DATCP Extends Pesticide Applicator Certifications to October 31

In accordance with Governor Tony Evers’ Safer At Home order (Emergency Order #12) during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is extending pesticide applicator certifications until October 31. Private and commercial pesticide applicators with certifications that expire January 31-September 30 can continue to operate as a certified pesticide applicator until October 31.

Start Your Own Seeds Virtual Meeting

Join Kaitlyn Davis, Agriculture Educator, and Heather Quackenboss, Human Development and Relationships Educator, on their virtual programming to learn about starting seeds indoors so you have plants ready for your garden! There will be two sessions on Tuesday, April 7th at 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm. For the 1:00 pm meeting: Topic: Seed Starting Time: Apr 7, […]

Garden Toolbox Series – Read Your Leaves

This program is part of a series of garden topics so watch the Extension website for more information on future classes. Kaitlyn Davis, Agriculture Educator for Division of Extension La Crosse County will be presenting. This is the first presentation in the Garden Tool Box Series.

Six Possible Impacts of COVID-19 on Farming

Here are six specific things that farmers, farming families, ag employers, and employees need to be aware of and plan for.

COVID-19 Event Cancellations

Extension La Crosse County is committed to keeping those we serve safe and healthy. In order to keep this commitment, at the directive of UW-Madison Chancellor, Rebecca Blank, all UW Madison events of 50 or more people, including the Division of Extension (including all WI 4-H programs) are cancelled effective immediately (Thursday, March 12, 2020), due to COVID-19, also known as the Corona virus. The health and safety of our participants, presenters, volunteers, and community is our most important priority. Please keep an eye out for any event cancellations that you may have registered for.

Garden Toolbox Series – Let’s Get Dirty

Extension La Crosse County is happy to be partnering with La Crosse Area Family YMCA, Western Technical College, and People’s Food Co-op to bring the Garden Toolbox Series to the La Crosse Area! The first session of the Garden Toolbox Series; Let’s Get Dirty (understanding your soil and fertilizer), is on Tuesday, February 25th!