Heart Of The Farm – Coffee Chats Series

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture will be hosting it’s 3rd Coffee Chat, January 11th, 2021 from 10:00– 11:00 a.m. The online Heart of the Farm Coffee Chats run on the 2nd Monday of the month through March 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Heart Of the Farm Fall/Winter Coffee Chats

Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will start it’s statewide online ‘Coffee Chat’ Fall/Winter program on Monday Nov. 9, 2020 at 10 a.m. ‘Coffee Chats’ will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.) through March 2021.

What’s going on with the lilacs?

August 11, 2020 Contact: Bill Halfman, UW Extension Agriculture Agent Phone: 608-269-8722 What is Going on with the Lilacs?? In most years, lilacs tend to be relatively disease free. When sited properly (in full sun) and pruned/thinned regularly, they reliably produce a bounty of beautiful blooms each spring in a myriad of colors.  And oh that […]

Tomato Late Blight

Are you experiencing Late Blight in your Tomatoes? Here are some excellent resources put together by UW-Madison Division of Extension experts.

Growing As Your Garden Grows – La Crosse Public Library Talk

Whether you have been gardening for twenty years or are just getting started this program is for you. We will discuss weeds and pests to keep a look out for, different styles of gardening, troubleshooting common issues and other good gardening practices to help you achieve your goals. On May 21st at 7 P.M. let’s […]

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.

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!