The Extension Institute of Community Development provides educational programming to assist leaders, communities, and organizations realize their fullest potential. We work with communities to build the vitality that enhances their quality of life and enriches the lives of their residents. We educate in leadership development, organizational development, food systems, community economic development, local government education and much more. In short, the Community Development Institute plants and cultivates the seeds for thriving communities and organizations.

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UW Madison Extension programs protect our state’s resources and facilitates community/economic development in Polk County communities committed to positive change. The educators in this position throughout Wisconsin help communities with: