Portage County Extension Office

08/18/2026

📢 One week out! Our free Potato Field Day is Tuesday, August 25, 10 a.m.–noon in Custer, WI.

Hear directly from UW–Madison researchers on nitrogen rate trials and cover crop interseeding, as well as practical strategies to protect groundwater quality without sacrificing yield.

Lunch is provided, but we need a headcount — RSVP today: go.wisc.edu/075ag5

08/17/2026

Don't leave a mess... leave a legacy.
Learn practical steps to organize important information, communicate your wishes, and make things easier for the people you care about.
📞 Call 715-346-1321 to register. Leave your name and phone number, and Alicia will return your call with a confirmation.
💻 Or register online: http://go.wisc.edu/13c9bq

08/12/2026

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑨𝒈 𝑪𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒑! If you are an active farmer, owner of agricultural land, nursery, orchard, or greenhouse in Portage County, dispose of unused/unwanted hazardous waste. Heavy equipment is not available to unload material. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟳𝟭𝟱-𝟯𝟰𝟲-𝟭𝟵𝟯𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀. Next collection year is 2028.

08/12/2026

Each year, the National Agricultural Statistics Service and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection publish a County Cash Rent Report of cash rental averages for non-irrigated cropland and pastureland in Wisconsin for various counties.

08/12/2026

Stress impacts everyone, but understanding how your unique strengths influence the way you respond can make all the difference.

Join us for a no-cost, online workshop: "Strengths, Stress, and What to Do About It". Discover how to recognize stress triggers, leverage your natural talents, and build practical strategies for resilience and well-being.

✅ Learn how strengths show up under pressure
✅ Identify stress patterns and warning signs
✅ Walk away with actionable tools you can use immediately

Register here: https://businessentrepreneurship.zohobackstage.com/StrengthsStressandWhattoDoAboutItMSBB #/

08/12/2026

Join the Wood County Land & Water Conservation Department at Heeg Farms Inc. on Wednesday, September 9th for a Cover Crops and Drones Field Day!

08/12/2026

Parenting doesn't come with a handbook, but we're here to help! Get support from the UW-Madison Extension.

Our classes cover:
• Everyday parenting
• Family changes
• Kids’ mental health
• Couples relationships and more!

Everyone is welcome. Classes are free or low cost, and many are offered online.

Learn more and sign up by visiting parenting.extension.wisc.edu.

08/12/2026

Badger Crop Connect Webinar Series: Timely Wisconsin Crop Updates for Corn, Soybean, Small Grains and Forages for Growers and Consultants.
These free webinars are held at 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays each month from April to October. Registration is required.
Get real-time expert management tips for you or your clients’ fields. Earn free CCA credits for every webinar you attend

2nd and 4th Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 PM during April - October

08/12/2026

Join UW–Madison Extension for a free Potato Field Day on Tuesday, August 25 (10 a.m.–noon) in Custer, WI. Explore innovative practices, including interseeding cover crops, that help maintain profitability while protecting water quality in the Central Sands.
Lunch provided. RSVP to help us plan!
🔗 Register: go.wisc.edu/075ag5

Learn about interseeding cover crops and the most recent UW–Madison research on promising practices and water quality monitoring at the Potato Field Day August 25 in Custer, WI.