FoodWIse Nutrition Educator, Lincoln and Taylor Counties

We are now hiring a FoodWIse Nutrition Educator for Lincoln and Taylor Counties (80% to 100% position). For more information, please go to https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/518008/foodwise-nutrition-educator-taylor-and-lincoln-counties. Last day to apply is May 18, 2023. You may also contact Art Lersch at 715-218-5360 or Terri Kolb at 715-351-9459 if you have questions.

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Register for a Virtual Learning Opportunity: Fibers of Our Future–Weaving Series

Explore your Sparks in art & STEM!Join us for Weaving Patterns, Weaving Materials, and Weaving Light. We will have three virtualsessions May 9, 16, & 23.Register here: https://go.wisc.edu/u9nz46Sessions are aimed at those 5th grade and up. They were developed by Helloloom! Creator and professor, Marianne Fairbanks, UW-Madison STEM outreach specialist, Tom Zinnen, and 4-H Program […]

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Reminder: Lincoln County 4-H Scholarship Application Due April 21st, 2023

The applicant must be currently enrolled as a Lincoln County 4-H member. Members who are graduating from high school or are currently attending a college or university are eligible to apply. The Lincoln County 4-H Leaders Association, Inc., may award a limited number of $500 scholarships to qualified applicants. This award must be used for […]

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In-Person Volunteer Trainings

Are you a Lincoln County 4-H Volunteer that needs to complete a training or two? Join us at ‘Let’s Get ‘Em Done’ day. Three training sessions will be offered just for you. Training will begin at 6pm. Register and select training by April 3rd at https://bit.ly/4htraining23. Trainings Offered: Title IX, Building Safe Spaces, & VIP […]

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Supporting Youth Mental Health Training

I know there’s still snow on the ground…but think camp chaperones, travel chaperones, staff who haven’t completed it yet, or any volunteers that are interested in this topic… Required for all volunteers that could possibly be on an overnight experience with 4-H Youth. The following link shares more information on the training along with other […]

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Reminder: MASS Mandatory Sheep and Swine Meeting

Reminder there is a mandatory sheep and swine meeting that will be held on Monday, March 13 at 7pm at the Lincoln County Service Building (Extension office). Anyone who is interested in showing and selling market sheep or swine at the fair, must attend this meeting! Any questions email: Lincolncomass@gmail.com

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Rabbit 101 Workshop

Ever wonder what it takes to raise a rabbit? Want to meet other 4-H members interested in Rabbits? Then this is the program for you! March 14, 2023 in room 156, lower level Lincoln County Service Center. Email Melissa at melissa.yates@wisc.edu if you are planning on attending.

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Safe Disposal of Medications and the Healthy Minds Coalition

Safe Disposal of Medications More than 2.9 million opioid prescriptions are written every year in Wisconsin.  And when unused or expired medications start to pile up, it’s easy for them to fall into the wrong hands.  Far too often, medications that get overlooked cause unintended harm or become a gateway to misuse. Disposal Option:  Permanent […]

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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 […]

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