Managing COVID-19 Instigated Risk on the Dairy Farm – Be Optimistic, But Plan

Many in the dairy industry may face tough conversations in the year ahead. COVID-19 is an enemy that struck with little warning and no one really knows where this is all headed for the world, the nation or the dairy industry, but an almost certain outcome is that the hoped-for recovery of prices and profitability may have to wait another year.

SWIGG Study Update – Identifying Sources of Fecal Contamination in Private Wells in Lafayette, Grant, and Iowa Counties

The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology Study of Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette Counties is halfway through its second phase to identify fecal sources of contamination in private wells. The study began in late 2018 with the goal of assessing the quality of drinking water sources from private wells in southwest Wisconsin and determining the probable sources of any contamination found.

Plan now to mitigate labor disruptions on you farm or ag businesses during COVID-19

Whether your farm workforce consists of hired labor, family members, or a combination of both, COVID-19 has the potential to create major challenges as you attempt to keep your operation running smoothly. Make sure your employees understand that your primary concern is their health and the health of their families.

Food safety and COVID-19

Barb Ingham discusses Food safety guidelines during the corona virus emergency.

Produce Safety Training course offered online

Due to COVID-19 social distancing protocol a Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety (FSMA-PSR) grower training class will be offered online. This training fulfills the requirements of the FSMA-PSR and results in certification.

COVID-19 Guidance for farm employers

Farms have unique challenges with the rapidly spreading COVID-19. UW-Madison Extension experts provide tips for farm employers about communicating COVID-19 protocol to employees.

Six Possible Impacts of COVID-19 on Farming

University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension experts highlight six specific things that farmers, farming families, ag employers, and employees need to be aware of and plan for in regard to COVID-19.

#FlashbackFriday – Groundwater: Wisconsin’s buried treasure

In this #FlashbackFriday from March 2019, Kevin Masarik talks about Wisconsin’s groundwater and a tool to learn about this buried treasure.

Heart of the Farm – Women in Agriculture conference scheduled for March 17

Heart of the Farm–Women in Agriculture, a UW-Madison Extension program, provides farm business information, connects farm women with agricultural resources and creates support networks.