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The UW–Madison Division of Extension delivers practical education and outreach programs on the farm, in schools and in communities.

09/01/2026

We connect Wisconsin farmers with practical resources, information, and opportunities to learn from others as they explore new business ideas or ways to bring in additional income.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Explore and assess new business ideas or revenue streams with tools and resources provided by Extension.

08/29/2026

Timber is far from the only product private forest owners can harvest from their woods. These non-timber forest products can be for personal use or for additional income.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Beyond Timber: Grow and Gather in Your Woods Jump to section: > Understory plants & fungi > Tree crops > Firewood & fence posts > Seeds for planting > Carbon Jump to section: > Understory plants & fungi > Tree crops > Firewood & fence posts > Seeds for planting > Carbon Timber is far […]

08/27/2026

The Ag Weather Outlook is a weekly report to provide agriculture advisors, conservation staff, and farmers with relevant and up-to-date Wisconsin climate information and link it to impacts on Wisconsin agriculture.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Ag Weather Outlook for Wisconsin A weekly report to provide ag advisors, conservation staff, and farmers with relevant up-to-date Wisconsin climate information and link it to impacts on Wisconsin agriculture. The goal is to help farmers make well-informed decisions based on the current and forecaste...

08/25/2026

Cultivating Your Farm's Future is an interactive program that provides tools and resources for producers to begin the succession planning process.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Develop farm succession and future business plans through Cultivating Your Farm’s Future, a UW-Madison Extension program. Learn how to have intentional conversations about transitions plans.

08/22/2026

Becoming the Employer of Choice is a four-week course for farm managers that mixes self-study with instructor-led discussion groups to improve their farm’s employee engagement.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Becoming the Employer of Choice A four week course mixing self-study with instructor-led discussion groups for farm managers looking to improve their farm’s employee engagement About the Program | Testimonials | Lesson Overview | What to Expect | FAQ | Contact Us About the Program Are you consider...

08/20/2026

Traditional approaches to measuring livability focus mostly on growth — more people and more businesses must create a higher quality of life. The Rural Livability Project approach is different.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

The Rural Livability Project focuses on sustaining and advancing livability by researching the factors that define livability across the US.

08/18/2026

Covering Wisconsin helps connect Wisconsin residents with health insurance and other programs that support their health.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Find free help signing up for health insurance through HealthCare.gov and BadgerCare Plus. Learn about Wisconsin health insurance resources, and your health insurance options.

08/15/2026

Communities often want to do something to change their local economies, such as providing satisfactory jobs and incomes for residents. Community Economic Analysis examines how a community functions economically and provides useful information for decision-makers.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

The CEA Program is meant to be part of a broader and longer-term community economic development process. It should be considered when there is demonstrated interest in the community to focus on local economic development and a commitment to act on shared priorities. Communities often want to do some...

08/13/2026

Farm Pulse is a self-paced online course for conventional and organic farmers interested in learning about financial management. This course will help farmers evaluate their finances and set goals for the future of their operations.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Explore financial statements and strategic management for your farm business through Farm Pulse, a UW-Madison Extension program. Learn how to evaluate your finances and take the pulse of your business and goals.

08/11/2026

Broadband is an important piece of economic development and entrepreneurship, and we are helping Wisconsin communities advance broadband infrastructure.

UW–Madison Extension plays a key role in economic development, especially in rural communities. We are highlighting the ways this work is having an impact and addressing the economic challenges communities face.

Helping Wisconsin communities advance broadband infrastructure, digital opportunity, and community connectivity. Broadband supports economic development, education, healthcare, workforce participation, entrepreneurship, and access to essential services. As communities continue to rely on digital tec...

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3500 University Avenue
Madison, WI
53705

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+16082635110

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http://www.extension.wisc.edu/

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