Extension Racine County is proud to share its 2024 Annual Report. Extension educators had a combined 11,336 educational contacts in the program areas of parent and financial education, 4-H and youth development, horticulture, agriculture, and nutrition education. Extension carries out the Wisconsin Idea that connects people and communities to the university and its resources. Extension […]
The Kenosha and Racine Counties Recycle Guide website for residential and commercial sectors is now available at kenosharacinerecycles.org Features of the website include a searchable database for many hazardous waste products that can be recycled through municipal and private sector recycling firms servicing the two counties. As a ‘one stop shop’ website for all recycling […]
Racine County is home to numerous community-based organizations and government programs that improve the quality of life of its residents. In efforts to ensure that Racine County families, can easily access the information that they need when they need it, Racine County UW-Extension reminds families of the various sources of community resource information. The […]
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin and engaging them in transforming lives and communities. Did you know: The Racine County Board partnered with UW-Extension to create the Youth In Governance Program which launched in 2014. Nutrition educators made 14,725 teaching contacts in Racine County with the report highlighting […]
Are you interested in learning more about what makes your tween or teen tick? Would you like the opportunity to interact with other parents who have some of the same challenges and questions as you do? Parenthetical is a new online community for parents of 10 to 16 year olds. Myparenthetical.com, an online site offered […]
The 2014 Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin is now available online at the Racine County UW-Extension web site under “Resources”. The Atlas may also be found in local businesses in Racine County. According to the web site, “The Farm Fresh Atlas™ of Southeastern Wisconsin is a local food guide for the Milwaukee metropolitan area […]
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The Racine County 4-H experience gives youth a chance to try a lot of things that might help them decide on a career or develop leadership skills. For example, 4-H members can explore: Arts: Express yourself by drawing, painting, sculpting, […]
Are you interested in learning more about children and families with incarcerated parents? Through a health equity study grant, Racine County University of Wisconsin-Extension is recruiting for a new part-time research specialist position which begins August 1, 2013 at the Racine County Law Enforcement Center. The Incarcerated Parent and Child Health Study aims to determine […]
UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross honors Case New Holland Racine Training Center in Racine The Case New Holland Racine Training Center in Racine is the recipient of the 2012 Chancellor’s Friend and Advocate Award from the University of Wisconsin Colleges and University of Wisconsin-Extension. UW Colleges and UW-Extension Chancellor Ray Cross presented the […]
Racine County UW-Extension’s 2011 Annual Report is now available online. In 2011, educators made 21,885 educational contacts in the program areas of Nutrition, Family Living, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, and Horticulture. This year’s annual report also highlights the valuable contributions volunteers make to our programming. In 2011, Racine County UW-Extension outreach efforts benefited from nearly 40,000 hours of volunteer […]
Periodically, UW-Extension takes steps to assure that our partners know and understand our policy of nondiscrimination. This letter is to remind or notify you that the University of Wisconsin-Extension does not discriminate in the treatment of individuals, in the admission or access to its programs and activities, in the provision of services, or in employment. […]
