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Workshops provide farmers a blueprint to evaluate and consider changes

Farmers looking for a change of pace, responsibility, or market are encouraged to attend the Shifting Gears program offered by University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension at various locations in the state.

UW-Madison Division of Extension launches $2.5 million national grant

The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension $2.5 million over 5 years to work with partners to improve the health of citizens in Menominee County/Nation.

What to expect for Wisconsin’s ag economy in 2019

Paul Mitchell talks about what farmers can expect for 2019 and gives an overview of the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum.

Wisconsin dairy review and outlook

Mark Stephenson talks about how Wisconsin’s dairy industry fared in 2018 and what the outlook is for 2019.

Dairy Revenue Protection Program Informational Meetings offered by UW-Extension this winter

University of Wisconsin-Extension will offer a number of meetings across the state for farmers interested in learning about the new Dairy Revenue Protection program, a new federal insurance tool, with a quarterly payout to dairy farms when milk revenue falls below their insured revenue level.

Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions for spring

As farmers hustle to finish the harvest, there is no sign of a letup in the long-term slump in commodity prices that are now being fed by trade and tariff tensions.

Storing leftover food safely

#Flashback Friday. Extension Food Safety Specialist, Barb Ingham, discusses cooking and storing Thanksgiving dinner safely.

Sticking to your budget over the holidays

#FlashbackFriday. Peggy Olive gives tips on staying within your budget during holiday shopping.

World Dairy Expo: Green County 4-H’ers punch their ticket to Europe

Wisconsin inches past Minnesota to clinch back-to-back wins at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and advance to the international competition in Edinburgh, Scotland next summer.

Donating to a food drive? Keep quality, food safety in mind

This is the time of year when local community groups often host food drives to fill local food pantry shelves. By keeping a few simple tips in mind, you can enhance the value of the food donations you make.