Green Lake County Land Conservation Department

10/30/2026

Don't forget about our poster contest that's coming up! For more information and registration forms, please visit https://www.greenlakecountywi.gov/departments/land-conservation/ and look under the Youth Poster Contest tab!

10/14/2026

Cover crops are a conservation tool for any farmer dealing with increased w**d pressure, erosion, or soil degradation. When a field is left fallow over the winter, it is left without protection from the elements. A single species cover crop will help with soil erosion and biodiversity, but there are many instances where a 3-4 species mix will provide increased benefits. Multi-species cover crops add biodiversity, increased biomass, reduce erosion, build soil organic matter, and improve water infiltration.

NRCS has a “periodic table” of cover crops to help select species that might be lacking in a rotation. For example, if a rotation is only corn and soybeans, including a cool season broadleaf into the mix will increase the biodiversity in the field. If you’re not sure where to start, contact your local NRCS field office for guidance!

10/09/2026

We are very excited about the NACD Poster Theme this year!! Posters that are neat, able to be seen 10 ft away, and have minimal words are the posters that do the best! If you have any questions, please reach out!

10/06/2026

📍2027 Green Lake County Plat Book Now Available! 🗺

The 2027 Green Lake County Land Atlas and Plat Book is now available. This newest edition published by Rockford Map Publishers is available for purchase from the Green Lake County Treasurer’s Office, 571 County Road A, Green Lake, Wisconsin 54901, 920-294-4018.

The new plat book accurately displays parcel boundaries, acreage data, roadways, waterways, railways, section lines, municipal boundaries, recreational areas, and includes an index to landowners. A 3D aerial map lies opposite each township parcel map, and is very useful in providing a quick gauge to the use of a particular parcel.

Plat books are a great reference tool for landowners and business owners. It is a necessary reference guide for industries such as agriculture, land development, hunting, real estate, utilities, municipal government, and more.

To purchase additional products, visit RockfordMap.com for plat books, wall maps, and a variety of digital map products from counties all over the country. Call 815-708-6324 for more information.

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

There is a field day coming up in Brandon, WI! Please RSVP using this link ➡️ https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/diversifying-a-wisconsin-dairy-farm-with-small-grains-cover-crops-and-forage-mixes/

09/24/2026

Mark your calendars and help spread the word! 📣

09/24/2026

🌱 JOIN US IN OMRO for a SOIL HEALTH FIELD DAY 🌱
Come dig into soil health, literally! Join us for a field day at Spencer Stokes’ farm in Omro and get an up-close look at the soil, crops, and practices being put to work on the farm.

📅 Thursday, October 1st
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 5274 Ginnow Rd., Omro
🥪 Lunch provided!

Learn from the soil beneath your feet. 👢🌱
🔎 SLUG RESEARCH
🕳️ SOIL PIT
🌱 RYE COVER CROP THRESHOLD GOALS

👨‍🌾 Hear from:
👉Spencer Stokes, Winnebago Co. Farmer
👉Chris Bandura, UW-Extension Soils Program Manager, Marathon Co.
👉Dane Elmquist, UW-Extension Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist

Come see the soil for yourself, ask questions, share ideas, and learn more about what’s happening beneath your feet. 🌱
We hope to see you there! 🚜