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Land Use Education

 Rural Living guide
Rural communities in Wisconsin are facing many changes. Many people from urban areas are choosing to spend more time in rural areas. This community welcomes new homeowners and landowners. However, living in a rural area is, in many ways, much different than living in an urban community. This Rural Living Guide has been developed to inform those who are considering purchasing a rural property and those that already have. It is hoped that this information will help people consider issues that may affect them when living in a rural area.

Sauk County plan commissioner training presentations: So You have a plan, Now What? and Plan Implementation

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For more information please contact:


  Jenny Erickson

  Sauk County – UW Extension
  West Square Administration Bldg
  505 Broadway
  Baraboo, WI 53913-2404
  Phone: 608-355-3250
  Fax: 608-355-3550
  jennifer.erickson@ces.uwex.edu