E-Cigarette PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY

This health advisory is being issued by the State and Local Health Officers to inform the public about the alarming statistics on current e-cigarette use among youth in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, current e-cigarette use among Wisconsin high school students increased 154% between 2014 and 2018. In 2014, just under 8% of Wisconsin high school students […]

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Annual Leaders Training – Important Reminder!

Club organizational leaders and charter groups please take note.  This training is mandatory for all chartered clubs and groups. However, all leaders and youth leaders are welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Holly. Register at http://bit.ly/2A8x3uR or call the Lincoln County UWEX office. See flyer for more information.  

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Emmet Project Comes to Lincoln County

The Emmet Project is coming to Lincoln County. They will be hosting monthly meetings starting in January. Come engage in many new activities related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and so much more!! This is for all youth in 3rd grade and older create. Sign up today! See flyer for more information regarding dates and […]

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4-H Horse Leaders Meeting – Feb 1, 2019

Regional 4-H Horse Project Leaders Meeting This is an opportunity for our area 4-H Horse Project Leaders to share about their county programs, learn from others, and possibly create a few multi-county events for the 2019 year. See the flyer for more information.  

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4-H Older Youth Activity at the T.B. Scott Library

All 4-H Older Youth (6th Grade and older) are encouraged to join us at the TB Scott Library on Jan. 31st from 5-7p.m.  We will be assisting with the “Stuffed Animal Sleep Over” and then have a short meeting afterwards. This is a great opportunity for us to give our hands and hearts to this […]

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Annual Leaders Training – 2019 Charter Requirement

Jan. 7th in Antigo or Jan 8th in Merrill (At the 4-H/UWEX office) 6:30—8p.m. The Annual Leaders Training  is a requirement for the 2019 Charter. All chartered clubs and groups must have at least one adult and one youth in attendance (more are welcome).  If the Organizational Leader or President is not able to attend […]

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UW-Extension Teams Up With USDA to Provide Thanksgiving Tips and Resources

With the number of things that can go wrong in the home kitchen, steering clear of food safety blunders can be challenging. Whether it’s prepping a new dish, or prepping for more guests at your table, the USDA’s food safety experts keep food safety simple. Now, UW-Extension and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food […]

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Merrill Optimist Seeking Help to Build An All Access Playground

The Merrill Noon Optimist Club is looking for the community’s help to build an all access playground. Donate your newspaper, non-confidential paper and junk mail to our Magic Paper Box to help raise funds to support their effort.  Refer to the flyer below for more information. Magic Paper Box flyer

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Snow loads on farm buildings

The following information is a review and update by Dave Kammel, UW-Madison Professor of Agricultural Building Design and Cheryl Skjolaas, UW-Madison/UW-Extension Agricultural Safety Specialist of the 2010 article regarding Heavy Snow Loads on Farm Buildings by Brian Holmes, University of Wisconsin-Extension Emeritus Agricultural Engineer: Due to the recent heavy snowfall there is reason to have concern over […]

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