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UW-Extension/Madison Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update

Brian Hudelson, Sean Toporek and Joyce Wu, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic

 

The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state. The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from December 20, 2014 through December 26, 2014.

Plant/Sample Type, Disease/Disorder, Pathogen, County

VEGETABLES,

Potato, Bacterial Soft Rot, Pectobacterium carotovora, Portage

Potato, Fusarium Dry Rot, Fusarium sp., Portage

For additional information on plant diseases and their control, visit the PDDC website at pddc.wisc.edu.

Source:wisc.edu


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Breakfast on the Farm - August 23, 2025

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Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Norfolk County Fairgrounds & Schooley Orchards/Apple Hill Lavender
Start your morning with a delicious farm-fresh breakfast and experience life on the farm — hands-on, up close, and unforgettable.
After breakfast at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, take a guided tour of Schooley Orchards/Apple Hill Lavender. Stroll through apple orchards and lavender fields, meet local farmers, and discover how your food is grown and raised right here in Ontario.
What you can look forward to:
  • Local farm-fresh breakfast
  • Meet and learn about farm animals
  • Interactive exhibits and games
  • Farm equipment showcase
  • Self-guided tours through orchards and lavender fields
  • Fun and educational activities for all ages
This is a unique opportunity to connect with local agriculture, learn where your food comes from, and enjoy a memorable family outing.