OUR MISSION

We meet the diverse needs of Dodge County residents by extending the resources
and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin with a smile.

CURRENT EVENTS

Kids Share Fair
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
9:30 am - Noon

For 2010 the Kid’s Share Fair will be held at the spacious Heritage Village Shops and Professional Center. With lots of room for everyone we invite you to participate in the eighth annual Kid’s Share Fair that will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 to 12:00. This event educates and informs families of the child care services, agencies, programs and businesses in the community. This event is FREE to all attending.

If you would like to be a vendor at the Kids Share Fair, please fill out the flyer and return to the UW-Extension Office. Kids Share Fair Brochure 2010

2010 DODGE COUNTY CLEAN SWEEP
SEPTEMBER 17 & 18
Locations to be announced soon

WHAT TO DO WITH OLD PAINT?

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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2010 Processed Vegetable Growers' Clinic

Tuesday, February 23 - Lomira Legion Hall

Program starts at 10 am and goes to about 3 pm. Management strategies for the producation of contracted sweet cron, peas, and snap beans will be discussed. Financial support for this program is provided by Seneca Foods, Lakeside Foods, Allens Inc., Hartung Brothers, and Badgerland Financial. Register with Fond du Lac County UW-Extension, 400 University Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
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DEADLINE: February 19, 2010.

2010 PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING DATES SCHEDULED

Dodge County UW-Extension will offer three Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT) opportunities for private pesticide applicators that purchase, mix, load or apply RESTRICTED-USE agricultural pesticides to their property, rented property, or the property of his/her employer.

Watertown, Thursday, Jan. 21
9 am—3:30 pm Plattdeutscher Hall, Watertown $40 includes lunch

Randolph, Tuesday, Feb. 9
9 am—3:30 pm Randolph Municipal Building, Randolph $40 includes lunch

Juneau, Wednesday, March 3
9 am—3:30 pm Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau $40 includes lunch

To register for one of the 2010 PAT sessions, visit the Dodge County UW-Extension Office located in the Administration Building in Juneau. You must register one week prior to the class. The registration fee for all of the classes is $40.00 which includes training materials, a hot noon meal and certification for 5 years upon successful completion of the test. Please make checks payable to Dodge County UW-Extension.

If these training dates do not fit your schedule, either contact a neighboring county Extension Office for their training dates, or consider the self-study option which still includes an open book test but the minimum passing exam score is slightly higher. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to become a certified private pesticide applicator. For more information call the Dodge County UW-Extension Office at (920) 386-3790.

DODGE COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

Starting February 2010 Dodge County will be holding a Master Gardener class. The cost will be $140. For more information contact Matt Hanson at the Dodge County UW-Extension office, 920-386-3790. Dodge County Master Gardener website

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WISCONSIN ENERGY ASSISTANCE

Many Dodge County resident may be facing a difficult time paying for heat this winter. Contact Energy Services, Inc. of Dodge County to apply for Energy Assistance, 800-506-5596 or 920-887-7990. Check this link for additional programs... <More Info>

MOLDY CORN

There has been growing concern about corn mold in fields.  The following document identifies the more common ear molds, describes the symptoms and whether or not the molds can produce mycotoxins, and provides pictures that can be used as a very general guide to help identify corn molds.   The most accurate way to accurately identify the mold is to submit a sample to the Plant Pathology Lab in Madison.  For further information contact the UW-Extension Dodge County office by calling (920) 386-3790. Document will open in a new window.

Ear molds (10 pages, 580 KB)

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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.

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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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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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A new program that will provide up to one million in tax credits to strengthen 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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Got a question? Answers to your questions Free. View the InfoSource web site for topic lists and more information on how to use this valuable resource.

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