Check Your Free Credit Report Campaign
Your credit score is an important number to be aware of and to know how to manage it. It affects your life in different ways – from getting a loan to getting a job, from how much interest you get on a credit card to renting an apartment. So how do you get your score? And how often should you check it?
2019 Plat Books! 2019 Plat Books for sale!
Welcome to Richland County! Here you can get an up close and personal look at our county by purchasing a Plat Book! It has ads from local businesses, information on our wonderful county, and maps.

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Extension Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Extension Richland County is committed to serving and working with all residents of our community. We support the work of UW-Madison Division of Extension to further diversity and inclusion, and Richland County institutions who are working to end discrimination & racism.

Office Staff, Procedures, and Contact Information

Due to the Safer at Home Order put out by the Governor, our staffing, hours, and procedures have changed to follow the latest information available. Please check back frequently as this will be updated and changed to reflect the latest information provided. Please read for more information.

Financial, Health, & Food Security Resources to Help Get Through COVID-19

Not sure where to turn for help during these trying times? Extension has a list of resources covering a multitude of areas. Please click the links within the post for more information. Keep an eye out as these links are updated regularly with new information and resources.

Wise Wisconsin – A Life Span Program Virtual Learning Series

Join us for Wise Wisconsin – A Life Span Program Virtual Learning Series. We will touch on a variety of topics throughout the series. Registration is required and links will be sent the week of each session to those signed up.

“What Happened to You?”

Anyone interested in how childhood trauma impacts brain development, and how all of us can help create a resilient, healing community, is welcome to join these conversations. Books are now available for checkout at the Brewer Public Library.

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Update

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) update from Mark Stephenson, Director for the Center for Dairy Profitability and Dairy Policy and Analysis at UW Madison. What you need to know for 2022 sign-up and changes to the program that could affect previous years coverage.

Focus on Forage: Optimizing forage production in Wisconsin

Silage Additives for Conventional and Alternative Forages: Cost & Benefits with Dr. Luiz Ferreratto, UW-Madison Extension Ruminant Nutrition Specialist. Disease and Mycotoxin Considerations when Making Corn Silage with Dr. Damon Smith, UW-Madison Extension Field Crop Pathology Specialist

Nutrient and Pest Management Program Resource Highlights – December 2021

This months’ highlights are Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers, Answers to Your Nutrient Management Planning Questions, and Grain Management Considerations in Low-Margin Years Publication.

2022 Organic Vegetable Production Conference

Register early to attend the 2022 Organic Vegetable Production Conference! Topics will include many topics including: Farmer Quality of Life, Keeping Employees Coming Back, Demos, and different vegetable sessions. Join the round tables, visit the social times, and learn about the organic vegetable farming industry.

Driftless Region Beef Conference Returns! January 27 – 28, 2022

With nearly 2.5 million cattle in four Midwest states, university extension services in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin are teaming together to offer the Driftless Region Beef Conference. The tenth annual event will be held Jan. 27-28, 2022 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

2021 Soil, Water, and Nutrient Management Virtual Meetings

The 2021 Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Meetings will be virtual. Two sessions are offered, four speakers, and CEU’s are available. The event is FREE to attend but registration is required.

Tar Spot and White Mold Update Meetings

What is going on with Tar Spot and White Mold? How do you prepare for it? Join a two hour meeting that will discuss those options and much more. Presentations will be given by Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr. Damon Smith.

2022 Sesquicentennial and Century Farm & Home Programs Applications available!

The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration.
There are currently nearly 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. The Sesquicentennial Program similarly originated in 1998 as part of the State’s Sesquicentennial Celebration and has since honored over 980 properties. Applications are available now!