Division of Extension announces recipients of Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant

The Division of Extension and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education are excited to announce the nine recipients of the Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grants. Now in its second year, this grant funding aims to promote collaboration with faculty across campus around Extension’s six focus areas: promote healthy relationships, empower health […]

Extension Innovation Grants Prompt Community Collaboration on Food Systems, Water Quality, Accessibility, and Outreach

UW-Madison Extension awarded funding to 13 projects aimed at bringing innovative ideas to its outreach and education mission. Extension annually solicits proposals for new efforts around educational engagement, community-informed research, and practical guidance. Extension’s place-based educators across Wisconsin and specialists at UW-Madison and other UW campuses conduct needs assessments, work with local partnering organizations, and […]

New Virtual Platform Called One Good Idea Will Help Farmers Learn and Share Ideas to Improve Their Soil, Land, and Bottom Lines

One Good Idea is a new online platform and campaign to help farmers get started and have success with soil health and regenerative practices. Created by a multi-state team of university Extension professionals and farmers, One Good Idea was designed to facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning about practices that can improve soil, land, and bottom lines, such as cover crops, conservation tillage, rotational grazing, and nutrient management.

New Extension Project Supports the Growth of Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Industry

A new three-year, $470,387 USDA Acer Access and Development grant will allow University of Wisconsin’s Division of Extension and partners to expand maple sugaring outreach and education efforts in the state.

UW-Madison Extension expands water quality outreach, programming

The new Agriculture Water Quality Program will be created within Extension’s Agriculture Institute. It will centralize and build on the research, knowledge, and experience of faculty and staff in Extension who have been working on this issue.

WI DNR, UW-Madison Extension and UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Announces Nitrate Webinar Series

A virtual webinar series focused on nitrate in Wisconsin will touch on the science and economics around a number of workable approaches for farmers shown to minimize nitrogen losses to groundwater.

Upham Woods new facility opens in time for the start of the summer season

A grand opening celebration of the newly completed research and education center at Upham Woods is scheduled for May 15, 2021 from 1-3 p.m.

Wisconsin Water Week features virtual, interactive sessions

Wisconsin Water Week provides attendees with the opportunity to learn from respected experts, engage in discussion sessions and interactive workshops, and enhance their network of water-focused professionals.

SWIGG Study Update – Well sampling completed; analysis still ongoing

The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology Study (SWIGG) of Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties completed its fourth and final round of private well sampling to identify fecal sources of contamination. The study began in late 2018 to assess private well water quality in southwest Wisconsin and determine probable sources of any contamination found.

Volunteers recognized for monitoring local streams

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Wisconsin Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards.