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Programs

4-H and Youth Develpment

When you join 4-H, you’re a part of something big! 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, with more than six million members and over 90,000 clubs.

Agriculture

The Extension Dairy Program strengthens the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through statewide leadership in education and research.

FoodWIse

Providing nutrition education to advance healthy eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes

Health & Well-Being

Rooted in both urban and rural communities, we’re working together to help solve the state’s most pressing well-being needs and to ensure that all Wisconsinites have the opportunity to live stronger, healthier lives.

Horticulture

The UW-Madison’s Extension Horticulture Program provide research-based horticulture information to Wisconsinites so they can make gardening decisions that keep their plants healthy while protecting the environment.

Latest News

Farmer to Farmer Buy and Sell

Farmer to Farmer Buy and Sell

Fill out form here to list Contact tammy.zorn@wisc.edu if any questions

Growing and Caring for Plants in WI: Foundations in Gardening-Registration opens July 15th

Growing and Caring for Plants in WI: Foundations in Gardening-Registration opens July 15th

Foundations in Gardening covers a wide range of topics for gardeners of all skill levels and backgrounds. It also serves as an approved learning opportunity for individuals interested in the Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program.  Course dates: Sept. 8–Dec. 7, 2024 100% Online | Self-Paced

What’s Happening in Horticulture?

What’s Happening in Horticulture?

As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, our gardens are bursting with life. June features National Pollinator Week (June 17-23, 2024), which raises awareness about pollinators and ways to protect them. Explore Extension’s pollinator resource page  to learn about native pollinators in Wisconsin, how to turn your yard into a pollinator-friendly habitat, and other […]

Summer EBT is Here to Support Your Family!

Summer EBT is Here to Support Your Family!

MPSD 2024 Summer Food Service Program

MPSD 2024 Summer Food Service Program

For meal service locations & times click here:

Carrot-Topia! a 24 Carrot Potting Party!

Carrot-Topia! a 24 Carrot Potting Party!

“Join us in this free event! Manitowoc County FoodWIse is teaming up with the Manitowoc Public Library for a golden opportunity to share a wealth of knowledge! Living a healthy life can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors just like carrots. Join us in growing, not only carrots, but expanding our roots of wisdom. Vegetables help your body […]

Upcoming 4-H Events

November 26th, 2025

November 29th, 2025

December 6th, 2025

Upcoming Agriculture Events

March 6th, 2026

Our Office

Extension Manitowoc County

4-H, FoodWIse, Health & Well-Being,
Horticulture Questions

UWGB-Manitowoc Campus
Hillside Hall, Room H122
705 Viebahn St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220

Phone: 920-683-4167
Hours: 9:00 am-1:00 pm: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 12:00 pm-4:00 pm: Wednesday; Friday: By Appointment Only


Agriculture
Pesticide Applicator Testing
Horticulture(Soil Sample Testing)

Manitowoc County Office Complex-Soil & Water Department
4319 Expo Dr., Manitowoc, WI 54221

Phone: 920-683-4183
Hours: 9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

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For communicative accommodations in languages other than English, please contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. For communicative accommodations based on a disability, please contact Heather Lipinski Stelljes at: heather.stelljes@wisc.edu for the public.

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