EXTENSION IN ACTION – Agriculture Edition (November 2024)

What is Extension? Do you offer classes? Are they free? Is there someone to answer my questions? Can you test the lid on my pressure canner? What’s wrong with my tree? You’ve come to the right place! Extension in Action is a NEW monthly newsletter to update you on current class offerings and tidbits of […]

Welcome Pat Malone – Community Development Educator!

Welcome Patricia (Pat) Malone. Dodge County’s new Community Development Educator! I am excited about coming to Dodge County as the Community Development Educator. I grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota. I have degrees in agricultural and applied economics from Virginia Tech and UW-Madison. I have spent the last 36 years in Trempealeau County […]

🎃It’s a Great Pumpkin Collage

Over the past few weeks, Dodge County youth have been submitting pictures of their pumpkin creations! We had 23 entries total for a Fun Fall 4-H Pumpkin Prize Pack. Lucky entry #13 won the prize. Check out all 23 entries and all their fun creativity. Enjoy!

Youth Tractor Safety Resources

Have a kid helping around farm equipment? Check out Tractor Safety! The course prepares youth to safely operate tractors of 20 horse-power or greater, and covers the following topics: Learn More on the State Page: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/programs/youth-tractor-safety/youth-tractor-safety-courses/#startpage Watertown Sign Up: https://madisoncollege.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/watertown

Have You Heard Of The Ice Age Trail??🏔❄️

From the Facebook of: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources  Oct. 3 is a big day for the Ice Age Trail! This anniversary marks two exciting accomplishments in Wisconsin history. On Oct. 3, 1980, President Carter signed the Ice Age National Scenic Trail Act. Today, there are only 11 elite long-distance trails in the United States […]

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