Ozaukee County UW-Extension

Ozaukee County UW-Extension provides resources and education in three programming areas: Agriculture, Community Development, and 4-H & Youth Development.

Mission
Ozaukee County UW-Extension represents a partnership between the University of Wisconsin system and Ozaukee County. Extension faculty and staff members serve the people of Ozaukee County through practical application of research-based knowledge and information utilizing multiple delivery methods.

Vision
Ozaukee County UW-Extension thrives to be a well-known and sought-out educational resource that reflects the diverse educational needs and residents of Ozaukee County.

UW-Extension Cooperative Extension

With an office in each Wisconsin county, Cooperative Extension develops practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research.

Purpose to which we commit:
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Vision of what we want to become:
A thriving, well-known and sought-out educational resource that reflects the rich diversity of the state.

Values we strive to live by:
Community – We empower others and ourselves by listening to, learning from, and respecting local knowledge. We value our partnerships and believe community voices are critical to success. We work in community with one another to build a culture of collegiality.

Discovery – We promote lifelong learning, unbiased transformational education and excellence through our scholarly work. We integrate University research with community- based knowledge to explore new solutions and their practical applications. We encourage innovation in teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good.

Inclusiveness – We recognize, appreciate and honor the differences, similarities and contributions of all people and communities. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure equity, justice and fairness. We embrace new ideas and approaches in our work.

Relationships – We foster positive relationships through honesty, open communication and accountability. We meet educational needs by creating linkages among cultural, economic and environmental contexts. We recognize and trust the essential and interconnected nature of all roles within Cooperative Extension.

Respect – We appreciate and serve as stewards of our state’s resources. We honor and value each other’s time and talents. We seek to maintain a balance between life and work priorities.