Extension Dodge County

08/28/2026

Join us this fall for El "Break" Info-Lechero 2026, a free Spanish-language webinar series designed for dairy producers, employees, and industry professionals. Topics include calf health, transition cow management, farm safety, nutrition, artificial intelligence, and more! Register now: https://dairy.extension.wisc.edu/el-break-info-lechero-english/

08/26/2026

Check out this week's Focus on 4-H! https://t.e2ma.net/webview/tj6wyi/13ce034001022c1ec3c8b9331aa63c9d

08/12/2026

Check out this week's Focus on 4-H! https://t.e2ma.net/webview/p0k4xi/6d48a3b05a1c3204951981c1468b52bf

08/07/2026

08/06/2026

💚💛 Thank You Thursday: County Fair Edition! 💛💚
Whether someone purchases your livestock project, donates to the auction, sponsors an award, volunteers their time, or cheered you on from the sidelines, their support helps make your 4-H journey possible.

A handwritten thank you note shows appreciation, professionalism, and gratitude. Use the tips in this week's graphic to get started and let your supporters know how much their investment in you means.

08/05/2026

Check out this week's Focus on 4-H!
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/dr9rxi/5145bc1955ef455cf04b90fe3120774c

08/04/2026

This program will help farm personnel to understand the importance of the vaccine and medicine, the proper use and handling, and the consequences of the not proper administration and manipulation of animal health products.

This workshop now qualifies for continuing education credits through the FARM program, specifically for stockmanship requirements.

This event will be held in August at the Dane County UW-Madison Extension building (5201 Fen Oak Dr. #138. Madison WI 53718)

August 27th, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm English session
August 28th, 2026, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Spanish session

Pre-registration by August 25th, 2026, is required!
Cost: $20 – Includes lunch and materials
For more information and to register for the training, visit:
https://go.wisc.edu/infocowmed26

07/29/2026

Check out this week's Focus on 4-H!
https://t.e2ma.net/webview/xm7exi/310d9a6e9cfeee98a8ef5bab39b19649

07/29/2026

📱🏫 New School Phone Policies Are Coming to Wisconsin Schools—Are You Ready?
As Wisconsin schools prepare to implement student cell phone policies under Wisconsin Act 42, UW–Madison Division of Extension is offering a webinar series to help school leaders, educators, and families navigate the transition with confidence. The series provides practical, research-based strategies for creating successful phone-free learning environments and supporting healthy technology habits at home and at school.
✅ Sessions for school leaders
✅ Sessions for educators
✅ A FREE session for parents and caregivers
Join us to learn how we can work together to help students stay focused, engaged, and successful in a digital world.
🔗 Learn more and register: https://parenting.extension.wisc.edu/2026/07/14/from-policy-to-practice-wisconsin-school-phone-bans/

07/29/2026

🍕 CALLING ALL YOUNG CHEFS! 🧑‍🍳✨

Got a 10–14-year-old who loves to cook (or wants to learn)? Join our One-Day Kids in the Kitchen Adventures this August at The Watermark!

They’ll chop, grate, mix, and bake their way through real cooking skills with Dodge County UW-Extension & Beaver Dam Rec Department!

🗓️ CHOOSE YOUR CLASS:
• 🍕 Aug 3: Pizza Day – Sauce Bosses (Register by July 30)
• 🐀 Aug 6: Ratatouille – Kitchen Basics (Register by July 30)
• 🍝 Aug 13: Lasagna – Mission Impastable (Register by Aug 6)

📍 Details: 1:30–4:30 PM | $22/session | Ages 10–14 ⚠️ Spots are limited—register today!

👉 Register: Call (920) 887-4639, stop by The Watermark, or sign up online! Registration link is in the Comments below.