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 […]
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 […]
The Extension Horticulture Program has a new lineup of free online gardening programs scheduled for September 2024. These programs are intended to help plant lovers and gardeners of all skill levels be more successful with growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. There is no cost to attend, though registration is required for each session. […]
Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening is an online, complete-at-your-own-pace introductory course offered by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program. This course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their gardening skills, regardless of experience level. Participants learn key concepts for selecting, growing, and maintaining plants—from trees to houseplants […]
Thinking about Farm Succession? You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but maybe you’re not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve had a few conversations with your family or farming partners, but that conversation drifts to other more pressing matters about the operation. It is common for farmers to […]
UW-Madison Extension Dairy ProgramHandling and administration of vaccine and medicine in cattle WorkshopApril 10-11, 2024 The training of the farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance, thus increasing the overall farm profitability. To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the UW-Extension Dairy program has developed the “Handling and administration of […]
This beef production workshop will highlight forage management practices to improve haying and grazing potential. Proper administration of antibiotics, vaccinations, and other animal health products will also be discussed along with a cattle market outlook and livestock risk protection options. Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Educators for an educational workshop on Beefing Up- Forage Management on Friday […]
Fall/Winter 2023 UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program is offering FREE educational online programs to help you be more successful in your own yards, gardens, containers – anywhere you grow plants! Our next series, Houseplant Myth Busters, Tool Ideas and Succulent Spotlight, starts soon. Registration is required for each program. Participants can attend only one […]
