According to the 2020 Sheboygan County health assessment, 60% of survey respondents consumed at least two servings of fruit in an average day, while only 28% of survey respondents consumed at least three servings of vegetables in an average day. The goal is to increase the fruit and vegetable intake of Sheboygan County residents, which […]
Preparation continues for the first Sheboygan Outreach Collective event in Plymouth, to be hosted by Generations multi-generational center. Seventeen organizations to date have registered, including new community partner UMOS “…a non-profit advocacy organization, provides programs and services which improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations.” Outreach efforts are targeting rural employers […]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service recently reported that the price of groceries (food at home) has risen over 1% in the past month and more than 7% over the past year. The cost of some foods have risen more rapidly than others, including fish, seafood, eggs, and milk. Janeth Orozco, […]
Kevin handled a variety of requests this past month, including:• Finding the latest version of land use mapping for Town of Scott officials• Creating a simple Lyndon/Cascade/Waldo street map for Town of Lyndon DPW• Creating a solar energy systems ordinance with the Lyndon Plan Commission• Writing a better definition of “Principle Use” for the Lyndon […]
Extension Positive Youth Development Educator Lisa Sanderson met with County staff to reenvision a more inclusive, engaging, and youth-centered Youth Government Day. Lisa updated the day’s format to provide County staff with thirty minutes rather than ten for their presentations to youth. The event will now take place in one County building instead of three […]
Kevin played a key role in six agenda items at a recent town plan commission meeting where he was asked to provide draft ordinance language and explanations, and recommend options for a variety of land use issues. At a meeting requested by a town long-range planning committee chairperson, Kevin was asked to explain the ways […]
