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Liliana Ramirez has worked for Extension for over 10 years. She served as program administrator for the FoodWIse program for the last 4 years, building a strong team of educators and a Healthy Communities Coordinator, collaborating with more than 67 community partners per fiscal year. Liliana has experience in supervision, budget management, and partner relationships, as well as familiarity with the Brown County area. The interim role is expected through January 2026.
"I’m honored to serve in this interim role and look forward to continuing to showcase the impactful work Extension is doing across our community."
Contact Liliana at 920-391-4640 or liliana.ramirezgonzalez@wisc.edu .
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Change is both inevitable and constant. At Brown County Extension, we’ve recently experienced a few transitions within our team. Jenna Bartolazzi, Secretary III, has accepted a new position within the community, and as of the first of this month, we also said farewell to Liz Murphy, Julie Raasch, and Norma Merlin—valued members of the FoodWIse program.
We will certainly miss each of them and wish them all the best in their new adventures.
In the meantime, we’re excited to announce that we will soon welcome a new team member in the Secretary II position—stay tuned for more details!
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Wisconsin Proudly Joins National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11
Wisconsin 4-H by the Numbers
26,882 club members across the state, up 3 percent from 2023
1,114 clubs and groups
5,537 enrolled adult volunteer leaders
4-H youth are*:
Four times more likely to give back to their communities
Two times more likely to make healthier choices
Two times more likely to participate in STEM activities
*according to a longitudinal study conducted by Tufts University
In 2024, Wisconsin 4-H youth engaged in communities through:
3,542 community service events
33,900 hours of service to local communities
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Business, Product, or Organization Pitch Competition |
Extension is working with NEW North and other economic development organizations in Northeast Wisconsin to offer a competition for you to tell about your business or product idea. You have a chance to win a cash prize and publicity for your business or product. Entrepreneurs should submit their business or product idea by October 31 at www.startupwi.org/new-north. What business or product are you developing?
The contest is open to anyone that lives in Northeast Wisconsin or intends to open a business or startup an organization in Northeast Wisconsin that is over the age of 18. To be eligible the business must have generated less than $300,000 in annual revenue or capital raised. Winners from the last two years are not eligible to receive award money.
Contestants will have four minutes to present your business or product to a group of local judges. At the local pitch contest, the first place winner will receive $1,000 and the second place will receive $500. The winners will advance to the NEW North Regional Pitch Competition that will be on Wednesday, December 4 at 4:30 in TitletownTech, Green Bay. Contestants have the opportunity to pitch their business or product with other winners to local judges for additional prize money. Local competitions will be between November 12 and November 18. The Audible pitch event in Green Bay will be on Tuesday, November 12; at 5:00, the Lighthouse Launch pitch Event in Sturgeon Bay will be on Wednesday, November 13; at 5:00, and the Fast Pitch event will be in Appleton on November 13 at 5:00. Pick one of these dates to pitch your business or product and register at www.startupwi.org/new-north. Training on how to make your pitch will be provided. For more information contact Patrick Nehring, Extension Brown & Kewaunee Counties; 920-391-4616 or patrick.nehring@wisc.edu.
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FoodWIse Partners with ADRC to offer Strong Bodies |
FoodWIse is partnering with the ADRC to hold 9 weeks of the evidence based program, Strong Bodies. Participants are currently in week 6 of the program and shared, “Their neurologist stated that their balance had improved” and “when they wake up their get up and go feeling came back.” The benefits of the Strong Bodies program include:
Increases balance and agility
Increases bone density
Reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression, and obesity
Increases social connectedness
Improves self-confidence, sleep, and vitality
And more!
As part of the nutrition session, participants are learning:
How to create healthy meals and snacks
The five food groups and what MyPlate is
How to identify nutrients and foods that may be of particular concern for older adults
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Building an Effective Board of Directors Training a Success |
Faculty members Melinda Pollen and Patrick Nehring recently taught the fall course, Building an Effective Board of Directors, in partnership with UWGB’s Non Profit Leadership Certificate. The certification, comprised of five (5) courses and a capstone project, aims to support the individuals leading or working in nonprofit organizations. In addition to the course led by Pollen and Nehring, session topics included fund development, financial management, human resources and social media and marketing. Individuals participated in one, or multiple courses as their individual needs require and time allots. Nonprofit Leadership - Certificate Programs - UW-Green Bay
Nehring also supports monthly non profit leader conversations, more informal gatherings to learn about a topic and have community conversations. In October, Melinda Pollen and Jon Hill, Extension educators, provided information on strategies to make meetings engaging, followed by crucial conversations and sharing. Coming up on November 14, the conversation will be about the resources available to nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit Leader Conversations are on zoom from 8:30-9:30 am. There is no cost to attend, but please register.
For more information about the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate program or the conversations, connect with Melinda (melinda.pollen@wisc.edu) or Patrick (patrick.nehring@wisc.edu), or check out the website at www.uwgb.edu/nonprofit-network.
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Plant Parenting: Choosing the Best Plants for your Indoor Space |
October 31, 12:00-12:30 p.m. on Zoom
Join us to learn how to choose the best indoor plants for your space, matching up lighting needs and watering habits. We’ll also share tips for selecting healthy plants. Whether you’re a plant newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, this program is perfect for anyone looking to freshen up their home with indoor plants.
Presented by Johanna Oosterwyk, DC Smith Greenhouse Manager, UW-Madison
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| November 5, 12:00-12:30 p.m. on Zoom
Did you know you can keep citrus in containers indoors in Wisconsin? In this program, we’ll cover everything you need to be successful including light and soil, temperature, and fertilizer needs. We’ll also cover potential pitfalls, like pests you need to look out for. We’ll even cover cultivars to ensure your success!
Presented by Janell Wehr, Horticulture Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Marathon and Wood Counties
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