Message to Our Community
Message to Our Community
We are heartbroken by the senseless loss of yet another Black life, a reflection of the ongoing systemic racism and the broader social and economic injustices in our country.
Extension Update Due to COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies, Marquette County Educators are ordered to work remotely (not in office or in person).

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

Human Development & Relationships Educator

The Human Development & Relationships Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive […]

2021 Home and Community Education (HCE) Student Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is for a student continuing his/her education and must be a freshman, sophomore or junior in an accredited College or Vocational Technical school. For more information, go to: 2021 Scholarship Application Please note: The deadline is March 15, 2021.

Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT)

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that the State of Wisconsin will be giving certification extensions for those certifications that have expired. Private and commercial pesticide applicators with certifications that expire January 31, 2020-November 30, 2021, can continue to operate as a certified pesticide applicator until December 31, 2021. […]

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Fall/Winter ‘Coffee Chats’ Series

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Fall/Winter ‘Coffee Chats’ Series begins in November. Madison, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture program will start its statewide online ‘Coffee Chat’ Fall/Winter program on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 10 a.m. ‘Coffee Chats’ will be held […]

Applying for Unemployment Compensation during COVID-19

During this time when many people are applying for Unemployment Compensation (UC), applying online is the preferred method. If you are applying online by yourself or with a helper and are not familiar with the Internet, the Sauk County Job Center can help Marquette County residents understand the UC application process and requirements. Marquette County […]

Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times

Many households may experience hard financial times as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. UW Extension has a website for help with Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times. We just added information related to this situation, such as eligibility for unemployment insurance, public benefits, small business assistance, and keeping up with loan payments. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/toughtimes/

Home Alone – Preparing for Self Care

Could be useful! Here is an proven online self-study for parents and children to help prepare for children safely staying home and making a family plan. Home Alone

Parent Cafes

Make new and visit old friends; Share ideas and enjoy “me” time; Discuss family hopes and dreams. Strengthen yourself and your family relationships. For more information, visit: Marquette County Parent Cafes Facebook page

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 4-H Project Guide

A 4-H project is an area that you want to learn more about during the year.

Metals in Baby Food

We’ve been hearing from a lot of parents and caregivers about about growing concern after reports about metals and toxins in baby food. We know this is scary and overwhelming to think about, so we put together this flyer with some things you can do to limit your baby’s exposure. Click on the photo for […]

Youth Development Summer Assistant

Seeking Youth Development Summer Assistant The Youth Development Summer Assistant work involves, but is not limited to, assisting in the design, implementation and evaluation of youth development programs that benefit the Marquette County 4-H program, such as summer camps, creative placemaking, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Learn more by viewing the YD Summer Assistant Position Description

Agriculture Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought the need for business health, safety and continuity planning to the forefront. A farm business continuity plan will help pinpoint contingencies in critical areas related to employees/staff and could include backup plans for work practices, transportation, communication, service and supply chain, and cash flow. Web Links: Extension Responds […]

EXTENSION UPDATE DUE TO CO-VID 19

Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies, Marquette County Educators are ordered to work remotely (not in office or in person). Our educators may be moving programs online and many of our events have been postponed, including Family Adventure Day. Office staff are in […]

Extension Update Due to COVID-19