Current Conversations is Listening

Current Conversations began as a creative solution to the cancellation of 4-H International programming. It initially took on a workshop format in which staff participants piloted the opportunity to explore terms like stigma, xenophobia, and racist nativism.

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.

Ruth Schriefer named Academic Chair of UW–Madison Extension Faculty

Ruth Schriefer, professor and Human Development & Relationships educator for UW–Madison Division of Extension, has been named the inaugural Academic Chair for Department of Extension faculty.

What is the strength Extension brings to communities?

Extension educators share how Extension brings strength to their communities.

World Dairy Expo: Green County 4-H’ers punch their ticket to Europe

Wisconsin inches past Minnesota to clinch back-to-back wins at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and advance to the international competition in Edinburgh, Scotland next summer.

County fairs: A Wisconsin tradition for more than 170 years

County fair season has officially returned in full force as friends, families and neighbors gather throughout the state to enjoy great food and celebrate Wisconsin’s agricultural heritage. Many of these fairs are long-running local traditions that have been operating for nearly two centuries, thanks to the time and talent lent by thousands of community volunteers […]

Youth tackle community health challenges with Extension support

Cooperative Extension’s FoodWIse and 4-H programs team up with young people around Wisconsin to investigate and resolve community health issues in their counties.

Using agriculture to connect with at-risk youth

Joe Muellenberg speaks on Grow Academy.

Research: Family-focused youth prevention programs more effective

Programs aimed at reducing underage alcohol and drug use typically zero in on young people themselves. But positive parenting and strong relationships between parents and youth can be more effective at steering teens away from risky behaviors, research shows.

Tips for parents when a child is affected by bullying

In the past, bullying was considered an unpleasant, but common part of growing up. Today, that’s no longer the case as medical experts recognize the serious impacts bullying can have on both victims and those doing the bullying.