UW-Extension announces staff changes; 4-H summer interns and programs highlighted

Jul 23, 2026

Assistant Dean Jason Hausler introduced staffing changes and challenges: hiring Amber Rehberg as Price County Area Director, loss of FoodWIse and SNAP‑Ed with nearly 100 positions cut in 2025, and plans to add an educator position; 4‑H Educator Julie Diepenbrock introduced three interns and summarized summer programming.

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Assistant Dean Jason Hausler introduced himself to the committee and outlined Extension staffing and program developments. The minutes record that Hausler announced the hiring of Amber Rehberg as the Price County Area Director, described fiscal challenges including the loss of FoodWIse and SNAP‑Ed and nearly 100 positions laid off in 2025, and said Extension is pursuing an additional educator position for Price County.

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