Rachel Quintas is Brown County’s new Community Gardens Coordinator, overseeing the 27 year-long program and working with the community to provide food security throughout Brown County. The Community Gardens, which are 13 and counting, help individuals and families grow accessible, organic, and culturally appropriate foods by working with local landowners and city officials to provide green space where sustainable gardens can be created.
Prior to her Coordinator position, Rachel was the assistant within the Community Gardens Program, and has spent the past five years traveling, working, and studying with the Worldwide Organization of Organic Farming. Her passions are rooted in herbalism, regenerative agriculture, sustainability, environmental education, learning about Wisconsin’s indigenous people’s history and practicing land reciprocity within her work, and personal life.
To connect with Rachel, and/or if you have interest in joining the Community Gardens Program, please contact her via email: Rachel.Quintas@browncountywi.gov or call 920-391-4660.
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Mack King is UW Extensions new Secretary II. She helps to run the 4-H support in the office as well as help with front desk responsibilities.
Before working at UW Extension Mack worked at UWGB as the Esports Lounge student manager. She graduated in August of 2023 with a bachelors degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in communications.
Mack is excited to get to understand the office environment better and assist the community in any way she can!
Outside of work, Mack enjoys playing video games and playing with her cat, Finn. (as seen below)
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Lighthouse Launch Pitch Event |
You have the opportunity to win funding for your business plans through the NEW North Region Pitch Competition!
We look forward to hearing your idea! The top 1st and 2nd place winners from each of the six local contests will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively with other local prizes and advance to the NEW Launch Alliance Regional Pitch event on Thursday, November 30th at 5 p.m. Titletown Tech to win additional prize money and support.
Applications will be accepted until October 31st.
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| WPHA Public Health in Practice Conference |
Clarice Martell, FoodWIse Healthy Communities Coordinator, and Andrea Kressin, Community Engagement Manager, Brown County Public Health, presented at the Wisconsin Public Health in Practice Conference in October 2023. The presentation highlighted the work that key strategies have done concerning the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Beyond Health is the collaborative group of health-focused agencies responsible for developing and implementing the CHIP in Brown County. Recent years have seen a transformation in how Beyond Health aims to advance equitable health in our community. In the session, participants learned how Beyond Health has transformed what Brown County's CHIP looks like. Specific topics covered included the intentional shift towards cross-cutting health priorities grounded in the social determinants of health and health equity.
Clarice shared her perspective and expertise as part of Brown County Extension’s strategy focused on building an equitable food system where all community members can access healthy and culturally inclusive foods through surveying, mapping initiatives, and more.
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Brown County 4-H - Join us now! |
Special thanks to Millaine Wells with WFRV for having Brown County 4-H on to talk about joining 4-H and what projects and activities are available! To see the full video clip, click here: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/midwest-farm/enrollment-open-for-wisconsin-4-h/
Enrollment can happen any time - year round, and is open for 5 year old and in kindergartners, all the way through one year post high school. To learn more about 4-H in Brown County, our clubs, and some of our projects, find us online at Brown County » Departments » Extension Brown County » 4-H Youth Development (browncountywi.gov), and follow us on Facebook, @BrownCounty4HYouthDevelopment
And, you can always give our office a call at 920-391-4654 or email Mack, our 4-H Support Staff, directly at mackenzie.king@browncountywi.gov.
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| Brown County Community Gardens Prepare for Garden Close |
As the 2023 Garden Season comes to an end, Brown County Community Gardens prepare for Garden Close.
We would like to thank all those who donated their time and talents to another successful growing season. Al of A G Excavating, Inc. graciously donated and installed permanent water tanks at three locations. Brian of Schroeder's Flowers used his own truck and water to fill 1000+ gallon water tanks. Dan D. removed old beds from the Veteran's Garden to make space for newer, better beds. These are just a few examples of the amazing people who contribute to the Community Gardens.
Here's to garden close, see you next year!
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2023 FEED Summit in Green Bay- Registration Open |
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Registration is open for the FEED Summit Conference (November 13 – 14).
Join the Food Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development Project for the only statewide conference to support early-stage Food and Farming Businesses in Wisconsin! This year's theme is “Adding Value to your food or farming business!”
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| Nonprofit Leader Conversation |
Leader conversations take place over Zoom on 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 9-10 am, September - December. Each session offers an expert discussant who engages in a Q&A with attendees while offering expert insights. Registration required.
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10/26: Positive Organizational Culture
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| Celebrate the Halloween season at the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park. Multiple dates available.
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| Raising Wisconsin's Children: Families + Screens
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Decrease stress around screens and technology in your family. Learn how to identify your family values around screens and make a family media plan that works for you. Ideal for parents of 5-12 year olds but all are welcome!
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| Corn and Grain Marketing Outlook Webinar
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Badger Crop Connect will host it's last webinar on October 25 and will cover the Corn and Grain Marketing Outlook.
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| Health and Well-Being Workshops
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StrongBodies is hosting StrongPeople is a community based low impact, progressive weight training, balance activities, and flexibility exercise program for women and men of all ages.
Workshops are held both in person and via webinar. Registration fee is $20.
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| Rent Smart Virtual Course
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Rent Smart focuses on the knowledge and skills essential for a successful renting experience.
It challenges participants to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as a tenant, as well as know and understand the rights and responsibilities of their landlord.
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