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Based in urban Madison, it can be hard for the university’s research to reach the far-flung areas of the state where farming and agriculture comprise the greatest share of the economy.

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Off Campus: Extension’s agricultural agents spread university research and resources to every corner of the state

By Cameron Lane-Flehinger | Apr. 12, 2018

Based in urban Madison, it can be hard for the university’s research to reach the far-flung areas of the state where farming and agriculture comprise the greatest share of the economy. UW Extension faculty members, who have the same academic training and background as campus faulty but live and work in the communities they serve, are well-positioned to bridge that gap.

When asked how he would describe the relationship between the city of Madison and the surrounding farms in a single word, Dane County Food Councilman Carl Chenoweth answered with just one word: “Opportunity.”

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Community, business, opportunity: Madison’s urban and rural culture meet in the middle

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 12, 2018

When asked how he would describe the relationship between the city of Madison and the surrounding farms in a single word, Dane County Food Councilman Carl Chenoweth answered with just one word: “Opportunity.”

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

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Women agriculturists may be the answer for dwindling farm industry

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 11, 2018

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

AgrAbility of Wisconsin, formed through a partnership between the UW Extension and Easter Seals of Wisconsin, provides assistance to an estimated 38,740 Wisconsin farmers with limitations or disabilities — including chronic illnesses, agriculture or non-agriculture-related injuries, and mental health issues.

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For Wisconsin farmers with disabilities, AgrAbility is a viable solution

By Grace Wallner | Apr. 11, 2018

Farmers rise with the sun, sometimes as early as 3 to 5 a.m., labor in the fields or work with livestock for the entire day, and end their day around 8 p.m.

Larger farms have caused large environmental problems for water contamination and soil health, most presently caused by the huge quantity of manure in this state.

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As conservation concerns grow, some farmers are taking the lead towards a more sustainable future

By Jessica Lipaz | Apr. 11, 2018

However, this advancement has caused large environmental problems for water contamination and soil health, most presently caused by the huge quantity of manure in this state.

STATE NEWS

House Speaker Paul Ryan will not seek re-election

By Andy Goldstein | Apr. 11, 2018

House Speaker Paul Ryan will not pursue re-election, instead retiring after the end of his current term.

CAMPUS NEWS

After security breaches, new cybersecurity policy to protect vulnerable university data

By Grace Wallner | Apr. 11, 2018

Your social security number will be more secure in UW-Madison’s system once the university unveils their new Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy, which looks to protect other vulnerable information like legal and health data and research.

Madison Common Council approved a final decision Tuesday regarding two Confederate monuments located at Forest Hill Cemetary on the city’s west side.

CITY NEWS

City council approves removal of confederate monuments after contentious final debate

By Jon Brockman | Apr. 11, 2018

Madison’s Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday ordering the removal of two monuments honoring the Confederate soldiers buried in Forest Hill Cemetery on Madison’s west side.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sandeen says delayed UW System restructuring deadline will help student experience

By Bremen Keasey | Apr. 10, 2018

As UW College administration grapples with “thousands” of decisions in merging the state’s two-year colleges with four-year schools, Chancellor Cathy Sandeen said this week she is pushing to help her students get the help they need during this turbulent time.

CAMPUS NEWS

Students, administration discuss future of cultural centers on campus

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 10, 2018

Representatives from the Multicultural Student Center met UW-Madison officials and representatives from the Associated Students of Madison Tuesday to advocate for cultural centers for groups who will be displaced from their Red Gym locations by construction this summer. Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Berquam and Vice Provost Patrick Sims, among others, met with students who are interested in creating additional spaces for under-represented communities on campus, according to UW-Madison spokesperson Meredith McGlone.

Conservatives celebrate the signing of Gov. Scott Walker’s welfare reforms into law, which increase the work requirements and other eligibility standards required to receive public assistance.

STATE NEWS

‘Dignity of work’ welfare reforms signed into law

By Dylan Ayer | Apr. 10, 2018

Conservatives celebrate the signing of Gov. Scott Walker’s welfare reforms into law, which increase the work requirements and other eligibility standards required to receive public assistance.

UW-Madison is closing DoIT technology stores to adopt new business model

CAMPUS NEWS

Finalists chosen for chief information officer position

By Ethan Feller | Apr. 10, 2018

A search and screen committee has named two finalists for the next chief information officer and vice provost for information technology, the university announced Tuesday.

The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up bag-collection bins in the Morgridge Center, Smith Hall, Union South, the Natatorium and the SHELL.

CAMPUS NEWS

Student org collects backpacks for Dane County homeless community

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 9, 2018

If you have a spare backpack, a UW-Madison student organization in the Department of Kinesiology may be interested in it. The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up collection bins across the UW-Madison campus in an effort to collect bags like backpacks, athletic bags and suitcases to give to homeless individuals and families across the Dane County community.

CAMPUS NEWS

Sociology Department TA placed in non-teaching role after sexual harassment allegations

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 9, 2018

A teaching assistant in the Sociology Department has been put in a non-teaching role and will leave the university at the end of the academic year after additional concerns about their conduct — following a sexual harassment case — arose again this fall.

A man suffered non-life threatening injuries after a masked shooter opened fire inside the WORT radio station early Sunday morning.

CITY NEWS

Sexual assault reported on near East side

By Luisa de Vogel | Apr. 9, 2018

The second reported sexual assault in two days allegedly occurred on Madison’s near East side Monday morning. An 18-year-old woman visiting Madison from New York alerted Madison police that she was assaulted on Ohio Street early Sunday morning.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County will be working with Baron and Budd in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

CITY NEWS

Joining other Wisconsin counties, Dane County to file lawsuit to take on opioid epidemic

By J. Adam Wigger | Apr. 9, 2018

Joining Milwaukee County and other municipalities, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today that Dane County has hired law firms to assist the county in filing a federal lawsuit against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The epidemic has hit Dane County families hard, according to Parisi, with opioid deaths skyrocketing from 13 in 2000 to 85 in 2016. “Everyone has been affected by this crisis, and it’s only growing,” Parisi said.

Gov. Scott Walker says he would take President Trump’s border militarization “a step further,” while Democrats, like Rep. Mark Pocan, criticize the narrative altogether.

STATE NEWS

Walker supports taking Trump’s border militarization order ‘a step further’

By Colin Durlacher | Apr. 9, 2018

Gov. Scott Walker says he would take President Trump’s border militarization “a step further,” while Democrats criticize the narrative altogether.

While officials around the state try to make headway against the growing opioid crisis, Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills into law in an attempt to tackle different facets of the issue.

STATE NEWS

More opioid reforms to become law, as Wisconsin leads most of the country in deaths

By Andy Goldstein | Apr. 9, 2018

While officials around the state try to make headway against the growing opioid crisis, Gov. Scott Walker signed two bills into law in an attempt to tackle different facets of the issue.

CAMPUS NEWS

With extra funding, chemistry building adds renovations

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 8, 2018

Students and faculty who dealt with outdated facilities, tight space and course enrollment issues inside UW-Madison’s chemistry building can rest assured that their concerns will be addressed after the Board of Regents granted $29.3 million in extra spending for the renovation.

A proposed arcade-style bar on Willy Street has divided community members on the necessity of another drinking establishment in the neighborhood.

CITY NEWS

Before city officials even debate, proposed arcade bar dividing neighbors

By Max Bayer | Apr. 8, 2018

City council members are scheduled to discuss a new liquor license for a proposed arcade bar on Willy Street at Tuesday’s meeting, but the plan has already divided local residents.