4-H Youth Development
In Dane County 4-H, youth and adults learn together to think clearly and make decisions, to care about others, to develop skills for living, and to practice healthy lifestyles.
Agriculture
Agriculture Educators provide information and assistance to Dane County farmers. To learn more visit our Agriculture website.

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New Dairy & Livestock Educator Joins Dane County Extension

We are excited to welcome Marìa Josè Fuenzalida to the Dane County Extension team as the new Bilingual Extension Educator in Dairy and Livestock. Marìa Josè shared, I was born in Arica, Chile, and I studied veterinary medicine at the Universidad Austral, Valdivia, Chile. I came to the United States in 2009 and I have […]

Teen Employment Opportunity! Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH)

The Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH) program is a paid opportunity for high school students aged to gain hands-on experiences improving health at the local level. A small group of youth will work as a team to identify strategies and develop plans to address a community health issue they care about. In Dane County, […]

Karina Mendoza returns to Dane County

We are excited to welcome Karina Mendoza back to Extension Dane County as a Bilingual Financial Educator. Karina had worked with us previously as financial educator and a nutrition educator before moving to the East Coast. As a financial educator, Karina will be working with families to increase their abilities to meet future needs while keeping pace with daily expenses […]

The Richard Dilley Tax Center is open!

Are you interested in having your 2018 taxes prepared for free by experienced, friendly volunteers? Come visit us at the Richard Dilley Tax Center!

Claudia Wiederholt joins Extension

Claudia Wiederholt is a Bilingual Spanish support staff for Extension Dane County. She was born in Mexico City and moved to Madison in February 2006. For the past 11 years Claudia served in the banking industry where she provided high quality public service. She lives in Madison and her volunteer community service is a very important part of […]

Green Thumb Gardening Classes

The Green Thumb Gardening class series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! University of Wisconsin Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. REGISTER NOW! In Spring 2019, classes will be held Thursday evenings, Feb. 21st – […]

Call for Richard Dilley Tax Center Volunteers

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Join us at the Richard Dilley Tax Center this upcoming tax season.

Register Now for the Master Gardener Volunteer Training!

Master Gardener Volunteer Training is designed to provide student volunteers a solid foundation in many aspects of horticulture to assist in their community service activities. Spots are available for the 2019 training. Click here to sign up!

Dane County Emergency Notification System – Are You Registered?

COUNTY OF DANE Department of Emergency Management JOE PARISI, County Executive CHARLES A. TUBBS, SR., Director Dane County’s Emergency Notification System is used to alert people and provide important information during an emergency. In the event of an emergency, officials can identify the affected area and send a message that describes the situation and recommends […]

Guidelines for Consuming Late Season Produce Exposed to Floodwater

Heavy rains and the flowing water that results can contaminate plants growing in the garden and create a food safety hazard. As floodwater moves into your garden, it can carry raw sewage overflow, farm and domestic animal waste, river or pond water, and agricultural run-off, all of which can be sources of human pathogens such […]