COVID-19 and Extension Resources

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office will have limited availability and access. Our staff are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  Or contact Sauk County Public Health.   Sauk County Public Health Department has the latest announcements and really helpful information and links to the CDC and other resources on this page.

Extension Staff Contact Information

Please contact educators by email or by using their cell phone information listed below:

Jeff Hoffman, Area Director: 920-926-2067 or  jeffrey.hoffman@wisc.edu
Alana Voss, Agriculture Educator: 608-477-3945 or alana.voss@wisc.edu
Amanda Coorough, Human Development & Relationships Educator: 608-963-1040 or amanda.coorough@wisc.edu
Caitlin Richardson, Food WIse Coordinator: caitlin.richarson@wisc.edu
Jennifer Erickson, Community Development Educator: 608-963-1170 or jennifer.erickson@wisc.edu
Meg Sage, Positive Youth Development: 608-963-1889 or margaret.sage@wisc.edu
Melissa Beernink, Food WIse Educator: melissa.beernink@wisc.edu
Morgan McArthur, Community Development Educator: morgan.mcarthur@wisc.edu
Phyllis Both, Horticulture Educator: 608-524-8077 or phyllis.both@saukcountywi.gov

Extension Specific Resources

Sauk County Extension is closely monitoring the impact COVID-19 is having on our community and our Extension programming. We are following the guidance from UW-Madison and adjusting our procedures for events and staffing as needed. Many of our larger programs and events occurring between now and April 10 will be canceled or postponed and similarly, many volunteer and club activities will likely be postponed or canceled. Please check our website for the latest on program cancellations or call the office at 608-355-3250.

Division of Extension COVID-19 Resources

Food Safety in the Time of COVID19

Managing Finances in Tough Times

General COVID-19 guidance:

Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content and have it available for all participants.
Cough or sneeze into your sleeve/elbow.
Avoid direct contact such as shaking hands, embracing individuals, or putting yourself or others in close contact with one another.
Between events be sure to use Clorox wipes or something similar to wipe down furniture, doorknobs, tables, chairs, and any other spaces that may retain the COVID-19 virus.
Provide significant spacing (at least 6 feet) between participants and presenters – if you have lines of individuals consider putting tape on the floor to delineate individual spaces