Extension webinars provide tips for making farm business decisions in the new year

As the new year approaches, many people tend to re-evaluate their financial situation and decide if, or how, they need to make changes. This holds true for farm businesses, also. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension is hosting a series of webinars for farmers and agribusinesses to improve business profitability and lifestyles through informed decision-making.

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture January 2022 ‘Coffee Chat’

Strategic Thinking: Using a SWOT Analysis for Personal and Business Growth. Learn how to assess yourself and your business for strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats and use them to develop strategies to achieve your goals and improve decision-making.

Learn productive ewe management at Extension’s Small Ruminant Webinar in January 2022

A new year, a new ewe perspective. As the ewe moves through the production cycle, her needs change. Learn about productive ewe management during a typical year to maintain her useful contribution as part of the flock for many years.

Caring for calves and dairy data projects: first topics of Extension’s 2022 Badger Dairy Insight webinar series

Starting in January 2022 through March 2020, join University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Dairy Program bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 pm CST for the Badger Dairy Insight webinar series. Take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with local Extension Dairy Program Educators and UW Specialists current dairy topics.

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.