HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to

Richland County!

MISSION

With an office in each Wisconsin county, Cooperative Extension develops practical educational programs tailored to local needs and based on university knowledge and research.

County-based Extension educators are University of Wisconsin faculty and staff who are experts in agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, natural resources, family living and youth development.

Extension county-based faculty and staff live and work with the people they serve in communities across the state. Extension specialists work on UW System campuses where they access current research and knowledge. Collaboration between county and campus faculty is the hallmark of Cooperative Extension in Wisconsin.

Emerald Ash Borer

Click on Horticulture under Program Areas in the left column to find more information on the Emerald Ash Borer.

Master Composter Training

The UW-Extension Solid & Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) provides Master Composter Certification to anyone interested in learning more about composting and willing to share their knowledge with their local communities.

This program will be offered in Richland County on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. A brochure is available with certification requirements and program information. Contact our office with any questions.

Master Composter brochure

Master Gardening is for everyone in Wisconsin

Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who aid University of Wisconsin Extension staff by helping people in the community better understand horticulture and their environment. Their website can help you:

• learn about becoming a Master Gardener in Wisconsin,
• find information about horticultural topics,
• connect you to the statewide network of Master Gardener associations.
• and check the topics for the Brown Bag wisline.

If you would like to attend a Brown Bag wisline, be sure to contact the local Extension Office before the presentation to reserve a space to listen to the program.

On the Master Gardener website, click on Horticulture Info and select information from past Master Gardener newsletters or topics in alphabetical order. There is also a calendar of upcoming events, which is useful for planning day trips or educational adventures.

Anthracnose Alert - Maple Leave disease, please click for more information

Richland County Parks Commission

The Richland County Parks Commission has a new website which gives information on all the county parks, Pine River Trail, bike trails, snowmobile trail, trout streams, public property, and a link to the Richland County Government. Click here to view the Parks Commission web site

Got a question? Answers to your questions Free. View the InfoSource web site for topic lists and more information on how to use this valuable resource.

Flood Resources - Click for flood information