UW Extension
The mission of the Kenosha County UW-Extension office is to identify and respond to the needs of diverse families and communities for practical education, research and knowledge. It provides Kenosha County access to the research and resources of the University System.
The UW-Extension office is a result of a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (federal government), University of Wisconsin Extension (state government) and Kenosha County (county government). Kenosha County provides 40% for UW-Extension faculty/staff salaries with UW-Extension contributing the remaining 60%. In addition to the 5.5 FTE county faculty/staff, an additional 12 nutrition educators (100% federally funded) and over 400 volunteers work to provide educational programs and resources to Kenosha County families and communities. These additional educators and volunteers receive supervision, training and support from the faculty/staff members.
UW-Extension provides community based education for families, business, government and organizations using non-traditional educational methods. Educational efforts are delivered through five program areas: Agriculture, Community Resource Development, Family Living (including nutrition education), Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development.
Kimberly Breunig, Chairwoman
Richard A. Kessler, Vice-Chairman
Ronald L. Johnson, Secretary
Jennifer S. Jackson
Dayvin Hallmon
The UW Extension Committee meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 p.m.