Join the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and Marathon County CPZ teams on October 15, 2025 at the Marshfield Agricultural Research Station as they discuss current research and outreach happening in the greater Central Wisconsin region. This field day is for farmers, crop consultants and agronomists, and farm-support agency staff.
Learning Objectives
Attend this field day to connect with fellow farmers interested in water-quality-boosting practices and broaden your knowledge on:
- Cover crop establishment (species & seeding time and method)
- Manure management research happening at MARS and what it means for you
- The impact of the Eau Pleine Partnership for Integrated Conservation (EPPIC) producer-led watershed group
| Time | Agenda Item | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:35 – 10:00 a.m. | Northern Wisconsin Cover Crop Species and Planting Date Demonstration Network A new resource for you and your cover crop decision-making process. | Chris Bandura & Dan Marzu |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Winter Camelina as a Cover Crop for Wisconsin? Learn about how it stacks up to winter cereal rye in terms of biomass production and benefits to cropping systems. | Anastasia Kurth |
| 10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Meet and Hear From Marathon and Clark County Extension Crops and Soils Educator, Melissa Ohlrich, and New Alfalfa Outreach Specialist, Luana Dantas Quieroz | Melissa Ohlrich & Luana Dantas Queiroz |
| 10:50 – 11:20 a.m. | The Latest in Manure Management Research Occurring at MARS | Dr. Natasha Rayne |
| 11:20 – 11:50 a.m. | Impact of the EPPIC Producer-Led Watershed Group on Central Wisconsin Soil and Water Resources | Caleb Armstrong |
| 11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Closing Discussion, Q&A, Adjourn |
If you have questions about this event or require accommodations to attend, please contact Chris Bandura.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
