Resources offered during COVID-19 crisis

Agri-View
April 15, 2020

UW-Extension has created a “Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times” resource page. The page has a list of common questions and topics relating to income and housing during the pandemic. Visit

Resources available after in-person events are canceled

New Media Inc.
April 11, 2020

In response to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has temporarily overhauled its service delivery model.

How Extension events are being impacted by COVID-19

The Mid-West Farm Report
April 10, 2020

UW-Madison Extension continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on our in-person events. We are complying with state and local regulations as well as to ensure the health and wellness of our communities.

Extension Study Shows Troubled Waters in Town of Sherman

WXER The Point
January 30, 2020

Wisconsin water quality has been under the magnifier for issues such as PFAs and other pollutants, but an ongoing study by Sheboygan County’s UW Extension Community Development Educator Kevin Struck shows there are other, immediate concerns locally.

UW-Extension, OCEDC To Offer Mining Information, Forums, Prior To Vote

WXPR
Aug. 28, 2018

Myles Alexander of UW-Extension and Stacey Johnson of Economic Development say they’re gathering information from a variety of sources to place on a website and later at four public sessions across the county.

Flooded crops ‘final slap in the face’ for county farmers

Wisconsin State Journal
Aug. 25, 2018

“This is the final slap in the face,” said Heidi Johnson, crops and soils specialist for the UW-Extension’s Dane County office. “I think it is leaving everybody feeling defeated.”

Produce, gardens affected by floodwaters may require safety precautions

WISC
Aug. 24, 2018

A University of Wisconsin expert warned Friday about the safety of produce from gardens that have been affected by the historic flooding in Dane County. According to UW food safety specialist Barb Ingham, standing water that touches or splashes onto produce can be unsafe this close to harvest.

Water is good for plants but flood water is not

WKOW
Aug. 24, 2018

Be sure to think about food safety of garden produce after recent flooding, according to UW-Extension food safety expert Barb Ingham.

Geese aren’t going away in Stevens Point

WSAU
Aug. 22, 2018

Scott Hygnstrom with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and UW Extension has been working with the city on the problem using a new method featuring a Bio-acoustic device designed to scare the birds into the air, then using flares push them up the river to discourage them from coming back to the park. He says this summer proved to be unsuccessful for a variety of reasons.

Conservation Tour Exposes Students to Ecology

The Kewaunee County Comet
May 22, 2018

The students were exposed to monitoring the fish population, wildlife habitats, benefits of trees, soil management, agricultural environmental regulations, wind energy and plastics recycling technology. Agricultural agent Aerica Bjurstrom of the University of Wisconsin-Extension shared some of her photos from the event.

Knowing Our Maples

WXPR
May 8, 2018

For Field Notes, this is Scott Bowe from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Kemp Natural Resources Station, Extension wood products specialist.

Jumping worm spotted in Jackson County

Jackson County Chronicle
May 4, 2018

Lisa Johnson, horticulture educator with Dane County UW-Extension, has been involved in the jumping worm situation after the pests were found in Madison.

Gardeners take note: Milwaukee Health Dept. offers soil screening services; tests for lead, nutrients

Fox6 News
May 1, 2018

MHDL can provide soil screening for lead, pH, conductivity and nutrients (phosphorus, potassium and organic matter) through the Growing Health Soil for Healthy Communities grant partnership with UW- Madison Soil Science, UW- Extension, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, and Walnut Way.