UW-Extension - Grant County

06/10/2026

Badger Talk Pod Cast - "How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes our World"

Can we learn from talking as well as from listening? On this episod...

06/07/2026

⏳ Three weeks until Fathers in Focus registration opens!

🤝 Want an opportunity to connect and learn from fathers, mentors, coaches, and allies building stronger families and communities? Fathers in Focus is for you!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 UW–Madison Extension’s annual FREE Fathers in Focus Conference returns on October 10— Designed for fathers and open to all, including family advocates, community leaders, and professionals passionate about fatherhood.

Join meaningful discussions, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with people from across Wisconsin dedicated to supporting families and communities 💙

🗓 Registration opens on Fathers Day — June 21!

❓Want to learn more? Visit go.wisc.edu/fathers

Mark your calendar and stay tuned!

05/19/2026

Join us on May 27th for our Ventilation Workshop! With some of the industry's most knowledgeable professionals leading the class, this is an event you do not want to miss! Register by May 22nd at https://wppa.org/ventilation-workshop/.

05/12/2026

A spring food safety check is a great way to keep your kitchen organized and reduce waste. Store foods properly, label leftovers, and keep similar items grouped so nothing gets lost or forgotten. Need guidance? Visit go.wisc.edu/answerline or call 1-866-540-4636

05/11/2026

Join us in person for Planning AHEAD - a 7-session series that guides participants through examining health care wishes, financial responsibilities, legal requirements and documentation, distribution of personal property, end-of-life decisions, dealing with grief, and the emotional ramifications of all of the above.

Click link to Register: https://bit.ly/3PzshjJ or scan QR code in image below.

Or if you prefer over the phone: 608-723-2125

05/04/2026

Check your pantry for expired foods, damaged packaging, and forgotten items. When in doubt, throw it out. More tips: go.wisc.edu/answerline or 1-866-540-4636.

04/27/2026

Ready for scouting season? Whether you have a new intern starting this summer or are a new hire who needs a refresher on Wisconsin-specific pests, we are here to help!

Join UW–Madison Extension on May 19 at the Rock County Farm for our Foundational Crop Scouting Training. This is a great opportunity for the next generation of ag professionals to get hands-on experience with growth staging, w**d ID, and sampling techniques before the season kicks into high gear.

Register today: go.wisc.edu/CropScoutTraining