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Agriculture With over 59,000 dairy cows in Fond du Lac county, ensuring high-quality forage production is critical to sustaining milk production and farm profitability. Helping growers meet forage quality goals for their farm means lower outside feed costs, healthier cows and improved sustainability of that farm. Furthermore, given the key role Spanish-speaking workers play, providing […]
The Fond du Lac County Extension office will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6. We hope you have a fun and safe holiday weekend!
Bovi-Noticias is a bilingual newsletter (English and Spanish) created to support dairy producers and farm managers in training, educating, and engaging their teams. Its mission is to improve on-farm practices, boost worker confidence and skills, and promote safer workplace behaviors. Bovi-Noticias is more than a newsletter—it’s a bridge between knowledge and action on the farm. It delivers relevant, easy-to-understand information tailored to both dairy workers and […]
Dr. Matt Ruark, UW–Madison Extension soils and nutrient cycling specialist and professor of soil science, discusses what’s changing in Wisconsin nutrient management guidelines for corn and soybeans. This video covers upcoming updates to A2809, including nitrogen rate adjustments, phosphorus and potassium recommendations, and how soil type, crop rotation, and fertilizer prices affect decisions in the […]
Foodie Camp 2026, held June 15–17, provided youth with a vibrant three‑day immersion into cooking, creativity, and hands‑on learning. The camp opened with kitchen basics and safety, giving participants the confidence they needed to dive into a wide range of recipes. Youth quickly put their skills to work by preparing cinnamon rolls and coleslaw before […]
A major focus of Extension’s community development work in Fond du Lac County has been developing an asset mapping and gap analysis process to better understand where community resources exist, where access may be limited, and where additional conversations are needed. This work includes compiling information about local organizations, services, partnerships, and geographic service areas, […]
In the aftermath of a natural disaster (or disaster of any kind), things can be chaotic. ATMs may not be working, phone lines and internet might be down and businesses that you need to contact may not be staffed. It’s important to think ahead about how you will keep your money and your personal financial […]
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering a virtual education program to help the Wisconsin agriculture community identify and respond to a variety of behavioral health challenges. The next virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the agriculture community is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28-29, 2026, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. […]
Outdoor meals are fun, but food safety is critical. Cold foods should stay at or below 40°F, and hot foods at 140°F or above. Food left out for more than two hours (or one hour in temperatures above 90°F) should be discarded. When transporting food in summer heat, coolers play a major role in safety. […]
Agriculture With over 59,000 dairy cows in Fond du Lac county, ensuring high-quality forage production is critical to sustaining milk production and farm profitability. Helping growers meet forage quality goals for their farm means lower outside feed costs, healthier cows and improved sustainability of that farm. Furthermore, given the key role Spanish-speaking workers play, providing […]
