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

Extension offers Question Persuade Refer—QPR training for Ag-Business Professionals
University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension will offer the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) program for agribusiness professionals to recognize and address farm stress and farmer health. T
#FlashbackFriday Fall invader insects in your home
In this week's #FlashbackFriday PJ Liesch discusses the insects that could cause problems in our homes as the weather gets colder.
UW-Madison, Division of Extension and the School of Education bring together faculty, staff and community members to discuss educational disparities in Wisconsin
UW-Madison and UW-Madison Division of Extension, in collaboration with the UW-Madison School of Education, held the third in a series of campus engagement events on October 8, 2019. The event explored critical issues related to education disparities in Wisconsin.
Regents hear about innovative, influential Literacy Link project
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents heard a presentation from Ashland and Bayfield counties on The Literacy Link, a UW System–funded pilot project that connects children and parents in justice-involved families through literacy-rich experiences and environments.

What We Do

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