University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many people are struggling to afford the food they need during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Across Wisconsin and the nation, many households have lost some or all of their regular income. Others have lost access to usual sources of food, such as school meals and senior meal programs. The information below provides information about […]
UPDATE: Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) emergency loans open to farmers starting May 4, 11 am – and only open to farmers The Small Business Administration (SBA) was given direction in the CARES Act to modify their loan program for economic injury disaster loans (EIDL) to offer loans of up to $2 million and […]
NEWS RELEASE Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and Wisconsin Pork Association DATCP, Pork Association partner on ‘Passion for Pork’ initiative Release Date: May 1, 2020 Media Contacts: Keri Retallick, Wisconsin Pork Association Executive Vice President, (608) 778-7250 Rick Hummell, DATCP Public Information Officer, (608) 224-5041 MADISON – The Wisconsin Pork Association […]
Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture introduces online ‘Coffee Chat’ series University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension’s Heart of the Farm-Women in Agriculture program will host a statewide ZOOM conference to introduce a new online ‘Coffee Chats’ series, May 8, 2020 from 1-2:15 pm. For more information and to register online – clicking […]
Paycheck Protection Plan Clarified! $1,000,000 revenue cap is gone! Finally, we are getting clarification about the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) from the Treasury Department. The following link goes to a posting from the Treasury Department clarifying what businesses qualify for the PPP. Farms and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to apply. See details in […]
Food Security Resources and Food Safety
This page provides business owners with links to information so they may prepare for the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wisconsin and plan accordingly impacts to their business operations. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers up to date information about the spread of the virus, and healthy habits to reduce the risk of infection. […]
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is impacting households, communities, and businesses. A new national survey shows that 1 in 5 households in the US have already had their income cut or stopped altogether. The frequently asked questions below highlight some common financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer to each […]
If you are still missing workshops for the livestock project check out this website! UW-Madison’s Bernie O’ Rourke has shared some resources for youth who still need to meet the educational requirements. This will not fill the YQCA requirement. https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/programs/wisconsin-youth-livestock/COVID-19/
Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak and guidelines from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, UW-Madison, and federal agencies our office will have limited availability and access. Our staff is working remotely and many of our events have been postponed. See our updated events calendar at https://trempealeau.extension.wisc.edu/eventscalendar/ or call 715-538-2311ext 208 for more. For the latest […]
PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE Wednesday, March 18th at Centerville Curling Club – W24854 State Road 54, Centerville 10:30am registration 11am program begins and goes until 2:30pm Rod Ellwanger from Dairyland Labs will discuss soil sampling and soil testing procedures and the various test that are performed […]
Monday March 9th at Riverland Energy N28988 ST RD 93, Arcadia 9:30am registration 10am program begins OR Monday, March 16th at Security Financial Bank 1401 Main Street, Bloomer 9:30am registration 10am program Topics covered at the meetings include comfort levels of risk, cash flow, forward and basis contracting, characteristics of marketing strategies, and […]
