Agriculture

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Our Programs

Dairy Resources

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program strengthens the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through statewide leadership in education and research.

Crops & Soils

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Providing Wisconsin farmers research-backed resources, educational events, and decision-making tools to optimize crop yield and keep fields, marshes, and orchards thriving.

Pesticide Applicator Training

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The University of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Program provides educational materials for the purpose of pesticide applicator certification in Wisconsin.

Corn & Forage Agronomy

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Powered by UW-Extension – Advancing Corn & Soybean Outreach in Wisconsin and Beyond

WI Manure Applicator Directory

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List of for-hire manure applicators serving Wisconsin to provide livestock producers with a complete listing of application firms, basic contact information, equipment, and area served.

Custom Rate Guide

The Custom Rate Guide summarizes rates paid by Wisconsin farmers who hired custom work, custom operators and farmers who performed custom work, and machinery dealers who rented out equipment for field operations:

Wisconsin Ag Weather Outlook

A weekly report to provide ag advisors, conservation staff, and farmers with relevant up-to-date Wisconsin climate information and link it to impacts on Wisconsin agriculture. The goal is to help farmers make well-informed decisions based on the current and forecasted conditions in their area.

Staff Directory

 

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Aerica Bjurstrom
Regional Dairy Educator
920-388-7138
aerica.bjurstrom@wisc.edu

 

 

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Chris Clark
Regional Crops and Soils Educator
715-850-2888
clark3@wisc.edu

 

 

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Kevin Erb
Conservation Professional Training Program Director
920-391-4652
kevin.erb@wisc.edu

 

 

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Whitney Prestby
Natural Resource Educator: Southeast WI, Fox & Root-Pike Basins
920-391-4663
whitney.prestby@wisc.edu

 

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