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
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.
School for Beginning Beef Production
School for Beginning Beef Production is here for anyone new to beef production or maybe thinking of adding or transitioning to beef production.
2026 Annual CAFO Update
How To Stay In Compliance With Your Permit – An update meeting for WPDES-permitted CAFO owners/managers/keystaff, nutrient management plan writers, engineers, agency staff, and consultants.
Agritourism Business Development Training
Learn about how agritourism can help diversify your farm’s revenue. Enroll in the entire cohort or attend single sessions. Virtual and in-person options available.
Climate & Crops Workshop 2026
Join the Wisconsin State Climatology Office and Crops & Soils Division of Extension for a workshop! Two workshops available! Topics include: county climate summaries, monitoring tools, and more!
Driftless Region Beef Conference – Jan. 22-23, 2026
The thirteenth annual Driftless Region Beef Conference is Jan. 22-23, 2026, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque. The aim of the conference is to provide educational sessions for beef producers.
Beef Roundup Webinar Series begins in December
The Beef Roundup Webinar Series will be hosted by Division of Extension featuring Extension specialists and industry experts from across the country covering timely topics relevant to today’s beef producers.
UW–Madison Extension Hosts Winter Badger Crop Update Meetings Dec. 2–4, 2025
Wisconsin farmers, ag techs, and students: don’t miss this year’s premier agronomy event! This event equips you with tools for on-farm impact.
WI Beef Quality Assurance Certification
BQA In-person training is being offered to enable participants to certify or re-certify in raising high quality beef.
Services We Offer
2025
Richland County Plat Books
Help Support Richland County
4-H Programs
by purchasing
a Plat Book.
Cost: $40.00
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.
