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.
Cover Crop Grazing Workshop
Join Crawford Stewardship Project, UW-Madison Extension, and Vernon County Land & Water to discuss grazing cover crops. A variety of topics will be covered.
Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Program (NOPP)
Identify opportunities in N fertilizer management with a NOPP Grant! Be a part of the discovery!
Getting Started with Stewardship – Field Day
You are invited to the Sauk County Farm on Saturday, July 19th, to connect with peers and conservation professionals. We are coming together to look at and discuss conservation in action.
Little Heroes Cloverbud Camp
Richland County 4-H Junior Leaders invites all Superheroes in Grades K-2 to Little Heroes Cloverbud Camp on June 30, 2025.
Explorers Ultimate Adventure Camp!
Are you in Grades 3 – 5? Your Adventure awaits on July 28, 2025 at the Richland County Fairgrounds!
Prairie Workday at Frank’s Hill
The Richland Resilience Group invites you to the Prairie Workday at Frank’s Hill on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Public Listening Session for Extension Programming in Richland County
Items to be discussed are an overview of structure and current staff, overview of current programming and priorities, and comments and input from audience about programming. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Adult Mental Health First Aid for WI Agriculture Community
Mental Health First Aid helps community members better understand how they can support their friends, family members, and neighbors and help break the stigma around mental health. Join us for trainings on June 17 & 19, 2025. Pre-registration is required.
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.
