Únete a la discusión y al intercambio de conocimiento sobre cómo protegernos del calor extremo.El 12 de Mayo 5-7 pm hora cental.De click aquí para registrarse! Entre 2011 y 2021, el Bureau of Labor Statistics estima que cada año un promedio de 43 trabajadores agrícolas pierden sus vidas debido a las temperaturas ambientales elevadas. Para […]
Join us for an in-depth discussion and skillshare on staying safe in extreme heat.May 12th 5-7 pm CDTClick Here to Register! Between 2011 and 2021, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that each year saw an average of 43 farmworkers lose their lives due to environmental heat. For farmworkers laboring in extreme heat, keeping ourselves […]
The book now offers detailed information about county roads, large land ownership, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It also shows the locations of Dane County parks, publicly owned lands, churches, schools, cemeteries and municipal halls. Other unique features of the book include aerial photos of jurisdictions. This plat book was created entirely in-house, helping to reduce production […]
The month of October or even the beginning of November is the best time for planting garlic in the southern part of Wisconsin. The second or third week of October is the usual planting time in northern Wisconsin. We used to plant late in the fall to avoid having cloves sprout. However, new research shows […]
(Madison): 4th and 5th graders in Dane County were invited to participate in the WI Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom essay contest. The 2020-2021 Wisconsin Essay Contest topic was “How have Wisconsin soybean farmers fueled Wisconsin’s economy?” The topic was based off of the 2021 Book of the Year entitled: “Full of Beans- Henry […]
Facts about Immigration and Public Benefits for Immigrant Workers María José Fuenzalida, Dane County Dairy & Livestock Educator, prepared a series of articles to educate immigrant workers about true facts related to the public charge rule and to provide information about health care options for members of the family, especially for children. For more information […]
María José Fuenzalida, educadora lechera y ganadera del Condado de Dane, preparó una serie de artículos, el propósito de estos artículos es educar a los trabajadores inmigrantes sobre hechos reales relacionados con la regla de carga pública y brindar información sobre las opciones de atención médica para los miembros de la familia, especialmente para los […]
What are the signs of heat stress? What are some steps dairy workers can take to reduce heat stress? In a recent article, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program area colleagues share tips to reduce heat stress in farm workers. By being aware and taking specific actions, people can make sure they and […]
Soybean Planting Recommendations Extension Soybean State Specialist, Shawn Conley, has released his planting date, seeding rate, and seed treatment recommendations for the 2020 growing season! Check out the blog post and his website for other useful information regarding soybeans and small grains. Call or email Crops and Soils Educator, Chelsea Zegler, with any questions. […]
Heavy rains and the flowing water that results can contaminate plants growing in the garden and create a food safety hazard. As floodwater moves into your garden, it can carry raw sewage overflow, farm and domestic animal waste, river or pond water, and agricultural run-off, all of which can be sources of human pathogens such […]
