University of Wisconsin-Madison
Congratulations and farewell to our Regional Crops Educator Liz Gartman, who is leaving Extension for a new opportunity. Her last day will be April 1, 2026. Thank you Liz for your commitment to Fond du Lac County!
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains one of the most common and costly health challenges in preweaned dairy calves. While traditional diagnosis relies on visual symptoms, such as coughing, nasal discharge, or elevated temperature, these signs often appear late in the disease process, after damage has already occurred. Even when calves appear healthy, subclinical lung infections […]
End-of-life planning is one of the most significant gifts you can give your loved ones. It is all about thinking ahead for what’s to come and communicating your final wishes with those you leave behind. It involves serious thought about who you want to make decisions on your behalf, who should inherit your possessions, and […]
Family Learning Day is one of those events that really shows what 4‑H is all about—giving young people the chance to try new things, learn by doing, and discover what they enjoy. In Fond du Lac County, this annual event plays an important role in helping youth find their sparks, or the interests that motivate […]
Did you miss out on the Focus on Forage webinar series? All recordings are now available on demand. Select just the speakers you want to hear from, like an update on winterkill in alfalfa, economics of pasture raised dairy heifers, cover crops for high quality forage or research results. Find all the recordings on the […]
Milk Quality from the Udder World is a certification program that builds confident, effective trainers who can lead their teams to implement best practices. Participants learn how to explain the why behind each step of the milking routine, coach teams to work consistently, and develop the skills needed to prevent mastitis and produce high-quality milk. To earn the certification, […]
Looking to reduce your grocery bill? Eat healthier? Get more exercise? Grow your own produce at the Fond du Lac Community Gardens! Rental fees for the 2026 season:20’x20′ plot: $30.0020’x40′ plot: $45.0020’x80′ plot: $75.00 Register online at https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/hort/fdlgarden/ or stop by the Extension office inside the Fond du Lac County Government Center at 160 South […]
The Extension Office is closed Monday, March 16 due to weather. Staff may still be reached via email. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday, March 17.
Many commonly used agricultural products such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and fuel additives can be hazardous if not handled or disposed of properly. These materials require special care when it’s time to discard them. The Clean Sweep program is an event specifically designed to help farmers safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or unused hazardous […]
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 […]
