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!

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.

Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) Courses Offered in 2020

Pesticide Applicator Training sessions are to be held at Extension Dodge County in February and March of 2020. Dodge County pesticide applicators certification that has or will be expiring or first-time applicators, will want to register for one of two training sessions offered. A self-study program in order to certify will be available as well.

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.