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The University of Wisconsin in your Community

Cooperative Extension. The University of Wisconsin in your Community. The Wisconsin Idea:. The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State. Our Mission:. Cooperative Extension Helps the people of Wisconsin apply University research, knowledge and

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The University of Wisconsin in your Community

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  1. Cooperative Extension The University of Wisconsin in your Community

  2. The Wisconsin Idea: The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.

  3. Our Mission: Cooperative Extension Helps the people of Wisconsin apply University research, knowledge and Resources to meet their educational needs wherever they live and work.

  4. Partners • Polk County Government • State of Wisconsin • Federal Government • Business and Industry • Community Groups

  5. County Partners • Extension Education Committees • County Executives • Advisory Committees • Civic, Volunteer, Business and Educational Groups • Others

  6. County – Campus team Campus faculty and staff • Teach with county faculty • Bring access to research • Provide new knowledge • Apply research and knowledge to local needs

  7. Cooperative Extension • Agriculture • Community Resource Dev. • Family Living • 4-H & Youth • Geological & Nat. History • WI Rural Leadership • Broadcasting & Media • Public TV • Public Radio • Business & Manufacturing • Small Business Development Centers • Continuing Education • Credit Outreach • Distance Education

  8. Extension Educators • Teach • Research • Interpret Knowledge • Link to the University • Resource

  9. Programs • Agriculture and Natural Resources • Community Natural Resources and Economic Development • Family Living • 4-H Youth Development

  10. Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin - Extension Polk County Ag & Ext Education Committee Polk County Staff 4-H/Youth Development Agriculture/Nat. Resources Community, Nat. Family Living ProgramsChuck Prissel Tim Jergenson, Dept. Head Resources & Econ. Gail Peavey Development Program Assistant Horticulture Educator (Vacant) Program AssistantColleen Noonan (Vacant) Lisa Lundeen Brooks Office Manager Patti Andersen Faculty/Staff at 7 U.W. System Campuses

  11. 4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development: A catalyst for positive community youth development • Youth in Public Leadership • Strengthening 4-H Project Support • Building Capacity Communities for Youth Development • Relating to Others in a Changing Society • Issues for Youth in Agriculture

  12. Agriculture/Natural Resources Education Timothy Jergenson, Agriculture Agent • Land Use and Agriculture • Farm Management Education • Nutrient Management • Forage Management • Youth in Agriculture

  13. Family Living Major Program Priorities 2001-2004 Strengthening Families and Communities • Parent Education • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren • Child Care/Early Childhood Education • Housing Education • Financial Management • Nutrition Education - WNEP

  14. How We Are Funded

  15. Communications Technology

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