Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education in Iron County
- UW – Extension WNEP (Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program)
- Fight BAC!®
- Be Food Safe
- Gateway to U.S. Government Food Safety Information
- USDA Food Safety Information
- Food Safety & Health (UW Extension Food Safety and Food Preservation Information)
- National Center for Home Food Preservation (University of Georgia)
WNEP is an educational program for income eligible Iron County residents. WNEP instructors share information on nutrition, food shopping, and financial resource management. WNEP is brought to you by University of Wisconsin – Cooperative Extension and the Iron County Extension office.
What can WNEP do for you?
- Stretch your food dollars
- Improve your shopping skills
- Learn how to make delicious, low-cost meals
- Plan healthy menus
- Improve your health by eating better
- Make meals more fun with new recipes
- Learn safe food handling methods
- Improve your budgeting skills
- Get more for your money
Who can receive education through WNEP?
- Low income Iron County residents (youth, families, senior citizens) who receive or are eligible for food stamps can receive education through WNEP. (Residents who are NOT low income can receive education through Family Living Nutrition Education programs.) All we ask is that you be willing to learn!
In what ways do WNEP educators teach?
- Iron County WNEP educators teach small and large group lessons at senior citizen dining sites, to youth at schools and after-school & summer programs, to individuals and families in homes and at our UWEX office.
- Iron County WNEP educators teach through walk-by exhibits at WIC (Women, Infant, Children program) sites, at county fairs, at Health Departments and other sites.
- Iron County WNEP educators teach through practical demonstrations at grocery stores and other sites, such as the internet.
Resources
Food Safety Lunch & Learn (February 1, 2010) (14 slides, 2.12 MB)
Food Safety Lunch & Learn (February 1, 2010) (14 pages, 1.15 MB)
If youhave any questions regarding Nutrition Education in Iron County, please contact:
Joy Schelble, WNEP Coordinator
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
Iron County – UW-Extension
300 Taconite Street, Suite 118
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone: 715-561-2695, Extension 2121
Fax: 715-561-2704
Email: joy.schelble@ces.uwex.edu
Deb Leonard, WNEP Educator
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
Iron County – UW-Extension
300 Taconite Street, Suite 118
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone: 715-561-2695, Extension 2117
Fax: 715-561-2704
Email: deborah.leonard@ces.uwex.edu
