Welcome to Extension Richland County

We provide outreach education to the residents of Richland County. As a statewide engagement arm of UW-Madison, the Division of Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea to extend university knowledge to every corner of the state. Our statewide network of educators and specialists with UW-Madison and on UW campuses across Wisconsin is responding every day to emerging and longstanding hurdles residents are overcoming to compete and prosper.

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Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.

4-H

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!

Families & Finances

Helping communities and families increase their knowledge about parenting, finances, and resiliency.

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Richland County Resource Directory

The Directory is a great tool to find resources that are very helpful to the area. In it, you will find information to assist you in Child Care Assistance, Employment, Housing Assistance, & Emergency Assistance just to name a few.

Watershed Informational Meeting

Watershed Informational Meeting

This is an informational meeting to learn about watershed groups, how farmers can benefit from it, and what it does.

Planning AHEAD

Planning AHEAD

Join us and begin planning ahead to make things easier for family and loved ones. This program will guide you through the steps to take.

Budget: Office Hours

Budget: Office Hours

Do you need help with your budget? Planning a big purchase? Maybe need some tips on saving up? Join us for Budget: Office Hours!

Richland County 4-H Discovery Day!

Richland County 4-H Discovery Day!

Not sure what 4-H is? Join us for Discovery Day and get a hands-on learning experience that shows what 4-H has to offer and is all about!

Noontime Beef Roundup Webinar Series

Noontime Beef Roundup Webinar Series

The Noontime Beef Roundup Webinar Series for 2025 will provide insights for beef producers and industry professionals. This free series will cover a range of topics critical to the success of the beef industry.

Get the dirt on Soil Testing – Annual Soil Health Workshop

Get the dirt on Soil Testing – Annual Soil Health Workshop

Get the dirt on soil testing! Come learn from soil health experts, join in a farmer panel discussion, and network with others while enjoying a locally sourced lunch.

2025 Annual CAFO Update

2025 Annual CAFO Update

An update meeting for WPEDES permitted CAFO owners & managers, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff & consultants.

Driftless Region Beef Conference offered in Dubuque

Driftless Region Beef Conference offered in Dubuque

13th Annual Driftless Region Beef Conference held on January 23 & 24, 2025 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, IA. The aim of the conference is to provide educational sessions for beef producers.

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Services We Offer

2022 Richland County Plat Books

Help Support Richland County 4-H Programs by purchasing a Plat Book.

Cost: $35.00

Pressure Canner Testing

Don’t forget to have the dial gauge on your pressure canner tested. It is recommended to have this gauge tested every year. This is a free service.

Please call in advance.

Our phone is 608-647-6148.

Extension Office Hours:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Private Pesticide Applicator Training

The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program helps you become certified to apply pesticides in Wisconsin. They provide educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.

Soil Sample Testing

Just what is in your soil?! Let’s find out! A soil test provides more information about the nutrient levels of your soil.

Our Office

Extension Richland County

1100 Hwy 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581-1398

Phone: 608-647-6148
Fax: 608-647-9116

Office Hours: 
Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Our office is closed on all major holidays.

Located in Richland Center, WI on the Richland County Campus in Melvill Hall.

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