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Private Pesticide Applicator Training

DANE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE HAS NO MORE CAPACITY FOR TESTING THIS YEAR. PLEASE CALL (608) 262-7588 FOR MORE INFORMATION. Private Pesticide Applicator testing and certification will be similar to last year. General Information Please be aware that County Extension Offices will no longer be sending out notification letters to individuals when their certification is expiring. […]

We invite you to participate in the UW-Dairy Brain survey

The Coordinated Innovation Network of the Dairy Brain project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison aims to create awareness and guidelines regarding data in the dairy industry. We are an open community and need your input to learn more about a number of key topics related to data collection and utilization such as: data security; data ownership; best […]

Information for Immigrant Workers

María José Fuenzalida, Dane County Dairy and Livestock educator, prepared a series of articles, the purpose of these articles is to educate immigrant workers about true facts related to the public charge rule and to provide information about health care options for members of the family, especially for children.

For more information visit: Information for Immigrant Workers

We want immigrant workers to learn about health care programs available for low-income households and to know where they can find more information about immigration and health care coverage in Wisconsin.

Datos sobre inmigración y beneficios públicos para los trabajadores inmigrantes

María José Fuenzalida, educadora lechera y ganadera del Condado de Dane, explica en una serie de artículos los hechos reales relacionados con la regla de carga pública y información sobre las opciones de atención médica para los miembros de la familia, especialmente para los niños.

Visite: Información para Trabajadores Inmigrantes

Lo invitamos a compartir esta información con otras personas que se pueden beneficiar.

Watch the video: Interview with Dr. María José Fuenzalida

Join us as Dr.María José Fuenzalida explains her new factsheet entitled, “Impact of Heat Stress in mammary gland development and health in dairy cows”

This interview conducted by Heather Schlesser with the Marathon County Extension office highlights the main takeaways of the new factsheet.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program area colleagues share tips to reduce heat stress in farm workers.

What are the signs of heat stress? What are some steps dairy workers can take to reduce heat stress? In a recent article, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program area colleagues share tips to reduce heat stress in farm workers. By being aware and taking specific actions, people can make sure they and […]

COVID-19 Response Plan Template and FAQ about COVID-19 for Fruit and Vegetable Farms

The UW Madison Division of Extension Dane County, FairShare CSA Coalition and the University of Minnesota Extension are pleased to announce a COVID-19 template for fruit and vegetable farms and FAQ about specific to issues that fruit and vegetable farmers are asking about in relation to COVID-19.

Hispanic Workers Training Initiative- Local Dairy Farmer’s Input on Topics and Training Locations

Dear local dairy farmer, Provide your feedback on any topics that would benefit your farm and interest your employees PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK HERE , we look forward to your responses.

Finding information about forages not commonly found in Wisconsin

To find information about forages not commonly found in Wisconsin Visit USDA PLANTS Database

Farmer to Farmer Website Links Buyers to Sellers

Farmer to Farmer Forage and Corn website allows local farmers to get in touch with one another.The website is free of charge for both buyers and sellers.