On May 29th, through the dedication of our region’s farmers, County Executive Joe Parisi, and many others from the county and the private sector, Dane County broke ground on its second manure digester. The digester, which will take in millions of gallons of raw manure, strip out the phosphorus, and produce energy; is located on the Ziegler Dairy farm west …

  The Yahara Pride Farms pilot certification program is underway to help farmers identify their farm’s current conservation strengths and weaknesses which will provide a clear path of phosphorus reduction opportunities. This incentive-based certification program will reward farmers who go through the step-by-step analysis and will give each producer recommendations for enhancements. The certification process will also provide information and …