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Balancing Cover Crops and Crop Yields
In early spring, green patches in farm fields are often cover crops, which help prevent soil erosion and keep nutrients from washing away. One common cover crop, winter cereal rye, survives through winter and is very effective at holding nutrients in the soil. However, it can also use a lot of nitrogen, which may reduce […]
Now Available! 2026 Dane County Plat Book
The 2026 Dane County Plat Book is now available.
Focus on Fathers 2026 Classes
Looking to build a stronger bond with your child and connect with other fathers?
Breaking Barriers to Bring Native Plants to Urban Landscapes
Our Natural Resources Educator, Wade Moder, partnered with Dane County Land and Water to host 90-minute Native Garden Design Workshops for neighborhood associations, gardening clubs, first-time home buyers, and the general public. Participants use 3D-printed plant tokens that show plant size, bloom time, and color to design native pollinator gardens, making planning more approachable and […]
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UW–Madison Extension Dane County
5201 Fen Oak Dr. Ste 138
Madison, WI 53718-8827
Phone: 608-224-3700
Fax: 608-224-3727
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