Diversified Vegetable Farms
Diversified vegetable farms provide fresh produce for our communities, create jobs to bolster local economies, and perform crucial environmental services against the backdrop of a changing climate. Dane County Extension offers support to farm owners, farm managers, and farmworkers through a variety of activities – from on-farm field days and farmer-led conferences, to labor management training and so much more. Learn more about our supportive programs below.
Program Areas
Organic Vegetable Production Conference
This annual, producer-initiated conference features rotating vegetable and farm management topics presented by advanced growers and agricultural professionals.
Becoming the Employer of Choice – Vegetable Farmers
This 8-part online series supports both farm owners and experienced farm managers who are eager to strengthen their hiring, supervisory, and employee relations skills.
Training and Education for Aspiring Managers
This 4-part online series provides aspiring and early career farm managers with the foundational skills that help them build their confidence and competence as leaders.
Organic Vegetable Crop Specifics
Cover Crop Based Reduced Tillage
Organic Vegetable Farm Manager Apprenticeship
Meet The Educator
Sarah Janes Ugoretz, PhD (she/her) – Diversified Vegetable Educator for Dane County
Sarah Janes Ugoretz (she/her) is the Diversified Vegetable Educator for Extension Dane County. Her expertise is in farm labor management and leadership, and she works closely with farm owners, farm managers, and farmworkers to build rewarding, safe, and productive farm work environments. Sarah works in partnership with FairShare CSA Coalition. Feel free to reach out to her with your questions or to set up an on-farm visit.
Contact Sarah at: 608-234-1561 or JanesUgoretz.Sarah@danecounty.gov / sarah.janesugoretz@wisc.edu
