UW-Madison Extension Vernon County

05/19/2026

Iowa Sheep Industry Association, Iowa State Extension and Outreach, UW-Madison Extension, and Clayton County NRCS invite you to a virtual fence small ruminant pasture walk at 18869 Dalmation AVE., Saint Olaf, Iowa 52072.

05/19/2026

05/05/2026

Sheep and goat producers seeking practical tools to improve herd and flock health are invited to attend Parasite Patrol Plus FAMACHA, a hands-on educational workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension on June 2, 2026, from 12:30–4:30 p.m. at the G**s Mills Community Center, 16381 WI-131, G**s Mills, WI.

Topics for this event include:
-Understanding Parasite Life Cycle: Participants will learn how internal parasites develop and spread, providing the foundation for effective prevention.
-Management Strategies for Parasite Control: Educators will discuss grazing management, targeted selective treatment, and other best practices for reducing parasite pressure.
-F***l Egg Count (FEC) Training: Attendees will discover how to use f***l egg counts as a herd health tool. Participants are encouraged to bring a f***l sample from their flock or herd for on-site examination.
-FAMACHA Certification: Extension staff will provide official FAMACHA training. Participants will complete the educational session and demonstrate proper techniques to earn certification.

Registration for the event is $30 without the FAMACHA training and $60 with the FAMACHA training. All participants have the option to take home McMaster slide for at-home f***l egg counts. For more information, including the complete agenda, fees, and registration form, visit https://go.wisc.edu/wtj7ki to register. Contact Beth McIlquham at [email protected] or 608-632-0599 with any questions.

04/30/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice 📢

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, May 1st, as our entire team will be attending an all-staff meeting.

We appreciate your understanding and will resume normal business hours on Monday, May 4th. Thank you!

04/21/2026

📍 Join us at a location near you!

Healthcare in the Digital Age workshops are coming to communities across Wisconsin:

✔️ Green Bay: April 22
✔️ Rhinelander: April 23
✔️ Dodgeville: May 6
✔️ Rice Lake: May 19
✔️ Milwaukee: June 2

Choose the location & date that works best for you and be part of the conversation on improving healthcare access through broadband.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/healthcareworkshops/

03/31/2026

Sheep and goat producers seeking practical tools to improve herd and flock health are invited to attend Parasite Patrol Plus FAMACHA, a hands-on educational workshop hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension on May 1, 2026, from 12:30–4:30 p.m. at the G**s Mills Community Center, 16381 WI-131, G**s Mills, WI. Topics for this event include:

-Understanding Parasite Life Cycle: Participants will learn how internal parasites develop and spread, providing the foundation for effective prevention.
-Management Strategies for Parasite Control: Educators will discuss grazing management, targeted selective treatment, and other best practices for reducing parasite pressure.
-F***l Egg Count (FEC) Training: Attendees will discover how to use f***l egg counts as a herd health tool. Participants are encouraged to bring a f***l sample from their flock or herd for on-site examination.

FAMACHA Certification: Extension staff will provide official FAMACHA training. Participants will complete the educational session and demonstrate proper techniques to earn certification.

Registration for the event is $30 without the FAMACHA training and $60 with the FAMACHA training. All participants have the option to take home McMaster slide for at-home f***l egg counts. For more information, including the complete agenda, fees, and registration form, visit https://go.wisc.edu/wtj7ki to register. Contact Beth McIlquham at [email protected] or 608-632-0599 with any questions.

03/16/2026

03/05/2026

UW–Madison Division of Extension will host a spring cow–calf workshop on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 PM, offering beef producers timely guidance as they prepare for the spring and summer season. The program is designed for cow–calf operators seeking to strengthen herd health, improve management practices, and increase profitability.

This event is free! Please RSVP to Crawford County Extension Office by March 17: 608-326-0223

02/27/2026

Here is a great webinar opportunity!

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If you're all fired up about the benefits of prescribed burns, here's another reason to be a fan of flames: they can help reduce tick populations!

To learn more, attend the Forestry Center's free webinar next Thursday 3/5 at 1 pm Central time: https://www.uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-forestry-center/landowner-workshops/turning-up-the-heat-on-ticks/

This webinar will discuss how prescribed fire can directly and indirectly lead to tick death and how that reduces the chance of people encountering ticks that could make them sick. It will also explore how fire management influences other important aspects of tick-borne disease ecology, such as how fire affects wildlife that ticks feed on.

02/02/2026

Are you currently direct marketing your beef—or thinking about getting started? Join us for one of four regional workshops designed to help Wisconsin beef producers build skills, connect with processors, and strengthen their marketing efforts.

Each session includes a classroom program, lunch, and a hands-on carcass cutting demonstration with a local processor. Space is limited to 30 participants, and the cost is just $25.

📅 Upcoming Dates & Locations:
• Plum City – Feb. 25
• Viroqua – Mar. 6
• Kaukauna – Mar. 11
• Clinton – Mar. 17

📞 Register today: Call 1-800-728-2333 or visit: https://www.beeftips.com/directmarketing

Don’t miss this chance to boost your direct marketing success and connect with fellow producers!