Programs and Services Available from the Dodge County Land Conservation Department
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Changes were made to the Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Program as part of the 2009-2011 Wisconsin State Budget. These changes included: 1. Different participation eligibility requirements; 2. Different methods for calculating program tax credits; and 3. New/additional soil & water conservation requirements. 1. Landowner participation eligibility requirements are: • Land must be covered by exclusive agricultural/farmland preservation zoning, or be covered by an approved Farmland Preservation Program Long-Term Agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). There is no minimum acreage requirement. • Landowners must show a minimum of $6,000 in gross farm revenues for the past year, or minimum of $18,000 over the past three years. • Property taxes on the land must be paid by the participating landowner. • Landowners must certify on their state income tax return that they are in compliance with state soil & water conservation standards. 2. Methods for calculating program tax credits: • $5.00 per acre for landowners with a Farmland Preservation Program Long-Term Agreement signed after July 1, 2009 and located in an approval Agricultural Enterprise Area (AEA). An AEA is an area in which five or more contiguous landowners have agreed to keep land in agricultural use, and get local and state approval of their proposed AEA. Currently, the Dodge County Towns of Fox Lake, Chester, Westford, Beaver Dam, Hubbard, Lowell, Clyman, Hustisford, Rubicon, Emmet, Lebanon, and Ashippun have not adopted exclusive agricultural/farmland preservation zoning, and landowners here could only participate in the revised Farmland Preservation Program under this option. • $7.50 per acre for landowners in an area zoned for farmland preservation. Currently, the Dodge County towns of Lomira, Leroy, Herman, Trenton, Burnett, Williamstown, Theresa, Calamus, Oak Grove, Elba, Portland and Shields have adopted exclusive agricultural/farmland preservation zoning, and landowners would likely participate in the revised Farmland Preservation Program under this option. • $10.00 per acre for landowners in an area zoned for farmland preservation and also in an approved AEA, with a Farmland Preservation Program Long-Term Agreement signed after July, 1, 2009. 3. New/Additional soil & water conservation requirements: • All landowners claiming tax credits under the revised program must comply with statewide conversation standards. The statewide conservation standards are specified in the Wisconsin Administrative Rules ATCP 50 and NR151, and are summarized below:
Existing participants need to meet these standards based on a 5-year schedule of compliance, and any new participants must demonstrate compliance with the conservation standards at the time when applying for the program. Participants under older long-term agreements (signed prior to July 1, 2009), must comply with the conservation standards that were in place when the long-term agreement application was submitted to the county. For more information or clarification, contact the Dodge County Land Conservation Department at 920-386-3660. For answers to frequently asked tax credit questions, click the line below: |
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Even though the state of Wisconsin no longer
sponsors a watershed based non-point source pollution control program,
the Dodge County Land Conservation Department performs a variety of
non-point source pollution control work activities. Current and
on-going work activities in this area include the following:
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Dodge County's Manure Storage and Nutrient Utilization Ordinance was revised in June of 2007. The ordinance continues to require anyone who is planning to build a new manure storage system, or anyone who is planning to substantially alter an existing manure storage system in Dodge County to obtain a permit from the Dodge County Land Conservation Department, and to do this construction work in compliance with construction standards. The revised ordinance now provides for the following additional requirements:
Below are two links for manure storage applications. One is an application for a permit to close a manure storage facility and the other is an application to construct a manure storage facility.
Application for a permit to close a manure storage facility.pdf
Application for a permit to construct manure storage facility.pdf
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Dodge County contracts with USDA-APHIS Animal Damage Control staff to carry out daily work on this program. The program offers wildlife crop damage abatement services for damage done by deer, geese, and turkeys. Crop damage claims payments can be made to eligible landowners who experience over $500 in damage to crops.
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The Dodge County Land Conservation Department is administering the state's technical work responsibilities of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The CREP program allows landowners to enroll cropland or pastureland that is immediately adjacent to rivers, streams or farm drainage ditches into 15 year set-aside contracts or permanent easements. Eligible landowners receive state and Federal incentive payments and cost share payments to install practices such as grass filter strips, wooden buffer strips, wetland restorations, or grass waterways. More information may be obtained by contacting the Dodge County Land Conservation Department.
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Cost share dollars are available to Dodge
County landowners for implementing soil and water conservation practices
that reduce soil erosion/sediment delivery, and that reduce non-point
source water pollution. Applications will be taken throughout the year
up to November 1st. However, funds are limited, so
applications for funding should be submitted as soon as possible.
Practices that will achieve the highest level of soil erosion and
non-point source pollution control will be given a high priority
ranking, but applications must be submitted by March 31st to
be given this consideration. Work performed under this program is
guided by the Dodge County Land and Water Resource Management Plan as
revised in 2007. To view the revised plan, please click on the
link below. 2007 Land & Water Plan (Adobe pdf Document, 64.5 MB)
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UW-Extension Nutrient Management Workshops 2011-2012 Nutrient Management Brochure.pdf ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE PRODUCERS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT MEETING Organic/Sustainable Producers Nutrient Flyer.pdf Nutrient Management Farmer Training Program This is an educational program for the producer who wants to learn how to prepare a Nutrient Management Plan that meets the current standards. Participants are required to attend 2-3 hours of classroom training. As part of the training program participants will:
For more information contact Robert Bird at 920-386-3660 Nutrient Management Farmer Training Program - January 26, 2012 Nutrient Management Farmer Training "Refresher" - February 21, 2012 Snap Plus Farmer Training (computer) - February 29, 2012 Call 920-386-3790 to Pre-Register Call 920-386-3660 with Questions When are Nutrient Management Plans Required?
How often do I have to update my Nutrient Management Plan? Annually. (Winter) Prior to growing season. Click on the following link to print out the Nutrient Management Checklist to manually fill out and send in: Nutrient Management Plan Checklist.pdf OR Click on the following link to fill in the word document and send to us electronically (see email address below): Nutrient Management Plan Checklist Fill In Form.doc Send a copy of your completed Nutrient Management checklist to: Dodge County Land Conservation Department, 127 East Oak Street, Juneau, WI 53039 or email at landcons@co.dodge.wi.us Dodge County Land Conservation/DATCP Producers can receive a one time payment of $28/acre for completing a Nutrient Management Plan. Farmers can get on a waiting list to be funded as monies become available. For more info contact Marc Bethke or Robert Bird at (920) 386-3660. USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) For complete and updated details regarding the above program, please contact NRCS at 920-386-9999 ext. 3. SNAP PLUS WEBSITE: http://www.snapplus.net/
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT EXCEL SPREAD SHEET (<<Click here to download)
NEED TO HAVE MS EXCEL AND AFTER YOU OPEN PLEASE SAVE TO YOUR HARD DRIVE Call (920) 386-3660 for the most up to date information on Nutrient Management programs.
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The Dodge County Land Conservation Department is once again selling small packets of trees and shrubs for spring 2012 planting. Trees and shrubs being offered for sale for planting in spring 2012 include White Oak, Burr Oak, Swamp White Oak, White Cedar, White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Tamarack, Red Osier Dogwood, American Cranberry Bush, and Fraser Fir. Trees and shrubs will be sold in bundles of 25, and most trees are being sold for $24.00 per bundle, tax included. SUGAR MAPLES, RED OAKS AND HAZELNUTS ARE ALL SOLD OUT. In addition, tree shelter tubes are also being offered for sale in packs of five. (Note: tree shelter tubes are for the protection of hardwood/deciduous tree species only) The deadline for ordering trees and shrubs and tree shelter tubes has been extended to February 24, 2012. There are a limited number of trees and shrubs available. so order early. For more information, or to obtain an order form, please contact the Dodge County Land Conservation Department weekdays at (920) 386-3660. 2011/2012 Tree Order Form (Adobe PDF Document, 2.87 MB)
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