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NEWS
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Free Financial Coaching
Financial coaching is a free service available to Wisconsin residents through UW-Madison Division of Extension.
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2023 Portage County Plat Books Now Available!
The NEW 2023 Portage County Plat Books are now available! All proceeds from the plat books support the Portage County 4-H Program.
![Three cows standing in a row.](https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/03/annie-spratt-JMjNnQ2xFoY-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683-1.jpg)
Agriculture
If it happens on a farm or in a field, the Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results.
![Piece of toast with spinach and spread on plate.](https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/03/pexels-lisa-fotios-1351238-1024x683-1.jpg)
FoodWIse
Providing nutrition education to advance health eating habits and active lifestyles for families with limited incomes.
![Two children playing. Focus is on smiling child in back.](https://marathon.extension.wisc.edu/files/2023/03/4h-kid.jpg)
4-H & Youth Development
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills!
![Long view shot of local downtown businesses.](https://portage.extension.wisc.edu/files/2024/04/pexels-d123x-824877.jpg)
Community Development
Collaborating with and providing resources for community leaders to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Wisconsin residents
![Two hands surrounding a paper cut out family in a block house.](https://portage.extension.wisc.edu/files/2024/04/pexels-gabby-k-6289100.jpg)
Health, Families & Finance
Providing well-researched information about families and relationships, and helping families and individuals achieve financial well being.
![Watering can watering vegetables in a row.](https://portage.extension.wisc.edu/files/2024/04/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4750272.jpg)
Horticulture
Covering everything from soil to trees, water quality to plant health, and every insect in between.
Statewide Extension Resources
You can also find plenty of statewide Extension resources by visiting: