StrongBodies helps adults of all ages increase strength, bone density, balance, and energy! Sessions will be at Grace Lutheran Church from May 2-11, then they will move to Centennial Park Shelter #1 beginning May 16 (NOTE: online Zoom options available upon request). For additional information or registration materials, please contact Ruth Schriefer at ruth.schriedfer@wisc.edu or […]
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There will be YQCA training sessions on Wednesday, May 31st (6:00pm) and Sunday, June 11th (3:00pm). Both will take place at the Health and Human Services Building in Dodgeville (303 West Chapel Street). You can register for these training sessions at https://yqcaprogram.org. You MUST register online, pay the $3 fee online, and COMPLETE THE PRETEST […]
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Successful weed control requires accurate early identification along with timely management decision-making. UW-Madison Division of Extension is offering four weed management workshops throughout southwest Wisconsin. Workshop highlights include live plant samples, weed ID discussion, weed ID materials, and updates on “new” species. Please consider joining the discussion and dusting off your agronomy skills ahead of […]
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With summer comes heat and humidity. A successful dairy farm requires a healthy environment for cattle to thrive in; in the summertime, that means special care needs to be taken to ensure that calves, heifers, and dairy cattle are not experiencing heat stress. Learning how to mitigate heat stress before it happens is essential. Join […]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal program gave FoodShare members extra benefits, plus the regular amount. Now, due to recent changes to federal law, the extra amounts are ending. February 2023 is the last month memberswill get extra benefits. Qualifying families will continue to get their regular FoodShare amounts. For news, updates, and resources, please […]
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“I’m a Farmer, Too” Workshop Slated for Two Locations on March 2 and March 23. Women are a key aspect of the agriculture industry and are responsible for many facets of the farm. This program is geared toward women and the many hats they wear in the agricultural industry. Planning for the unknown, farm biosecurity, […]
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Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison – Division of Extension’s Dairy Program on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 pm CST for the Badger Dairy Insight webinar series. We are featuring your local Extension Dairy Program Educators and UW Specialists as they present on current dairy topics. Take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts […]
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The 2023 Midwest Manure Summit is back in-person! This event hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Dairy Program and UW Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, will be held on February 28th from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. As in previous years, the Midwest Manure […]
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There are some important changes to the Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) program for 2023. The first change is that the training manuals will NOT be sold out of the Extension Office as in previous years. Training manuals cost $40 and must be purchased online through the UW PAT store here: Pesticide Applicator Training (wisc.edu). We […]
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension will be hosting a Cattle Feeders Workshop Series slated for February 15th, 2023. The Annual UW Extension Cattle Feeders Workshop contains information for beef and dairy cattle feeders/finishers, and related allied industries. Attending the workshop will also earn people who are BQA certified one continuing education credit towards their […]
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