Extension Dane County

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 […]

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 […]