Need some assistance running an open meeting while “social distancing”? The Office of Open Government in the Wisconsin Department of Justice issued two advisories in March 2020 indicating that governmental bodies may meet remotely during the COVID-19 public health emergency and still comply with the open meetings law. The March 16 advisory states that “governmental […]
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As of March 26, 2020, on April 7, 2020, the Presidential Primary and Spring Election will proceed. Be aware that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Governor Ever’s “Safer at Home” Order that municipal clerks may have difficulty with staffing the April 2020 Election. The Election Worker Basics training recording and these materials will assist […]
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Below are other helpful resources to access during the Coronavirus pandemic: Child Care Resources: Connecting Essential Workforce Families to Child Care Tips for Parents Using Child Care During Covid-19 Financial Resources: Many people have had their incomes reduced or cut altogether. The Division of Extension put together this guide to deal with it. How to deal with common […]
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Because of COVID-19, voters are strongly urged to vote absentee for the April 7 Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary. How to Request an Absentee Ballot Online Go to https://myvote.wi.gov. Look for the “Vote Absentee” button near the top of the page. On a mobile phone, use the menu button in the upper right corner of the […]
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Do you find yourself needing to tighten your budget during the COVID-19 pandemic? Do you wonder how to determine the best purchase for your money? Are you looking for different meal and snack ideas to use? A number of good websites have information posted for our use: Using coupons and looking for the best price […]
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought the need for business continuity planning to the forefront. China’s influence in agriculture is wide-ranging. In the case of the COVID-19 public health situation, there will almost inevitably be some unexpected consequences as supplies become limited or unavailable. A farm business continuity plan will help pinpoint contingencies in […]
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Some businesses have been ordered to close and others have lost revenue or shortened their hours. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to find information on small business loans from the SBA. […]
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COVID19, commonly known as coronavirus, is a respiratory virus. While COVID19 is not considered to be a foodborne illness by the Centers for Disease Control, it is contagious. Actions that you can take to prevent foodborne illness can be taken to mitigate coronavirus. Of the food safety steps in helping to mitigate coronavirus, cleaning is […]
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Check out this week’s e-learning opportunities! All of these opportunities are geared toward youth learners, and you can learn with us via Zoom. Simply click the links below up to 10-minutes before the session begins to join us! Please note that once you click on the link, it will direct you to download and run […]
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension educators located in each Wisconsin county work with community partners to provide practical education programs–based on university knowledge and research–that responds to people’s needs at home, at work, and in the community. County faculty develop publications and multimedia resources on a wide variety of topics. Some of those topics […]
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