Watch for COVID-19 scams!  Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams.  There have been reports of: Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud. Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease […]

Dear Parents and Caregivers, As always, Extension and 4-H want to support youth and families with fun, hands-on learning that helps young people build life skills like critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. World events are making things more challenging right now. But we don’t let that stop us! Extension educators from around the […]

Join the Lincoln County Health Department and do a “Stay at Home and Sew a Mask for our Community Members” April 1st – April 10th. Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout Wisconsin, the Lincoln County Health Department is asking for your help to sew some hand-sewn masks to help our community stay protected. […]

There are many questions right now about COVID-19 and whether it can be transmitted through the food we eat. Dr. Barbara Ingham, Professor and Food Safety Specialist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently shared responses to common questions people are asking about food safety and COVID-19. Is COVID-19 going to make us sick through the […]

Extension Lincoln County has put together a page of resources to help during the COVID-19 emergency:  Being Calm and Prepared for COVID-19 This webpage has resources to help with the financial, physical, emotional, and social implications of the current health crisis and is updated regularly as the situation evolves. We need to work together to […]

Now is the time to showcase your decorating skills. Lincoln County & Langlade County youth let your creativity shine by decorating cupcakes.   The Cupcake Wars contest is open to all youth in Lincoln & Langlade Counties, not just 4-Hers. Photos are due March 26. Photos will be uploaded to Facebook for community judging. The […]

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the policies of University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, all Extension Lincoln County Staff are working from home.  All meetings for 4-H, HCE, Master Gardeners and Live Sustainable will be held virtually, if possible. Rebecca Kludy, program assistant, will be in the office, however, all our educators are […]

Thank you to everyone who helped make the O’Tannenbaum Tour and the Parade fundraiser at Johnson Gifts a success!  Thanks to everyone who donated (time and items) and thanks to all who purchased something!  Generosity such as yours is enables Lincoln County 4H to do such amazing things! Complete list of O’Tannenbaum Winners: Wreaths: 1. […]

Inspire Kids To Do!  Are you ready to join 4-H?  Do you have questions on how to enroll?  If you need assistance let us know.

Spring has finally arrived. As you get started spring cleaning this year, consider disposing of unused or unwanted medications. Wisconsin has seen a significant increase in opioid overdose deaths over the last several decades. In 2000, there were 111 deaths due to opioid overdose. In 2017, that number increased to 916. That’s more than a […]