Programs

4-H Youth Development

Gives young people hands-on experiences to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

Community Development

Offers educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential.

FoodWIse

Offers educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential.

Human Development and Relationships

Provides tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families.

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Health and Well-Being Impact June 2024

Coordinated a meeting for leaders of different health coalitions to work together and communicate. The purpose of this meeting is to better coordinate efforts related to food insecurity, nutrition, and physical activity in the future.  A Hmong interpreted class for community meal site recipients to learn about food safety. The goal of these classes is […]

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Community Development Impact June 2024

An educational session for local clerks and other officials focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might be integrated into local government workflows. Ten “use cases” were explored, ranging from a chatbot that answers ordinance questions to a program that transcribes audio recordings of meetings and drafts minutes. Applications such as these could be […]

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Human Development and Relationships Impact June 2024

UW Madison Extension Sheboygan County hosted a table at the Family Fun Fest in Fountain Park, Sheboygan, engaging families in conversations about Extension resources. Attendees learned about upcoming Family Engagement and Relationships programs to enhance family well-being. Families also received the Money Smart Wisconsin “Big Read” Financial Security Parent book guide, offering valuable strategies for […]

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Agriculture Impact June 2024

A series of first cutting alfalfa height and maturity data collections using Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality (PEAQ) sticks and scissor clips for Eastern Wisconsin farmers and agriculture professionals to help them appropriately target harvest timing. Further, this effort provides data that can be valuable to making management recommendations and decisions throughout the growing season […]

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