Extension Innovation Grants Prompt Community Collaboration on Food Systems, Water Quality, Accessibility, and Outreach

UW-Madison Extension awarded funding to 13 projects aimed at bringing innovative ideas to its outreach and education mission. Extension annually solicits proposals for new efforts around educational engagement, community-informed research, and practical guidance. Extension’s place-based educators across Wisconsin and specialists at UW-Madison and other UW campuses conduct needs assessments, work with local partnering organizations, and […]

Extension partners with Historically Black University to launch effort to help Black and other youth of color find success after high school

A new program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will give youth in three Wisconsin counties the chance to work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension to explore post-high school educational and work opportunities.

Upham Woods new facility opens in time for the start of the summer season

A grand opening celebration of the newly completed research and education center at Upham Woods is scheduled for May 15, 2021 from 1-3 p.m.

Communicating with those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing during COVID-19

Learn basic communications strategies for interacting more comfortably and providing accommodations to ensure effective communication.

4-H Week a Time to Create Opportunities for All

To the Wisconsin 4-H community, I want to send a message to wish a Happy National 4-H Week to all of our members, leaders, volunteers, clubs, and staff across Wisconsin! This week allows us to celebrate the leadership of volunteers and the hard work of members to make this year’s theme #Opportunity4All a reality. As […]

How Wisconsin 4-H is Adapting to Changes

Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development staff, volunteers and members are adapting to changes in programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic

4-H Youth Stay Connected Through Pen Pal Programs

With 4-H events canceled because of COVID-19, 4-H educators across the state are working to deliver programming online and help youth stay connected. One way educators are helping youth connect with each other is through pen pal programs. Educators in several counties have started programs so youth can meet new friends, all while practicing their […]

Dr. Karl Martin selected as permanent Extension dean

4-H Youth Leaders Read to Young Children

4-H youth across the state are finding ways to stay involved and help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Extension Innovation Grants Prompt Community Collaboration on Food Systems, Water Quality, Accessibility, and Outreach

Extension partners with Historically Black University to launch effort to help Black and other youth of color find success after high school

Upham Woods new facility opens in time for the start of the summer season

Communicating with those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing during COVID-19

4-H Week a Time to Create Opportunities for All

How Wisconsin 4-H is Adapting to Changes

4-H Youth Stay Connected Through Pen Pal Programs

Dr. Karl Martin selected as permanent Extension dean

4-H Youth Leaders Read to Young Children