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UW Extension staff layoffs imperil FoodWIse SNAP‑Ed services in Marathon County; educator recognized nationally
Summary
UW Extension staff reported statewide layoffs that include FoodWIse SNAP‑Ed positions affecting Marathon County; the committee also recognized dairy educator Heather Schlesser for a national distinguished service award.
UW Extension representatives informed the Marathon County Extension Education & Economic Development Committee on July 3 that statewide layoffs are affecting the FoodWIse (SNAP‑Ed) program and that three extension staff in Marathon County were issued layoff notices.
Patrick, representing UW Extension in the meeting, said 95 extension staff received layoff notices in the round of cuts and that the layoffs will remove local SNAP‑Ed nutrition educators who work in schools, farmers’ markets…
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