Extension & Outreach

Growing the Wisconsin Idea

CALS interacts with individuals and businesses in many ways to help them solve problems and reach their goals.

The college offers a wide array of training and professional development opportunities, from the Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program at its Center for Dairy Research to field days at its agricultural research stations. A number of diagnostic labs are also available to assist homeowners in identifying insect pests and turfgrass health issues.

Several dozen CALS faculty are jointly funded by the UW–Madison Division of Extension, placing them in positions to work closely with Extension staff in delivering valuable information and advice to Wisconsin citizens, businesses and organizations. Many other faculty, staff, and students are involved in outreach activities that bring the work of the college to schools and communities throughout the state.

CALS faculty and staff regularly offer advice and consultation to individuals and businesses. Several searchable databases are available to help find the right expert to connect with.

While much of the college’s outreach efforts take place within the boundaries of Wisconsin, CALS also maintains a strong international research and outreach program, housed in CALS Global.

In these and other ways, CALS plays a significant role in connecting the broader community to university knowledge and expertise.

Events

Events

    News

    Connection to helpful knowledge and expertise for Wisconsin citizens

    Statewide network of agricultural research stations

    Community collaboration throughout Wisconsin

    Extension & Outreach Stats

    100+

    Outreach programs

    11

    Agricultural research stations statewide

    90+

    Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers certified

    CALS Extension Staff

    Troy Runge

    Associate Dean for Research and Extension

    Casey Hillmer

    Assistant Director of Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Station

    Muhamed Sadiku

    Executive Assistant

    CALS Outreach Staff

    Heidi Zoerb

    Associate Dean for External Relations and Advancement

    Nicole Lederich

    Marketing Associate Director

    A combine harvests a field of industrial hemp at Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

    Drive Research in the Field