Ozaukee County 4-H is growing, with a 3% increase in enrollment this year, reflecting enthusiasm for hands-on learning, leadership, and community engagement among local youth. As more families discover the opportunities 4-H provides, members are exploring both traditional and emerging project areas that align with their Sparks and future career aspirations. This year, rock climbing, […]
Wisconsin 4-H youth are gearing up for a series of statewide competitions that highlight their dedication and expertise in agriculture, with Ozaukee County 4-H members making a strong showing in events like the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and the Meats Judging Contest. Dairy Quiz Bowl: Testing Industry KnowledgeOzaukee County youth joined participants from across […]
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for addressing the challenges ahead, both in the dairy industry and for society as a whole. Meeting the growing demand for animal protein while minimizing environmental impact has become an urgent priority. Guillermo Martinez Boggio, Post Doctoral Associate at UW-Madison, was invited to talk about his research in the […]
Sustainability is a common topic of discussion in agriculture. We typically equate sustainability to the environment, but it actually has three facets: environmental, financial, and social. Social sustainability involves the well-being of the people impacted, and financial sustainability involves making decisions to promote the financial viability of an entity. When discussing the implementation of conservation […]
The executive director of Lakeshore Regional Child Advocacy Center (CAC), a regional nonprofit, contacted Paul to facilitate a process that would create a strategic plan for their organization. The Lakeshore Regional CAC is “a trauma-informed environment where partners collaboratively investigate child abuse, families receive support and advocacy, and most importantly, the child’s words are always […]
Abi Quinlan recently joined the Extension Ozaukee County office as the 4-H Educator for Ozaukee County. Abi brings with her experience in youth engagement, volunteer management, and program coordination. With a professional background that includes her role as Executive Director of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation, where she led youth-focused initiatives and cultivated strong volunteer networks, […]
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