Project News
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UW‘s statewide network of hyper-local weather stations gives Wisconsin growers a powerful tool to reduce costs and improve yields
If you closed your eyes — and maybe if David Bartling wasn’t trying to shout over the roar of harvesting machinery — you might guess he was talking about his software business or a chemistry lab. Not the weather on the farm. “The more data, the better,” says Bartling, co-owner of Bartling’s Manitowish Cranberry Co.
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Tribes in Wisconsin and UW–Madison Forge Landmark Food Sovereignty Partnership
Wisconsin’s 11 federally recognized Tribes have formally united in an unprecedented coalition to reclaim control of their food systems, advancing a collective vision for long-term food sovereignty. Also significant, they’ve enlisted UW–Madison as a strategic research and capacity-building partner. Tribes in Wisconsin are collaborating to reestablish traditional food systems that have been lost over time.
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Wisconsin State Office of Climatology offers monthly and seasonal climate breakdowns
Want to get the inside scoop on Wisconsin’s wild weather? The Wisconsin State Climatology Office (SCO) is a go-to source for monthly and seasonal climate breakdowns. Wondering about the “dog days” of summer or when Wisconsin really gets windy? SCO’s “climate corner” dives into these intriguing weather questions, putting recent conditions into a historical perspective. Visit
