Farm & Family-Building Relationships to Reduce Stress

The farming community is not immune to stress; ongoing economic conditions in agriculture are taking a toll on farm families and their rural communities. In an effort to build resilient farm families, Extension Dodge County is hosting an evening workshop to learn why and how to build strong family relationships and networks which help diminish stress and create strength in the home. The entire family is invited for this free event. Dinner is provided!

Dodge Dairy Talk-Youngstock

The first in a series of three Dodge Dairy Talk’s, will take place at the Trenton Town Hall on Tuesday, January 28th. These free meetings provide an opportunity for the Dodge County dairy community to learn about relevant topics, discuss issues, and become inspired about new methods and ideas for the dairy farm.

WI Beef Quality Assurance Certification In-Person Training

The voluntary Beef Quality Assurance Program assists in raising, feeding and harvesting high quality beef. By participating in BQA and adopting BQA production practices, you are helping to answer the call from the packers’ consumers, for safe beef raised in a humane manner.

Wisconsin State Fair Century & Sesquicentennial Farm & Home Applications Available

The 2020 Century & Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award applications are now available for this prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years.

Beef Producer Meeting

A UW-Extension Beef Cow/Calf producer meeting is being offered to producers of all sizes and the agriculture professionals who service their operations.

2020 Youth Farm Tractor & Machinery Safety Training Program

Extension Dodge County, in cooperation with area high school agriculture instructors, and industry professionals will offer the Youth Farm Tractor and Equipment Operations Safety Training program for 2020.

Supporting Farmers During Challenging Times: Meeting Tomorrow’s Feeding Challenges Today

A wetter than average spring lead to delayed planting in many areas of the state, and as a result we anticipate seeing high levels of variability in the quantity and quality of this year’s forage crops.

Joe Zimbric joins Extension in Dodge & Fond Du Lac Counties as Crops & Soils Educator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension welcomes Joe Zimbric as the Crops and Soils Agricultural Educator for Dodge and Fond du Lac counties.