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UW Extension director: FoodWI staff eliminated after SNAP‑Ed cuts; local programming will continue
Summary
The UW Extension director told the committee that FoodWI staff were eliminated after layoffs and cuts to SNAP‑Ed funding; remaining staff include a 4‑H educator and a health and well‑being educator, and a part‑time community health worker funded by a Madison research project.
The UW Extension director reported staffing changes after budget and program shifts, saying the county’s FoodWI staff “have been eliminated now due to the layoffs and the SNAP Ed funding being cut.”
The director said remaining staff include part‑time support that will be replaced with a full‑time support position and named staff who will continue program work: a 4‑H educator (Evan Hemthorn) and a health and well‑being educator (Sheila Michaels). The director also said a part‑time staff member, Yesenia Meza, is being funded through a research project out of Madison to serve as a community health worker in the county.
The director emphasized that work continues with the staff that remain and that Human Resources is assisting to replace roles, including replacing Linda, who moved to another role within the county. Committee members acknowledged the update and moved on to other agenda items.
Why it matters: Cuts to SNAP‑Ed and elimination of FoodWI positions change local outreach and nutrition education capacity. Staffing shifts may affect how Extension delivers programming in Adams County.
What’s next: Director and staff will continue program delivery with current personnel and HR will pursue replacements; the committee did not take formal action on this report during the meeting.
