CFAP Direct Payments to Commodity Crop Farmers: A Wisconsin Perspective
The USDA has published details on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to farmers impacted by market disruptions due to COVID-19. Contact the Manitowoc FSA Office for Sign-up details (920) 683-5119. Click on the link below.
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Wisconsin Farm Support Program Reopens for Applications

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds farmers who have been impacted by COVID-19 that the Farm Support Program will reopen for applications August 10-August 24, 2020. 50 Million Wisconsin Farm Program

Farm Wisconsin Welcomes 4-H Members free!

Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center welcomes all active 4-H youth members FREE admission to Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center with one paid adult admission. Free Admission August 7 through September 7, 2020 Farm Wisconsin Welcomes 4-H Members Upcoming Events!

Badger Crop Connect Webinar

Badger Crop Connect August 12, 12:30pm-1:30pm- Webinar Pre-registration required by 5:00pm on August 11 Badger Crop Connect is a new crop production webinar series developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Crops and Soil Programs for the 2020 growing season. Badger Crop Connect’ s goal is to bring agronomists, crops consultants and farmers timely crop […]

Grain Bins-Construction-Maintenance-Safety

UW-Madison Extension Offers Webinar on Post-Harvest Grain Storage Systems. Tues, August 11th at 9 AM. Register by Aug 7th! Click on the link below Grain Bins- Construction- Maintenance-Safety

Unsolicited Seed Packs!!

DATCP Guidance on Unsolicited Seed Packages The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been notified that some Wisconsin residents have received unsolicited packages in the mail containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types of seeds in the packages are currently unknown and may contain invasive plant species. […]

New Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has created a Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council to encourage young people to engage with state government and increase their awareness of the DATCP’s role in Wisconsin’s agriculture industry. Ag Youth Council

Small Group Meetings of 10 or Fewer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension has announced that if a club, group or staff member would like to start holding small group gatherings (by small, they indicate 10 total people or less- Please refer to “What counts as 10 or fewer people in one location” below. * There is an approval process for […]

Boundless Junior Agility Webinar Camp!

August 7 – 9, 2020 Virtual Webinar Camp! Register by July 31, 2020 Boundless JR. Agility Camp

Free Drive Up Nitrate Screening!

FREE DRIVE UP NITRATE SCREENING! August 24-28, 2020 Private well owners should have their water tested at least once per year. High nitrate levels in drinking water can be dangerous to your health, and are particularly harmful to infants and woman who are pregnant. Find a Location Convenient for You! Manitowoc County Nitrate Screening Results […]

Agriculture Works Hard for Manitowoc County

Agriculture Works Had For Manitowoc County Family-owned farms, food processors and agriculture-related businesses generate thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of economic activity for Manitowoc County, while contributing to local income and tax revenues. The Impact Our Farms Make for Manitowoc!