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Plant Diagnostics

Improve your gardening skills with Extension! Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems Feb. 1–April 30, 2026 | 100% Online | Self-Paced Register Now Get ready for next year’s growing season by learning the process of identifying plant problems. Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems teaches the basics of the […]

Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference

Parents, caregivers, and professionals are invited to join the 2026 Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference – a free, statewide, virtual event hosted by UW-Madison Extension on Tuesday, February 4, 2026. This year’s theme, “Helping Children Thrive When Life Gets Tough”, highlights practical, research-backed tools that parents, grandparents, educators, and youth-serving professionals can use to support children’s […]

State 4-H Team Ambassadors Applications

Ambassadors get unique opportunities to represent Wisconsin 4-H, develop leadership skills, and contribute to statewide programming. Apply to join the Arts, Leadership, or Agriculture Ambassadors depending on what inspires you most. Youth must be in grades 9-12 to apply! Applications open now and until Dec. 15th! Learn more and apply here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/…/wi-4-h-ambassador-team/

Register Now for the 4-H American Spirit Opportunity

The American Spirit experience is a 10-day bus journey exploring the East Coast and Canada, designed for youth in grades 8-10. You’ll visit iconic places like New York City, Boston, and Niagara Falls, dive into rich history and culture, develop leadership and career-readiness skills, and form lasting friendships from across the state.Applications open now through […]

Register for 2026 National 4-H Conference Now

Applications for 2026 National 4-H Conference are now live! Youth are invited to apply to participate in this conference. National 4-H Conference is a premiere leadership and civic engagement opportunity, where youth will get the chance to work with a branch of the federal government on an action plan, visit with legislators, and explore Washington […]

4-H Space Camp Registration is Open

Registration for 2026 4-H Space Camp is open to youth in grades 6-8 who are newcomers to Space Camp via 4HOnline. Space Camp will take place from April 23-27, 2026. This educational experience is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn about aerospace, STEM, explore Space Camp, meet new people, and more! Registration will be […]

Beef Quality Assurance

NEWS RELEASE  Tammy Vaassen Wisconsin Beef Council  Executive Director   608-833-9940  tvaassen@beeftips.com  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 9, 2024  Beef Quality Assurance Certification Meetings Scheduled  Verona, Wisc. — 2024-25 is the 3-year mark for the majority of Wisconsin farmers certified in the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program.  In 2018, certain packers announced they would only purchase cattle […]

The Strong Couples Program

Having a strong relationship with your romantic partner can be hard. This free program is for couples together six months or longer in all life stages. The Strong Couples Program can help strengthen your relationship.

Cultivating Your Farm’s Future: Farm Succession Workshops

This program is for farm businesses and farm families interested in shaping the future ownership of their farm. If you are the owner generation you may be wondering how to transfer a viable business to the next generation or develop a fair inheritance distribution plan. If you are the next generation you may have questions […]