Our Programs

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4-H Youth Development

Gives young people hands-on experiences to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

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Agriculture

If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.

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Community Development

Offers educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential.

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Human Development and Relationships

Provides tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families.

Latest News

January 2026 Impact Report

January 2026 Impact Report

Agriculture With over 59,000 dairy cows in Fond du Lac county, ensuring high-quality forage production is critical to sustaining milk production and farm profitability. Helping growers meet forage quality goals for their farm means lower outside feed costs, healthier cows and improved sustainability of that farm. Furthermore, given the key role Spanish-speaking workers play, providing […]

Supporting New Families in 4-H

Supporting New Families in 4-H

The four Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development work together to ensure that youth work towards a better future for themselves and their world. The four Essential Elements are: Belonging is a huge piece of supporting new families in the 4-H program.  4-H Educator Tracy Keifenheim held a New Family Orientation on January 14.  Families […]

Parenting Future Readers

Parenting Future Readers

Learning to read is one of those goals that all parents share for their children, and well it should be. Early reading ability is one of the key predictors of how children will succeed in their later schooling and life. And while schools and child care programs can have a big effect on the development […]

A Heartfelt Goodbye and Congratulations to Noah!

A Heartfelt Goodbye and Congratulations to Noah!

Please join us in congratulating Noah as she has accepted an offer to become the next Extension Community Development Educator in Dane County. Her last day in Fond du Lac County is January 24th, but you may still contact her after that date at  noah.reif@wisc.edu. Thank you Noah for your commitment to the Fond du […]

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Our Office

UW-Madison Division of Extension
Fond du Lac County
160 South Macy St, 2nd Floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Phone: (920) 906-4620
Fax: (920) 906-4638
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Hours: M-F 8am – 4:30pm

The office is closed all major holidays and the day after Thanksgiving.

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