Extension’s Impact in Dane County
Promoting STEM
4-H provides positive youth/adult relationships, a welcoming atmosphere, and a place for youth to explore their interests and passions – their sparks!
Assisting County Government
Extension’s Community Development Educator supported the Dane County Broadband Taskforce with planning and facilitation.
Teaching Healthy Choices
FoodWIse educators teach healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and promotes healthy community environments.
Encouraging Youth Decision Makers
By Youth For Youth provides opportunities for youth to make decisions to support youth-led and youth-developed programs and projects in Dane County.
Coaching for Success
Providing research-based horticulture education so all have access to the information needed to care for plants, eat healthy, and protect the environment.
Helping Farmers Make Decisions
A manure composting field day provides timely resources and information to crop producers to manage crops efficiently and promote conservation.
Planning for the Future
The report uses data to inform recommendations to address the Dane County local food system gaps, challenges, and opportunities.
Connecting Families
We bring evidence-informed literacy and learning opportunities to young children who have a parent or caregiver in the Dane County Jail.
Providing Tax Assistance
The Richard Dilley Tax Center provides free income tax preparation to thousands of low-income workers, seniors, and those with disabilities.
Bringing Science to After-school Programs
4-H provides opportunities to participate in STEM activities outside of the school day to learn and explore new interests.
Celebrating Pollinators
Extension celebrated Pollinator Week by education on pollinator friendly practices to improve pollinator health and habitats.
Planning for Sustainability
Extension Educators assisted the Stoughton Sustainability Committee to engage the community to develop a sustainability plan.
