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Ask Extension
UW-Madison and Extension offered a wide variety of services when it comes to taking care of your home and garden. From testing the nutrients in your garden soil to identifying the insect that has invaded your basement and even helping you figure out why your shrubs are turning brown, there is a specialist who can help find the answers.
Ask Wisconsin AnswerLine
Get reliable answers from trusted Extension experts.
Wisconsin residents can call or email the Ask an Expert AnswerLine to get answers to common questions about food safety, home food preservation, household management, and more. This service is part of a partnership between UW–Madison Extension and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The information provided is based on the latest research and is free to the public.
Contact the AnswerLine
AnswerLine is a free, research-based helpline staffed by Extension experts, offering Wisconsin residents trusted advice on food preservation, food safety, and other home-related topics.
Phone: 1-866-540-4636
Email: answer@iastate.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00–4:00 p.m. CST
Closed on holidays.
