Extension offers crop update webinars throughout growing season

Agronomists, crop consultants and farmers can get timely crop updates from University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension experts by joining bi-weekly Badger Crop Connect webinars beginning May 20.

Webinar addresses what farmers need to know about PPP and EIDL

Join the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (WSBDC) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension for a webinar about the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) business support programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on small businesses. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture online ‘Coffee Chats’ scheduled for May and June

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will host a new online ‘Coffee Chats’ series in various locations, times and dates across the state starting May 12, 2020.

Dr. Karl Martin selected as permanent Extension dean

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture introduces online ‘Coffee Chat’ series

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will host a statewide ZOOM conference to introduce a new online ‘Coffee Chats’ series on May 8, 2020.

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.

Extension staff, First Book Representatives at the Dane County Jail

The Literacy Link Awarded $21,000 for New Books by Nonprofit First Book

UW—Madison Division of Extension’s The Literacy Link is the recipient of a $21,000 award for new, high-quality books. The award from the nonprofit First Book, will expand The Literacy Link’s mission to bring evidence-informed literacy and learning opportunities to young children who have a parent or caregiver involved in local correctional systems.

Managing COVID-19 Instigated Risk on the Dairy Farm – Be Optimistic, But Plan

Many in the dairy industry may face tough conversations in the year ahead. COVID-19 is an enemy that struck with little warning and no one really knows where this is all headed for the world, the nation or the dairy industry, but an almost certain outcome is that the hoped-for recovery of prices and profitability may have to wait another year.

Stay at Home Tips for coping with the COVID-19 emergency

University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Specialists and Educators have created Stay at Home Tips on a wide range of topics during the COVID-19 emergency.

SWIGG Study Update – Identifying Sources of Fecal Contamination in Private Wells in Lafayette, Grant, and Iowa Counties

The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology Study of Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties is halfway through its second phase to identify fecal sources of contamination in private wells. The study began in late 2018 with the goal of assessing the quality of drinking water sources from private wells in southwest Wisconsin and determining the probable sources of any contamination found.