Community Development
Community Development
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.
Statewide Community Development Resources
Community Food Systems
Working with community organizations, tribal partners and local governments to promote community food systems development
Community Economic Development
Collaborating with and providing resources for community leaders to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for Wisconsin residents
Local Government Education
Coordinating and providing training and educational workshops for newly elected local government officials and those who continue to serve their communities
Organizational Leadership Development
Helping people who want to provide leadership to bring about change in their organizations and community
Garret Zastoupil
Regional Community Development Educator for Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties.
