June 2026 Impact Report

Community Development Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communication to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations. Paul […]

Wisconsin Answer Line

Ask An Expert: Wisconsin AnswerLine Food Preservation and Home Safety Help is Just a Call Away Need help with home safety or food perservation? UW-Madison Extension has partnered with Iowa State Univeristy Extension and Outreach’s AnswerLine to give Wisconsin residents access to trained Extension professional who provide research-based, trustworthy guidance on safe canning, freezing, drying, […]

Adult Mental Health First Aid for WI Agriculture Community

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges.  The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28-29, 2026, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. via the […]

May 2026 Impact Report

Community Development Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communication to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations. Paul […]

Summer Cloverbud Day Camp Registration Open!

Explore your spark at Cloverbud Day Camp this summer! Registration is open for youth who are a minimum of 5 years old and K5-2nd grades. Cloverbud Day Camps (Grades K5-2) Explore new ideas, build confidence through hands-on discovery, and more by attending Cloverbud Day Camps! These sessions are guided by trained 4-H youth leaders and […]

April 2026 Impact Report

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator Planning and development […]

March 2026 Impact Report

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator An interactive Read […]

Welcome Area Extension Director!

Pattie Carroll, Area Extension Director We are happy to announce the hiring of Pattie Carroll as the Area 14 Extension Director, serving Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Columbia, Washington, and Dodge counties. Pattie brings a wealth of Extension experience and leadership, supporting colleagues, and partnering with community organizations to address community needs. “I’m truly honored to […]

February 2026 Impact Report

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator Planning for a […]

January 2026 Impact Report

4-H Youth Development Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs. 4-H clubs, camp and after-school programs give young people the hands-on experience they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world. Abi Quinlan, 4-H Program Educator Through a new […]