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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
WeCOPE for RURAL Public Service Professionals
WeCOPE (Connecting Our Positive Emotions) for Rural Public Service opportunity with your public service colleagues in RURAL areas. Classes run for 7 weeks on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, starting in July. The start of the first class is July 1st, and the last class is August 12th.
Ask Your Gardening Question LIVE
The Extension Horticulture Program is excited to announce Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a FREE monthly web series where you can find answers to all your plant-related questions. These online Q&A sessions, held Mondays at 1:30 p.m., provide the opportunity to connect with UW plant health experts and learn about plants and gardening in an […]
Food For Fathers
Feeding Kids and Ourselves Made Easy With FoodWIse Nutrition Educator Jace Purdy Meet with Jace and other dads over Zoom for 4 sessions learning how to encourage healthy eating in children! Thursdays from 6-7 pm. 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3
2025 Wisconsin Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference
Strengthening Rural Wisconsin’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Engaging Rural Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Innovators
Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Local Government Leadership Academy The Local Government Leadership Academy (LGLA) is a nine-month, cohort program that includes in-person workshops, virtual sessions, online self-study, and goal-setting to develop local government leadership skills. As leaders apply the skills they learn, they create intra-agency improvements (e.g. strategic decision-making) that ultimately improve the overall functioning of local governments as […]
2025 Annual CAFO Workshops
How To Stay In Compliance With Your PermitAn update meeting for WPEDES permitted CAFO owners & managers, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff and consultants.
Improve your gardening skills with Extension!
Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems Feb. 1–April 30, 2025 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the plant diagnostic process in an easy-to-understand way. Gain […]
Navigate through challenging farm decisions and plan for success with a new online course
Are you considering a change for your farm or ag business? Or maybe you have an issue that needs to be addressed to improve your business and you are not sure how to get started on that planning. Navigating Your Ag Business: From Stress to Success is a new UW-Madison Division of Extension online course […]
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.
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