 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (plus corn silage sampling times) Hosted by North Central Technical College’s Agriculture Center of Excellence (6625 Cty. Road K; Wausau, WI 54401) Free event, including three free corn silage moisture samples per farm ($10 per sample for additional […]

Extension Program Overview and FAQ

Have you ever wondered what, exactly, Extension is and what it does? Fear not! Part of what we do here at the Extension is provide factual, researched information. Check out these excellent resources! If you have any questions or would like to know more about any of the programs listed, please contact the office at […]

Now’s the Time to become a Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader!

A Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader may be certified in archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle and shotgun disciplines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands-on or safety instruction without a 4-H certified leader supervising the range. Date: September 17, 2022 Time: 8AM – 5PM Disciplines: […]

Why Join 4-H — In Three Easy Facts

1. 4-H is everywhere — and any where! 4-H started out 100 years ago as an organization for kids who lived in the country, but that was a long time ago. Now 4-H is in big cities, in small towns and suburbs and in rural areas. 4-H clubs meet in community centers, members’ homes, Extension […]