1. UW Cooperative Extension Growing a strong Wisconsin
2017 Wisconsin Local Food Summit - La Crosse, WI
January 13, 2017
Trisha Wagner, Agriculture Agent
Jackson County UW-Extension
Overview of organizational purpose, structure, and network
How program areas work – Ag and Natural Resources
What UW-Extension programs look like in practice i.e. local food systems

2. The Wisconsin Idea:
E. L. Luther Wisconsin’s first county agricultural agent in 1911.
Due to innovative leaders and dedicated faculty, UW-Extension is as relevant today as it was nearly a century ago.

3. The Wisconsin Idea:
Characterized by the expression “The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.”
Serving the people of the state, where they live and work.
…not a one-way street.
The Wisconsin Idea is the principle that the university should improve people’s lives beyond the classroom. It spans UW–Madison’s teaching, research, outreach and public service. *

4. Purpose to which we commit
We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.
This is our purpose and each of us in our program areas strive to meet this purpose.
We do this by building partnerships, assessing needs, and integrating ourselves into the community.

5. Values we strive to live by…
Community
Discovery
Inclusiveness
Relationships
Respect
Values we strive to live by…
community
We empower others and ourselves by listening to, learning from, and respect­ing local knowledge. We value our partnerships and believe community voices are critical to success. We work in community with one another to build a culture of collegiality.
discovery
We promote lifelong learning, unbiased transformational education and excellence through our scholarly work. We integrate University research with community-based knowledge to explore new solutions and their prac­tical applications. We encour­age innovation in teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good.
respect
We appreciate and serve as stewards of our state’s resources. We honor and value each other’s time and talents. We seek to maintain a balance between life and work priorities.
relationships
We foster positive relation­ships through honesty, open communication and accountability. We meet edu­cational needs by creating linkages among cultural, economic and environmen­tal contexts. We recognize and trust the essential and interconnected nature of all roles within Cooperative Extension.
inclusiveness
We recognize, appreciate and honor the differences, similarities and contribu­tions of all people and communities. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure equity, justice and fairness. We embrace new ideas and approaches in our work. *

6. University of Wisconsin System
2 Doctoral Universities (UW-Madison & UW-Milwaukee)
11 Comprehensive Universities
(UW-La Crosse,
UW-Eau Claire
UW-River Falls)
13 Freshman/ Sophomore Colleges
(UW-Barron, UW-Bariboo, and UW-Wood County)
UW-Extension
(Jackson County)
Unique structure compared to public university systems in other states
Robust system, relative to the size of our population *

7. Provides more than 1.5 million annual educational contacts
UW-Extension
Broadcasting & Media
Wisconsin Public Television
Wisconsin Public Radio
Instructional Communications Systems
Cooperative Extension
Agriculture
Community Resources Development
Family Living
4-H Youth Development
Wis. Geological and Nat. History Survey
Leadership Wisconsin
Continuing Education, Outreach &
E-Learning
Continuing Education, Credit Outreach, & Distance Education at 26 UW campuses
School for Workers
UW Learning Innovations
Higher Education Location Program (HELP)
Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) at 13 UW campuses
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
Center for Innovation and Development
Provides more than 1.5 million annual educational contacts
Is staffed by nearly 1,200 employees
Has a statewide reach through 72 county offices, 26 campuses, and numerous public broadcasting networks
The 3rd-largest institution in the UW System (UWS)
Part of Wisconsin’s land grant university system with a mandate for taking the University to the people where we live and work, i.e., The Wisconsin Idea
Funded through partnerships at the federal, state and local levels (and sometimes through user fees) *

8. Cooperative Extension Source of Budgeted Funds
As illustrated in the following chart, UW-Extension programs are supported by county, state and federal government, by students and clients who pay fees to participate and by gifts, grants and contracts from both public and private sectors.
Expenditures for the extension function statewide during fiscal year (FY) 2002 totaled nearly $184.5 million, including $80.1 million in program revenue (student fees, gifts and contracts), $62.4 in state general-purpose revenue (GPR) and $21.7 million in federal funds
In addition, county government units contributed $20.3 million in shared salaries and support for faculty and staff based in county UW-Extension offices.
Private Funds 7%
Federal Funds-Other
13%
State Funds
42%
Smith Lever Funds
(3(b)-(c)
13%
County Funds
26% * * *

9. Cooperative Extension:
Agriculture, Family Living, H/Youth Development,
CNRED
Cooperative Extension works with federal, state and local partners to offer community-based educational programs that address the lifelong learning needs of individuals, families and communities.
Major programs include: (4 pictures depict program areas)
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Community, Natural Resources and Economic Development
Family Living
4-H and Youth Development
Cooperative Extension programs are delivered in partnership with Wisconsin’s 72 counties who fund 40% of salaries for community based faculty and staff.
In each county, local officials work with UW-Extension faculty and staff to identify and prioritize the specific needs of local residents. In this way, university outreach programs can be efficiently tailored to address unique educational opportunities and challenges, rather than applying a “one-size-fits-all” model for every community.

10. Cooperative Extension educators…
Teach
Conduct applied research
Facilitate
Customize educational programs for local conditions
Interpret knowledge
Link to the university campus specialists and resources

11. Teaching contacts
We average over 1.25 million teaching contacts/year through:
Direct teaching
Publications
Exhibits
Mass and social media
Satellite videoconferences
Phone calls, letters, , Web networks
Jason

12. Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANRE):
ANRE has close connections to UW-System’s three Agricultural campuses:
UW-Madison
UW-River Falls
UW-Platteville
Approximately 95 State Specialists on campuses:
Most are “integrated” faculty/academic staff
Some are employed by Centers or statewide program

13. Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANRE):
ANRE self-directed teams focus on the needs and interests of Wisconsin’s diverse agriculture and horticulture industry:
Local, regional and industry needs and issues drive ANRE program content
Teams are comprised of County Agents and State Specialists
Teams plan, deliver and evaluate educational programs

14. Local Partners Extension Education Committee
County Government and 3 tribes
Community Partner Advisory Groups
Civic agencies
Volunteer groups
Businesses
Ag organizations, cooperatives and commodity groups
Educational Groups
Universities and technical colleges
Environmental groups

17. https://counties. uwex