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Dane Demo Farms

Soil Health Event

Event Dates

  • Thursday, 06/26/2025 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Description

The Sime Farm is hosting a soil health event in collaboration with the Biological Farmer Friends farmer-led watershed group and Dane Demo Farm.

Get a firsthand look at soil diversity across farming systems in a dual-site soil pit dig.

See how your soil measures up - learn about the Haney test and compare real local samples to UW PSNT and routine tests.

Explore innovative livestock feeding strategies on a farm tour with the Sime family - learn how they maximize cover crops and marginal lands to reduce feed costs.

Hot lunch will be provided by the Biological Farmer Friends farmer-led watershed group.

This event is hosted by the Sime's in collaboration with the Biological Farmer Friends and Dane Demo Farms.

This event is for farmers and agronomists.

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Location

Sime Farm, 1192 Starr School Rd, Stoughton

Contact

RSVP appreciated but not required, text or call Marie Raboin, 608-228-6324, or email raboin.marie@danecounty.gov

Categories: Agriculture/Field Day