Extension & Outreach

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    Research and discoveries in our department inform best practices for farmers, agronomists, horticulturalists, and others involved in the production of plants for food, fuel, and fiber.

    The Wisconsin Idea is our guiding principle. Ten of our faculty members are funded by the Division of Extension and work closely with a statewide network of Extension specialists, farm groups, consultants, and technical service providers. In addition, many of our faculty and staff lead public education initiatives through the on-campus Allen Centennial Garden and a variety of outreach programs serving K–12 students and the general public.

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    Fast Facts

    10

    faculty funded by Division of Extension

    $21.2 M

    in external research funding

    2.5

    acres of botanical gardens at Allen Centennial Garden

    Allen Centennial Garden

    Allen Centennial Garden is the artful living laboratory and public botanical garden of the PAS department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Garden serves as an outdoor classroom for UW-Madison students and the surrounding communities, providing meaningful learning opportunities for visitors of all ages.

    The Gardens are open from dawn to dusk.

    Connect with Us

    Learn more about the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences and how it collaborates with our network of Extension specialists throughout the state of Wisconsin.