Dodge County

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trace and Consumer Protection (DATCP), in cooperation with their WI Organic Advisory Council, have developed marketing materials for organic farmers to help consumers understand what organic certification involves and what the organic label does, and does not, mean This is a collaborative project between DATCP, agency partners, non-profits, retailers, and farmers to develop [...]

The Dodge County Fair Association is seeking ambitious, enthusiastic, and outgoing individuals age 18 as of January 2013 to enter the 2012 Dodge County Fairest of the Fair contest. Scholarship money, gifts, and interview experience are only some of the benefits of being named Fairest of the Fair. The 2012 Fairest of the Fair represents [...]

There’s a new avenue for farmers to tell their stories, and reach out to consumers. A new YouTube channel called “Meet America’s Farmers” is set up to give consumers a look at daily life on modern farms. The Center for Food Integrity (CFI) has launched the video effort.   There are currently 146 videos on the [...]

(last updated 4/9/12) 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 [...]

The 2012 Dodge County Dairy Brunch will be on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Gault Valley Farms in Neosho. Attendees can see a local farm first-hand and enjoy a great brunch!  Past years’ menus have included: scrambled eggs, pancakes, cheese, milk, juice and ice cream. More details will be posted here as they become available.

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s My American Farm project teaches agricultural literacy to consumers and the public through an interactive computer game. Players learn where food comes from and how those products get from the farm to their dinner plate. My American Farm is an online educational game that lets students learn about [...]

(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, [...]

For those of you that have iphones there is an app available for vet products.  Search for it by “CVP” or “Compendium of veterinary products” or go to this link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/compendium-veterinary-products/id400724036?mt=8. This is a good resource at your fingertips on health products and vaccines names, withdrawals, labels, etc….  IT’S FREE!!   MWI Veterinary Supply also offers [...]

The Wisconsin Pork Association would like to announce that the “2012 Buy Wisconsin First” Directory is available.  This directory features several top quality Wisconsin show pig and seedstock producers from across the state.  This directory is a great resource for youth who are involved in 4-H or FFA pig projects who are beginning to look for their [...]

 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service and Oregon State University have launched the 2012 Plant Hardiness Zone Map as an interactive, online map. This map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plant cultivars are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on [...]

Badger Dairy Camp is an annual camp held in June and is open to youth between the ages of 12 and 18. This camp, held on the beautiful University of Wisconsin Madison campus, provides an excellent opportunity for youth to get hands on experience learning how to fit and show animals. Youth also learn about [...]

Dodge County farmers plan to harvest about 32,000 acres of hay this year. However, unseasonably high temperatures in March combined with numerous frosty mornings in April have confounded the normal harvest schedule. “It looks like the high quality dairy hay harvest will be two to three weeks ahead of normal this year,” reports David Laatsch, [...]