Ag News & Events:

• USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
  Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Information is now live on farmers.gov/cfap   Program sign up begins May 26, 2020 and ends August 28, 2020.
• DATCP Extends Pesticide Applicator Certifications to October 31
  Private and commercial pesticide applicators with certifications that expire January 31-September 30 can continue to operate as a certified pesticide applicator until October 31.
• We are here for you! ~ Extension Resources
  Extension staff are working remotely and many of our events have been postponed.  Please visit our directory page for staff emails and phone numbers.  Stay Well.
• Portage County Plat Books
  The 2017 Portage County Plat Books are now only $20!  All proceeds from the plat books support the Portage County 4-H Program.
• Still Available ~ $865 tractor roll bar rebate
  Still Available ~ $865 tractor roll bar rebate.  Tractor rollovers are the leading cause of death on farms, accounting for nearly 100 fatalities each year.

Portage County Agriculture Information

Portage County Agriculture: Value & Economic Impact Brochure (PDF, 295 KB)

If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Portage County, please contact:

Ken Schroeder
Portage County – UW Extension
Portage County Annex Building
1462 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481-5246
Phone: 715-346-1316
Fax: 715-346-1323
Email: ken.schroeder@wisc.edu