The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension welcomes Alison Pfau as the Regional Dairy Educator for Dodge, Dane, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties. Originally, from Bogota, Colombia, Pfau is passionate about dairy cattle and the dairy production industry. She earned her animal science degree from National University of Colombia-Bogota in 2017. Pfau recently completed her […]
We’re excited to attend these celebrations alongside our NIA youth program participants. Come and join us! Saturday, June 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Hosted by: YWCA Rock County and the Elite Ladies of Beloit Sponsored by Visit Beloit and the YMCA of Northern Rock County Juneteenth Day Beloit 2022 Freedom Celebration and Emancipation […]
Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week is June 20-26. Visit the Wisconsin Celebrate Pollinator Week website You can get involved in Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week and help pollinators in many ways! Learn more about pollinators with free webinars, find pollinators and habitat in a scavenger hunt, submit artwork for the poster contest, participate in local activities and […]
Join the WiscWeeds Program and UW-Madison Division of Extension on Thursday, June 16 to learn more about giant ragweed management in corn and soybean production fields. Research plots will showcase the comparison of PRE- and POST-emergence herbicide programs. Cereal rye cover crops will also be on display. Visit with an experienced farmer to learn about […]
Upcoming Community Garden Program Join us for this free program to learn how to help reduce insect and disease problems in your community garden plot or home garden without using chemicals. We will be at the Rock County Community Garden to discuss how proper watering can help prevent disease, how to scout for signs of […]
Division of Extension Rock County programming educates and empowers local community members in various ways that impact health. The 2022 County Health Rankings have been released and include new measures, evidence-based strategies, and guidance on achieving a just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with economic security and health for all. Check out the following new resources […]
Save the Date! Join in to help pollinators in Wisconsin! Get your calendar and mark down Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week from June 20-26, 2022. Visit the Wisconsin Celebrate Pollinator Week website: https://bit.ly/3Kqg8oT Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week is dedicated to raising awareness about pollinators and their habitats through statewide and local activities and events. By increasing […]
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Rock County. This is Wisconsin’s second confirmed case of HPAI in a domestic flock this year. Samples were tested by the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed by the […]
Extension Farm Management Friday Webinars highlight strategies to build both your business and your strength and resilience Madison, Wis. – Join University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension’s Farm Management Fridays webinars to learn about tools and strategies to build your farm business, and how to develop skills that cultivate a sense of peace and well-being. Farm Management […]
Madison, Wis. – Having intentional conversations around farm succession and developing future plans for the farm provides a better chance of transition success. University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is hosting webinars that will highlight Extension resources available to assist in transition discussions and planning. Farm Management Fridays webinars are a part of Extension’s Farm […]
This summer Extension partnered with Fit Oshkosh to interview 48 African American business owners in Fond du Lac, Winnebago, Outagamie, and Brown Counties. Preliminary findings are now available in this infographic. In coming months, Extension is analyzing the interviews and will publish on themes including 1) access to financial resources, 2) motivations for starting a […]
Melanin in Media: The People, The Culture, The Blackprint Whether it’s a sports game, TV series, radio station, or an app, media is prevalent in our everyday lives. We define the media in a broad sense as capturing various outlets including, print media, social media, television, and more. Media has the power to shape the […]
