Discovery Farms, a program of UW-Madison Division of Extension, is a farmer-led research and outreach program focused on the relationship between agriculture and water quality. The program is unique in that it conducts research on privately-owned farms throughout Wisconsin, working with the U.S. Geological Survey to gather credible and unbiased water quality information from monitored sites.
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Discovery Farms 2020 Year in Review
See how we adapted to changes in 2020 to continue our research and connect with our subscribers. We miss seeing you in person but we are glad we could continue our work safely! Discovery Farms …
NUE: A guide to conducting your own assessment
NUE: A guide to conducting your own assessment
Upcoming events
Virtual Shop Talks
Resource stewardship in hard times
This free series is open to farmers across the Midwest and Mid-South.* We invite you to connect with like-minded farmers who share your interest in having a profitable operation, healthy soils, and clean water. Register now!
The Discovery Farms® Program is proud to be a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension.