Agriculture

Barn and silo in a farm field

Agricultural educators help those in rural and urban communities use research and knowledge to solve problems and take advantage of new opportunities. Agricultural educators balance farm profitability and production of high quality food, horticultural crops, fiber, and plant material with protection of the natural environment.

Economic Impact of Agriculture

Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate more than $88.3 billion in economic activity and 413,500 jobs. New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Extension shows how important agriculture is to the state’s economy. Read the latest Outagamie County Agricultural Impact Report and Winnebago County Agriculture Impact Report .

More articles and information related to agriculture can be found on the Extension Ag website.

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Kevin Jarek

Kevin Jarek

Regional Crops and Soils Educator

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