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.
Managing Finances in Tough Times
The Covid-19 pandemic has us all thinking about how to adapt to guidelines to keep our loved ones and ourselves healthy and safe. Added to this stress is the uncertainly about economic conditions and how this may affect our personal finances.
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!
Cattle Feeders Clinic
La Crosse Area Beekeepers Regional Conference
The La Crosse Area Beekeepers Regional Conference is on March 14th, 2020 from 8am – 4pm. Speakers will touch on the basics of beekeeping, honey bee diseases, honey bee dances, varroa mites, making it through winter, native plants and pollinators, and honey bee research at the University of Minnesota. Registration information coming soon.
La Crosse Area Beekeepers Association Meetings
If the thought of keeping bees appeals to you, or if you already have bees, join the La Crosse Area Beekeepers at 6 pm on the Third Tuesday of the month, at the La Crosse County Administrative Building.
Beef Quality Assurance Training
Beef producers who sell fed cattle have received notification that some of the beef processors will begin requiring their cattle suppliers to be Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certified soon. UW Extension will be conducting a live BQA certification workshop on February 4th at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers located at 238 Front Street, Cashton, WI.
General Farm Private Pesticide Applicator Training 2020
Extension La Crosse County will be offering General Farm Private Applicator Training at the Holland Town hall on January 28th and the Greenfield Town hall on February 13th. Please RSVP one week in advance.
Ragweed – A Quick Guide
For those with allergies and those who work in crop fields, ragweed is a very well-known pest. Two of the most common types we have in the area include Common and Giant Ragweed. In this report, I will discuss identifying the plant, ways to control it, and mention some research coming down the pipeline.
Econowatch Fall 2019
The La Crosse County Economic Development Fund committee has released its semi-annual Econowatch. This publication helps illustrate existing economic conditions regarding employment, economic competitiveness, and varying economic related conditions affecting La Crosse County and Western Wisconsin. These data sets offer a snapshot of La Crosse County as it currently exists and attempts to illustrate issues […]
Crop Management Field Day 2019
Tuesday, August 20th is the Crop Management Field Day! Extension Agriculture Educators and UW Soil Scientists will be speaking, and you can bring samples of problems you’re having with crops for identification and management considerations.