Dodge County Farmers highlight Haney soil test at annual Soil Health Expo
Farmer-led conservation group’s annual event draws more than 100 attendees JUNEAU, Wis. — Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water brought together local farmers, community members and industry experts to highlight and discuss innovative practices and soil health techniques, including the Haney test for soil health. The Soil Health Expo took place on […]
Dodge County Farmers share conservation research at annual Soil Health Expo
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water (DCF HSHW) brought together farmers, community members and industry experts to share conservation research outcomes and celebrate their continued efforts to make a positive impact on the environment.
DCF Showcase Cover Crops at September Event
Dodge County Farmers (DCF) held their annual cover crop showcase focused on a variety of cover crop plots and a rain fall simulator.
On-farm demonstrations show tire pressure is a key factor in preventing soil compaction
Nearly 100 farmers and ag professionals gathered at Roche Farms on August 8 for an equipment, compaction and soil health event organized by Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water. Several university educators from Minnesota and Wisconsin taught farmers the effects compaction has on soil health.
Pre-planting workshop
On April 4, over 60 folks gathered at Macheel Farms in Randolph, WI, for the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil, Healthy Water spring planter tune-up meeting.
Expert shares how to boost profit, reduce inputs through cover crops
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil Healthy Water (DCF), a farmer-led conservation group, hosted its annual Soil Health Expo on Feb. 8. Nearly 175 farmers and community members gathered to network, hear from soil health experts and learn about the group’s continued effort to make a positive impact in their watershed.
Cover crop showcase brings farmers and lake property owners together for a unique event
Kevin Miller, part owner of K&S Farms, hosted members of the Lake Sinissippi Association and Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil-Healthy Water at a recent cover crop showcase on his farm in Iron Ridge, Wis.
Biljean Farms share benefits of long term no-till
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water (HSHW) hosted a field day on Aug. 11 at Bill Nass’s farm, Biljean Farms, in Watertown, Wis. Over 80 attendees learned about nutrient management, residual herbicides, species selection and soil health.
Lush Farms organic worm castings feed the soil
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water (HSHW) sponsored a farm tour on July 21 at Lush Farms, LLC in Watertown, Wis. Nearly 50 attendees learned about worm castings and soil health benefits.
Message from the President
It’s a busy season for our group with working in the fields, hosting events, attending field days and several research projects going on.
