Helping farmers, consumers, and allied industries to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. And strengthening the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through education and research.

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The Division of Extension Dairy Program strengthens the competitiveness of the Wisconsin dairy industry through statewide leadership in education and research.

The Division of Extension Livestock Program provides timely resources and information to help farmers, consumers and allied industry to make informed decisions about beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goats, equine, swine, and meat science. There are also resources for youth caring for livestock.

Animal agriculture is an important economic force in Rock County. It includes hundreds of family-owned farms, related businesses and industries that provide equipment, services and additional products farmers need to process, market and deliver food and fiber to consumers. The Rock County Dairy and Livestock program provides education and assistance to keep this important industry viable. It also works with local governments on land-use issues to protect our agricultural land base, one of the counties greatest natural resources.

Please contact Alison Pfau with any Dairy and Livestock questions.

Alison Pfau
Bilingual Regional Dairy Educator
Dane, Jefferson, Rock & Walworth Counties
alison.pfau@wisc.edu

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