Aug 23
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. Jodi DeJong-Hughes, University of Minnesota-Extension regional educator …
Jul 19
Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water will explore compaction concerns and the effect equipment has on soil health. The group will host an educational event in Columbus with several speakers and demonstrations. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 8. It is open to the public, and a meal will be …
Jul 11
Speakers: Jodi DeJong-Hughes: What is compaction, and why are we concerned about itFrancisco Arriaga: Compaction sources – tillage, equipment and current researchJake Kraayenbrink: Using tire pressure and other strategies to reduce equipment compactionBrian Luck: Pressure mats and various compaction toolsField demonstrations: Lasagna pit and Buried pressure bulb demoSpeaker bios click here Download flyer here Download agenda …
Apr 13
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. The group heard from Brendon Blank as he gave an overview of the cover crop trails the group is doing and shared the benefits the group is …
Mar 15
Join Dodge County Farmers-Healthy Soil, Healthy Water for our spring planter tune-up discussion at Macheel Farms on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Location: Macheel Farms – N9460 County Rd FW, Randolph WI Agenda:11 a.m. – Registration11:30 a.m. – Brendon Blank – fertilizer value of cover cropsNoon – Free lunch provided by DCF (made by Chef Chanse)1 p.m. – …
Feb 21
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. The event kicked off …
Jan 15
Soil health has been a growing interest to many farmers in Dodge County for several years. Cover crops are nothing new to Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil Healthy Water (DCF). The group hosts a Soil Health Expo in Dodge County to encourage more participation in conservation in their county. This year, the expo will …
Dec 02
Everyone is welcome to come to discuss what worked on their farms and what didn’t. It’s a time to share and learn with other local farmers. Will Fulwider will be moderating the conversation. The event is sponsored by Schmidtt Crop Services.There will be beer and pizza available. Thank you to our hosts Nancy …
Nov 11
Join us for coffee and doughnuts on Friday, Nov. 18.Jeff Gaska will talk about his experience interseeding covers and grazing setup. Will Fulwider, Dodge and Dane County Extension Crops Educator will talk on if this practice will pencil out. Address: N4301 County Rd. TT, Columbus (Park by the barn to the right and we …
Oct 19
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. This unique learning opportunity brought farmers and lake property owners together to educate how cover crops are achieving goals both …