How to help food pantries in your community

Jill Sanders discusses how to effectively pick out foods to donate to in-need pantries, along with other ways to get involved without donating.

Parenting in the 21st century

Anne Clarkson discusses new programs for parents to effectively utilize social media and other programs for parenting.

Extension offers Question Persuade Refer—QPR training for Ag-Business Professionals

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension will offer the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) program for agribusiness professionals to recognize and address farm stress and farmer health. T

#FlashbackFriday Fall invader insects in your home

In this week’s #FlashbackFriday PJ Liesch discusses the insects that could cause problems in our homes as the weather gets colder.

Comparing Heating Fuels this Fall

Scott Sanford discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and dangers of switching up your home heating fuels.

New report on Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry

A new report about the state of aquaculture in Wisconsin, featuring results from a statewide survey of fish farmers, is now available. The survey was designed to assess Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry, with the goal of supporting local fish farmers and helping them grow and maintain their fish farm businesses.

Extension strengthens link between field and campus

Brothers Bob and Jim Conant didn’t know the first thing about hops when they started their now thriving hops farm in Tomah, Wisconsin. So they turned to their Monroe County Ag Educator from what is now the UW–Madison Division of Extension. Bill Halfman, an ag educator with 25 years experience, had access to unbiased UW research that “passed the rigors of scientific review,” and applied it to the unique problems of the Conants. “If we didn’t have some of that information,” Bob says, “we could just likely be wiped out.”

#FlashbackFriday Lawn Care Tips for the Fall

On this #FlashbackFriday, Doug Soldat discusses lawn health in the fall

Sustainable dairy project finds ways to lower emissions, boost profits

Researchers found that a combination of ideal cow genetics, improved feeding strategies and better manure management could allow dairy farms to cut emissions by a third to almost half, while producing more milk with less feed.

Fall colors include the orange and red slow moving vehicle signs on farm equipment on roads

If you’re heading out to the rural areas to pick pumpkins and apples or check out the fall colors, you’re likely to encounter slow moving farm equipment on the road as fall harvest season is underway throughout the state. That means it’s time for all drivers to be especially aware of farm equipment and slow down when encountering slow moving farm equipment.

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How to help food pantries in your community

Parenting in the 21st century

Extension offers Question Persuade Refer—QPR training for Ag-Business Professionals

#FlashbackFriday Fall invader insects in your home

Comparing Heating Fuels this Fall

New report on Wisconsin’s aquaculture industry

Extension strengthens link between field and campus

#FlashbackFriday Lawn Care Tips for the Fall

Sustainable dairy project finds ways to lower emissions, boost profits

Fall colors include the orange and red slow moving vehicle signs on farm equipment on roads