Wherever you find Wisconsin’s enterprising spirit, you’ll find UW Colleges and UW-Extension. We’re making a measurable difference in three tribal nations and in all 72 counties in our state, as our neighbors put their own great ideas into practice with the essential support of our expertise, resources and research.
Helping Wisconsin families, students and communities do more and live better. That’s UW Colleges and UW-Extension at work.
Helping Wisconsin families and students where they live, work, learn and play: that’s our calling. UW Colleges and UW-Extension are working together to help Wisconsin communities thrive with support for family nutrition, financial security and education, healthy child development and more.
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Montello
My mother and grandmother had green thumbs and I learned about growing things, but never learned why I was doing what I was doing.
Our vibrant statewide network makes UW Colleges and UW-Extension an essential partner for state and local government, helping them educate local officials, connect citizens to resources and information, and inspire new generations of Wisconsin leaders.
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Menomoniee
I, Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development Educator for Menominee County discuss my work creating a community of learners, growing the local Master Gardener program and integrating Me
UW Colleges and UW-Extension are united in our mission to provide all of Wisconsin with access to life-changing educational resources. Not just on our college campuses, but in rural school districts, K–12 classrooms, new STEM initiatives and innovative online learning programs.
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Appleton
I have always had an enthusiasm for learning, a passion for teaching, and a love for children.
UW-Fox Valley
Whether we’re protecting natural resources, introducing statewide audiences to new and enriching ideas, hosting hometown events or helping communities build healing gardens where everyone can relax, learn and play, UW Colleges and UW-Extension are helping neighbors connect with a better life—and each other.
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Sun Prairie
I have gotten to experience numerous life changing experiences through UW-Extension programs. More specifically, my involvement in 4H has become a part of my identity.
From farms and advanced manufacturing to master meat processing and emerging tech. Across our state, Wisconsin industries and businesses, skilled workers and entrepreneurs are benefiting from the economic development programs, knowledge and innovations offered by UW Colleges and UW-Extension.
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Madison
UW Extension's Center for Community and Economic Development has transformed our collaboration project in Cottage Grove, WI, which includes nonprofits, chamber of commerce, village board, town boar