Casey Gregorich-Trevor recently joined Dane County Extension as the VITA Tax Site Assistant. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, bringing a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and a complementary background in environmental studies. Casey is passionate about community engagement and enjoys using his skills to make a positive impact. An […]
The Dane County Tamara D. Grigsby Office for Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Dane County Food Council, is pleased to announce the annual Partners in Equity (PIE) Food Project Grants for Dane County organizations. The 2025 application period is open and the deadline to apply is Monday, February 24, 2025.
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 […]
In June, 13 Dane County youth, along with youth from across Wisconsin, gathered at the UW-Madison campus for the annual Summer Academy event, hosted by UW-Madison Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute and 4-H. At Summer Academy, youth had the opportunity to build and learn skills to reach goals and plan for the future. Through interactive […]
Before the ground freezes too far down, it is a good time to put protective fencing around trees and shrubs that may experience damage from deer, rabbit, vole, or mouse feeding over winter. Fruit trees, crabapples, burning bush, shrub hibiscus, Fothergilla, young witch hazel, low-growing junipers and arborvitae are among the plants most commonly damaged, […]
