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Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities. UW-Madison is public university guided by public service. The Wisconsin Idea stipulates that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
Programs
4-H
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.
Horticulture
Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.
Community Development
Working with community organizations and local governments to promote community food systems development.
Families & Finances
Providing a source of well-researched, quality information about families and relationships.
Health
Our research-based programs are focused on food and nutrition security, chronic disease prevention, mental health promotion, prevention of substance use prevention, and access to health care.
FoodWIse
Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.
Latest News
2024 Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit
Join us for the 4th Annual Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit as we explore the latest economic research and data related to rural Wisconsin communities. Thursday, March 28, 20249:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CST) Using the latest research and data specific to Wisconsin’s rural communities and regions, we will focus on the Wisconsin rural economy. The […]
Planning AHEAD Series
Planning AHEAD is a 7-session course (one hour each) that guides participants through the topics below. This course features a free workbook to help people with the tasks and decisions associated with end-of-life. Zoom sessions are one-hour long starting at 11am on Thursdays, April 4th – May 16th
Manure 101 Training
This 3-hour session is designed for for-hire manure applicators and farmers who apply their own manure, providing updated information on manure gas safety, pressure safety, regulations, setbacks, spill prevention/response and nutrient management plan implementation.
St. Croix County Fair is excited to announce; Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home applications are now available
GLENWOOD CITY — Has your family been farming for more than 100 or 150 years at the same location? If so you are encouraged to apply for the Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award in Wisconsin by filling out an application form. The award is presented to families who have dedicated their life to […]
Raising Wisconsin’s Children Classes
Raising Wisconsin’s Children online parenting classes are the 3rd Thursday at 1 PM unless otherwise noted. Classes are for any parent or caregiver.
Caregiving Across the Life Course in Rural and Urban Households in the North Central Region
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) To incentivize interdisciplinary collaboration across land-grant institutions in the North Central Region (NCR), the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) developed the North Central Region dataset (NCR-Stat) program. This webinar will introduce our second dataset – NCR-Stat:Caregiving Across the Life Course Survey developed by […]
Upcoming Online Gardening Programs
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program is offering free online gardening programs to help you be more successful with growing and caring for plants in the yard, garden, containers—or wherever your plants grow! These programs are suitable for gardeners of all skill levels. The next series begins in February and is free and open […]
Fatherhood Focus Groups
If you are a father who does not have primary custody of their children, we’d like to hear your thoughts on a new program for fathers. You will be asked to participate in a 1-1.5 hour group discussion via Zoom and be eligible to receive a $25 Amazon gift card as compensation. To sign up […]
Our Office
Extension St. Croix County
1960 8th Ave, Suite 140
Baldwin, WI 54002
Phone: (715) 531-1930
711 for Wisconsin Relay
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Due to community work, trainings and meetings please call ahead to our office to ensure that someone will be here to support your needs. We don’t want you to make unwanted or unnecessary trips.
The office is closed all major holidays.