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Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture Conferences provide networking opportunities for Wisconsin farm women

The Heart of the Farm Conferences provide an opportunity for farm women to learn about farm management skills and strategies in a comfortable setting.

How did insects fare in the polar vortex?

PJ Liesch talks about the the impact of the polar vortex on insects.

Extension Program – “Your Farm Future: A blueprint to move your farm forward” scheduled

Your Farm Future: A blueprint to move your farm forward workshops are intended for farmers interested in planning and preparing for the future of their farm business in the context of current challenging economic conditions.

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.