Science meets seat-of-the-tractor observations with Discovery Farms

Discovery Farms’ research results have been used by farmers and crop consultants on their farms, extension personnel and others in educational events, and policymakers and agency personnel in tailoring agricultural policies to reflect the nuances of landscapes and farming systems.

Wisconsin’s rural urban divide and its impact on the economy

#FlashbackFriday Tessa Conroy discusses the impact that the divide between rural and urban communities has on the economy of the state.

University helps state growers cope with voracious, invading fruit fly

Finding new weapons, including biocontrols, against new invaders is stock-in-trade at the UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Division of Extension, Christelle Guédot says. “Sometimes, growers who confront a new insect or parasite might feel like they’re flying in the dark, but there are usually smart, effective ways to cope — but it might take some time to find them.”

Holding Healthy Meetings

Need tips on making your meetings more productive? More healthy? More green? Claire Mance has you covered. Extension Healthy Communities Coordinator Claire Mance has tips and tricks on how to make your office culture more healthy and sustainable.

Managing Mine-Scarred Lands

Geoff Siemering discusses the dangers of lead and zinc contaminated lands, what to do in those situations, and new ways of finding those contaminants.

Ruth Schriefer named Academic Chair of UW–Madison Extension Faculty

Ruth Schriefer, professor and Human Development & Relationships educator for UW–Madison Division of Extension, has been named the inaugural Academic Chair for Department of Extension faculty.

Wisconsin’s Healthy Produce and Nutrition

Beth Olson discusses this season’s healthy produce options, ways to help your health, and resources for making your home more healthy.

Agriculture generates $104.8 billion and 437,700 jobs in Wisconsin, UW study says

Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $104.8 billion in economic activity and 437,700 jobs, based on data for 2017, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Farmer to Farmer website links buyers to sellers

The Farmer to Farmer Forage and Corn website – probably best thought of as an electronic neighborhood bulletin board – allows local farmers to get in touch with one another. The website facilitates the marketing of feed commodities where livestock producers in need of high moisture corn, corn silage, hay, or straw can easily contact sellers that have feed commodities for sale.

Managing your money for back-to-school season

Peggy Olive discusses ways that we can save on back-to-school costs as predictions for spending this year are higher than last.