The Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture Conference series is an Extension program that addresses the needs of farm women by providing education on farm business topics, connecting them with agricultural resources and creating support networks. Due to COVID-19 we were not able to host the 2020 Heart of the Farm – Women in Ag […]
Extension Racine County is hiring an Early Learning and Family Resource Intern to join its Human Development & Relationships Team. This summer position will work closely with the Human Development and Relationships Educators to engage families around the importance of early literacy in young children. The intern will assist educators plan, implement and evaluate programs […]
Office and Staff Availability Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, Racine County, and federal agencies, our Extension office has limited availability and access with many staff members working remotely. Extension programs have been transitioned to video conference, when feasible. Call 262-767-2929 or email uwextension@racinecounty.com for […]
COVID-19 Food Resource Documents To Be Updated Daily* Please click here to visit our Extension Kenosha County Nutrition Education Homepage for all updated food resources. *Information provided is updated regularly; however, we recommend you check the with the agency beforehand, using links and contact information provided. If changes or updates need to be made to […]
Racine County Youth in Governance Representatives will present information on the voter registration process on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, from 7:00-8:00 P.M. in the auditorium of the Racine County Ives Grove Building, 14200 Washington Avenue, Sturtevant, WI 53177. The public is invited to attend. Information on the importance of voting will be the focal point […]
Are you struggling with the transition into a blended family? Do you and your ex-partner struggle to co-parent your child or children? Extension is hosting a Helping Children Feel at Home in a Blended Family Workshop. Parents, stepparents, and partners of blended families are invited to attend the Blended Family Workshop. The workshop will be […]
The Summer 4-H Youth Development Intern supports the Racine County 4-H program by working with the 4-H Youth Development staff to plan, facilitate, and evaluate educational activities targeting youth and families in Racine County. The intern will develop and/or expand 4-H programs to increase the visibility and impact of the 4-H program with diverse audiences […]
Extension is hosting a farm succession and estate planning workshop on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Walworth County Government Center in Elkhorn from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM. The program will address estate planning, retirement planning, long-term care options, tax considerations for farm transitions, and more. Participants will have an opportunity to meet individually […]
Registration is now open for the Annual Racine County Networking Breakfasts. Staff who work for child, youth, and family serving organizations are invited to attend the annual Racine County networking breakfasts. Attendees will have the opportunity to share information about their programs and market their organizations through table displays. A free copy of the 2019 […]
Extension is hosting a youth tractor and farm safety program June 17 – 21, 2019 at Burlington High School. This 24-hour program meets the requirements of Wisconsin Act 455, which requires youth under the age of 16 to hold a certificate of training in order to operate a tractor on a public road. It also meets the […]
