Extension funding 3 specialists to support broadband connectivity for underserved communities

Communities in Wisconsin that lack needed high-speed internet services also happen to be the same communities that lack the resources to take advantage of funding to expand broadband. UW-Madison Extension is committing special funding for three new broadband specialists to solve this problem and bring communities closer to billions of federal funding earmarked to connect […]

Innovation Awards Reinforce Community Connections through Extension Research and Outreach

UW–Madison Extension awarded grant funding to seven projects that bring innovation to the division’s outreach mission. Extension annually solicits proposals for new projects around engagement and research. Innovation is a core part of Extension’s programming, which ensures that the division is addressing emerging issues in Wisconsin’s communities. “UW–Madison Extension is a conduit for innovative ideas […]

Division of Extension announces recipients of 2022 Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant

The Division of Extension and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education are excited to announce the nine recipients of the 2022 Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grants. Now in its second year, this grant funding aims to promote collaboration with faculty across campus around Extension’s six focus areas: promote healthy relationships, empower […]

New Extension Program Supports Rural Entrepreneurship

Rural entrepreneurship in Wisconsin and Minnesota will get a boost from a newly created program in the Extension programs at the states’ land grant universities. The rural entrepreneurship program was announced this week by University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Dean & Director Karl Martin and University of Minnesota Extension Dean Beverly Durgan. Two farm credit associations […]

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.

Espanol – Edible Startup Summit 2020

Emprendedores de todo el estado de Wisconsin se reunirán de manera virtual para una cumbre de dos días el 9 y 10 de noviembre. La cumbre Edible Startup Summit se enfoca en las empresas alimentarias que están en las primeras fases del desarrollo empresarial.

Edible Startup Summit 2020

Entrepreneurs from around the state will gather virtually for a two-day summit November 9 and 10. The Edible Startup Summit focuses on food businesses who are in the early stages of business development.

Local Government Leadership Academy graduates succeed, 2020-style

This year’s graduates learned more than anticipated when COVID-19 necessitated moving the Academy online. Eighteen participants were able to complete the work, enhance their leadership skills, and graduate despite the additional challenges of the last few months.