Upcoming Online Gardening Programs for Pollinators The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program has a new lineup of free online gardening programs, celebrating National Pollinator Week in June. These programs are intended to help gardeners of all skill levels be more successful with helping pollinators throughout Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend, though registration […]

Join us at the Mary Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District meeting to meet County Conservation Specialist, Kathryn Bahr-Bender and hear her talk on the subject of “Happy Lakes and Shorelines”. She will introduce the Healthy Lakes and Rivers Program, how it works, why it is important, and how easy it is to get started protecting our waters with […]

For the rural community and those who serve them LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mentalhealth and substance use challenges among adultsYou’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to […]

For the rural community and those who serve them LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out […]

‘It’s getting worse’ – U.S. failing to stem tide of harmful farm pollutants Great article! It tells of the effect of farm nutrient pollutants on the Mississippi Basin and the subsequent cost to public health. Goes on to discuss the types of changing farm practices, their effectiveness, along with the many obstacles faced by the […]

First Crop Alfalfa harvest is approaching quickly.  Crops/Soils Educator Scott Reuss will be monitoring forage quality and quality change in the four county region beginning Monday, May 20 and each Thursday & Monday after that until alfalfa maturity progresses beyond normal harvesting goals.  Results will be sent out via this mechanism, as well as listed […]

Free workshops on how to start or grow your small-scale food business Learn tips for running and growing a successful food business from specialists and entrepreneurs! This no-cost series of online trainings is for food entrepreneurs and farm-based food businesses. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://t.e2ma.net/click/wdqb7g/8y28dfng/obv7qo__;!!Mak6IKo!Pcjb5YVQB4u6nBSSDiPD8YQ-sFhy2c8Eb84GUTRYczZwIq-AVHw_HDoAR_o4Ob5oFHKAj0vN1nLLoSlAIdQOwptJ27yyDEYM$ The UW-Madison Extension Community Food Systems Program will provide no-cost virtual workshops for small-scale food […]