Extension availability during COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office may have limited availability and access. Our educators are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed.
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Dunn County Buildings to Remain Closed to the Public

The Dunn County Government Center will remain closed to the general public (except by appointment) until further notice. The public will be notified in the event of any change to this policy. Members of the public may enter Dunn County buildings by appointment only. Anyone entering the building will need to answer health screening questions […]

2020-2021 Dunn County Rental Rate Survey Results

Each year the Extension Dunn County office receives several questions about farmland rental rates from farm operators as well as non-farm land owners. To better answer these questions, our office has conducted a farmland cash rent survey over the past several years. The survey is intended to provide township level rental rate information for landlords […]

Growing Together Seminar

Dear Gardening Friends and Master Gardener Volunteers, With 2020 behind us, are you thinking of your gardening plans for 2021? The Western Wisconsin Master Gardeners are looking forward to a new season and invite you to attend our Growing Together Seminar. We have scheduled four presentations for Saturdays in February and March at 10:00am via YouTube Live. […]

Focus on Forage Webinar Series

Focus on Forage is a FREE, 7-part Extension webinar series highlighting research-based information and farmer strategies to optimize forage yield, quality, and profitability in Wisconsin. The first webinar, on January 13, 2021, is entitled “Managing for High Quality Corn Silage” and will feature a discussion with Mike Jenson, Jenson Family Farms, LLC (Elk Mound, WI) […]

Winter Edition of the Chippewa Valley Agricultural Extension Report

Please click on the links below to read the latest issue of the Chippewa Valley Agricultural Extension Report Winter 2020 edition. Click on this link to read the full newsletter – CV Ag News Winter 2020 – or click below for each page. Featured articles in this month’s newsletter include: CV Ag News Winter 2020, Page 1, Extension […]

Farm Ready Research – Wisconsin Beef Special Edition

Farm Ready Research is Extension’s agriculture winter webinar meeting series for farmers and ag professionals. Join the webinars to learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to farm management resources. Sessions begin December 2020 and run through April 2021. See a full list of topics at go.wisc.edu/FarmReadyResearch UW-Madison Extension Cow/Calf […]

Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program LIVE Virtual Zoom educational programs

The Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program (WYLP), in connection with the University of Wisconsin Madison Animal & Dairy Sciences Department, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Division of Extension, are excited to offer these LIVE Virtual Zoom educational programs for the winter/spring of 2020-2021. These current topics are for youth and adults alike and occur […]

Virtual StrongBodies – January 2021

UW-Madison Extension Health and Wellbeing and FoodWIse program is offering an evidence-based strength training program. No experience is necessary. Strength training has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Strength training also increases strength, muscle mass, and bone density. We will also have time to […]

December 2020 Clover Courier

The December 2020 Clover Courier is ready to roll. Happy and Safe Holidays to All!

Thanksgiving Tips: Preventing Foodborne Illness

This week, Americans will enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends – either in person or virtually. Taking the necessary steps toward safe food handling and sanitation will help protect you and your loved ones this year. To make sure your Thanksgiving meal is prepared safely, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division […]