Agriculture
- ” Agriculture works hard for Crawford County every day. Family owned farms, food processors and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity while conttributing to local income and tax revenues.” For Agriculture statistics read Crawford County Agriculture Economic Impact brochure (PDF)
- Agriculture and Natural Resources ANRE (PDF)
- Gearing Up For Grazing by Vance Haugen (PDF 19 slides, 3.48MB)
- Wisconsin Agriculture Lease Law Primer Phillip E Harris
- 2012 Annual Crawford County Graziers Pasture Walk Schedule
- The Pasture Walk Method 2012
Rate Guides:
Health Insurance Opportunity for Farmers and Agri-Businesses
Land Rental Rates and Lease Information:
- Wisconsin Agriculture Lease Law Primer Phillip E Harris
- Land Rental Rates for Crawford County Jan 2010 (PDF)
- Average Crop Land Rents by County in Wisconsin
- Cash Farm Lease Form
- Iowa Farm Lease Form – through Iowa State University
Links of Interest:
- UW-Extension Hay Price Web Site
- Fort Atkinson Hay Auction IA
- Real Raw Milk Facts
- Agriculture and Health Safety
- Food Safety and Raw Milk
- Horticulture
- Tent Caterpillars
- Multiflora Rose (PDF)
- Snakes and Lizards common to MN (and WI) Environment
- WI Department of Natural Resources DNR
- You’ll find information about the Gypsy Moth, identifying the Emerald Ash Borer, Environmental Educaton for Kids (learn about critters), and other Horticultural interests, by going to the Horticulture tab on the menu bar or by clicking here
Organic Farming:
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) serves farmers striving to produce high-qualaity, healthful food using organic and sustainable techniques. These farmers produce more than just food; they support thriving ecosystems and vibrant rural communities. You’ll find more information about MOSES on their website or call them at 715-772-3153.
Special Articles:
Graziers investigate ‘case of uncomfortable cows’
Dairy Star 7/11/2011 3:19:00 PM article by Ron Johnson
Peralta hosts Great River Graziers pasture walk, seeks answers to reluctant cows
STEUBEN, Wis. – Call it “The Case of the Uncomfortable Cows.” This mini mystery involving some of Wandy Peralta’s cows was investigated during a recent pasture walk in Crawford County, Wis. Peralta and his wife, Alison, rent a farm near Steuben from her parents, Doug and Carol Spany…
One of the main questions he said he wanted answered during the pasture walk conducted by the Great River Graziers was why some of his cows refused to let their milk down at milking time. Was it because he let their newborn calves stay with them a few days? Were they nervous about something? Could stray voltage be the problem?
TRAINING:
Pesticide Applicator Training will be held Spring 2012. Details found here.
WPRE – Radio Station Presentations:
- Options for Pasturing Animals Presented June 2011 (PDF – 20 pages)
- Graze August and September 2011 article Presented July 2011 (1st page)
- Graze August and September 2011 article (2nd page)
- Installing and Caring for Bat Houses Presented August 2011
- Bats – Information for WI Homeowners Presented August 2011
- Bat House Plan Presented August 2011
- Bats of WI Study Presented August 2011
- Wi-Fi Booster for farms – Hazelnut Field Day October 1 – Twin Alleyways (Use of product name does not consititute and endorsement, but used as an example only) Presented September 2011
- Milk Marketing Doesnt have to be ALL or NOTHING Presented September 2011
- Award – Winning Cheesemaker Expands with Specialty Butter Plant – Westby WI Presented September 2011
- Forage Value of Pasture Weeds and Teach Your Cows to Eat Weeds – July 15, 2010, resource information sited during Vance Haugen’s Radio Spot presentation.
FAQs
Fences in Agriculture areas
- This Local Government Center UW-Extension publication deals with fencing in agricultural areas, as covered by ch. 90 of the Wisconsin Statues. ” Because most agricultural land is in towns, this publication refers to towns and town board supervisors who serve as “fence viewers.” However, ch. 90 applies to land in cities and villages, as well as towns, where land is used for farming and grazing. In cities and villages, the alderpersons and village board trustees serve as fence viewers. The law is intended for the benefit of the neighbors and therefore provides a guide to fencing…
No Till Drill & Sprayer for Rental Use
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The sprayer, with a 1 & 7/8′ ball hitch, can be rented by contacting Premier cooperative at 608-874-4888. Sprayer Agreement |
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The No Till Drill can be rented for a $25 set up fee and a $5 per acre charge. The drill can be used to plant prairie seed. To rent the drill, contract Mike Boland at 608-734-3958. No Till Rental Agreement |
LOW COST PARLOR PHOTOGRAPHS (coming soon)
Boland Parlor – Entrance
Boland Parlor Gate (movie file)
Dahlberg Parlor
Kearns Parlor
Kuhn Parlor
Rooney Parlor
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If you have any questions regarding Agriculture in Crawford County, Call Vance Haugen at 608-326-0223 or e-mail vance.haugen@ces.uwex.edu
