Whether you are just beginning to develop a retirement plan, rapidly approaching retirement or recently retired; consider this upcoming course. You will learn how to define long-term goals and return from the class with practical information you can apply immediately. This course includes a 230-page illustrated textbook and a UW-Extension estate planning publication. Couples may […]

These workshops provide detailed production information on specific vegetable crops and farm systems.  Farmer presenters represent a variety of scales and techniques and focus on unique and successful aspects of their own operations.  Extension specialists also share current research on the crops.  Though these workshops are not exclusively organic, there is a focus on organic […]

On Saturday, February 27th the Madison Area Woodland Owners Conference will feature presentations  on invasive plant management, small scale equipment for woodland management, climate change’s meaning for future forest management, products from forests, and forest management and logging. This annual conference is held at the American Family Insurance Training Center in Madison. You can find […]

You are cordially invited to attend the 2016 Winter Seminar Series. Our goal is to offer educational sessions that will allow you to improve the quality of service and the profitability of your horticultural business. Although this course is designed for professionals in the horticulture industry, all interested individuals are welcome. There are four weekly sessions […]

You are invited to attend one of our day long Beekeeping Classes to be held at the Lyman Anderson Ag & Conservation Center, 5201 Fen Oak Dr, Madison, WI 53718. Beginners Class will be offered on Jan 16, and will repeat on Saturdays on Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 9 and May 7, 2016. Second Step […]

The WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection & Dane County Extension are offering a workshop for dairy farmers and another one for all food processors interested in transitioning to organic production. There will be 2 workshops: 1 for farmers and 1 for processors. Transitioning to Organic Dairy Workshop – For Farmers February 4th […]

The 2016 version of the Dane County Plat Book is available for purchase at the Dane County UW-Extension office.  The book now offers detailed information about county roads, rural land ownership, parks and outdoor recreation opportunities. Additionally, the book details land ownership, approximate parcel size, and county and town roads. It also shows the locations […]

The 2016 Green Thumb Gardening Series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! University of Wisconsin Extension educators, specialists, and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Classes will be held Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, February 25-April 14, 2016 at the Dane County UW-Extension […]