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 […]

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 […]

The 6 Keys to Good Sportsmanship

The fair is the perfect time for young people to learn about good sportsmanship!

Safe Storage and Disposal of Medication

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 Medication Drop Boxes Gather […]

Summary of the 2020 Rural Lincoln County Broadband Survey

In late 2020, Lincoln County-Extension, in collaboration with Lincoln County, conducted a survey of property owners in the unincorporated portions of the County to determine high speed internet availability and demand within the County. The community anecdotally understood that there was limited access to broadband outside of the County’s incorporated cities of Merrill and Tomahawk, […]

Dealing with Grief

As life difficulties persist and the pandemic lingers, the feelings of loss, isolation, and loneliness are increasing. These things over time can impact both our physical and mental health. One of the most important things we can do is to acknowledge the losses we are experiencing. Taking note of our feelings and expressions of grief […]

Safe Preserving Tips

“Whether you are new to canning, returning to canning because of the pandemic, or have always canned the bounty of your harvest, there are certain tips that will help ensure that your time and efforts lead to safe, healthy food for your family”, says Dr. Barbara Ingham, Food Safety Specialist with University of Wisconsin-Madison Division […]

“We are 4-H” Posters

Display a “We are 4-H” Centennial Sign! Extension Lincoln County has these beautiful signs waiting for people to pick them up and display them! Stop by and pick one (or two) up! Put it in your window, hang it on your desk, or put one on your camper or boat! Fill the world with 4-H!

Issue 3 We Can Do This! A Printable Resource for Coping with the Pandemic

Do you know someone who could use helpful, fact-based, and educationally-sourced information on dealing with the challenges of the COVID pandemic but they don’t have access to the internet? Extension Lincoln County has put together a newsletter you can print off for them! This issue has a guide on how and when to Move Forward […]

Food Preservation Resources

It’s quickly moving into harvest season — there are already a lot of fresh vegetables out there! With harvesting come preserving and Extension Lincoln County is here to help you! Did You Know? The dial gauge on your pressure canner needs to be tested every year. Get yours tested today! You can get it tested, […]