Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Extension

Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Extension

Fruit Crops Team


The Fruit Crops Team provides education to fruit growers, targeting issues of food safety, pesticide use and marketing.

Making a difference

Success stories and impact reports

University of Wisconsin-Extension has a broad array of educational materials available for cranberry growers on its Web site. However, most cranberry growers live and work in remote areas of the state where people do not have fast and reliable Internet access.

PDF file Cranberry grower education

WHO WE ARE

Team leaders

  • Patricia McManus
  • Jason Fischbach

Coach

  • Dave Williams

Members

  • Kevin Erb, UW-Green Bay
  • Jason Fischbach, Ashland and Bayfield Counties
  • Jim Hovland, Fond du Lac Co.
  • Ed Jesse, UW-Madison
  • Matt Lippert, Wood Co.
  • Dan Mahr, UW-Madison
  • Patricia McManus, UW-Madison
  • Patricia Nagai, Racine Co.
  • Vijai Pandian, Brown Co.
  • Teryl Roper, UW-Madison
  • Matt Stasiak, Peninsular Ag Research Station
  • Richard Weidman, Peninsular Ag Research Station

CONTACT

Team Co-leaders

Patricia McManus
UW-Madison/Extension Fruit Pathology Specialist
(608) 265-2047

Jason Fischbach
Ashland and Bayfield Counties Agriculture Agent
(715) 373-6104 

Team Coach

Dave Williams
Assistant Program Leader
Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension
608-262-9309

FOR TEAM MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Planning and Results System