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We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities. New publication: Water Conservation for Home and Gardens Dane County Extension developed a new publication to help citizens conserve our local water resources in our homes and while gardening. These practices will protect the future of our water supplies, save energy and help save you money. Download the new 4 page publication here: Water Conservation for Home and Gardens PDF 1MB For more information […] Read More... 2020 Wisconsin Dairy and Beef Well Being Conference The Wisconsin Dairy and Beef Well-being Conference will be held on February 21, 2020 in conjunction with the Wisconsin Cattleman’s Association Winter Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. It will feature industry-leading professionals addressing animal well-being topics of concern to Wisconsin’s dairy and beef industries. This conference promises to offer exciting opportunities […] Read More... Free Nutrition & Cooking Classes Eating Smart ~ Being Active is taught as a series of interactive and fun sessions. -Taste nutritious, budget friendly recipes -Learn how to save time and money when shopping for food -Receive helpful items to use at home Location: Eagle Heights Community Center 611 Eagle Heights Drive, Madison, WI 53705 Dates: Monday, Jan 27-March 23 […] Read More... Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training- Dane County If you wish to apply Restricted Use Pesticides, you must hold a current Applicator Certification. Dane County farmers whose pesticide applicator certification’s have expired, will be expiring, or first-time applicators, will want to register for one of two training sessions. The exam is based on both the manual and the training program. If you are […] Read More... 2020 Madison Area Woodland Owners’ Conference This annual educational event is sponsored by the WI Department of Natural Resources, Dane County Extension, UW-Madison Division of Extension and WI Woodland Owners Association Download brochure here: WOC Brochure 2020 (PDF,2 pages, 444KB) Topics this year include: Severe Weather Events – What to Look for in Your Woods Preparing for Changing Weather Conditions Forest […] Read More... Zegler Steps into Crops & Soils Educator Role Chelsea Zegler has spent the last 10 years in Dane County learning about agriculture across the state through diverse perspectives, including weed science, forage production, and soil science. Most recently she managed UW-Extension State Specialist, Matt Ruark’s, Nutrient Cycling and Agroecosystem laboratory, where she conducted research on nitrogen and phosphorus cycling in grain, forage, and […] Read More... 2020 Dane County Plat Books The 2020 version of the Dane County Plat Book is available for purchase at the Dane County 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 […] Read More... Welcome Our Positive Youth Development 4-H Intern We would like to introduce our new Positive Youth Development 4-H Intern from the Masters of Social Work at UW-Madison. Hollie Blum, originally from a small town of about 3,000 people near the Wisconsin/Illinois border is currently living in Madison. Hollie graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Lakeland University in 2016, and […] Read More... Civic engagement: in high school and beyond Many of Dane County Extension’s positive youth development programs incorporate a focus on civic and community engagement, including Youth Government Program (YGP), By Youth For Youth (BYFY), Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH), & 4-H community clubs, to name a few. Through these programs, we help connect youth to opportunities where they learn more about […] Read More... 2019 John T. Lyle Memorial Scholarships Announced The following Dane County students have been selected to receive a scholarship from the John T. Lyle Memorial Trust Fund for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarships are awarded annually to Dane County students who have a career goal in agriculture or a related field, exhibit a strong sense of community volunteerism and service, maintain […] Read More... 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