Extension La Crosse County

08/21/2026

Protect your flock and keep your farm safe! 🐑🌾

UW-Madison Extension and DATCP are hosting two hands-on workshops for sheep and livestock owners in G**s Mills on October 13. You'll learn how to build a custom farm safety plan and map out your property to protect against disease.

https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/2026/08/13/biosecurity-and-premises-mapping-workshops-for-sheep-and-livestock-producers-in-gays-mills-on-october-13/

08/13/2026

Save the Date: Indigenous People's Day 2026
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Sunday, October 11: Lacrosse & Double Ball Tournament at Riverside Park
Monday, October 12: Crafts, Vendors, Traditional Games, Bus Tours & Speakers at Myrick Park

October 11

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Check out our La Crosse County FoodWise Educator, Mary Hoeft-Leithold, making a difference in the community!

07/30/2026

This no cost virtual learning experience includes a LIVE webinar every Wednesday in August. Designed for professionals serving military families, this Academy covers partnerships and community capacity; military nutrition readiness; child care access and military spouse employment; and policy awareness and local systems collaboration. Hosted by OneOp.org in partnership with UW-Madison Division of Extension.

Register today: https://oneop.org/building-strong-communities-for-military-family-readiness/

07/28/2026

Bacteria grow fastest between 40°F and 140°F. Keep foods out of this “danger zone” during summer heat. Need help? go.wisc.edu/answerline or 1-866-540-4636.

07/16/2026

Want to be a better gardener? Whether you're new to gardening or looking to deepen your skill set, “Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin: Foundations in Gardening” is the course for you!
Registration is open for the Fall 2026 course, which runs from Sept. 6-Dec. 12. This online, self-paced course covers the fundamentals of growing and caring for plants in Wisconsin. It also serves as an approved learning opportunity to become a Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener.

Learn more and get an Early Bird registration discount at: go.wisc.edu/9v9t76

07/15/2026

{Farm stress is real, and ag service providers are often considered a trusted first line of support. Join our Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community training this summer to gain practical skills for recognizing and responding to mental health challenges.

📅 July 28–29 | 🕒 12:30–3:30 pm (virtual)
👉 For more information and to register, visit: go.wisc.edu/MHFAJuly2026

[A farmer stands in a field with hands on hips, looking at a tractor and planter in the background. The image promotes a virtual training event titled 'Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community,' organized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension. The training is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 & 29, 2026, 12:30 – 3:30 pm (attendance required on both days). Funding information is provided at the bottom.]

07/15/2026

It's not too late to register for this free mental health training opportunity! This virtual, interactive Mental Health First Aid course focuses on real-world situations in agriculture and provides a step-by-step approach to offering support. If you or someone you know works closely with farmers and rural communities, don’t hesitate to register or spread the word.

📅 July 28–29 | Online
👉 Learn more and access the registration link: go.wisc.edu/MHFAJuly2026

07/15/2026

La Crosse Interstate Fair has started! Come out to West Salem to see all the 4-H projects and animals, we are in full swing! 💚🍀