Division of Extension
Young people are often left out of positions of power and decision-making spaces. UW–Madison Extension’s Community Youth Development Program strengthens community environments by building the capacity of schools and other organizations to address issues that affect young people and prepare them for community leadership. In 2022, Extension educators engaged nearly 600 partner organizations across the […]
Entrepreneurship brings many benefits to Wisconsin communities, including job and income growth and overall economic stability. Additionally, it supports the development of a community identity and improves residents’ quality of life. However, the success of entrepreneurs is hindered by a lack of business development assistance and weakened entrepreneurial ecosystems. UW–Madison Extension’s Community Economic Development Program […]
Cranberries are Wisconsin’s largest fruit industry and an important economic driver. The almost $1 billion industry employs nearly 4,000 people in Wisconsin. Cranberry marshes cover 21,000 acres of Wisconsin’s land. Wisconsin produces more cranberries than any other state, with more than 60 percent of the United States’ production coming from the state. Consumers at home […]
