Agriculture
The Extension Institute of Agriculture works with you to achieve better results. Our innovative dairy management programs range from genetics to farm and business management. Extension researchers work hand-in-hand with row crop, forage and fresh produce growers to provide best practices for every aspect of the growing phase. We also advise communities on using sustainable practices to create inviting spaces free from invasive species. Our work supports people, communities, and businesses.
Do you have an Agriculture related question?
(contact one of your regional agriculture educators)
Josh Kamps
Regional Crops and Soils Educator
email: joshua.kamps@wisc.edu
call or text: (608) 673-0680
Alison Pfau
Regional Bilingual Dairy Educator
email: apfau@wisc.edu
call or text: (608) 220-4779
UW-Madison Division of Extension is available to assist with answering your individual agriculture production questions. Submit a question anytime at the, Ask an Agriculture Question Forum.
Crops and Soils
Providing timely resources and information to help Wisconsin crop producers and their agricultural consultants manage crops efficiently and profitably.
Dairy
Strengthening the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through statewide leadership in education and research.
Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety Program
The Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety program is offered by many Extension partners across the state. As these programs become available, the list of locations, dates and times for these programs are found at the Extension Tractor Safety website. If you are interested in the Youth Tractor and Machinery Safety program, please visit this site and contact these partners directly to register for their programs.
Currently, there is not an in-person course offered in our area. Please consider enrolling in the Virtual Courses, once they are posted and become available.
The Wisconsin Youth Tractor & Machinery Safety Certification Program is designed to meet requirements established by the U.S. Department of Labor, pertaining to special provisions made for the employment of youth ages 14-15 on farms not operated by their parents. In addition, Wisconsin Act 455 provides specific provisions for tractor operation by 12-13 year olds.
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- The Extension Horticulture Program is excited to announce Ask Your Gardening Question: LIVE, a FREE monthly web series where you can find answers to all your plant-related questions. These online Q&A sessions, held Mondays at 1:30 p.m., provide the opportunity to connect with UW plant health experts and learn about plants and gardening in an […]
- Please consider joining us on Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 in Janesville at the Rock County Farm for an early season field day. We will be viewing the 2025 small grain and cover crop trials which are underway. A hot lunch will be served following the field day at noon sponsored by the Farmer’s on […]
- Dairy farmers in the region are invited to join UW-Madison Division of Extension educators for an educational workshop on Forage Management on Thursday February 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop will be held at UW Whitewater University at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. This workshop will […]
- Plant Diagnostics: The Step-by-Step Approach to Identifying Plant Problems is an online course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. The course, which runs Feb. 1-April 30, 2025, is designed to teach you troubleshooting skills for plant-related problems. Learn the step-by-step process for identifying plant problems in your yard and garden, and even […]
- The Extension Horticulture Program has a new lineup of free online gardening programs scheduled for October 2024. These programs focus on soil health and weed prevention, so plant lovers and gardeners alike can be more successful with growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend these programs, though registration is […]
