 IN THE NEWS…
New Website Brings Up-to-Date Financial Info to Producers & Ag Leaders — The past year has been one of the most financially challenging dairy producers have ever experienced in recent history. This volatility has brought significant challenges to the agriculture economy in Wisconsin. In response to these difficult times, the Extension has developed a website addressing the dairy situation. The Farming Through Difficult Times site serves as a hub for the most up-to-date and action-oriented information on the current financial situation. Visit the Farming Through Difficult Times site >>> 10/30/09
Local Grazing Report Released — The Marathon and Lincoln County Management Intensive Grazing Project Report, 1998-2008 has been published by the Marathon County Land Conservation and Zoning Committee. Led by Grazing Technician, Paul Daigle, this project has had tremendous local impact and has included participation from several agencies and organizations.  Grazing Project Report, 1998-2008 (8 pages, 355 KB) 9/18/09
New USDA ACRE Program Signup Begins — UW-Extension Ag Economist Paul Mitchell explains that there are some key advantages to ACRE when compared with the current DCP (Direct Counter-cyclical Program). “ACRE goes a long way in making corn silage acres work in the program. Another advantage is that farmers can shift program benefits to the crops they currently plant, and not according to base established years ago.” The Wausau Farm Service Agency has fact sheets and more information on ACRE. Mitchell also has published resource materials on his website >>> 8/21/09
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
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Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor & Machinery Certification — Begins February 20
Northcentral Technical College is offering the North Central Wisconsin Tractor/Machinery Safety course at it's campuses. This course is provides youth, ages 12-16 in north central Wisconsin with the necessary training to meet the certification requirements of the Wisconsin Safe Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification program, as well as the federal requirements for Part 570, Child Labor Regulations. The law means that youth operating tractors or self-propelled machinery for their own family on public roads will be required to have certification. Learn more about the Tractor Safety Course >>> |
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Bitter Cold Weather Puts Livestock & Pets at Risk
"Extreme cold weather poses all sorts of threats. You need to think about extra nutrition, access to water, plenty of good bedding, and proper shelter for both pets and livestock," says Dr. Yvonne Bellay of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Read her tips for pet and livestock owners >>> |
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Sign-up for 2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Private Pesticide Applicator Training will again be offered by Marathon County UW-Extension on February 18 in Stratford, and March 4 in Wausau. Successful completion of this course is required to legally purchase, transport, mix and load, and apply "restricted use" pesticides. The UW-Extension will be offering two class dates or a self-study option. Learn more about the Pesticide Application Training >>> |
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Nutrient Management
Managing nutrient applications to maximize profitability and minimize water degradation is a smart move and a nutrient management plan is a great way to do it. A nutrient management plan is an annual plan updated to follow USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s 590 Nutrient Management Standard. Learn more >>> |
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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days — New site launched!
Wisconsin's largest outdoor agriculture show will be hosted by Marathon County in 2011. At a media conference held on November 11th, Keith Langenhahn, FTD Executive Committee Chairman introduced Ken and Karen Seehafer of Seehafer Acres, Inc., as the host farm of the 2011 event. Seehafer Acres is located north of Marshfield on Hwy. 97, in the Township of McMillan. Visit the new site for the 2011 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days Show >>>
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Partnership for Progressive Agriculture (PPA)
A local level agriculture committee, this public/private collaboration exists to promote, educate, advocate and influence the economic development of the Marathon County agriculture industry. The Partnership for Progressive Agriculture is open to anyone who is passionate about making a difference on the issues that affect Marathon County agriculture. To learn more about the PPA and how to become a member >>> |
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Dairyland State Academy Website — Dairylandacademy.org
Community leaders in north central Wisconsin are developing a new model for post-High School agriculture education. Their vision is to stimulate the economic vitality of the dairy and related industries through education, business development, and practitioner engagement. Visit the new Dairyland State Academy website >>> |
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Extension Responds - Farming in Difficult Times
The uncertainty about the depth and length of this current recession, along with the sudden and dramatic effect it’s had on agricultural markets, may provide challenges to Wisconsin’s farmers. Extension Responds with information about farming in difficult times. The UW-Extension has compiled several articles and tools to help agriculture producers weather the current economic storm. Visit the state UW-Extension agriculture site >>>
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Wisconsin's Farm Equipment Custom Rate Guide
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the latest edition of the Wisconsin's Farm Equipment Custom Rate Guide. This publication summarizes rates paid by farmers for custom work in 2007. The figures are based on reports by: farmers who hire custom work, custom operators who perform work, and machinery dealers who rent out equipment. 2007 WI Custom Rate Guide (9 pages, 1.46 MB) |
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Dairy Modernization Assistance In Central Wisconsin
The UW-Extension dairy team offers facilities modernization assistance and information to producers who are looking to make their operations more efficient. An agriculture educator, specializing in dairy modernization for the North Central Wisconsin region, is now available to provide planning assistance and on-farm assessments. For information and examples of modernization, including publications and virtual tours >>> |
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Agribusiness Incubator Project
“The Agribusiness Incubator Project provides opportunities, processes and resources that facilitate the entry of new farmers and farm businesses into the agricultural community of North Central Wisconsin”. That is the draft mission statement of a new venture that started in Marathon and Lincoln Counties last October called the Agribusiness Incubator Project. For more information about Agribusiness Incubator Project >>> |
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U CAN FARM Website
UCANFARM.org is here to connect you to agriculture in our area. A component of the “Agribusiness Incubator”, a project that assists local farmers and agribusiness with opportunities, processes and resources that encourage the entry of new farmers and farm businesses into the agricultural community. The Web site is regularly updated with new information, local profiles and links to other key websites. Visit the U CAN FARM site >>> |
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FSA Operator's & Landowner's Forms
After October 2006, the Marathon County FSA office will no longer be allowed to provide some forms to producers due to a change in policy from Washington. Consequently, that office has asked Marathon County UW-Extension to provide two forms for farm operators to show that they own 100% of the crops from the land. Operator's Statement (1 page, 14 KB) | Landowner's Statement (1 page, 14 KB) |
 
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Animal Premise Identification Is Required
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 according to state law. Registration is available online >>>
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AGRICULTURE PROGRAMMING
PARTNERS
The Marathon County
UW-Extension works closely with a number of agriculture related
organizations and governmental agencies. These organizations and
agencies are involved in business development, education, regulation,
licensing, government programs, and so on.
LOCAL
AGRICULTURE INFORMATION & STAFF
Marathon County has
long been one of Wisconsin’s premier agricultural counties.
Although the diversity of agriculture encompasses enterprises
such as Christmas trees, ginseng, grain crops, and meat animals,
the predominant enterprise is dairy. In fact, in January 1999,
Dairy Today magazine ranked Marathon County as the best place
in America to dairy! Read the
Dairy Today magazine article >>>
Agriculture also makes
an important economic contribution to the county. Recently, UW
Specialists compiled and analyzed the latest data and found an
annual economic impact of more than $1.25 billion in Marathon
County alone from the on-farm and ag processing sectors. Find
more statistics and information about Marathon County agriculture >>>
 See the results of the Marathon County UW-Extension staff >>>
If you have any questions
regarding Agriculture, please contact:
|  Mike
Wildeck
Dairy Agent
Marathon County
UW-Extension
212 River Drive,
Suite 3
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
Phone: 715-261-1239
Phone: 800-236-0153
Fax: 715-261-1238
michael.wildeck@ces.uwex.edu |
- Dairy Revitalization (in partnership with producer & agribusiness groups)
- Nutrient Management Education
- Dairy Facilities Modernization
- Leadership Development (2011 WI Farm Technology Days, and others)
- Other Ag: Conservation Program Support, Private PAT,
MG/Horticulture Support, Website & Mass Media
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|  Tom
Cadwallader
Agricultural Development Agent
Lincoln/Marathon
County UWEX
Lincoln County Services Center
801 N Sales Street Suite 101
Merrill, WI 54452-0917
Phone: 715-539-1078
Fax: 715-539-8323
thomas.cadwallader@ces.uwex.edu
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- Dairy & Livestock Grazing Systems
- Farm Level Land-Use & Natural Resource Decision
Making
- Developing Niche & Alternative Markets
- Developing Agribusiness Incubators & Support Networks
- Other Ag: Conservation Program Support, Private PAT,
MG/Horticulture Support, Website & Mass Media
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