We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Support Your Community with COMET™ Training

Rural communities and farm families value supporting each other in times of need. COMETTM helps people take the next step after noticing someone might be struggling. It empowers friends and neighbors to be more prepared to support others’ mental health needs – especially before a crisis. This training doesn’t expect community members to “fix it” but trains people to feel comfortable initiating a […]

Save The Date- Touch a Truck August 16,2025

Marquette County Parent Cafe

It’s time to register for Parent Cafes! We can’t wait to have great conversations and connect!

Located at Forest Lane Community School- 222 Forest Ln, Montello WI 53949

Mondays March 24, April 7 & April 21

Winter 2024/2025 Extension Connection Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of Extension Connection, a newsletter to support yourhealth, home, and family life.

Raising Wisconsin’s Children – Conference 2025 Announcing the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference! Get ready for an exciting, day-long event designed for everyone who raises and educates Wisconsin’s children—dads, moms, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers. This FREE and VIRTUAL conference is also approved for up to 4 Wisconsin Registry hours for early childhood professionals. Discover cutting-edge, science-based ideas from today’s leading experts. This […]

Water and Soil Testing Services

The UW-Extension Office offers two different types of testing. The first one is for your drinking water and the second is soil sampling. The prices for both of these are now available online

Marquette County Extension Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities Touch a Truck Save the date Touch a Truck will be here August 16,2025 Sign up now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t0ddTQ7B2G1Zziupm70NiEBG4uLgH5SavTD9-DAo2rU/edit Water & Soil Test The Marquette County Extension Office offers two different types […]

Community Book Discussion: The Five Love Languages of Children

The Marquette County Extension hosted a community book discussion based on The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. Designed for foster parents, educators, grandparents, and caregivers, this program helped strengthen adult-child relationships by teaching meaningful ways to express love. In partnership with local libraries, 40 books were distributed and five […]

Looking for Online Parenting Classes?

Join us! Learn the best of what science can offer parents and families and choose what works for you. We offer classes about child and family development, including parenting. Attend in-person or online. All of our classes are research-based, non-formal and available to the public. All are free or low cost.Questions? Email us at families@extension.wisc.edu. Click […]

Extension Connection Newsletter- Summer 2024

Check out the latest newsletter! Extension Connection is a newsletter to support your home, health, and family life. This quarterly newsletter is a joint effort from Health & Well Being and Human Development & Relationship Educators serving Marquette, Adams, Waushara, and Green Lake counties. Inside you will find educational articles, upcoming programs, and community resources.