Extension’s 4-H program has had AmeriCorps members working across the state to boost programming for youth and was planning for summer work for more than 30 AmeriCorps members in 23 counties. Due to immediate cuts in federal funding this past spring, our work with AmeriCorps became uncertain before UW–Madison offered limited bridge funding to support […]

Many Wisconsin families struggle to make healthy choices on a limited budget. FoodWIse, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s nutrition education program funded by SNAP-Ed, helps tens of thousands of our state’s residents every year to stretch limited food dollars, address chronic disease, and start healthy living at an early age. “My child came home willing to […]

This article is a guest post from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions: Since 2006, the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy and Capability, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), has organized the Money Smart Wisconsin campaign. This year, Governor Tony Evers proclaimed​ April 5 – 12, 2025, as Money Smart Wisconsin Week​. UW-Madison Division of Extension Educators from […]

Six teams of farmers and farm advisors in the Midwest are demonstrating their leadership in conservation agriculture with the completion of their Good Idea Mini-grant projects, a program run by a multi-state collaboration of Land Grant University Extension staff. Each grantee team installed an edge-of-field conservation practice on the farmer’s land to reduce nutrient and […]

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison recognizes the outstanding contributions of its student employees through the Student Employee of the Year award. With nearly 10,000 students working in thousands of roles across campus, this honor highlights the invaluable work completed by students each day, impacting the entire campus community. This year, we are proud to […]

A new national study reveals that farmers markets are much more than just a place to buy fresh produce; they are vital community hubs that boost health, foster social connections, and support local economies. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Farmers Market Coalition, and published in the Journal of Agriculture, […]

UW–Madison Extension will receive the 2024 Partners in Giving Award for having seen the greatest percentage increase in participation and contributions to the 2024 campaign. Extension will be recognized at a ceremony on March 11 at Union South. Extension had 33 donors and raised a total of just over $14,500. Extension piloted several initiatives in […]

When Bayfield County received a proposal for a concentrated animal feeding operation, groundwater safety was top of mind. “Bayfield County has a long history of protecting our water resources, whether they are inland lakes, waterways, or Lake Superior shoreland areas,” said Mark Abeles-Allison, Bayfield County administrator. County supervisors realized that they needed a better understanding […]

Sherri Congleton, Vilas County Emergency Management Director, has seen the impact of changes in weather extremes over time.  “Even as a kid, I remember we had winter. It was cold, you had snow, you did those things.” But that’s not always the case these days. “Last winter we didn’t have enough snow to even open […]