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David Wilson, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Extension and UW Colleges (left), presents Howard Kriewald with a plaque honoring Kriewald’s 15 years on the Dodge County Agriculture and Extension Education Committee. Also, pictured at right, is Southern District Director Richard Pederson. |
QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOOD CLEAN-UP?
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has developed a web site
devoted to flood response information and education. More information is available here.
FEMA grants Federal assistance to Dodge County residents. FEMA Disaster Information and Application
Safety of Produce from Flooded Garden
As a result of recent flooding, questions have been raised about the safety of consuming produce from gardens that where under water for a day or two. How concerned you have to be about using garden produce after a flood depends, to a large degree, on how "clean" the flood water was or whether it was likely to have been contaminated with sewage, river or creek water, farm run-off, or industrial pollutants. <More Info>
Clean sweep is a hazardous waste collection program designed to treat, store, or dispose of waste in an environmentally safe and licensed hazardous waste facility. This clean sweep is specifically aimed at collecting hazardous wastes generated by households, farms and small businesses.
 THIS YEAR is a pharmaceutical collection only at the Beaver Dam Highway shop, N8856 County Road A from 8 am to noon. Also returning this year is computer collection at the Beaver Dam Location. Printers and CPUs can be discarded at no charge. A $10 fee will be collected for the Disposal of each monitor. <More Information>
ONLY residents of Dodge County are eligible to participate. Farms and businesses need to PRE-register.
Local Government Center - UW Cooperative Extension
 You can find information on upcoming Wislines and Workshops on the Local Government Center webpage. The website provides education and information to Wisconsin local governments and is In partnership with county UW-Extension offices, the Wisconsin Towns Association, the Wisconsin Counties Association, and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, .
- Self-Study. You may still become certfied through the self-study option. You must achieve a minimum 70% test score with the self-study option. You may purchase your materials at the UW-Extension, Dodge County Office, familiarize yourself with the information, contact the office to make an appointment to come in and take your exam. Please make arrangements for an exam at least a day or two ahead of time to ensure that a room is available for your use. Cost $30.
- Please stop by the UW-Extension, Dodge County Office between the hours of 8-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday to pick up your materials and pay the fee. For additional information/questions, please email mhanson@co.dodge.wi.us or phone 920.386.3790.
- For information on commercial or other types of pesticide certifications, please contact http://ipcm.wisc.edu/pat/.
Dodge County Groundwater: A community resource
A clean and dependable supply of water is necessary to ensure a high quality of life and strong economy. Groundwater is of particular importance since this resource serves as the primary source of water for Dodge County residents and industries. Because we cannot see groundwater it is important that we pay extra attention to this resource if we are to ensure the quantity and quality of groundwater is maintained for our current and future needs...
< More: A Dodge County Groundwater report in Adobe Reader pdf format.
Dodge County Farmers Markets
It's that time again! Looking for fresh fruits and vegetables go by one of the Dodge County Farmers Markets.
Get out and enjoy the weather and see neighboring county markets. Fond du Lac County Farmers Markets and Jefferson County Farmers Markets.
WFC Launches Innovative Health Cooperative for Farmers
Farmers' Health Cooperative of Wisconsin will provide quality coverage at an affordable price. More information on the Dodge County Agriculture web page.
Here is some information on what you can do to get rid of old latex paint .
 UW-Extension brochure G3454
DACTP Clean Sweep Latex Paint information
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DODGE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
An organizational meeting was held on March 18, 2004 and there was an interest in establishing a local association. On April 29, 2004 a board of directors was elected, a project list for 2004, and a calendar of upcoming events was established.
More information
ANIMAL PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
 The Wisconsin Premises Registration Act requires anyone who keeps, houses, or co-mingles livestock to register their premises. Premises that are not currently licensed by the DATCP are required to register by January 1, 2006. Those premises currently licensed by the Department must register by their annual license renewal date.
For more information about WLIC and Forms for Premises ID
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 DODGE COUNTY AG IMPACT REPORT
Agriculture is an important economic force in Dodge County. It includes hundreds of family-owned farms, related businesses and industries that provide equipment, services and other products farmers need to process, market and deliver food and fiber to consumers. The production, sales and processing of Dodge County's farm products generate employment, economic activity, income and tax revenue. Read more about it:
Dodge County Agriculture Value and Economic Impact (2 pages, 154 KB)
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WISCONSIN
5-COUNTY LATINO NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROJECT
Dodge
County Summary
UW-Extension
offices in Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties
participated in focus group research to better understand what
is working, what barriers exist and what overall improvements
would be most beneficial for Latinos. If you have any questions
contact Kathy Hetzel at 920.386.3790.
Dodge
County's Report
Wisconsin's
Latino Needs Assessment Summary
Six
page report of results of Wisconsin's 5-County Latino Needs
Assessment highlighting what is working well, barriers, improvements
needed, and a description of the focus group format used in the
study.
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 South
Central Ag Development Zone...
A new program that
will provide up to one million in tax credits to trengthen
and promote agricultural businesses in the region.
For more information click link:
http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/cd/cd-bed-az-general.html
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