3/16/2020 - Extension Educators are cancelling or postponing all in-person education and meetings statewide due to direction from UW-Madison Division of Extension through at least June 1. We will share more as things unfold about online options and future rescheduling.
Iron County Mobile Food Pantry
12:00-1:00 pm on the last Monday of the month!
Registration required!
You must meet income eligibility, provide a photo ID and second proof of residency.
Click here for registration information!
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With much of the Extension Iron County programming being affected by COVID-19, the decision was made to put the July Iron County Extension Education Committee meeting on hold. Instead, the educators and staff decided to create 2 newsletters to let committee members know that even though the world is in the midst of a pandemic, they continue to work on some great projects and programs this summer. If you would like to check out the newsletters, continue reading.
Check out the summer programs that we planning to offer in July! We will be providing 4 fun & educational programs for all age groups during the month of July. Space is limited to 8 youth per session, so register early. Continue reading to learn more.
Join us in welcoming Tabbi and Gavin to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Iron County office and continue reading to learn more about the new programs we are offering this summer!
We are excited to share our 2019 Annual Report to the Iron County Board of Supervisors with you! This report features the impactful programming conducted in 2019 by the Extension Iron County office, from all of our major educational programs in Community Resource Development, 4-H Youth Development, Family Living, Nutrition Education, and Agriculture/Horticulture.
The Extension Iron County educators and staff have been adjusting to working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to video conferencing tools, like Zoom, they are able to meet and work together productively “face-to-face” when meeting in-person isn’t possible. Another positive is that they are able to use Zoom to continue programming and outreach in the community. To learn more, continue reading.
The Extension Iron County office will have limited capacity during the COVID-19 outbreak. Iron County Extension educators must follow UW-Madison protocol and have been advised to start working remotely. The Iron County Courthouse (and all Iron County Buildings) are currently open, but public visitation to all non-essential offices is currently suspended until further notice. For more information, please continue reading.
FoodWIse is a federally funded statewide by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). If you would like to learn how this program impacts Iron County and the rest of Wisconsin, continue reading!
Iron County Summer Youth Camp will take place July 13-17 this year. All potential staff must complete the application page, submit a resume and cover letter and have two non-family members complete the reference forms. The deadline for the applications is set for Friday, February 28, 2020.
We are excited to share our 2-page FoodWIse Annual Report, which highlights the programming that FoodWIse Nutrition Educator, Deborah Leonard and FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator, Stephanie Bakker provided to Iron County residents this past year.
NICER-Northern Iron County Engaged Residents, Extension Iron County, Hurley Area Chamber and community volunteers are organizing the 2nd annual Hygge [Hoo-ga] Hike! This family friendly snow shoe hike also includes a chili cook off. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 29!
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