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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.

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!

Nutrient and Pest Management Program Resource Highlights – November 2021

November Issue: The Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter provides the latest crops and soils management information from UW-Madison and Division of Extension specialists. A variety of topics are covered with additional information available upon request.

Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters

Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. There are different programs and loan options to choose from.

Nutrient and Pest Management Program Resource Highlights

The Wisconsin Crop Manager newsletter provides the latest crops and soils management information from UW-Madison and Division of Extension specialists. A variety of topics are covered with additional information available upon request.

Encouraging Financial Conversations

ATTN: Professionals in case management, social work, frontline staff, etc. Do your clients want to improve their financial situation, but often lack the tools and resources? Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for anyone who works with clients. Participants will also learn coaching strategies that capitalize on a client’s strengths and resources in coming up with solutions. This course offered at no cost to SW WI area professionals, Wednesdays in November 3-5pm via zoom.

BQA – Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings Available

Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings continue to be available in November. You must sign up 7 days prior to the session you would like to attend. The certification is valid for three years.

UW-Madison Livestock Extension Educators Looking for Beef Producers Input!

Beef Producers have a say in what kinds of educational opportunities are available in the state of Wisconsin. Participate in the survey to help Extension Educators plan opportunities for you.

2021 Badger Swine Symposium

A free virtual webinar series to connect Wisconsin Pork Producers with current news and research. Registration will give you access to six pre-recorded presentations about UW pork research and three live guest speaker presentations. Learn from experts in the field about swine health, heat stress, and costs of production November 3, 10, 17, 2021. Webinars begin at 7:00 p.m. CST with guest presentations followed by a question and answer session.

Preventing Spread of Weed Seeds from Field to Field this Fall

Weeds! In the fields! How do you prevent the spread from one field to another? How do you get rid of them? Here is some information and ways to prevent the spread from field to field of weed seeds.