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, Employment, Housing, & Emergency Assistance just to name a few.
Cultivating Your Farm’s Future Workshop Series
Join our UW-Madison Division of Extension Farm Management Specialists for discussions & activities during the Cultivating Your Farm’s Future workshop series. This program will provide tools for farmers who want to start their succession plans.
Planning AHEAD
Planning AHEAD is a 7 session course guiding participants through the process to make things easier at the end of this life for loved ones.
Strengthening Families Program
Join us for the Strengthening Families Program to learn how to set limits, listen, and show appreciation within your family.
Save A Calf, Save A Cow Workshop series
Extension is offering a Save A Calf, Save A Cow workshop series for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers (in Spanish). A variety of topics, including: getting newborns off to a good start, and cow nutrition.
Introduction to Plain Language – FREE virtual workshop
FREE virtual training designed to enhance how you communicate with both native and non-native English speakers.
Richland County Pasture Walk 2025
Join us for a Pasture Walk and information on custom grazing, infrastructure, benefits, and more!
Weed Management Workshop 2025
A full day of the latest weed management science, technology, and take-home-tips to improve weed control & profitability for ag service providers, farmers, agronomists, chemical applicators, and more. Join us on Sept. 11, 2025.
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.
