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Dane Demo Farms

Prosser Farms Field Day

Event Dates

  • Thursday, 08/14/2025 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Event Description

  • Hear from Tim Prosser on how the farm prepared for the no-till journey, and what his experience has been with the process so far
  • Francisco Arriaga, Soil Scientist with UW-Madison Extension will share data collected on moisture and temperature in the different plots which include tilled, no-tilled, along with three plots with no-till and cover crops
  • Dane Elmquist, Cropping System Specialist with UW-Madison Extension will share information on slug populations and beneficial insects as monitored in the plots this spring
  • You'll get to check out the plots to see how they compare to each other

Light refreshments will be provided

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Location

Hosted at a field on York Center Rd, Marshall

  • the field is located 1/2 mile east of the Hwy 73 and York Center Rd intersection - watch for field day signs

Contact

Kim Meyer, 608-445-1474, meyer.kim@danecounty.gov

Categories: Agriculture/Field Day