Extension Association Names Mark O’Connell ‘Friend of Extension’

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 […]

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.

New program to help Wisconsin farmers make decisions about their future – Introductory Zoom scheduled for Dec. 10

A new program from University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension educators in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Farm Center staff will help Wisconsin farmers make decisions and plan for their future.

Extension partners with Historically Black University to launch effort to help Black and other youth of color find success after high school

A new program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture will give youth in three Wisconsin counties the chance to work with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension to explore post-high school educational and work opportunities.

Extension offers Private Applicator Training and Testing

The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) program has created multiple formats for private applicator trainings to address increased training demand.

Wisconsin Broadband Summit Discusses Access, Equity

Experts, researchers, and local advocates will come together on Nov. 16, 2021 for the Wisconsin Broadband Summit, a virtual event that will explore challenges and opportunities for improving broadband across the state.

Native November Speaker Series

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 […]

Extension launches Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant series

The UW-Madison Division of Extension is launching a new grant series to prompt collaborations across Campus in Extension’s focus areas including health and wellness, natural resources, agriculture, and youth, family, and community development. The Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant provides funding in amounts of $10,000-$60,000 for faculty and staff who have not historically received recurring, annual […]

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.