MISSION

To extend the research-based knowledge and information of the University of Wisconsin to agricultural producers and suppliers in a way that will make their businesses more efficient and profitable.

AGRICULTURE PROGRAM AREAS

Professional training is offered through seminars, small group meetings, tours, and one-to-one consultation.

• Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Training information
• Agriculture Related Links of Interest
• Financial management
• Human resource management
• Strategic planning and goal setting
• Risk management and marketing
• Farm modernization and expansion
• Dairy nutrition and management
• Milk quality
• Crop production
• Soil nutrient management
• Farm operating agreements
• Estate planning and farm transfers)
• Farming Facts Brochure (2 pages, 59 KB)
• Wood County Agriculture: Value and economic impact (2 pages, 800 KB)
• Market Sale Record Book (12 pages)

Dealing with Livestock Mortalities

Your role in managing the composting process is to make sure that the microorganism have the environment they need in order to do their work quickly and effectively.

Composting Animal Mortalities Fact Sheet (2 pages, 666 KB)

Composting PowerPoint (63 pages, 15 MB)

Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas

All farms and businesses listed in the Central Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas provide food grown locally. Members offer Wisconsin grown and made plants, flowers, produce, baked goods, meats and foods including certified organic products. Be sure to pick up an Atlas. Wood County UWEX Office has them displayed on their front counter.

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. Available in pdf format. Available online in pdf format >>>

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Wood County, please contact:

	Matt Lippert Agriculture Agent Wood County UW Extension 400 Market Street PO Box 8095 Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8095 Phone: 715-421-8440 (or dial 711 for Relay) Fax: 715-421-8476 Email: matthew.lippert@ces.uwex.edu