WICST research themes

Core systems trial:

• Protecting the environment
• Outreach
• Prairie establishment
• Productivity/ profitability
• Soil health and biodiversity
• Soil fertility
• Core trial sites
• Weeds

Cover crops project
Decision aid tools
Grass based dairy
Manure management
Oak savanna restoration
Small grains initiative
Reduced input systems

Outreach

Fundamental to the concept of WICST was that it would serve as an outdoor, living laboratory and backdrop or forum for a greater discussion about the future of Wisconsin agriculture. Today each site averages about 350 visitors a year as well as numerous field trips from nearby schools. In addition, WICST has contributed comments to the editorial pages of local newspapers and produced a newsletter. The focus on small grains led to a second specialized newsletter called “Oatlink” that served to give producers latest production and marketing tips.

Related publications

Outreach reports:

Communications Officer Reports:
1997 & 1998
1996

Related publications

Links
Oatlink
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
Dairy Forage Research Center

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