UW-Madison Extension’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are conducting a survey for gardeners to share their awareness and knowledge of aquatic invasive species outreach to gardeners. This survey will help Extension determine programming priorities. Gardeners outside of Wisconsin are also welcome to provide feedback. Results will be shared with […]

UW–Madison Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Wisconsin Volunteer Stream Monitoring Awards. These awards recognize individuals and groups for their exemplary efforts in stream monitoring and water-quality related activities, support of stream stewardship, and a commitment to developing partnerships and sharing their skills and […]

Extension’s Community Food Systems Program is providing no-cost virtual workshops for food entrepreneurs 10-11:15 a.m. every Monday from March 7 to April 4. The session will cover topics such as: social media marketing best practices in personnel management aggregation and distribution culturally rooted food business development, and business development tools March 7:Kristin Runge, Community Development […]

The adoption of soil conservation practices by farmers offers the potential to greatly improve soil health and water quality in Wisconsin and beyond. Farmers learn about these practices from many sources, including agricultural media outlets, which constitute one of the main channels farmers use to learn about methods to help conserve Wisconsin’s fertile agricultural soils […]

This month, Karl Green becomes Extension’s Local Government Education Program Manager. In this new role, Karl will work with local elected officials, Extension educators, and partnering local government institutions such as the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin League of Municipalities, and the Wisconsin Counties Association to improve local government operations and their services. Prior to […]

Mark O’Connell, the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Counties Association and a longtime leader in local and state government, has been named the national “Friend of Extension” for his work in advising the direction of and advocating for UW-Madison Extension across Wisconsin. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), a professional association of Extension faculty and staff across […]

The Native American Task Force of the UW-Madison Division of Extension is holding a Native November Speaker Series celebrating Native American Heritage month. The series in being held every Monday in November at 10am. Registration is required. November 1 Land Grab U Participants will watch the 40-minute video “Land Grab U Workshop 04-08-2021” featuring historian […]

Addressing racial inequities via education, parenting, and outreach along with elevating all voices in communities are focuses of new UW–Madison Division of Extension projects recently awarded funding for 2021 and beyond. The projects are part of an annual Innovation Funding series to advance projects designed by Extension staff and faculty to further community outreach. The […]