Dodge County

The care and well-being of dairy and beef cattle will be the focus for the upcoming Midwest Dairy & Beef Husbandry Conference to be held on March 1, 2012 in Madison, WI.  The conference is being offered by University of Wisconsin-Extension and will be held at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, [...]

The Wisconsin Southdown Stars Sale and Symposium will be held on April 21st, 2012 at the UW Agriculture Research Center Public Events building, Arlington, WI.  Details can be found at the Wisconsin Southdown Association’s website (www.wisconsinsouthdowns.com). Several short educational sessions will start the day and will cover an update on genetic testing related to the [...]

Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association will hold its 18th Annual Shepherd’s Clinic and Trade Show on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Conference Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.  The clinic has been a highly successful educational, promotional and social event with over 200 in attendance last year.  The all-day event features concurrent [...]

Mary of Fond du lac writes: “This fall I brought in several geranium plants along with some annual vines and my foxtail fern. I have them in the basement under a grow light. What are the optimal conditions I need to provide for these plants during the winter as far as the amount of light, [...]

Contract growers of vegetables for processing require unique management strategies that will be discussed at their annual clinic to be held on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Lomira Legion Hall. The program, hosted by the Dodge and Fond du Lac County UW-Extension, will feature speakers from industry, the university and other agencies. The program will [...]

The Dodge & Fond du Lac County Corn Growers will host a series of winter lunch meetings at the Waupun Pizza Ranch on January 27, February 24, and March 23 (4th Friday of each month).  Meetings will begin at noon with lunch “on your own” followed by a guest speaker. The January speaker will be [...]

UW-Extension along with Land Conservation will again be holding Nutrient Management meetings this winter. They would be glad to help anyone review soil tests and/or get started on a Nutrient Management plan. Please call 920-386-3790 if you are interested in soil testing or Nutrient Management. For more information on nutrient management, click here:  Nutrient Management Details. For [...]

(updated 12/28/11) Phase-out deadline was recently extended to October 1, 2012. New federal rules designed to save energy, will require more efficient lighting systems for farms, businesses and homes. Starting January 1, 2012 , a new law raises efficiency standards for light bulbs. Requirements will first target the phase-out of 100-watt incandescent light bulbs, and 75, [...]

All private farmers who apply restricted use pesticides must be certified once every five (5) years.  The training is a cooperative effort by UW-Extension, DATCP,  local cooperatives and suppliers.  Training sessions dates for Dodge County will be February 7th in Randolph and  March 6th and April 4th in Juneau. Register in person at the Dodge County UW-Extension Office. Cost is [...]

Clean Sweep is a program designed to lower the environmental risks associated with improper disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Sweep programs provide the public with opportunities to dispose of unwanted pesticides, household products and chemicals for safe and legal disposal before they cause problems. Generally, Dodge County has an agricultural and/or household  Clean Sweep Program every two [...]

Dodge County Land Conservation is hosting a nutrient management meeting for organic and sustainable producers on February 9, 2012, at 1-3:30 p.m. in the Administration Building in Juneau. This meeting is being held primarily for producers who would like to (or need to) meet the 590 standard but are doing so within organic guidelines/framework.  There is [...]

 Dairy, livestock and crop farmers are invited  to attend the  Dodge County Forage Council’s Annual Meeting on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Administration Building in Juneau at 127 East Oak Street. Topics and speakers include:   Nutrient Management at Koepke Farms by Jim and John Koepke Nancy Paul-Drummy, Outreach [...]

It’s that time of year again – register now for Dodge County UW-Extension’s popular Sausage Workshop. This year’s workshop will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Junueau’s Administration Building, 127 East Oak Street. This “Hands-On” Workshop will be taught by University of Wisconsin Meat Specialist, Jeff Sindelar and Dodge County UW-Extension [...]