Extension Dane County

Private Pesticide Applicator testing and certification will be similar to last year. General InformationPlease be aware that County Extension Offices will no longer be sending out notification letters to individuals when their certification is expiring.  Certification is good for 5 years; to check on the status of your certification click here. If your certification has […]

Register now for the 2025 Organic Vegetable Production Conference to connect with and learn from growers from across the Midwest and beyond.

Black Lace™ elderberry (Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’) is a great black-leaved shrub for full sun. The plant was bred Ken Tobutt and Jacqui Prevette of East Malling Research Station in Kent, England from European elderberry cultivars.  Black Lace™ elderberry is marketed under the Proven Winners® brand. Our plant at the Dane County Extension Teaching Garden is […]

Meet Carlie Chandler, the newest member of the Dane County Extension team, serving as an Educational Program Coordinator in the Families and Finances department. Carlie is dedicated to expanding access to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides free tax assistance to low-income individuals and families throughout Dane County. Her work plays a […]