THE WISCONSIN NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM (WNEP) IN BROWN COUNTY The University of Wisconsin-Extension Nutrition Education Program responds to the diverse needs and resources of the economically poor by serving as a catalyst for the research, development and implementation of community-based nutrition education programs. More specifically, the program helps families and individuals: choose healthful diets and active lifestyles purchase and prepare healthful food and handle it safely become more food secure by planning for spending their food dollars, planning meals, and using thrifty food shopping practices WNEP also works with communities to enhance local food systems to ensure that all people at all times have physical and economic access to sufficient acceptable food to meet their dietary needs for a healthy life. This University of Wisconsin-Extension program is made possible through a partnership between Federal, State and County governments and community partners. Links to: Community Resource Handbook - Guide to resources available in Brown County from various non-profit organizations and government agencies. UW Extension Family Living Programs - This site provides information on Families and Communities, Food and Nutrition and Family Economics. UW Extension Publications - This site offers publications to view or purchase from UW - Extension. Family Recipes - This links to easy family recipes with nutrition facts put together by our staff. Area Farmers Markets - A list of Brown County Farmers Markets with dates and times.

UW-Extension Brown County WNEP Staff

Karen Early, R.D. Nutrition Education Program Coordinator (920) 391-4614

Stephanie Hyer Program Support (920) 391-4606

Nutrition Educators
Cathy Huntowski Nutrition Educator/Food Security Initiative (920) 391-4662	Mary Jo Liesch Nutrition Educator (920) 391-4661
Jan Safranski Food and Budget Educator (920) 391-4660	Kathleen Wolfgram Food and Budget Educator/Breastfeeding Educator (920) 391-4640

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