University of Wisconsin-Madison
One from the archives! No digg-it-y. No doubt? On this episode of Field Notes we dig into the question: to till, or not to till, or somewhere in between? Strip tillage is not as common in Wisconsin as full width tillage or no till, but it presents an opportunity to reduce soil disturbance and improve […]
October 7 6:00-8:00 PM Fond du Lac County Campus This year’s theme, “Game On: Ready, Set, Grow!” will kick off the 4-H year with a fun-filled celebration of all things 4-H. Whether you’re brand new to 4-H, a returning member, or simply interested in learning more, Fall Kick-Off is a great way to connect, explore, […]
We know that every farm operation has a list of “someday” tasks. Often, organizing essential documents and financial records sits right at the top of that list. Whether preparing for an emergency or long-term transition planning, having your vital records in order is one of the best gifts you can give your family and your […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is inviting farm families and farm business owners to participate in Cultivating Your Farm’s Future, an interactive virtual program designed to kickstart the vital process of farm succession planning. Succession planning is more than just paperwork; it is about answering the critical questions that define a farm’s survival […]
During this time of harvest it is important to do it at the correct whole plant moisture, and the first step is to make high quality silage, and we have only one opportunity to do it correctly each season. We understand how important this is. To support you during this time we invite you to […]
Registration is open for the WWASH Conference! Hosted by UW–Madison Extension, it includes two full days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and roundtables, as well as lunch each day. Join farmers, consultants, Extension, and agency staff for two days of real data, on-farm research, and conversations around soil health and water quality. 🚜 Discover actionable strategies […]
El “Break” Info-Lechero, the Spanish webinar for Wisconsin’s Dairy workers and farmers is back for the 4th year! To help Wisconsin dairy workers and the dairy community to get the most current and update research information, UW Madison-Extension has developed the Dairy Spanish Webinar El “Break” Info-Lechero 2026. This Webinar is an update on different […]
Hello! My name is Emilee Simon, and I am the new Administrative Assistant for UW-Extension Fond du Lac County. I live in Fond du Lac with my husband and we share four children (3 boys and 1 girl) ranging from 19 down to 5. I love to play volleyball and spend time with my family. […]
Community Development has continued strengthening the information available to support community development efforts across Fond du Lac County. Current work includes refining a countywide inventory of nonprofit and community-serving organizations, verifying records, improving service classifications, and mapping organizations geographically. Community Development is also exploring how Census data can be used alongside this resource to identify […]
Fond du Lac County 4-H wrapped up another successful summer by finishing with four engaging day camps in August. Art Camp, Cloverbud Art Camp, Cardboard Camp: Cardboard City, and LEGO Camp were the final 4-H Summer Camps of the season. The camps were well attended and provided youth with opportunities to learn new skills, express […]
