Extension's mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. Thanks to joining forces with UW-Madison, we'll strengthen each other through exchanging experience and research statewide. No matter what you're trying to accomplish in Wisconsin, you'll find the support you need as we continue to bring our home state together, community by community.

Find Your County Office

County educators and agents live and work in your community. Connect with your local UW-Extension office for individualized service, events and resources, all close to home.

4-H Youth Development

Find a local club, learn more about how 4-H programs and events, and discover opportunities to help today’s youth grow into tomorrow’s leaders.

Wisconsin Master Gardener

Master Gardeners help deliver meaningful community programs to improve the well-being of individuals and communities, to protect natural resources, and to help keep fresh fruits and vegetables on the table.

Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey (WGNHS)

WGNHS has been working to serve Wisconsin for over 100 years by providing objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, and water resources of Wisconsin.

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center provides educational opportunities to youth, youth leaders, and adults through programs focused on environmental and leadership education.

Publications

Learn at your own pace through an extensive catalogue of publications covering a range of topics, from gardening and home finances to farming and community economic development.

Latest News

The flight of the monarch
PJ Liesch, Extension entomologist Department of Entomology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Science pliesch@wisc.edu Twitter: @WIBugGuy Total time – 2:58 0:13 – Good news about monarchs 0:43 – How to count butterflies 1:29 – Why worry about monarchs 1:55 – Western monarch population 2:15 – Reasons for low population numbers 2:48 – Lead out […] […]
Groundwater: Wisconsin’s buried treasure
Kevin Masarik talks about Wisconsin’s groundwater and a tool to learn more about this buried treasure.
Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Conferences provide networking opportunities for Wisconsin farm women
The Heart of the Farm Conferences provide an opportunity for farm women to learn about farm management skills and strategies in a comfortable setting.
How did insects fare in the polar vortex?
PJ Liesch talks about the the impact of the polar vortex on insects.

What We Do

An educator in action We provide educational programs by teaming up with agriculture; meeting community challenges; protecting natural resources; strengthening Wisconsin’s families; and supporting young people through our 6 departments —

Our educational programs are developed and measured against our strategic directives, aiming to build:

Stronger communities
Food safety, security and health
Resilient and productive environments
Thriving youth, families and communities

Our educators don't lecture or give grades in a typical classroom. Instead, we deliver education where people live and work - on the farm, in schools and community centers

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