Dairy & Livestock
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.
Program Area
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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- Please consider joining us on Thursday, April 10 at 10:30 in Janesville at the Rock County Farm for an early season field day. We will be viewing the 2025 small grain and cover crop trials which are underway. A hot lunch will be served following the field day at noon sponsored by the Farmer’s on […]
- Dairy farmers in the region are invited to join UW-Madison Division of Extension educators for an educational workshop on Forage Management on Thursday February 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The workshop will be held at UW Whitewater University at the Community Engagement Center, 1260 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. This workshop will […]
- Thinking about Farm Succession? You know you should make plans for the future of the farm, but maybe you’re not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve had a few conversations with your family or farming partners, but that conversation drifts to other more pressing matters about the operation. It is common for farmers to […]
- UW-Madison Extension Dairy ProgramHandling and administration of vaccine and medicine in cattle WorkshopApril 10-11, 2024 The training of the farm personnel has positive impacts on animal welfare and performance, thus increasing the overall farm profitability. To support beef and dairy farms and their employees, the UW-Extension Dairy program has developed the “Handling and administration of […]
- This beef production workshop will highlight forage management practices to improve haying and grazing potential. Proper administration of antibiotics, vaccinations, and other animal health products will also be discussed along with a cattle market outlook and livestock risk protection options. Join UW-Madison Division of Extension Educators for an educational workshop on Beefing Up- Forage Management on Friday […]
