Welcome to UW-Madison Division of Extension – Lafayette County
*Upcoming Events*
For more updates follow us on our Facebook pages:
Lafayette County Extension Page: https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteCountyUWExtension/
Lafayette County 4-H Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568377329133
Workshops for dairy and beef producers, and dairy workers. Sessions are offered with Spanish language option! Please register by November 18th to ensure language translation services, and December 2nd if no translation services are needed.
Raising the Bar: Building Better Heifers Workshops Across Wisconsin in December
UW-Madison Division of Extension will host free workshops for dairy producers and employees. December 1-4, 2026. Register for free today!
Past Events
💵 Money as You Grow Workshop 💵
Join us at the Johnson Public Library on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10 AM for a special program led by Bob Wiegel, Human Development & Relationships Educator with UW-Madison Division of Extension.
Learn practical tips to help children and families build strong money habits.
Discover engaging activities that make financial literacy fun and easy. Take home resources to support lifelong financial well-being.
Perfect for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in teaching kids about money!
Johnson Public Library
December 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM
No Registration necessary.
Don’t miss this chance to grow your financial knowledge and empower the next generation! #MoneyAsYouGrow #FinancialLiteracy #FamilyLearning #JohnsonPublicLibrary #UWExtension
Calling all dads! Looking to strengthen your bond with your child and connect with other parents?
Join Focus on Fathers, a free online parenting series designed especially for dads — and open to everyone!
What you’ll gain:
– Tools to help kids stand up for themselves
– Guidance on teaching values, kindness, and good citizenship
– Support for handling emotions and making good choices
– A chance to relax, enjoy fatherhood, and share perspectives with other parents
Upcoming Sessions: Every 2nd Tuesday | 1:00–2:00 PM (via Zoom)
Join anytime — each session offers something valuable!
Register today and be part of a community that celebrates fatherhood and empowers families: https://forms.gle/aNUWWDMsHEHRY1zz6
✨ Ready to take control of your money? ✨
Join our Financial Education Classes and build the skills to budget smarter, boost your credit, and start investing with confidence.
📅 Classes start soon – don’t miss out!
👉 Registration is required for each program:
🏠 Rent Smart, Cost is Free: https://go.wisc.edu/Rentsmartregister
📊 Financial Coaching Foundations, Cost $325 Register: https://go.wisc.edu/85252a
🎓 Rent Smart Train-the-Trainer, Cost is Free: https://go.wisc.edu/4ml88o
💡 Knowledge is power—don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself!
#FinancialEducation #MoneySmart #BudgetingTips #CreditConfidence #InvestInYourself #CommunityLearning #FinancialCoaching #SmartMoneyMoves #RentSmart #TrainTheTrainer #WisconsinExtension
🌿 Planning AHEAD 🌿
Take the time now to prepare for the future—and give your loved ones peace of mind.
Join us for a 7-session course that gently guides you through important end-of-life topics:
Handling financial changes
Advanced medical & legal directives
Estate planning
Choices in end-of-life care
Final wishes & understanding grief
Mondays, Feb 16 – Mar 30, 2026
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
John Turgeson Public Library, Belmont, WI
Includes a FREE workbook to help with decisions and planning.
This program is for anyone interested in planning ahead, coping with loss, or supporting loved ones through transition.
Contact Bob Wiegel at bob.wiegel@wisc.edu or (608) 482-0620 for more information.
