Week of November 22, 2021

Dairy-Forage Day

Fond du Lac County Extension and Forage Council are hosting the annual Dairy-Forage Day event on December 9, 2021. This year's presenters are Luiz Ferraretto, UW-Madison Dept of Animal & Dairy Sciences Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Nutritionist, Tina Kohlman, Extension FDL County Dairy & Livestock Agent, and Kevin Jarek, Extension Outagamie County Crops & Soils Agent.

Registration information is available on the event flyer.

Farm Ready Research Sessions Begin December 2021

Learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to forage and farm management resources from Extension experts. See the full list of topics at go.wisc.edu/frr2021. Choose the sessions that are applicable to your farm:

Badger Dairy Insight: Bi-weekly, Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
Farm Management Fridays: Bi-weekly, 11:00 am
Focus on Forage: Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
Small Ruminants: Monthly, Second Tuesday, 7:30 pm

2022 WI State Fair Sesquicentennial and Century Farm Applications Available

The Century Farm Awards Program began in 1948 in conjunction with the State of Wisconsin’s Centennial Celebration. There are currently nearly 10,000 Century Farms nestled throughout the Badger State. The Sesquicentennial Program similarly originated in 1998 as part of the State’s Sesquicentennial Celebration and has since honored over 980 properties. Additional program information is available from the WI State Fair or call Jill at 414-777-0580.

Century Farm or Home Application Sesquicentennial Farm or Home Application

Heart of the Farm Coffee Chat: Tax Planning

December 2 | 12:00-1:00PM

2021-22 Coffee Chats will resume on the 1st Thursday of the month starting in December 2021 and running through February 2022.

Katie Wantoch, UW-Division of Extension, County Educator in Dunn County and representatives from GreenStone and Compeer Financial Farm Credit Service will discuss and answer tax preparation issues and concerns. As we all know, the month of January often brings thoughts of taxes and tax preparation. This discussion will focus on issues specific to farm tax returns so those listening may gain a better understanding of what to think about regarding farm tax preparation and be able to ask better questions with their tax advisor.

Registration is required

Dairy-Forage Day

December 9 | 11:00AM-2:00PM

Presentations include: Corn Silage Fermentation Alters Nutritive Value, Non-Nutritional Factors in Dairy Forages, and Maximizing Quality & Quantity of Forages. $20 per person

RSVP with the registration form

Farm Management Friday: Agriculture Pricing, Leasing & Contract

December 17 | 11:00AM-12:00PM

What makes for a fair, robust, and resilient ag or farm lease agreement? The first half of this web meeting includes an example dialog between land/farm owner and renter as they negotiate the specific details of a lease agreement, highlighting important resources, tools and considerations to inform a resilient and robust agreement that serves both parties. The second half of the webinar is a discussion of specific leasing topics.

Register for this and other Farm Ready Research Sessions

Nutrient Management Training

January 4 | 10:00AM-3:00PM

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Nutrient and Pest Management Program is offering virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans. This training will provide both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. Please register online at least three days in advance of the training date you plan to attend.

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Test Session

January 11 | 8:30AM-12:30PM

Fond du Lac County is offering in-person exam sessions for those who choose to complete the training online or the self-study option. Exams are held at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus on the second Tuesday of the month from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Seating is limited. Available dates are January 11, February 8, and April 12.

Registration is required by 12 pm the day before each session. Walk-ins are not accepted.

Private Pesticide Applicator In-Person Training

March 8 | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Fond du Lac County is offering one in-person training session with the certification test at the UWO Fond du Lac Campus. Online and self-study training options are also available. Additional information.

Registration is required and includes the training manual.

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