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.
Latest News
Welcome our new FoodWIse Educator!
Our new FoodWIse Educator, Monica Diaz, will be working with Richland and Vernon counties in Nutrition and healthy behaviors.
Wisconsin Cover Crop Citizen Science Network
Wisconsin Cover Crop Citizen Science Project has been working with farmers to build a knowledge base about Wisconsin Cover Crops. Join in and be a part of the network!
2024 WI Hazelnut Week – 1 week, 5 field days
Hazelnuts are an emerging new crop for the Upper Midwest with significant economic and environmental benefits.
1 week, 5 field days, and a variety of topics. Join us!
Elevando Wisconsin
Elevando Wisconsin es un programa educativo culturalmente relevante donde las personas perfeccionan sus habilidades de liderazgo y se preparan para roles de liderazgo.
Elevando Wisconsin is a culturally relevant educational program where individuals hone leadership skills and prepare for
leadership roles.
Welcome our new Regional Livestock Educator!
Our new Regional Livestock Educator, Beth McIlquham will be working with Crawford, La Crosse, Richland, and Vernon county livestock producers.
UW-Madison Agronomy & Soils Field Day
Join us for an Agronomy & Soils Field Day with a variety of topics and sessions. Register by Aug 15, 2024.
Welcome our new Regional Crops & Soils Educator!
Our new Regional Crops & Soils Educator, Anastasia Kurth will be working with Richland, Juneau, and Sauk county farmers.
Participate in Wisconsin’s August 2024 Civic Health Challenge
The Civic Health Challenge is designed to help us become active contributors to the civic health of our communities. Daily challenges will focus on 4 themes: social connection, community connection, voting, and political engagement.
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.
