Green County UW-Extension will be offering a Summer Assistant Internship to a qualified college student for the 2016 summer season. Under the general direction of the 4-H Youth Development Educator and the  County Support Staff, this position is designed to support and expand 4-H youth development opportunities and other knowledge of youth development programs during the summer months. The Summer […]

UW-Extension in Green County annually presents an award to an area organization or individual in recognition of their outstanding commitment to UW-Extension’s educational outreach and research programs in the county. The recipient of the 2015 Friend of Extension Award is the Green County Agriculture Society and Mechanics Institute. This private association organizes and operates the […]

Green County will be offering Master Gardener training starting on February 23, 2016 and running through April 27, 2016. Level 1 training consists of 10 classes held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-9:0pm. Two classes will be held on Saturdays: March 12th to attend the Green County Master Gardener Symposium (registration included in course fee) & […]

Please help the members of the Green County HCE organization in raising funds to award scholarships to graduating seniors in Green County that are relatives of an HCE member or a member of a Green County 4-H Club/FFA or FLCA. Schwan’s Cares uses online shopping to eliminate the hassle of money handling and product distribution. […]

If you are new to 4-H, and have not yet selected a 4-H club to join, please first take a look at our Green County 4-H Clubs website. September 3 – November 1 is our primary enrollment period for both NEW enrollments and Re-enrollments.  Youth must be enrolled by November 1st, if they wish to […]

Green County Leaders is an educational program where individuals practice leadership skills, deepen their understanding of community issues, and prepare for leadership roles, thereby creating a network of active and visionary individuals who leverage their experience and expertise to benefit their community and local community-based organizations. The program begins with an orientation at the end […]

  Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed for the first time in Green County, in a private yard in the Town of Decatur. The county is already under quarantine for EAB because of quarantines in neighboring counties, so this new find does not change anything from a regulatory standpoint. It should remind county residents of the […]

Green County will again be offering a CLEAN SWEEP Hazardous Materials Collection Program from May 1 to October 31, at the Green County Landfill, W2002 County SS, Brodhead, WI.  The program will be open to receive Agriculture products as well as Household products for Green County farmers and residents. Hours of Operation: 7AM-3PM (Weekdays) 8AM-Noon (1st Saturday of […]

The Green County UW-Extension office has released its 2014 annual report. “In 2014 UW-Extension extended the resources of the University to over 7,000 people in Green County through educational programs tailored to address their local needs. In addition to the direct contacts UW-Extension also supported and partnered with approxitmately100 different groups and organizations in the […]

Agriculture works hard for Green County every day. Family-owned farms, food processors and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while contributing to local income and tax revenues. Green County is home to almost twice as many dairy cattle as people. The county has the highest number of cheese […]