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Explore our Conservation Calendar for information on conservation-related events and trainings hosted across Wisconsin and beyond.
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One Good Idea is a new online platform and campaign to help farmers get started and have success with soil health and regenerative practices. Created by a multi-state team of university Extension professionals and farmers, One Good Idea was designed to facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning about practices that can improve soil, land, and bottom lines, such […]
In this webinar, we’ll hear two stories of how volunteer-collected data is used for watershed restoration projects in Wisconsin. Hannah Vorrie, Watershed Restoration Coordinator for the Wisconsin DNR, will be discussing how volunteers have contributed to monitoring the health of the Lower Fox and Upper Fox and Wolf watersheds. She will be followed by Addie […]
Long-term success for a farm business begins with a strong financial foundation. Kevin Bernhardt, Extension Farm Management Specialist and Katie Wantoch, Extension Educator, Dunn County will discuss the Farm Pulse Program, which provides a framework for informed decision-making; making sense of financial information, so you know where to start immediately. Participants are invited to enroll […]
The Green Thumb Gardening class series will give you the practical knowledge to keep your home garden thriving! Dane County Extension educators and local horticulture experts will provide in depth and accessible information for everyone from the novice to the experienced gardener. Info here.
Brief overview of the Dairy Brain project-a software being developed to provide status of their operation and herd health; Dairy Farm Data Ecosystems- a description of the value of data on farms and the Data Money Extension project past experiences. Some examples of applications and demonstrations will be included. Info here.
This three-webinar series begins January 26th with presentations running from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. All webinars are free and registrations are collected on Extension’s Farm Ready Research site. Flyer here. Info here.
This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from throughout the Midwest and beyond. Participants who register by January 3 will receive a conference packet with handouts and swag through the mail BEFORE the conference. Those who register after January 3 may receive the packet before or AFTER the conference. All sessions […]
When corn silage sells, the grower and dairy producer each assign values based on different goals. Both like the agreement to be simple and understandable. Have we based these agreements too much on the grain value in the past? Where does fiber digestibility fit into value calculations? Forage quality goes beyond intake and production, and […]
Dr. Whit Stewart, Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep Specialist for the University of Wyoming, will discuss the factors that help producers achieve more returns from their mineral nutrition program. Accounting for seasonal changes in mineral content of basal diets, changes in requirements across stages of production (maintenance to lactation), and breed differences in mineral requirements […]
While winter manure application can be beneficial for producers from a logistical, financial, and soil compaction standpoint, it has traditionally been discouraged due to concerns over runoff during spring thaws. Are there ways to spread manure in the winter months without jeopardizing water quality? Tune into the next edition of The Current Webinar Series as […]
Patrick Byers will focus on production of American elderberry, a native fruit crop that offers strong possibilities for farmers and value-added processors. The discussion will include choosing a good site for elderberry production, selecting adapted elderberry cultivars, establishing and growing this interesting crop, harvest and processing, and the economic potential of American elderberry. Info here.
Jointly sponsored by UW Madison Division of Extension's Conservation Professional Training Program and Wisconsin DNR, these workshops are designed for livestock operations near or at WPDES permit size (CAFOs) -- owners/management and key staff, their agronomic and engineering consultants, and agency staff and others who work with these operations. Topics include: Nutrient Management Engineering Regulatory […]
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